In this episode of The Transfix Take On, we take on the fascinating evolution of the supply chain with Shelley Young. Shelley recently launched her own supply chain consultancy, and her experience spans more than 25 years in consumer packaged goods, medical devices, and pharmaceutical sectors at Johnson & Johnson – she’s also served as an adjunct professor of supply chain management at Rutgers University. In this conversation, we tackle everything from the supply chain being thought of as a ...
Mar 24, 2023•31 min
The two big questions of the week: Will west coast weather create volatility in the coming weeks and will there really be a weaker produce season than expect? Justin Maze has the answers in this week's episode of The Transfix Take podcast! Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the companies with which the participants are affiliated, an...
Mar 22, 2023•9 min
In this episode of The Transfix Take Podcast, we take on the load of a carrier with Freightwaves’ Thomas Wasson. Our euphemism-laced discussion covers topics like the reason for net new carrier revocations, his glory days at a freight brokerage, and the evolving partnership between shippers and carriers. AND, we play a riveting game of SPEED. You do not want to miss this one! Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the...
Mar 17, 2023•39 min
Will the Nor'Easter create a rippling effect in rates and capacity? Has the West coast leveled out? Did we jinx ourselves by enjoying the Springtime weather last week? The answers to this and more from Justin Maze in this week's episode of the #TransfixTake podcast. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the companies with which the part...
Mar 15, 2023•9 min
On this episode of The Transfix Take On, I'm joined by our very own Nina Cheng and Pam Yuan (Contract Strategy Managers) to take on pricing and RFP season tactics. Get an exclusive under-the-hood look at how our pricing team navigates the ever-changing market to get the most accurate pricing for our shipper network, the genesis of our newest solution - Transfix TrueRate+, and how Nina and Pam approach managing their incredible teams. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast a...
Mar 10, 2023•18 min
Capacity is getting looser in markets you may not have expected, a longer than anticipated produce season for 2023 and this market will become the most favorable for carriers. Justin Maze is breaking it down in this week's #TransfixTake podcast. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the companies with which the participants are affiliat...
Mar 08, 2023•9 min
On this week's episode of The Transfix Take On, Blythe Brumleve (Host of the Everything is Logistics podcast) is giving us her take on the parallels of sports and logistics, better treatment of truck drivers, and removing the need to be perfect. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the companies with which the participants are affiliat...
Mar 03, 2023•33 min
Are we marching straight to the bottom...of rates? That may depend on where you're looking. Justin Maze has the answer in this week's #TransfixTake. Plus, a look at tender rejections and whether the market is starting to swing back in a carrier's favor. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the companies with which the participants are ...
Mar 02, 2023•9 min
On this special edition of The Transfix Take On, we're joined by Tyana Carpenter, Owner at Carpenter Logistics and Transfix’s Bella McRae (Carrier Operations Associate), Ricardo Martin (Inbound Ticketing Lead), and AJ Hodge (Senior Workplace Manager). Our guests give their take on the 2023 Black History Month theme of resistance, the importance of coming to work as your authentic self, and an in-depth look at the life of a load. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are th...
Feb 28, 2023•35 min
On this week's episode of The Transfix Take On, Unilever’s Wendy Herrick (Head of Customer Operations NA - Supply Chain) is giving us her take on a Smart(er) Supply Chain. In this two-part episode, we discuss the best approach to entering the supply chain as a career, servant leadership, and her methodology on not work/life balance but life balance as a whole. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positi...
Feb 24, 2023•8 min
We're on a weather watch for the Pacific Northwest that could have rippling effects on rates and capacity through this week and next. Plus, Justin Maze has updated numbers on net new carrier revocations and an intermodal update you don't want to miss on our weekly #TransfixTake. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the companies with w...
Feb 22, 2023•10 min
On this week's episode of The Transfix Take On, Unilever’s Wendy Herrick (Head of Customer Operations NA - Supply Chain) is giving us her take on a Smart(er) Supply Chain. In this two-part episode, we discuss Unilever's participation in the EV100 initiative, advanced facilities for better treatment of truckers, and warehouse efficiency and optimization for better OTP/OTD. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the vie...
Feb 17, 2023•18 min
Did you know Valentine's Day is a mini-market shifter? Justin Maze gives you his regional breakdown, plus tender rejections are sitting pretty at 3.5% but have the potential to swing the spot market back in a carrier's favor. This and more in our weekly #TransfixTake podcast. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the companies with whic...
Feb 15, 2023•10 min
From driver safety to harassment during training, the effects of fuel and low rates on a small carrier, and the power of female friendships in trucking – In this eye-opening episode of The Transfix Take On, the board of Real Women in Trucking, Desiree Wood, Jessica Graham, Debbie Desiderato, Michelle Kitchin, and Natalie Jassopadilla join us. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, I...
Feb 10, 2023•48 min
Did the unexpected winter weather affect capacity in the south? Maze has your answer in our regional breakdown. Plus, a look at how RFP season has the power to affect contract and spot freight markets in the second half of the year. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the companies with which the participants are affiliated, and may h...
