Talking Logistics Podcasts

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.

Chuck Papa, Senior VP of Sales at Transplace, addresses the following questions in this timely and informative episode: What is transportation managed services? How does it differ from traditional transportation outsourcing? What benefits does software-as-a-service (SaaS) offer over traditional in-house deployment of a transportation management system (TMS)? If I’m a shipper and I’m deciding between ... Read more[Video] Managed Services vs. Software-as-a-Service: Which Path is Right for You? The post [Video] Managed Services vs. Software-as-a-Service: Which Path is Right for You? 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: How do you define Digital Supply Chain Transformation? What does it mean to be transformation ready? What has to occur within an organization to prepare for that journey? How do you bring trading partners along and make sure ... Read more[Video] Digital Supply Chain Transformation: Are You Transformation Ready? The post [Video] Digital Supply Chain Transformation: Are You Transformation Ready? appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Ryan Winter, Global Technical Sales Manager at FiveCubits addresses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: Who are the main participants in the Heavy Building Materials Supply Chain and how do they work together? What are the main factors driving demand for truck tracking and telematics solutions? What are some of the ... Read more[Video] Truck Tracking and Telematics in the Heavy Building Materials Supply Chain The post [Video] Truck Tracking and Telematics in the Heavy Building Materials Supply Chain appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Jason Nurmi, Global Strategic Account Manager at BluJay Solutions addresses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: How do you define “Integrated Supply Chain Technology” — are you talking about having a single solution that does everything in supply chain management or about integrating multiple supply chain applications together or something ... Read moreThe Value of Integrated Supply Chain Technology The post The Value of Integrated Supply Chain Technology appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

JP Wiggins, Co-Founder & Vice President of Logistics at 3Gtms addresses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: What are some key factors or trends that are making transportation management systems (TMS) more important than ever today for companies in the food industry? Why are many food companies still not using ... Read moreTransportation Management Systems (TMS) in the Food Supply Chain The post Transportation Management Systems (TMS) in the Food Supply Chain appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Tom Nightingale, President and CEO at International Package Shipping and Martin Verwijmeren, CEO at MP Objects, discuss the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: What is a “Digital Supply Chain Control Tower” and what’s different today compared to the past What’s driving demand for Digital Supply Chain Control Towers? When you ... Read moreDigital Supply Chain Control Towers: From Concept to Practice The post Digital Supply Chain Control Towers: From Concept to Practice appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Eric Moriarty, Vice President at B-Stock Solutions answers the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: How big of a problem is product returns? What happens to all of these products that get returned? What are some of the actions retailers typically take? How does the liquidation process typically work? What are ... Read moreDealing with Holiday Returns: The Case for Technology-Based Liquidation The post Dealing with Holiday Returns: The Case for Technology-Based Liquidation appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.