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The editors of DC VELOCITY magazine bring you weekly updates on logistics, material handling, and supply chain news.
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Guest: Marc Held, CEO of Hoptek, on today’s biggest freight challenges, Eliminating excess packaging; Rising robotic use
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Aug 21, 2026 |
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Guest: Abdil Tunca of Gartner on new restrictions for importing robots; Recognizing elite truck drivers; Hedging supply chain uncertainty
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Aug 14, 2026 |
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Guest: Jo Marini of Mothership Materials on using agricultural waste for new products; The latest health of the logistics industry; Expanding manufacturing capacity of forklifts
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Aug 07, 2026 |
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Guest: Maxime Darmet of Allianz Trade on new tariffs; Taking to the skies; Finding the right fit
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Jul 31, 2026 |
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A national robotics strategy; Rising grocery prices; A data health check
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Jul 24, 2026 |
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Curtis Spencer of Bloodhound Tracking Device on the rise of cargo thefts; The impacts high fuel prices have on trucking; Effective supply chain planning
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Jul 17, 2026 |
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Guest: Victor Thomas of Odyssey Logistics on coming Scope 3 requirements; The trucking industry grapples with artificial intelligence; Peak season comes early in 2026
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Jul 10, 2026 |
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Guest: Kathy Fulton of ALAN on disaster response; The market heats up for humanoid robots; Containers lost at sea
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Jun 26, 2026 |
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Guest: Eric Fullerton of project44 on plastic shortages due to oil restrictions; The logistics behind the World Cup; Getting the most from robots and their humans
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Jun 19, 2026 |
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Guest: Andrei Quinn-Barabanov of Moody’s on inflation risks; Growth drives new demands for cobots; A shift in robotic final mile delivery
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Jun 12, 2026 |
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Guest: Jim Mozer of Crown and ITA on forklift safety; Venture capital invests in warehouses; Strengthening global disaster response
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Jun 05, 2026 |
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Guest: Matt Lekstutis of Efficio on China and world trade; The upbeat forklift market; Automation comes to the high seas
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May 29, 2026 |
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Guest Hannah Hurckes of Boss Lady Logistics on fallout from the Supreme Court’s broker decision; Gaining “Momentum” with Agentic AI; A robotics acquisition
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May 22, 2026 |
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Guest: Patrick Van den Bossche of Kearney on the 2026 Reshoring Index; Will AI take away jobs? Safety in trucking fleets
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May 15, 2026 |
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Guest: Omar Qari of Logicbroker on how retailers and brands respond to shifting geopolitical uncertainty; Carton diversity drives sortation designs; China doubles down on robotics
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May 08, 2026 |
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Guest: Lisa Dyer of the GPS Innovation Alliance on vulnerabilities of GPS systems; Growing technology gaps; The clever ways thieves steal cargo
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May 01, 2026 |
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Guest: Helaine Rich of ePost Global on rising fuel costs; Truck stops work to accommodate women drivers; Changing shopping patterns
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Apr 24, 2026 |
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Guest: Disney Petit on a better way for customer returns; Managing a variety of robots successfully; Autonomous fulfillment advances
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Apr 17, 2026 |
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Guest: Christelle Keefer of A3 on gaps in automation skills; Robot density is growing; Fleets flex in AI
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Apr 10, 2026 |
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Guest: Stefan Heck of Nauto on distracted driving; Coping with surging diesel prices; Cold storage goes high tech
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Apr 03, 2026 |
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Guest: Ian Massey of S-RM on the ongoing supply chain impacts from the war against Iran; What is “port proximate” and why is it changing?; Work remains to optimize pharmaceutical supply chains.
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Mar 27, 2026 |
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Guest: Mark Becker of G10 Fulfillment on safe handling and shipping of lithium-ion batteries; Workers experience AI anxiety; The logistics behind hyperscaling data centers.
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Mar 20, 2026 |
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Guest: Mike Van Bree of the American Ladder Institute on safety when working at heights; A cybersecurity collaboration; Sensing your way to a smoother supply chain
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Mar 13, 2026 |
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Guest: Jackson Wood of Descartes on what war in the Middle East means for supply chains; Most warehouses lack needed agility; Is trucking ready for a recovery?
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Mar 06, 2026 |
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Guest: Per Hong of Kearney on tariffs, Iran, and more; The "pandemic echo” affecting parcel fleets; How Agentic AI impacts hiring
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Feb 27, 2026 |
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Guest: Fab Brasca of Kinaxis on who is leading in AI adoption; The top five freight bottlenecks; A new data threat is lurking
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Feb 20, 2026 |
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Guest: Lisa DeNight of Newmark on the industrial real estate market on the rise; Thoughts on improving infrastructure; Striving for fast, dynamic execution
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Feb 13, 2026 |
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Guest: Jake Heldenberg of Vanderlande on automation trends and predictions; Gamification comes to DCs; What’s up with retail?
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Feb 06, 2026 |
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Guest: Suketu Gandhi of Kearney on supply chain takeaways from last week in Davos, Combating missed LTL pickups, Trends in the trucking space
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Jan 30, 2026 |
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Guest: Ronak Amin of HERE Technologies on preventing bridge strikes by trucks; More maritime freight fright; Are humanoid robots ready for prime time?
