Talking Logistics Podcasts

Doug Surrett, Chief Product Strategist at BluJay Solutions discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: How have all of the changes that are impacting global supply chains, everything from new tariffs to new trade agreements to Brexit, affected the companies you work with? What’s the outlook for 2019 with regards ... Read more[Video] Major Influences on Supply Chains for 2019 The post [Video] Major Influences on Supply Chains for 2019 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: What are the six “rights” of supply chain execution? What are the “mores” that are redefining the rules for success? In light of these new rules for success defined by these “rights” and ... Read moreThe ‘Rights’ and ‘Mores’ of Supply Chain Execution The post The ‘Rights’ and ‘Mores’ of Supply Chain Execution appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Kathy Fulton, Executive Director at American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) and Dr. TJ Scheafer, Head of Strategic Programs at project44 discuss the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: What is ALAN’s mission and focus? What types of challenges arise from major storms and what are some of the hurdles ALAN has ... Read moreAdvanced Visibility in Emergency Response Situations [Video] The post Advanced Visibility in Emergency Response Situations [Video] appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Roger A. Ciarleglio, SVP Sales, North America at Elemica, discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: How do you define Digital Transformation, and from your perspective, where are most companies today on this journey? When you talk to your clients and prospects, what are they trying to achieve with digital ... Read moreDigital Transformation: Why It’s Not an ‘Easy’ Button [Video] The post Digital Transformation: Why It’s Not an ‘Easy’ Button [Video] appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Ben Bidwell, Director of U.S. Customs at C.H. Robinson, discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: Can you give us a summary of the biggest global trade developments this year? What impact are these changes having on importers, exporters, and other stakeholders? Is changing product classification codes (HTS codes) a good ... Read moreNavigating Tariff Changes and the Global Trade Environment [Video] The post Navigating Tariff Changes and the Global Trade Environment [Video] appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Geoff Milsom, Senior Director at enVista, discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: Can you elaborate on why a successful transportation management system (TMS) implementation actually begins before a TMS is even selected? Who should be involved in the TMS selection process? How long should it take? And is it just about ... Read moreHow to Successfully Implement a Transportation Management System [Video] The post How to Successfully Implement a Transportation Management System [Video] appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Jose Minarro, SVP of Customs at Transplace, discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: Has the impact NAFTA has had on US-Mexico trade since it went into effect in 1994 been mostly positive or mostly negative? In what ways? What are some of the most significant changes or updates between NAFTA and ... Read moreThe New NAFTA: What’s Changed? What’s the Impact? [Video] The post The New NAFTA: What’s Changed? What’s the Impact? [Video] appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Ty Bordner, SVP of Marketing & Business Development at Amber Road, discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: Do you believe we’re on the cusp of transformative change in the industry? What are blockchain’s applications in supply chain management and is it better than existing solutions? Why is there so much ... Read moreHow Emerging Technologies Will Transform the Way We Do Business [Video] The post How Emerging Technologies Will Transform the Way We Do Business [Video] appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Josh Hunt, Development Manager at BluJay Solutions, discusses the following questions and more: in this timely and informative episode: Are you hearing companies today talking more about finding the right software partner, instead of vendor? Relative to the traditional in-house deployment model, how is the software-as-a-service model better aligned with this growing focus on partnership? ... Read more[Video] Forming a Partnership with Your Software-as-a-Service Provider The post [Video] Forming a Partnership with Your Software-as-a-Service Provider appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

JP Wiggins, Co-Founder & Vice President of Logistics at 3Gtms, discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: What makes B2B visibility more complex than B2C? How has transportation visibility improved over the years and what challenges still remain? When it comes to enabling visibility, what are some key features or ... Read moreVisibility-Driven Workflow for Transportation Execution [Video] The post Visibility-Driven Workflow for Transportation Execution [Video] appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Steve Raetz, Director of Research and Market Intelligence at C.H. Robinson, discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: What was the goal of this new research project? How do you define and measure a perfect shipment? How do Leaders compare to Laggards when it comes to Perfect Shipments? One of ... Read moreSecrets of Shipping Leaders: How They Get Better Truckload Service and Pricing [Video] The post Secrets of Shipping Leaders: How They Get Better Truckload Service and Pricing [Video] appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Jeff Burns, President at Kenco Material Handling Solutions discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: What does “fleet management” mean for material handling and distribution folks? What are some of the main challenges companies face related to fleet management? How do you determine whether to buy, lease, or rent equipment? ... Read moreUncovering Cost Savings in Material Handling and Fleet Management The post Uncovering Cost Savings in Material Handling and Fleet Management appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Dale McClung, Director of Design Solutions at CLX Logistics, discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: Is focusing on your day-to-day transportation operations — making sure you get the capacity you need, at the right cost, to meet you delivery commitments — enough to successfully manage your transportation spend and ... Read moreSolutions for Managing Transportation Spend [Video] The post Solutions for Managing Transportation Spend [Video] appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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.