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Episodes
Guest: David Correll of MIT on supply chain sustainability; Women truckers head to Washington; What happened to Yellow Corp.?
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is David Correll, a research scientist with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Center for Transportation ...
Guest: John Paxton of MHI on MODEX 2024 and the MHI's Annual Industry Report; The shifting priorities of transportation; A forecast for growth in manufacturing
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is John Paxton, CEO of MHI. Supply chain professionals gathered just a few weeks ago in Atlanta for MODEX 2024...
Guest: Stephen Dyke of FourKites on how shippers are adjusting after the Key Bridge collapse; New stats show the health of logistics; Applying Gen AI to business practices
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Stephen Dyke, principal solution advisor at FourKites. It has been more than a week since the cargo ship Da...
Guest: Crystal Parrott of Plus One Robotics on how automation can help retailers handle peaks; Supply chain impacts of the Baltimore bridge disaster; Drones show potential for middle-mile deliveries
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Crystal Parrott, chief operating officer at Plus One Robotics. Retailers have always had to deal with seaso...
Guest: Photographer Anne-Marie Michel on life on the road for women truckers; The warehouse building boom has ended; The costs of truck electrification
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Anne-Marie Michel, a photographer based in London who has just completed a photographic book on female trucke...
Guest: Breanna Herbert of Orbis on reusable packaging; Final-mile deliveries in urban areas; The advantages of using a 4PL
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Breanna Herbert, senior product manager at Orbis Corp. One way that companies can meet their sustainability g...
Guest: Eric Fullerton updating Red Sea shipping attacks; Same-day delivery drives higher revenues; How consumers feel about retail experiences
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Eric Fullerton, senior director of product marketing at project44. Transportation networks continue to be dis...
Guest: Peter Latta of A. Duie Pyle on the challenges of running a successful trucking and logistics provider for 100 years; Closing the warehouse labor gap; Inventories begin to stabilize
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Peter Latta, chairman and CEO of A. Duie Pyle, a Northeast regional trucking and logistics company. This ye...
Guest: Steve Ardagh of Eagle Protect on ethical sourcing; Reshoring picks up momentum; Ongoing world events continue to impact our supply chains
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Steve Ardagh, the founder and CEO of Eagle Protect, a protective glove supplier. Our supply chains contain ...
Guest: Siddharth Priyesh of CrimsonLogic on battling supply chain inflation and high interest rates; New research shows a lack of AI use in logistics; The progress of digitalization throughout transportation
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Siddharth Priyesh, vice president and head of the Americas and Caribbean regions at CrimsonLogic. All busines...
Guest: Chris Jones of Descartes on labor shortages; Rail safety one year out from East Palestine derailment; Versatile AMRs
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Chris Jones, executive vice president of industry for Descartes. Unemployment rates in the United States cont...
Guest: Melanie Nuce-Hilton of GS1 US on 2D barcode benefits; The latest on autonomous trucks; Freight markets remain sluggish
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Melanie Nuce-Hilton, senior vice president, innovation and partnerships, at GS1 US. The world has long used b...
Guest: Greg Vecchi of SafeDefend on protecting facilities from active shooters; Automation companies struggle in China; Gamification comes to the warehouse
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Dr. Greg Vecchi, director of training at SafeDefend LLC . Businesses are statistically among the most common ...
Guest: Ian Arroyo of Freightos on Red Sea shipping attacks; The best truck stops; New independent contractor rules
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Ian Arroyo, chief strategy officer at Freightos. Ships crossing the Red Sea are under constant threat of atta...
Guest: Jason Schenker of Prestige Economics with predictions for supply chains in 2024; 'Tis the season of retail returns; Honoring women working in supply chains
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Jason Schenker, president of Prestige Economics & chairman of The Futurist Institute. He is a well-known ...
Guest: Col. Ted Silvester on the logistics behind Toys for Tots; Industry predictions for 2024; The growth of the electric vehicle market
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Col. Ted Silvester USMC (Ret.) and VP, marketing & development, for the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation...
Guest: Carson Krieg of project44 on holiday shipping; New workers are most at risk for injuries; The need to know partners and suppliers better
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Carson Krieg, director of global alliances at project44. With Christmas only 10 days away, we are just about ...
