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Episodes
ICYMI: Kevin Yoder of Keep US Posted on the passage of postal reform legislation; The White House moves to improve supply chains with a new FLOW initiative; Commercial real estate bounces back from pandemic lows.
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're repeating our March 18 episode on postal reform for those who might have missed it. We'll be back next week with a new episode. ...
Guest: Mary Murphy of BlueGrace Logsitics on rising fuel prices; Mitigating risk in food and beverage; Congress next sets eyes on maritime reform
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest in this week's episode is Mary Murphy, senior director of managed logistics strategy for BlueGrace Logistics. She discusses the rise in...
Guest: Kevin Yoder of Keep US Posted on the passage of postal reform legislation; The White House moves to improve supply chains with a new FLOW initiative; Commercial real estate bounces back from pandemic lows.
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest in this week's episode is former Kansas congressman Kevin Yoder. He is the executive director of Keep US Posted, an organization that h...
Guest: Lindsey Trent of the Next Generation in Trucking Association on attracting new drivers to trucking; Postal reform moves forward; Advancements in autonomous trucking
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest in this week's episode is Lindsey Trent, president of the Next Generation in Trucking Association, an organization that works to attrac...
Guest: Koray Köse of Gartner on supply chain impacts of the Russia-Ukraine war; Efforts to loosen tight freight markets; Logistics costs continue to rise.
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest in this week's episode is Koray Köse, senior director analyst at Gartner Supply Chain and Research Advisory. He shares the impact that...
Guest: Josie Blanco of Nuvocargo on cross border freight; Retailers advance sustainability goals; Cyberattacks are on the rise
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest in this week's episode is Josefina (Josie) Blanco, legal and compliance lead with Nuvocargo. She discusses current cross-border trade i...
Introducing "Supply Chain in the Fast Lane"
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and DC Velocity's sister publication, CSCMP’s Supply Chain Quarterly , bring you a...
Guest: Kyle Rice from SAP NS2 on securing our supply chains; Clearing containers from West Coast ports; New research into autonomous truck technologies
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest in this week's episode is Kyle Rice, chief technology officer at SAP NS2. He is an expert on cyber security and is here to discuss ways...
Guest: Udo Lange of FedEx Logistics on supply chain disruptions; Protests block cargo movements at U.S.-Canada border; Can Congress help to make the USPS profitable?
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest in this week's episode is Udo Lange, president and CEO of FedEx Logistics. Lange is a member of the White House Task Force on Supply Ch...
Guest: Ron Greene of Overhaul on the rise of rail cargo thefts; New efforts to clear container backlogs at ports; The latest Logistics Managers Index numbers
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest in this week's episode is Ron Greene, vice president of business development at Overhaul. Cargo theft is on the rise as more goods are ...
Guest: Brian George of Petrageous Designs on how small companies are dealing with supply chain delays; Chinese New Year could cause more disruptions; Freight executives feel bullish about 2022
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest in this week's episode is Brian George, the vice president of sales at Petrageous Designs. His company designs and sells pet clothing a...
Guest: Jason Haith of OEC Group Louisville on ocean cargo congestion; A new study on the LTL market and rates; 2D bar codes could see wider adoption
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest in this week's episode is Jason Haith, branch manager for OEC Group Louisville. Import congestion continues, as ships are delayed and b...
Guest: Phil Koopman of Carnegie Mellon University on autonomous vehicle technologies; Congestion continues to plague US ports; Air freight sees ups and downs.
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest in this week's episode is Phil Koopman, an associate professor at Carnegie Mellon University’s Electrical and Computer Engineering De...
Guest: Dan Johnston of WorkStep on truck driver shortages; Electric trucks are in our future; Companies focus on their sustainability goals
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest in this week's episode is Dan Johnston, co-founder and CEO of WorkStep, a hiring and retention solution for the supply chain industry. ...
