Talking Logistics Podcasts

In the supply chain and logistics world, we often talk about the importance of people, process, and technology. The people side, however, often gets overshadowed by the other two, especially technology. The reality is that developing and retaining supply chain talent is more important than ever. Why is that so? What are some of the ... Read more[Video] Supply Chain Talent: Why It’s More Important Than Ever The post [Video] Supply Chain Talent: Why It’s More Important Than Ever appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

We’re more than halfway through 2021 and it’s been a very challenging year for transportation executives, to put it mildly. There is a great imbalance between freight demand and capacity across all modes. This is forcing shippers to consider new or different strategies in how they get their goods from Point A to Point B. ... Read more[Video] Using Pool Distribution for Additional LTL Capacity The post [Video] Using Pool Distribution for Additional LTL Capacity appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

We hear a lot about the importance of having an “agile” supply chain, especially in the context of disruptions like the pandemic or the Suez Canal incident. What does having an agile supply chain mean? How is it linked to order orchestration? What actions should companies take to better prepare for the next disruption? Those ... Read more[Video] Order Orchestration: Enabling Agility in the Supply Chain The post [Video] Order Orchestration: Enabling Agility in the Supply Chain appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Technology certainly hogs the spotlight in the logistics industry, but anyone who has been in the industry long enough understands that relationships — with shippers, carriers, and employees — matter too. Is that still the case in this age of digital transformation? Does technology play a role in building relationships? Is it part of the ... Read more[Video] Beyond Technology: The Importance Of Relationship Building The post [Video] Beyond Technology: The Importance Of Relationship Building appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

One the one hand, the quest to achieve end-to-end supply chain visibility continues to get more difficult as supply chains become more global and fragmented. On the other hand, advancements in technology are helping companies to overcome these challenges and automate their processes. What hurdles still remain? Why is changing the status quo so important? ... Read more[Video] Supply Chain Visibility & Automation: Creating A Truly Touchless Order The post [Video] Supply Chain Visibility & Automation: Creating A Truly Touchless Order appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

The question “Why is digital transformation important?” was answered loud and clear in 2020: because you can’t grow your business profitably, and you can’t meet the changing needs and expectations of your customers unless you do. But how do you get started on this journey? What is the destination? How do customers, carriers, and employees ... Read more[Video] Freight Brokers: How to Map and Manage Your Digital Transformation Journey The post [Video] Freight Brokers: How to Map and Manage Your Digital Transformation Journey appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

“How are you doing?” is a question we often ask friends and colleagues. “How are we doing?” is a question companies often ask themselves. But in order to answer that question as completely as possible, companies need to look beyond internal metrics. They need to know how they’re doing compared to others in the industry ... Read more[Video] Benchmarking – How to Drive Performance in Volatile Times The post [Video] Benchmarking – How to Drive Performance in Volatile Times appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Last year, the pandemic disrupted the transportation market, throwing supply and demand off balance. That imbalance continues today, resulting in tight capacity, increased rates, and ongoing uncertainty for shippers. What are the main factors impacting the transportation market today? How can shippers find capacity without killing their budget? How can technology help shippers meet their ... Read more[Video] Transportation Market Constraints: Developing A Shipper Action Plan The post [Video] Transportation Market Constraints: Developing A Shipper Action Plan appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Back on February 24, President Biden issued the “Executive Order on America’s Supply Chains” which requires a review of potential vulnerabilities in the U.S. supply chains of key industries to prevent future occurrences of shortages that we experienced during the coronavirus pandemic. What defines supply chain vulnerability? What tools and capabilities are available to help ... Read more[Video] How Vulnerable Is Your Supply Chain? The post [Video] How Vulnerable Is Your Supply Chain? appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Many companies are focusing on sustainability and reducing their carbon footprint. To achieve their goals, they have to understand the role and impact of their transportation operations. What are some of the challenges companies face in measuring transportation’s contribution to carbon emissions? What tools or capabilities are required? How are companies leveraging data to reduce ... Read more[Video] Measuring Transportation Emissions: Turning Future Goals into Today’s Operations The post [Video] Measuring Transportation Emissions: Turning Future Goals into Today’s Operations appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Analysts and others have been talking about the importance of digital transformation for many years. But the message didn’t hit home for many companies until 2020, as they struggled to respond effectively to the disruptions caused by the pandemic. Now, digital transformation is a priority, especially for logistics service providers. Why is having a digital ... Read more[Video] Why LSPs Need a Digital Transformation Strategy The post [Video] Why LSPs Need a Digital Transformation Strategy appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