Guest: Chirag Modi of Blue Yonder on White House initiatives to strengthen domestic supply chains; The logistics economy dipped down last month; What will it take to see autonomous trucks at scale?
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Chirag Modi, corporate VP of industry strategy at Blue Yonder. Last week the Biden administration unveiled mo...
Guest: Matthew Hart of Soter Analytics on preventing peak season injuries; Tech companies answer the call; A new last-mile delivery king is crowned
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Matthew Hart, founder and CEO of Soter Analytics. This is the season of gift giving. And many of those gifts ...
Guest: Liz Richards of MHEDA reflecting on her time in the industry; Shippers and carriers share pain points; A model for distribution
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Liz Richards, the soon-to-be retiring CEO of MHEDA, the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association ...
Guest: Duane Duhamel of ISN on top OSHA safety violations; Dealing with computer chip shortages; A unique partnership
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Duane Duhamel, Director of Health, Safety and Environment at ISN, a provider of contractor and supplier manag...
Guest: Evan Dexter of Ryder System on transitioning vets into logistics jobs; California incentivizes electric trucks at its ports; Manufacturers focus on front-line workers
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Evan Dexter, vice president, rental product management at Ryder System, Inc. Tomorrow is Veteran’s Day, a d...
Guest: Art Eldred of Vargo on the rise of AS/RS; Holiday shopping forecasts; Truckers aid armed forces members
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Art Eldred, vice president and growth officer at Vargo, a systems integrator. Automation is increasingly an a...
Guest: Chris Grossman of Spectaire on California emissions programs; New growth projections for 3PL markets; Manufacturers adopt new technologies
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Chris Grossman, chief commercial officer of Spectaire. It is often said that as California goes, so goes the ...
Guest: Sunderesh Heragu of Oklahoma State University on supply chain impacts from the Middle East conflict; New funding for alternative energy; Innovations to solve supply chain problems
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Sunderesh S. Heragu, the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in the College of Engineering, Architecture and ...
Guest: Tracey Bellamy of Telgian on fire prevention for logistics facilities; Expectations for peak season; More supply chain disruptions
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Tracey Bellamy, chief engineering officer at Telgian Engineering and Consulting, a firm that specializes in f...
Guest: Jeannie Carpenter of Jabil on creating sustainable supply chains; How company culture affects worker performance; Will nearshoring actually increase domestic manufacturing?
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Jeannie Carpenter, senior director of global logistics at Jabil. Most supply chain managers aim to design the...
Guest: Pawan Joshi of E2open on shippers reclaiming the skies; Freight unloading robots are coming; Celebrating technicians in trucking
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Pawan Joshi, executive vice president, product management & strategy at E2open. With the rebound in air t...
Guest: Spencer Shute of Proxima on the UAW strike; Supply chain companies invest in artificial intelligence; A look at the tasks that AI is automating
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Spencer Shute, principal consultant at Proxima, a company that provides procurement services. While negotia...
Guest: Mike Kotecki on engineers advancing into management; Warehouse yards go digital; A possible bumpy road for EV adoption
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is retired materials handling executive Mike Kotecki. He has just written a new book, Leadership for Engineers: ...
Guest: Don Hicks of Optilogic on nearshoring; Signs of optimism in freight markets; A new battery plant
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Don Hicks, CEO of Optilogic. As manufacturing is declining in China, many companies are turning to Mexico and...
Guest: Patrick Soleymani of George Mason University on depressed freight markets; Cargo theft is on the rise; Workers required to return to offices
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Patrick Soleymani, associate professor within the management area in the School of Business at George Mason U...
Guest: Kathy Fulton of the American Logistics Aid Network on recovery efforts for Maui; Drought in Panama limits canal shipping; Wireless charging tech for material handling
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Kathy Fulton, executive director of ALAN, the American Logistics Aid Network. Just within the past two weeks,...
Guest: Anne Reinke of TIA on preventing freight fraud; Prepping docks for winter weather; The effects of innovation and emerging tech on supply chains
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Anne Reinke, president and CEO of TIA, The Transportation Intermediaries Association. Cargo theft and transpo...
Guest: Dr. Thomas Evans of Honeywell on meeting automation goals; Skills gaps in finding new workers; How do we tell when we are at the bottom of the transportation trough?