Guest: Nikki Baird of Aptos on what's in store for retail in 2022; Reaction to the Biden Trucking Action Plan; New technologies impacting parcel
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest in this week's episode is Nikki Baird, vice president of retail innovation at Aptos.2021 was a bit better for retailers following a ver...
Guest: Melissa O'Keefe of Ryder on Microfulfillment; Distributors look to increase capacities; Logistics jobs set to recover to pre-pandemic levels in 2022
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest in this week's episode is Melissa O'Keefe, group director, product and innovation e-commerce at Ryder. Companies are looking to mo...
Guest: Glenn Richey of Auburn Univ. on product shortages; The House tackles problems at sea; Logistics continues strong upward growth.
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest in this week's episode is Glenn Richey, the chair of the Department of Supply Chain Management at Auburn University. He discusses the p...
Guest: Mike Nervick of Sleek Technologies discusses what the infrastructure bill means for shippers and carriers; The latest holiday shopping trends; The drive for smaller logistics facilities
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest in this week's episode is Mike Nervick, founder and CEO of Sleek Technologies. The recent passage of the long-awaited infrastructure bi...
Guest: Cristiano Facanha of CALSTART on climate change transportation initiatives; Consumers distrust pharmaceutical supply chains; Tight freight capacity will continue well into 2022
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest in this week's episode is Dr. Cristiano Façanaha, global director at environmental advocacy group CALSTART. He is a transportation and...
Guest: Joe Ryan of Overhaul Group on the rise of cargo theft; The Postal Service reveals its latest financial report; New research on autonomous trucks
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest in this week's episode is Joe Ryan, director of intelligence and response at Overhaul Group. Cargo theft is on the rise, with some fair...
Guest: Sarah Watt of Gartner on building a sustainable future; Retailers invest in their own delivery networks; Demand for 3PL distribution rises
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest in this week's episode is Sarah Watt, a senior director analyst at consulting firm Gartner. With much of the attention this week focuse...
Guest: Dr. Yossi Sheffi on Covid-19 vaccine development and distribution; Ports take measures to reduce container dwell times; Driver shortages reach all-time highs
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our guest is Dr. Yossi Sheffi, a professor of engineering systems at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and director of the ...
Guest: Bryan Palma on what retailers can expect this peak season; The unicorns of supply chain; News from America's ports; Supply Chain Quarterly launches a new podcast on the Top 10 Threats to supply chains
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our guest is Bryan Palma of Kinaxis. Retailers are in for an uncertain holiday season, as inventories are out of whack and demand is ...
Introducing "Top 10 Supply Chain Threats"
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our supply chains are broken. We face many obstacles that will be with us for the coming months, and possibly years. This month, our sister publicatio...
Guest: Yatish Desai of KPMG on preparing for holiday peaks; The Biden administration tackles port congestion; Will freight rates stabilize in Q4?
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our guest is Yatish Desai, a principal at KPMG Supply Chain and Operations.As the holiday season approaches, shippers and carriers bo...
Guest: Attorney Steve Bell discusses the legalities of vaccine mandates; Consumers show little patience for supply chain disruptions; A report from the MHI Annual Conference
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our guest is Steve Bell, an attorney for the law firm of Dorsey and Whitney LLC. Steve specializes in labor and employment practice a...
Guest: Doug Schrier of Transflo on automating non-driving trucking tasks; Are supply chain disruptions here to stay?; Solutions for handling returns.
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our guest is Doug Schrier, senior vice president of strategy at Transflo. While we know that automated trucks are coming someday, man...
Guest: Ellen Voie of Women in Trucking discusses the roles of women in the trucking industry; Tight freight capacity will be with us for some time; More opportunities for women in supply chain positions
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our guest is Ellen Voie, President, CEO, and Founder of Women in Trucking. She discusses how her organization works to attract women ...
Guest: Gary Master, DC Velocity publisher, on the current state of our supply chains; Seasonal peaks are coming without the labor needed to fill them; It's time to thank a trucker
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our guest is DC Velocity Publisher Gary Master. Supply chains everywhere are experiencing disruptions. It really is a mess out there....
