Talking Logistics Podcasts

John Martin, Director of Business Development at MercuryGate and Brian Thompson, Chief Commercial Officer at SMC3 discuss the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: In your experience working with clients, what are the biggest gaps in supply chain visibility and why do those gaps still exist? When it comes to transportation ... Read moreClosing the Gaps in Supply Chain Visibility [Video] The post Closing the Gaps in Supply Chain Visibility [Video] appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Mark McEntire, Sr. VP Operations at Transplace and Ken Rogers, National Transportation Director at Nestle Waters discuss the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: Nestle: As you started working with Transplace around its Control Tower solution, what were some of the key capabilities you were looking for? What were some of your ... Read moreControl Tower Visibility: Delivering Value in Transportation [Video] The post Control Tower Visibility: Delivering Value in Transportation [Video] appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Michael Falls, Senior Manager at enVista, discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: What are you hearing from your clients regarding the current transportation market? What questions are you getting from them? Besides renegotiating contracts, what else can shippers do to continuously optimize their freight spend? When it comes to ... Read moreOptimizing Your Freight Spend Without Negotiation [Video] The post Optimizing Your Freight Spend Without Negotiation [Video] appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Jason Kerner, Vice President, Solutions Engineering at project44, discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: What is blockchain? How do you explain blockchain to a logistics professional? What are some of the potential uses cases for blockchain in logistics? In what ways is it “a better mousetrap” than what exists today? What ... Read moreBlockchain for Logistics: Preparing for the Opportunities [Video] The post Blockchain for Logistics: Preparing for the Opportunities [Video] appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Alex Rhodeen, Director of Disruptive Solutions at GEODIS, discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: In a blog post a few weeks ago, you wrote that “Creating a great customer experience in last mile delivery doesn’t start with picking up the order, it starts with the internal process a brand ... Read more[Video] Important Factors in Last Mile Delivery The post [Video] Important Factors in Last Mile Delivery appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Adam Compain, CEO at ClearMetal, discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: Why has achieving end-to-end supply chain visibility been so difficult? Can you elaborate a bit on how emerging technologies like AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics are helping to define next-generation supply chain visibility? Getting visibility is the first step, ... Read moreNext-Generation Supply Chain Visibility [Video] The post Next-Generation Supply Chain Visibility [Video] appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Karen Sage, Chief Marketing Officer at MercuryGate, discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: Why is final mile delivery getting so much attention today? What are some of the key challenges shippers and third-party logistics providers (3PLs) face in this area? How are transportation management systems helping shippers and 3PLs ... Read moreFinal Mile Delivery: How Predictive Analytics Can Drive Improvement The post Final Mile Delivery: How Predictive Analytics Can Drive Improvement appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Gary Barraco, Director of Global Product Marketing at Amber Road, discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: Is digitization a prerequisite to truly achieving end-to-end supply chain visibility? What’s different today compared to 5-10 years ago in making this goal more achievable? How is technology helping companies obtain a true understanding ... Read more[Video] Digitization: Where Can You Find Value? The post [Video] Digitization: Where Can You Find Value? appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Kyle Wilberts, Business Consultant at Command Alkon, discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: What are some of the main challenges faced by Contractors, Haulers, and Suppliers in the Heavy Building Materials (HBM) industry? For people who might not be familiar with the industry, what are tickets, why are they important, and ... Read more[Video] Digital Transformation in the Heavy Building Materials Industry The post [Video] Digital Transformation in the Heavy Building Materials Industry appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Angie Freeman, Chief Human Resources Officer at C.H. Robinson, discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: Why is talent management so important in logistics today? What trends are impacting the way companies approach talent management today? Are the skills and capabilities hiring managers look for today in candidates different than ... Read more[Video] Talent Management in Logistics: Why It’s More Important than Ever The post [Video] Talent Management in Logistics: Why It’s More Important than Ever appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Joely Callaway (Vice President, Product Management, Customs Content) and Brendan MacCahill (Senior Vice President, Trade Data Content) at Descartes Systems Group discuss the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: What are some of the biggest global trade developments that have taken place over the past few months ? Why should supply ... Read more[Video] Global Trade in the Headlines: How to Navigate This Ever-Changing Landscape The post [Video] Global Trade in the Headlines: How to Navigate This Ever-Changing Landscape appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Toby Brzoznowski, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at LLamasoft discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: Why do new tariffs and the potential for a trade war matter for supply chain and logistics executives? What’s required for companies to adequately understand the potential impact of these tariffs and to determine ... Read more[Video] Tariffs, Trade, and the Global Supply Chain The post [Video] Tariffs, Trade, and the Global Supply Chain appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Matt Lewis, VP of Business Development at GEODIS discusses the following questions and more in this timely and important episode: What defines and differentiates 4PL from other outsourcing models? Is the 4PL approach a one-size-fits-all model where a manufacturer or retailer hands over their entire logistics operations to a third-party to plan and manage? How ... Read more[Video] Realities and Misconceptions of 4PL Relationships The post [Video] Realities and Misconceptions of 4PL Relationships appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Cindi Hane, Vice President Product Management at Elemica, discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: How does supply chain visibility fit relative to other trends and topics that are generating a lot of interest today, such “The Digital Supply Chain” and Industrie 4.0? What have been some of the lessons ... Read moreSupply Chain Visibility: Lessons Learned and Future Opportunities The post Supply Chain Visibility: Lessons Learned and Future Opportunities appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Mitch Weseley, CEO and Founder of 3Gtms, discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: What’s changed the most with transportation management systems (TMS) over the years? What is continuous pool optimization? What types of companies or industries are driving demand for this capability?  From a technology standpoint, what innovations make ... Read moreContinuous Pool Optimization: Putting Creativity to Work in Transportation The post Continuous Pool Optimization: Putting Creativity to Work in Transportation appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Anthony Vitiello, Director of Marketing at UltraShipTMS, discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: There are a lot of things shippers can do to win favor with carriers, but what’s most important today? What transportation management system (TMS) features or capabilities can help carriers win back time and productivity? Can ... Read moreLeveraging TMS Capabilities to Become a Shipper of Choice The post Leveraging TMS Capabilities to Become a Shipper of Choice appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Prasad Gollapalli, Founder and CEO of Trucker Tools, addresses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: Why is the ability to match freight with available capacity more challenging than ever? What are the benefits and limitations of online load boards and so-called “Uber for Freight” startups? Can real-time freight visibility solutions ... Read moreSmarter Approaches to Freight Matching The post Smarter Approaches to Freight Matching appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Andrew Lockwood, Senior Manager Analytics & Solution Design at Kenco Group, discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: What is this “spot market inversion” and what factors are behind it? What does this mean for shippers? How should they interpret and respond to this trend? What’s the biggest mistake a ... Read moreThe Great Transportation Spot Market Inversion of 2018 The post The Great Transportation Spot Market Inversion of 2018 appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Ty Bordner, SVP of Marketing & Business Development at Amber Road, addresses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: What exactly does “digitizing the supply chain” mean? Where does the journey or process begin? What’s required to get started? In what ways can companies achieve value from digitization? What actual value ... Read moreDigitizing the Global Supply Chain The post Digitizing the Global Supply Chain appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Tim Dalton, Director of Professional Services at BluJay Solutions, discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: Did the warning signs that emerged last year prompt many shippers to initiate a procurement engagement in 2017? Are more shippers putting their freight out to bid this year? Can you share with us ... Read moreResponding to Tight Capacity and Rising Costs in Transportation The post Responding to Tight Capacity and Rising Costs in Transportation appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.