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Dr. Thomas Evans, robotics chief technology officer for Honeywell. Supply chains have been roughed up quite a...
Guest: Caroline Chumakov on Gartner's Women in Supply Chain Survey; Yellow Freight shuts down; A rocky road for logistics in July
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Caroline Chumakov, director analyst, talent and sustainability team at Gartner. Women continue to make inroad...
Guest: Tom Nightingale of AFS Logistics on the UPS labor settlement; Prospects look good for 2024 warehouse projects; Extending the life of robots
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Tom Nightingale, CEO of AFS Logistics. UPS and the Teamsters Union that represents 340,000 UPS drivers and wa...
Guest: Greg Tuthill of SeaCube Containers on food waste during transit; The latest on the potential Teamsters strike at UPS; A need for office etiquette
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Greg Tuthill, chief commercial officer at SeaCube Containers. It is estimated that 1.3 billion tons of food a...
Guest: Darcy MacClaren of SAP on Prime Day and AI in supply chains; The State of Logistics; Women in the driver's seat
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Darcy MacClaren, global chief revenue officer for digital supply chain at SAP. We keep hearing of AI everywhe...
Guest: Bart De Muynck of project44 on the drying Panama Canal; Does the freight recession foretell a wider economic recession? Finding workers gets harder
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Bart De Muynck, chief industry officer at project44. The world continues to see the effects of climate change...
Guest: Jason Haith of OEC Group on evolving freight markets; Railroads sue California over new locomotive regulations; and changing warehouse workforce dynamics
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Jason Haith, branch manager of OEC Group's Louisville office. Anyone who has followed freight markets ov...
Guest: Dr. Stefan Heck of Nauto on how AI is providing driver safety; How manufacturers feel about current conditions; A focus on ESG initiatives
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Dr. Stefan Heck, CEO and founder of Nauto, a technology company that improves safety for fleet drivers. June ...
Guest: Brian Feehan of the Industrial Truck Association discusses forklift safety; More labor issues at West Coast ports; The logistics industry turns into uncharted territory
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Brian Feehan, president of the Industrial Truck Association, the trade group of the forklift industry. This c...
Guest: Craig Malloy of Vecna Robotics on overcoming barriers to automation; Mezzanines are on the rise; Trends in nearshoring
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Craig Malloy, CEO of Vecna Robotics. With the current shortage of labor, many companies are rushing to fill t...
Guest: Max Farrell of WorkHound on truckers' concerns; Rail workers press for better working conditions; Key trends driving our supply chains
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Max Farrell, cofounder and CEO of WorkHound. 2023 has not been so rosy for trucking. Volumes are down, and th...
Guest: Eduardo Lopez-Soriano of UPS Capital on creating a personalized e-commerce shipping experience; Spending slows for warehouse tech; AI may help logistics companies with labor shortages
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Eduardo Lopez-Soriano, vice president of marketing for UPS Capital - the shipping insurance division of UPS. ...
Guest: Spencer Shute of Proxima on artificial intelligence uses in logistics; The logistics behind Mother's Day; The top business challenges for the rest of 2023
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Spencer Shute, principal consultant at Proxima. We hear talk of artificial intelligence just about everywhere...
Guest: Ron Greene of Overhaul discusses cargo theft prevention: A bumpy road for freight markets; The overall health of logistics is growing, but just slightly
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Ron Greene, SVP Intel and Fusion Center at Overhaul, a global logistics risk-management software company. Car...
Guest: Dustin Burke of Boston Consulting Group on current business conditions and supply chains; Labor shortages drive more tech adoption; More U.S. firms moving operations from Asia to Mexico
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Dustin Burke, a managing director and senior partner at Boston Consulting Group. Recently BCG conducted resea...
Guest: Martin Buena-Franco of Raymond Corp on where to start with automation; The latest from the trucking industry; Defending supply chains from cyberattacks
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Martin Buena-Franco, automation products marketing manager for The Raymond Corporation. We have all seen the ...
Guest: Paul Brashier of ITS Logistics on West Coast ports labor strife; The chemical industry is still plagued by supply chain issues; Amazon fights fraudulent products
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Paul Brashier, vice president of drayage and intermodal for ITS Logistics. Longshoremen still don’t have a ...