Guest: Steve Denton of Ware2Go on rising freight costs; The LMI index shows strong logistics sector growth; The continuing effects of Hurricane Ida
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our guest is Steve Denton, CEO of Ware2Go, a UPS company. All businesses have been affected by Covid-19 during the past year and a ha...
Guest Brad Wright on warehouse space for smaller distributors; Commercial real estate is seeing rebound; Ports are digitalizing their operations
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our guest is Brad Wright, CEO of Chunker. Many small to medium sized businesses feel that they are being squeezed out of available wa...
Guest: Dr. Emily Tucker on our vulnerable pharmaceutical supply chains; A new carbon-neutral cargo ship is unveiled; We discuss the current state of logistics.
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our guest is Dr. Emily Tucker, assistant professor at Clemson University's Department of Industrial Engineering. Most of the med...
Guest: Scott Cornell of Travelers on cargo theft; Ports set record volumes in July; A new type of truck insurance
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our guest is Scott Cornell, transportation lead and crime and theft specialist at Travelers. Cargo theft is on the rise compared to p...
Guest: Kathy Fulton of ALAN on preparing for hurricane season; Reactions to the Senate vote on infrastructure; A new report on supply chain sustainability initiatives
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our guest is Kathy Fulton, executive director of ALAN, the American Logistics Aid Network. Hurricanes can leave in their wake many su...
Guest: Andrew Viteritti of the Economist Intelligence Unit on the likelihood of reshoring; Economic news shows continued growth in supply chains; Will companies require vaccinations for employees to return to offices?
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the whether reshoring will take hold as one way of mitigating the many supply chain disruptions we have experienced this y...
Guest: Darren Epps of Ryder on electrifying fleets; Returning office workers want parcel lockers for e-com deliveries; The main priorities of chief supply chain officers
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Darren Epps, senior director of advanced vehicle technology at Ryder, shares what it will take for freight companies to transition to...
Guest: Spencer Shute of Proxima discusses the impact Pres. Biden's executive order on competition will have on logistics; Uber's big acquisition of Transplace; Sustainability remains a priority with supply chain companies
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Spencer Shute, a consultant with the supply chain and procurement consulting firm Proxima, discusses the recent executive order from ...
Guest: Thomas Evans of Honeywell on automating for small businesses; How 5G will influence IoT adoption; Consumer pandemic shopping habits will continue
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Thomas Evans, chief robotics technology officer at Honeywell, discusses how automation can help small to medium-sized distributor...
Guest: Gary Master, DC Velocity publisher, on "whack a mole" supply chains; Truckers are facing more unexpected breakdowns on our nation's roads; Freight capacity will remain tight for the rest of the year
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Gary Master, president, COO, and group publisher at Agile Business Media, discusses the current state of supply chains. He explains t...
Guest: Mark Manduca of GXO on the new XPO spinoff; Warehouse space is in critical demand; New investments in logistics companies underscore importance of supply chains
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mark Manduca, the newly appointed chief investment officer of GXO Logistics, discusses the new company and its role in the logistics ...
Guest: Richard Sinkoff of the Port of Oakland on environmental initiatives; Women are increasing their roles and influence in supply chain jobs; B2B buying habits are accelerating digital transformation.
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Richard Sinkoff, the director of environmental programs and planning at the Port of Oakland, is our guest. He discusses a new initiat...
Guest: Dan Gilmore of Softeon on how WMS systems are ready for complex automation: The White House releases a report on America's supply chains; National Forklift Safety Day emphasizes safe forklift operations; Funding for Mississippi River transportation
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, guest Dan Gilmore, chief marketing officer at warehouse software company Softeon, discusses how today's warehouse management sof...
Guest: Mark Stanton of PowerFleet on preparing supply chains for hurricane season; A major player changes hiring policies for warehouse workers; Logistics continues to see strong growth
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, guest Mark Stanton, general manager for PowerFleet for Supply Chain, discusses the upcoming hurricane season and how we can prepare...