Feb 08, 2023•11 min
Welcome to The Transfix Take On where we take on a number of topics and tackle them with the industry's best leaders and innovators. On today's show, we're discussing all things diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice - otherwise known as DEIJ. Joining our roundtable is Roberto Concepcion, Global Head of Inclusion & Diversity and Employment Counsel at WeWork and Transfix’s very own Lisa Rossi, director of talent acquisition. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are ...
Feb 03, 2023•28 min
Winter weather strikes again! Only this time, frigid temperatures across the U.S. may not have the effects on freight that you think. Plus, Q4 earnings reports confirm what our crystal ball has said all along. Justin Maze breaks it down in our weekly #TransfixTake! Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the companies with which the parti...
Feb 01, 2023•10 min
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania seems to be a stand-out when it comes to this trend and Maze keeps his predictions coming with commentary on the second half of the year and when the lowest of spot rates may finally plateau. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the companies with which the participants are affiliated, and may have been previou...
Jan 25, 2023•8 min
Are the markets finally stabilizing? There are two big indicators that Justin Maze breaks down to give us the answer. This and more on our weekly #TransfixTake. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the companies with which the participants are affiliated, and may have been previously disseminated by them. The views and opinions express...
Jan 18, 2023•7 min
Not all is normal on the freight front just yet. According to Maze, capacity is not as soft as expected, tender rejections are relatively high on the heels of the Lunar New Year and fuel rates have jumped back up. So, what does that mean for the supply chain? We've got answers in this week's #TransfixTake. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affili...
Jan 11, 2023•8 min
On this special edition episode of the Transfix Take podcast, we're joined by Truckers Against Trafficking's Laura Cyrus (Senior Director of Industry Training and Outreach) and professional truck driver and ATA Road Team Captain/TAT Ambassador Rhonda Hartman. We discuss live-saving tips on how to identify possible trafficking situations on the road, including some of Rhoda's first-hand experiences in her nearly 40 years of trucking. If you suspect human trafficking please call the 24-hour nation...
Jan 10, 2023•46 min
What we thought would be a quiet holiday break was anything but. Unexpected winter weather threw the trucking markets off track resulting in a market shift. Will we recover this week? Maze has the answers in this week's #TransfixTake! Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the companies with which the participants are affiliated, and may...
Jan 05, 2023•8 min
We have the honor of sitting with Dr. Chris Caplice (chief scientist and host of the “Freightvine” podcast at DAT and founder and co-director of MIT’s Freight Lab) and Transfix's Principal Economist, Ayeh Bandeh-Ahmadi. Join us for an extensive lookback on 2022 and what big bets Chris and Ayeh have for the year ahead. You won't want to miss this! Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfi...
Dec 15, 2022•31 min
Oh, what a year it's been! Hear Maze's insights and predictions on where the market may leave shippers in 2023 as we close out the year with our last market update. Happy Holidays! Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the companies with which the participants are affiliated, and may have been previously disseminated by them. The views ...
Dec 14, 2022•9 min
Listen to a special edition of the Transfix Take Podcast featuring Vishnu Rajamanickam, transport and logistics reporter, and Christian Lee, CFO at Transfix, as they give you a sustainability report for the supply chain. Christian breaks down the inefficiency of emissions in the trucking industry and how partnerships play a major role in bringing sustainability to the forefront. And Vishnu shares his minimalist ‘neo-nomad’ lifestyle and why we need to understand the full impact of ESG for the sa...
Dec 07, 2022•24 min
Rail strike crisis averted! But does that mean all is quiet on the supply chain front? Justin Maze is breaking out the crystal ball to predict how the market could swing in favor of carriers for the last two weeks of December. This and more on our weekly #TransfixTake. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the companies with which the p...
Dec 07, 2022•7 min
We're back! Who had a second potential rail strike on their supply chain bingo card? With the Dec. 5 cooling off period just days away, this could flip the industry on its head. Justin Maze breaks it all down in an all new episode of the #TransfixTake. UPDATE: A critical update has been made to the rail union negotiations at the end of this episode. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Tran...
Nov 30, 2022•8 min
In part two of this special edition episode of the Transfix Take Podcast, SmartWay's Buddy Polovick (Team Leader for the SmartWay Transport Partnership)continue the conversation around Scope 3 emissions and low-hanging fruit that shippers and carriers alike can implement in their daily operations, and more. To learn more about SmartWay and how you can be a partner, visit www.epa.gov/smartway Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessa...
Nov 22, 2022•19 min
While the markets continue to be loose throughout the country, Maze drops a bomb on what could potentially give carriers the upper hand they've been waiting for. Plus, an exclusive sneak peek inside our crystal ball for 2023. This and more on our weekly #TransfixTake. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the companies with which the pa...
Nov 16, 2022•8 min
In this 2-part special edition episode of the Transfix Take Podcast, we're joined by SmartWay's Buddy Polovick, Team Leader for the SmartWay Transport Partnership and industry leader. We discuss how Smartway helps companies with Scope 1 and 2 reporting, the science behind the data, and more. To learn more about SmartWay and how you can be a partner, visit www.epa.gov/smartway Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the...
Nov 15, 2022•18 min