Guest: Carrie Wilkie of GS1 US on the 50th anniversary of the bar code; The latest Logistics Managers' Index; FedEx reorganizes
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Carrie Wilkie, senior vice president, standards and technology, at GS1 US. The humble barcode is 50 years old...
Guest: Ken Ramoutar of Lucas Systems on the workforce of the future; Trends in the 3PL sector; New tech for unloading trailers
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Ken Ramoutar, chief marketing officer at Lucas Systems. With advancements in technologies such as automation ...
Guest: Steve Smith of Airlink on delivering emergency relief to world hotspots; Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern get the go-ahead; Warehouse technologies work in combination for greater productivity
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Steve Smith. He is the president and CEO of Airlink, a non-profit organization that provides logistics coordi...
Guest: Tania Seary of Procurious on women in supply chains; The rise of electric trucks for last-mile deliveries; The latest numbers from the Logistics Managers' Index
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Tania Seary, founder of Procurious. Procurious is an international network for procurement and supply chain p...
Guest: Ray Haight of JLE Industries on pending legislation to support truckers; A new supply chain research center is established; Best Buy's supply chain innovations
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Ray Haight, executive performance impact coach at JLE Industries. He talks about the problems recruiting and ...
Guest: Ramesh Murthy of Bob's Discount Furniture on creating a work culture of diversity; Robots are coming to a facility near you; Truck sales are on the rise
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Ramesh Murthy, chief supply chain officer and executive vice president at Bob's Discount Furniture. Find...
Guest: Alex Saric of Ivalua on pending climate risk disclosure rules; The USPS fights fraud; A growth spurt for the industrial racking market
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Alex Saric, chief marketing officer for Ivalua. Many may not be aware, but new SEC-directed climate risk disc...
Guest: Jenny Vander Zanden of Breakthrough on the challenges that shippers face; More turbulence in air freight; Meeting sustainability goals
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Jenny Vander Zanden, chief operating officer of Breakthrough. Shippers are facing many challenges today. Ther...
Guest: Aaron Smith on filling the driver gap; New tech for truck cabs; Highlights from NAW
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Aaron Smith. It’s been difficult for many years to find supply chain workers – and in particular, the man...
Guest: Dwight Klappich of Gartner on new research into warehouse robotics; Taking stock of tech investments; Last-mile delivery trends
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Dwight Klappich, research vice president and Gartner Fellow in Gartner's Logistics and Customer Fulfillm...
Guest: Brett Williams, retired Air Force Major General and head of U.S. Cyber command, on cybersecurity; Demand for shipping remains sluggish; Retailers discover new tech at the National Retail Federation show
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Brett Williams, a retired Major General from the United States Air Force and one of the nation's leading...
Guest: Brandon Isner of CBRE on holiday returns; The Biden administration releases a blueprint for decarbonizing transportation; Tech trends for 2023
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Brandon Isner, Americans head of retail research at CBRE, the large commercial real estate firm. While the ho...
Guest: Zac Rogers of Colorado State University on supply chain predictions for 2023; Will the semiconductor chip shortages continue in the new year?; More expansion and acquisitions for material handling suppliers.
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Zac Rogers, assistant professor of supply chain at Colorado State University. Rogers is one of the writers of...
ICYMI: Todd Skiles of Ryder System on transitioning military veterans into the workforce; What kind of services are e-commerce customers willing to pay to receive? Companies struggle to find seasonal workers.
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're repeating our Nov. 11 episode on attracting and hiring military veterans for those who might have missed it. We'll be back next ...
Guest: Melinda McLaughlin of Prologis on warehouse real estate markets in 2023; New emissions standards are released for heavy duty trucks; The USPS increases its goals for new electric delivery vehicles
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Melinda McLaughlin, senior vice president and global head of research with industrial real estate company Pro...
Guest: Justin Bailie of Rose Rocket on finding drivers; Supply chain managers work to lessen material supply risks; Proposed "relief" for truckers
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Justin Bailie, co-founder of TMS provider Rose Rocket. Good workers are always hard to find, but this year it...
Guest: Dan Gilmore from Softeon discusses how distributors feel about automation; New numbers reflect the current health of the industry; The freight rates outlook for 2023
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Dan Gilmore, chief marketing officer at Softeon. Increased demand and fewer available workers during the past...