Guest: Alex Wakefield of Longbow Advantage on supply chain visibility; New research initiatives for the trucking industry; Top supply chain priorities
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, guest Alex Wakefield, CEO of supply chain technology firm Longbow Advantage, discusses the need for better supply chain visibility. H...
Guest: Mike Klage of TOC Logistics on ocean shipping conditions; Retailers look for new carriers and capacity; Investors eye supply chain companies for new acquisitions
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, guest Mike Klage, solutions director at TOC Logistics International, shares what's happening out on the water. Ports continue to...
Guest: Jim Yarbrough of BSI on supply chain risks; The labor shortage hits supply chains hard; Lots of M&A action in rail
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, guest Jim Yarbrough, global intelligence program manager at BSI, shares the major supply chain risks from around the world. BSI recen...
Guest: Paul Beavers from PCS Software on why touchless transactions are here to stay; An important supply chain commodity is experiencing shortages; Tight capacity will be with us for the foreseeable future
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, guest Paul Beavers, the chief technology officer at PCS Software, discusses why he thinks touchless transactions are here to stay. Du...
Guest: Matt Castle of C.H. Robinson on tight air capacity; Supply chain managers weigh in on infrastructure; California legislation redefines how truck drivers are classified in the workforce
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, guest Matt Castle, vice president of air services at C.H. Robinson, discusses the tight air freight market. While passengers are star...
Guest: Aaron Hageman on last-mile deliveries; Imports continue to surge; Supply chain companies celebrate Earth Day by sharing their sustainable initiatives.
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, guest Aaron Hageman, CEO of Delivery Drivers Inc. (DDI), discusses trends in last-mile logistics. The supply chain industry calls tha...
Guest: Brandon Coats of MHS counters misconceptions about artificial intelligence; Highlights from ProMatDX 2021, looking at new technologies and trends in material handling and supply chain
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, guest Brandon Coats, global product manager for robotics and vision at Material Handling Systems (MHS), discusses artificial intellig...
Guest: Chris Jones of Decartes on supply chain vulnerabilities; Five risks businesses should avoid as they bounce back; Consumers are more aware of supply chain pain points than ever before
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, guest Chris Jones, executive vice president at Decartes, discusses supply chain vulnerabilities. The Covid-19 pandemic changed everyt...
Guest: Johnathan Foster of Proxima on disruptions from Suez Canal shutdown; How microfulfillment can create greener last miles; Finding drivers to meet post-pandemic demand
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, guest Johnathan Foster, principal consultant at Proxima, discusses the ripple effects of that huge container ship, The Ever Given, th...
Guest Hanko Kiessner on sustainable packaging; The USPS charts a new course to keep it financially afloat; Demand is not going away for warehouse and DC space
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, guest Hanko Kiessner, CEO of Packsize, discusses sustainable packaging. Sustainable packaging means more than just choosing materials...
Guest: Peter Friedmann of the Agriculture Transportation Coalition on how the shortage of containers is creating a crisis for agriculture products exporters; Will a new infrastructure bill get done in Washington? How devastating were last month's storms?
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, guest Peter Friedmann, executive director of the Agriculture Transportation Coalition, joins us to discuss how the shortage of ocean ...
Guest: Bindiya Vakil discusses President Biden's plan to fix America's broken supply chains; Freight continues to take a bumpy ride; Ocean ports continue to see congestion worldwide
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, guest Bindiya Vakil, CEO of Resilinc, discusses vulnerabilities within our worldwide supply chains. Many U.S. manufacturers have expe...
Guest: Bill Brooks of Capgemini on bottlenecks for Covid-19 vaccine distribution; Logistics continues an economic expansion; Supply chain vendors make huge investments to meet consumer demands
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, guest Bill Brooks, vice president of North America Transportation Portfolio at Capgemini, discusses the current state of the Covid-19...