More than 15 years ago, Walmart’s CEO at the time, Lee Scott, gave a speech titled “Twenty First Century Leadership” that arguably kicked off the supply chain sustainability era. Over the years, some companies have made sustainability a priority while others have not. What is the current state of supply chain sustainability? Is there a ... Read more[Video] Technology’s Role in Enabling Supply Chain Sustainability The post [Video] Technology’s Role in Enabling Supply Chain Sustainability appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

There’s never a dull moment for transportation professionals. Whether it’s finding capacity, managing costs, meeting more stringent service requirements, or creating a more resilient operation — the list of challenges is long. Fortunately, ongoing innovations in technology are helping shippers keep pace with changing market dynamics and customer requirements. How is technology making a difference? ... Read more[Video] How Logistics Technology Helps Shippers Overcome Challenges The post [Video] How Logistics Technology Helps Shippers Overcome Challenges appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

All of the words we used to talk about with regards to supply chain and logistics — agile, responsive, flexible — went from concepts to strategic imperatives last year due to the pandemic. This is true for all stakeholders in the industry, including logistics service providers, and it has sparked a renewed focus on digital ... Read more[Video] Scaling Technology To Enhance Customer Engagement The post [Video] Scaling Technology To Enhance Customer Engagement appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Companies across virtually all industries are looking for ways to drive profitable growth. After capturing many of the “low hanging fruit” benefits from ERP, CRM, and other supply chain applications, many companies are now asking, “Where is the next big opportunity to realize significant business benefits?” For many, the answer is Price Optimization. What is ... Read more[Video] Price Optimization: The Next Big Opportunity In Supply Chain The post [Video] Price Optimization: The Next Big Opportunity In Supply Chain appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Whether you’re delivering products or services, there is a lot of focus today on the last mile. And one of the best examples is newspaper distribution, which like other industries, has to keep pace with changing customer expectations and market trends. What are the biggest trends impacting the industry? How is technology helping newspaper companies ... Read more[Video] Emerging Trends In Newspaper Distribution Technology The post [Video] Emerging Trends In Newspaper Distribution Technology appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Thanks to all sorts of technology advancements and system integrations, we have more data today than ever before. This is particularly true in transportation. But how can companies turn data into insights, and then leverage those insights to make smarter and more effective operational and procurement decisions? That is the main question Tim Dalton, Director ... Read more[Video] Leveraging Data To Drive Operational & Procurement Decisions In Transportation The post [Video] Leveraging Data To Drive Operational & Procurement Decisions In Transportation appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

This past year taught us that the rules for success moving forward won’t be the same as those from the past. This is particularly true in transportation management. In research we recently conducted, in partnership with Transporeon, we asked over 300 shippers, carriers, and other transportation stakeholders from around the world how much room for ... Read more[Video] The Way Forward In Transportation Management The post [Video] The Way Forward In Transportation Management appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

As we begin 2021, the parcel market is very different than it was a year ago. Simply put, the surging growth of e-commerce, driven in large part by the pandemic, has created a capacity crunch in the market. How should shippers respond? What’s required from a technology standpoint to move up the parcel shipping capabilities ... Read more[Video] When Parcel Demand Exceeds Capacity: What Should Shippers Do? The post [Video] When Parcel Demand Exceeds Capacity: What Should Shippers Do? appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

It’s been a roller coaster ride for shippers and carriers the past few years. Remember 2018, when transportation spend went through the roof due to capacity constraints? And then last year, the pandemic upended the transportation market once again, and its effects are still shaping today’s procurement practices. Does this signal that the time has ... Read more[Video] Taking A Targeted Approach To Contract Capacity Procurement The post [Video] Taking A Targeted Approach To Contract Capacity Procurement appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.