Guest: Elie Katz of National Retail Solutions on helping mom-and-pop grocers survive; Congress takes action to avert a rail strike; What motivates companies to be more sustainable?
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Elie Katz, president & CEO of National Retail Solutions. The pandemic was especially hard on small mom-...
Guest: Gregg Healy from Savills discusses the holiday peak season; Greater focus on last mile logistics; More commitments to transition to zero-emission vehicles
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Gregg Healy, the head of Industrial Service for North America with the commercial real estate firm Savills. M...
Guest: Todd Skiles of Ryder System on transitioning military veterans into the workforce; What kind of services are e-commerce customers willing to pay to receive? Companies struggle to find seasonal workers.
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Todd Skiles, senior vice president of global sales and supply chain solutions at Ryder System. Today in the...
Guest: Paul Lord of Gartner discusses how inflation affects supply chains; Freight markets are facing radical changes; News about autonomous vehicles
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Paul Lord, senior director, supply chain research at consultancy Gartner. Inflation has hit everyone, and t...
Guest: Shawn McCloud of Coyote Logistics on expectations for peak shipping season; 3PLs continue strong growth; Market trends for Q4 and through 2023.
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Shawn McCloud, senior vice president of operations at Coyote Logistics. While peak holiday shopping season ...
Guest: Dannie Lynn Fountain on hiring a diverse workforce; Retailers prepare for peak season; A volume swing at U.S. ports
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Dannie Lynn Fountain. She is the author of the new book End Checkbox Diversity: Rewriting the Story of Perf...
Guest: Dan Pellathy on new research on supply chain agility; The Labor Department proposes new rules governing independent contractors; Distribution centers go multilevel
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Dan Pellathy, an assistant professor at Grand Valley State University. The past two years of pandemic and...
Guest: Kathy Fulton of the American Logistics Aid Network on recovery efforts for Florida; Walmart buys a robotics company; The latest report on the health of our supply chains
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Kathy Fulton, executive director of the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN). Hurricane Ian has brought tr...
Guest: Troy Basso of Quantix on adding electric trucks to a fleet; Technology pushes the industry ahead; A new administrator for the FMCSA and how the industry is reacting to the appointment.
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Troy Basso, VP, Fleet Maintenance at Quantix. We have witnessed the spike in diesel fuel prices over the ...
Guest: Mark Dancer of Network for Business Innovation on how supply chains are being reborn; The rail strike is averted; New efforts to move the backlog of containers at ocean ports
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Mark Dancer, CEO of the Network for Business Innovation. He is a speaker for two sessions at next week&apos...
Guest: Melissa Williams, a trucking owner/operator; A new report on peak retail season; What the latest Logistics Managers' Index numbers tell us about our supply chains
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Melissa Williams. She is an independent owner-operator truck driver. She shares why she was interested in b...
Guest: Simon Geale of Proxima on China's heat wave and supply chain problems; A lack of skilled workers in U.S. labor force; A generational gap in our warehouses
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Simon Geale, chief procurement officer at supply chain consultancy firm Proxima. China has been suffering u...
Guest: Mark Ford of BlueGrace Logistics on small fleet volatility; Google invests in African logistics; New tech for the financial side of trucking
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Mark Ford, chief capacity officer at BlueGrace Logistics. As the trucking industry continues to ride out th...
Guest: Daniel MacGregor of Nexxiot on supply chain challenges heading into peak; New regulations on food shipments; West Coast ports report mixed results
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Dan MacGregor, co-founder of Nexxiot, a global digitalization and IoT company. As supply chains are about t...
Guest: Tom Nightingale of AFS Logistics on freight markets in Q3; Changes at the Postal Service; Inflation continues to nag at supply chains
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Tom Nightingale, CEO at AFS Logistics. He addresses how inflation, fuel surcharges, and other economic pres...
Guest: Kenny Vieth of ACT Research on the looming recession and freight markets; 5G gets a boost with logistics; New research on ERP implementations
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Kenny Vieth, president and senior analyst at Americas Commercial Transportation Research Company - better k...