Guest: Craig Hoskins from IFDA on pandemic challenges with food service distribution; Predictions for new technologies for trucking; Cargo theft shifts during the pandemic.
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, guest Craig Hoskins, chair of the International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) discusses the challenges that the food de...
Guest: Shawn Winter of Descartes discusses handling Super Peaks; Driver shortages create challenges for food distributors; Planning e-commerce supply chains for a post-pandemic world.
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, guest Shawn Winter, vice president of Mobility Solutions at Descartes, talks about the concept of the Super Peak Season and how shipp...
Guest: Dwight Klappich of Gartner on robotic goods-to-person systems; How do business plan to spend their money this year? And new earnings reports show some reasons for optimism.
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, guest Dwight Klappich, research vice president at Gartner, discusses the growing interest in robotic goods-to-person systems. Robots ...
Guest: Tim Pajak of CSCMP on inspiring young people about supply chain; The pandemic's lasting effects on retail; New figures on warehouse availability
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, guest Tim Pajak discusses a new initiative from the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP). Pajak serves as the org...
Guest: Melinda McLaughlin of Prologis on the industrial real estate market; Walmart commits to building microfulfillment centers inside its stores; Study shows increasing demand for good-to-person technologies
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, guest Melinda McLaughlin, vice president, global head of research for Prologis, discusses the market for industrial real estate. The ...
Guest: Joe Ruddy of the Port of Virginia on maritime issues; Will trade wars with China bring manufacturing home?; Truckload capacity expected to remain tight.
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, guest Joe Ruddy, chief innovation officer at the Port of Virginia, discusses how the maritime industry survived the rough seas of 202...
Guest: Tony Sciarrotta of the Reverse Logistics Association on handling returns; How to compete with industry disruptors; Changing the retail experience
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, guest Tony Sciarrotta, executive director of the Reverse Logistics Association, shares how retailers are handling the deluge of holid...
Guest: Zac Rogers on logistics conditions in early 2021; Capacity remains tight for shippers; Assuring safety for container cargo
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, guest Zac Rogers, assistant professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management at Colorado State University, discusses the current s...
Guest: Kristi Montgomery of Kenco on the importance of innovation; Problems with our cold chains; New roads ahead for transportation.
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, guest Kristi Montgomery, vice president of Innovation, Research & Development at Kenco, discusses the need for innovation. She he...
Guest: Kevin Paramore from Yale on technologies for social distancing in facilities; Carriers reach their capacity breaking points; What emerging technologies will have a lasting impact in years to come?
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, guest Kevin Paramore, emerging technology commercialization manager at Yale Materials Handling Corp., shares new technologies that pr...
Guest: Phil Rich of Sweetwater on his company's holiday season preparations; Transportation continues to be a volatile sector; and shippers prepare for the Brexit deadline.
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, guest Phil Rich, chief supply chain officer and senior VP of Sweetwater, talks about being an online retailer during a very different...
Guest: Kevin Doucette of C.H. Robinson on Global Trade; Automation is spurring industrial real estate; Volatility continues in the truckload freight sector.
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, guest Kevin Doucette, North American Director of Trade Policy and Compliance for C.H. Robinson, discusses global trade in light of ta...
Guest: Colin Yankee of Tractor Supply on how his company has excelled during the pandemic; Some challenges await Covid-19 vaccine distribution; A new building boom for logistics facilities.
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, guest Colin Yankee, chief supply chain officer at Tractor Supply, shares how his company has been able to thrive in the midst of the ...
Guest: Rebecca Brewster of ATRI on what worries the trucking industry; Prop 22 passes in California and may impact gig deliveries; New logistics numbers show a surge in economic recovery
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, guest Rebecca Brewster, president and COO of the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), shares the findings of her organi...
Guest: Steven Horwitz of Ball State University on a holiday retail season like no other; Warehouse availability tightens; Logistics firms invest in venture capital markets
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, guest Steven Horwitz, an economics professor and director of the Institute for the Study of Political Economy at Ball State Universit...
Guest: Drew McElroy of Transfix on last-mile freight; Retailers prepare for peak; New options to handle returns
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, guest Drew McElroy, chairman and co-founder of Transfix, a digital freight matching system, discusses freight markets and the challen...
Guest: Dr. Yossi Sheffi of MIT discusses The New (Ab)Normal; The growing demand for warehouse automation; Who will work in our supply chains in the future?
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, guest Dr. Yossi Sheffi, a professor of engineering and director of the Center for Transportation and Logistics at MIT, discusses his ...
Guest: Gillan Hawkes on robotics for distribution; A surge in logistics activities; How retailers use marketplaces to reach customers
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, guest Gillan Hawkes, VP of product management and analytics at 6 River Systems, discusses how autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) help di...
Guest: Ron Dutt on lithium-ion battery technology; How Amazon's Prime Day may affect shippers; Moving toward sustainable supply chains
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, guest Ron Dutt, CEO of Flux Power, discusses lithium-ion battery technology, which is growing in use as a power source in fork lifts ...
Editors' roundtable discussion on CSCMP EDGE; Social Responsibility and Diversity in the supply chain; Creating a more resilient supply chain; How Target became a major e-commerce player; Shippers find creative ways to get around a capacity crunch
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, editors from DC Velocity and CSCMP's Supply Chain Quarterly share their experiences at CSCMP EDGE, which was held this past week...
Guest: Randy Guillot of ATA on National Truck Driver Appreciation Week; E-commerce shopping continues to surge; The nation's ocean ports see a solid rebound.
18 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is National Truck Driver Appreciation Week in the United States. In this episode, guest Randy Guillot, chairman of ATA (American Trucking Associa...
Guest: Chris Wolfe of PowerFleet on new sustainability standards; Risk mitigation gets a fresh look during the pandemic; Supply chains begin to brace for a vaccine rollout
11 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, guest Chris Wolfe, CEO of PowerFleet, discusses how we have seen new sustainability initiatives during the pandemic that have created...
Guest: Brian Thompson of SMC³ on the LTL market; Capacity remains tight; CSCMP EDGE goes virtual
04 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, guest Brian Thompson, the chief commercial officer at SMC³, discusses what the transportation markets may look like through the end ...
Guest: Phil Evers of the University of Maryland discusses the difficulties facing the USPS; Hurricane Laura left destruction in its wake affecting supply chains; Interest in TMS is on the rise during the pandemic
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, guest Phil Evers, a logistics professor at the University of Maryland, shares why the United States Postal Service is facing financia...
Guest: Patrick Penfield of Syracuse University on Amazon moving into vacant mall space; Some shippers move toward smaller regional parcel carriers; New training initiatives assure a steady pipeline for frontline logistics workers
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, guest Patrick Penfield, an assistant professor of supply chain practice at Syracuse University's Whitman School of Management, d...
Guest: Dr. Tom Goldsby of the University of Tennessee on why PPE supply chains are still failing; Trucking rebounds in June and July; New solutions to aid social distancing within warehouses
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, guest Dr. Tom Goldsby of the University of Tennessee discusses why we still have so much trouble equipping our essential healthcare w...
Guest: Zac Rogers of Colorado State University shares what the Logistics Managers' Index measures; Lift truck firms turn to robotics partnerships to collaborate on new designs; Can supply chain investments save the commercial real estate market?
07 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, guest Zac Rogers of Colorado State University shares about the Logistics Managers' Index (LMI). He discusses how this measuremen...
Guest: Dana Stiffler of Gartner on women in executive supply chain positions; Consumers love curbside pickup - retailers, not so much; A bumpy road ahead for the transportation industry.
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dana Stiffler of Gartner discusses new research that the organization has conducted on women in supply chain executive positions. Are...
Guest: Bill Van Amburg of CALSTART on the clean air initiative from U.S. states; Retailers convert stores to distribution hubs; Congress looks to help commercial food distributors affected by the pandemic.