Guest: Chris Shimoda of the California Trucking Association on AB5; The FRA rules on train crew size; Supply chain disruptions might have been worse than we thought
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Chris Shimoda, vice president of government affairs for the California Trucking Association. He is here to ...
Guest: Senthil Rajagopalan of Profit.co on the bullwhip effect of supply chains; Executive action taken to resolve rail labor disputes; Research shows good last-mile delivery builds customer loyalty
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Senthil Rajagopalan, president and COO of Profit.co. When consumer demand goes up sharply, manufacturers ra...
Guest: Ian Khan of the Futuracy Group on supply chain jobs of the future; Logistics has changed in Ukraine; East Coast ports report record business
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Ian Khan, writer, futurist, and founder of The Futuracy Group consulting organization. He is also a CNN Techn...
Guest: Chris Tang of UCLA on product and supply shortages; LTL executives share business concerns; California's AB5 labor law may soon go into effect
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Christopher Tang, the UCLA distinguished professor and Edward W. Carter Chair in Business Administration and ...
Guest: Dimitre Kirilov of Montway Auto Transport on driver retention; Amid rising costs shippers rethink their packaging; Walmart makes new investments in its trucking fleet.
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Dimitre Kirilov, president of consumer services for Montway Auto Transport. A shortage of qualified drivers h...
Guest: Glenn Richey of Auburn University on high fuel prices; Supply chain companies look to diversity; A centennial celebration
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Glenn Richey, the Raymond J. Harbert Eminent Scholar and chair of the Department of Supply Chain Management a...
Guest: Jonathan Dawley of Kion and the Industrial Truck Association on forklift safety; Gartner's latest rankings of top university supply chain programs; Warehouse applications for 5G technologies
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this week's episode is Jonathan Dawley, president and CEO of Kion North America, a leading manufacturer of forklifts and other mater...
Guest: Alex Saric of Ivalua on supplier collaboration; Gartner's Global Supply Chain Top 25 list is released; Drayage rates continue to climb
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest in this week's episode is Alex Saric, chief marketing officer at Ivalua. He is here to share about new research that has just come out ...
Guest: Jim Carlisle of Thomas H. Lee Partners on supply chain investments; New research on women in supply chain leadership roles; Walmart makes a huge investment in robotics
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest in this week's episode is Jim Carlisle, the head of the technology and business solutions vertical and the automation fund at Thomas H....
Guest: Mike Bush of Next Trucking on training future robotics designers; A major maritime company expands into other areas; Prepare now for another chaotic peak shipping season.
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest in this week's episode is Mike Bush, head of communications and brand for Next Trucking, a digital freight broker. As automation and ro...
Guest: Zac Rogers of Colorado State on changes in the freight market; New plans to turn containers faster; Ocean freight continues to face rough seas
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest in this week's episode is Zac Rogers, assistant professor of supply chain management at Colorado State University. We are hearing confl...
Guest: Nicole Glenn of Candor Expedite discusses current and future transportation segments; Logistics growth appears to be slowing; It isn't getting any easier to find available warehouse space
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest in this week's episode is Nicole Glenn, founder and CEO of Candor Expedite. She is the recent recipient of the 8th Annual Distinguished...
Guest: Michael Mikitka of MHI and WERC on supply chain professional development; Infrastructure for the friendly skies; New research on supply chain leadership
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the 100th episode of Logistics Matters. Our thanks to our guests, sponsors, and listeners for making this a successful podcast series.Our gues...
Guest: Susan Boylan of Gartner discusses Earth Day and supply chain sustainability; Fuel costs are being passed along to shippers; New rounds of investments in supply chain tech companies
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest in this week's episode is Susan Boylan, senior research director in logistics and customer fulfillment at Gartner. Today is Earth Day, ...
Guest: Dawn Tiura of SIG discusses the supply chain impacts of China's Covid lockdowns; New truck trailer orders increase; More investment in supply chain tech
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest in this week's episode is Dawn Tiura, president and CEO of SIG (Sourcing Industry Group), a membership organization of companies involv...
Guest: Kathy Fulton of ALAN on Ukraine relief; With prices rising, business curtail their climate change initiatives; What will it take to get global trade back on track?
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest in this week's episode is Kathy Fulton, executive director of ALAN, the American Logistics Aid Network. Logistics companies are steppin...