24 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Van Amburg, the executive vice president of CALSTART, a national transportation accelerator organization, discusses the recent memorandum of unde...
Guest: Michael Zimmerman discusses the State of Logistics; Ports see declining volumes; Auburn University builds an autonomous vehicle research center
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, guest Michael Zimmerman discusses what the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals’ annual “State of Logistics Report”...
Guest: Rob McKeel, CEO of Fortna, on how retailers and other distributors are adjusting to the "new normal"; Freight companies change their business strategies in response to the pandemic; A surge in logistics activity
10 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob McKeel, CEO of Fortna, discusses how retailers and other distributors are adjusting to the new normal during the midst of the pan...
Guest: David Henry of GlobalTranz on the impact of USMCA; What it takes to be a Rainmaker; Sustainability in packaging
03 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, David Henry, the regional manager for Mexico at transportation broker and logistics provider GlobalTranz, talks about the impact of t...
Guest: Ken Raycroft on keeping warehouse equipment safe for multiple users; Manufacturers leave China; Distributors without automation may find added stress this holiday season.
26 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to Ken Raycroft of Briggs Equipment in Dallas, Texas. He shares how he is working with customers on sanitation best practices...
Guest: Dr. Terry Esper on racism faced by Black delivery drivers; USMCA; Investment firms love logistics
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to Dr. Terry Esper, associate professor of logistics at The Ohio State University, who talks about the problems that Black dr...
Guest: Brian Feehan of the Industrial Truck Association on National Forklift Safety Day; Logistics workers honor George Floyd and the need for equality; Covid-19 reveals problems in IT infrastructure
12 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to Brian Feehan, President of the Industrial Truck Association, who shares about National Forklift Safety Day, a virtual even...
Guest: Mike Griswold of Gartner on companies with top supply chains; Amazon adds to its air capabilities; New Logistics Managers Index numbers show supply chains are beginning to normalize; Tools for social distancing in warehouses
05 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to Mike Griswold of Gartner about the recently released list of companies with top supply chains and what goes into making th...
Combilift's Martin McVicar on modifying a facility for social distancing and reaching customers during a pandemic; layoffs in the logistics sector; truckers earn higher pay
29 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to Martin McVicar of Combilift to see how his manufacturing operations have been adjusted in light of social distancing and p...
Creating a culture of safety; new truck and trailer sales are way down; monitoring the food supply chain
22 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With National Forklift Safety Day coming up on June 9, DC VELOCITY Contributing Editor Toby Gooley joins us to discuss her recent article on how compa...
Interview with Jim Berlin of Logistics+ in Erie, PA: drones help in the virus fight: Retailers get creative with Dark Stores
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to Jim Berlin of Logistics+, a third-party logistics provider, who shares how his company has operated during the Covid-19 pa...
Covid-19 and the food supply chain; Logistics Manager's Index; new Postmaster General Louis DeJoy
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to Jayson Lusk, distinguished professor and head of the Agricultural Economics department at Purdue University. He explains w...
May preview: Salary survey, National Forklift Safety Day, and more; consumers OK with longer delivery times; ramping up after lockdown
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we preview some of the stories in our May issue, including: An interview with Sheetal Shah, senior vice president of product and ope...
Interview with the American Logistics Aid Network's Kathy Fulton; virus impacts suppliers worldwide; freight-matching platforms aim to help with Covid-related capacity issues
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kathy Fulton, executive director of the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN), fills us in on how logistics and supply chain companies are helping out...
Interview with new Fortna CEO Rob McKeel; high demand for cold storage; top Covid-19 stories
17 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Robert McKeel, the new CEO of automation, engineering services, and software company Fortna, talks about how customers' priorities are shifting d...
Effects of Covid-19: Workforce challenges, deaths in the industry, emerging companies, cargo volumes, resources
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the challenges of helping employees feel safe coming to work during the coronavirus crisis; Covid-19 deaths in the logisti...