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Jan 23, 2026 |
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Guest: Tony Bradley of Arizona Trucking Association on freight fraud and non-domiciled drivers; Robots become more human; Hesitancy adopting Agentic AI
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Jan 16, 2026 |
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Guest: Amy Dean of SC Codeworks on tariffs and Foreign Trade Zones; Mixed job reports; Safety standards for humanoid robots
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Jan 09, 2026 |
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Guest: Jason Schenker of Prestige Economics with predictions for supply chains in 2026; Managing risks among shifting policies; Stabilizing your workforce
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Dec 19, 2025 |
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Guest: Bill Catania of OneRail on holiday last mile delivery trends; Prospects for industrial real estate in 2026; Robots to the rescue.
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Dec 12, 2025 |
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Guest: Marc Schaffer on the big rail merger; AI imbeds in the warehouse; The people behind the tech
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Dec 05, 2025 |
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Guest: Kraig Foreman of DHL Supply Chain on expectations for peak season; How transportation feels about AI; The joy of robots
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Nov 21, 2025 |
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Alex Saric from Ivalua on what is holding back tech investments; Thinking small brings agility; The AI disconnect
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Nov 14, 2025 |
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Guest: Noel Thomas of Darkwatch on human trafficking and slave labor within supply chains; Ryder raises awareness; Cargo thieves find clever ways to steal freight
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Nov 07, 2025 |
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Guest: Brodie Sutherland of Patriot Critical Minerals Corp. on securing a domestic supply of critical minerals; Supply chain digitalization becomes a priority; The market expands for self-driving trucks
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Oct 31, 2025 |
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Guest: Abdil Tunca on managing robots; Trucking may get some relief; Demand for industrial real estate surges
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Oct 24, 2025 |
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Guest: Frank Kenney of Cleo on supply chains during the government shutdown; What's in store for peak holiday season?; Trucking hits speed bumps
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Oct 17, 2025 |
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Guest: Amanda Hedberg of Aspire on training workers with disabilities for warehouse jobs; The commercial real estate market; Turning uncertainty into an advantage
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Oct 10, 2025 |
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Guest: Sean Daley of Sphera on shifts in EPA regulations; Creative ways to adapt to tariffs; Chinese robots are on the move
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Oct 03, 2025 |
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Guest: Kathy Fulton of the American Logistics Aid Network on 20 years of being there for others; Tariffs force changes in sourcing; New drivers of e-commerce
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Sep 26, 2025 |
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Guest: Doug Cantriel of Ford on the automaker's future focus; The priorities of online shoppers; Zebra earns its stripes
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Sep 19, 2025 |
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Guest: Clete Cordero on progress on the new freight classifications; Assuring cargo safety in ocean freight: Procurement under pressure
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Sep 12, 2025 |
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Guest: John Lash of e2open on what the end of the de minimis exemption means to shippers; Is the EV market mature; Measuring supply chain performance
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Sep 05, 2025 |
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Guest: Scott Cornell of Travelers with tips on protecting food in transit; Hopes for the upcoming peak season; Can truckload rebound?
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Aug 29, 2025 |
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Guest: Chris Steiner of Dematic on installing automation in brownfield facilities; Keeping our highways safe; The rise of humanoid robots
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Aug 22, 2025 |
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Guest: Joel Wayment of Cardinal Health on securing temperature sensitive pharmaceuticals; Cargo theft plagues shippers; Our changing food supply chains
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Aug 15, 2025 |
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Guest: James Shefelbine of PraxiChain on Union Pacific's proposed acquisition of Norfolk Southern; Freight markets stuck in low gear; The health of the logistics industry
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Aug 08, 2025 |
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Guest: Lisa Anderson of LMA Consulting on how the One Big Beautiful Bill may help manufacturers; A new transcontinental railroad; Preparing for weather extremes
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Aug 01, 2025 |
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Guest: Manish Kapoor of Growth Catalyst Group on how supply chains are handling back-to-school season; Where Girl Scouts and supply chains intersect: Encouraging robots to get along
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Jul 25, 2025 |
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Guest: Zac Rogers of Colorado State University on the uncertain summer for supply chains; The latest on cargo theft; CEOs still think sustainability is good for business
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Jul 18, 2025 |
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Guest: Jimmy Roussel of IDScan.net on preventing warehouse identity fraud; Awards for innovation; The cobot market is set for a growth spurt
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Jul 11, 2025 |
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Guest: Mark Baxa of CSCMP on the legacy of FedEx founder Fred Smith; The continuing debate on autonomous vehicles; Supply chains grapple with geopolitical uncertainty
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Jun 27, 2025 |
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Jorge Gonzalez Henrichsen of the Nearshore Company on USMCA's future; Ensuring safety in the skies; Integrating technologies at our ports
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Jun 20, 2025 |
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Guest: Brett Wood of ITA and Toyota on National Forklift Safety Day; When it comes to hiring drivers - act fast!; Manufacturing with AI and automation
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Jun 13, 2025 |
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Guest: Michael Needham of Efficio on restoring pharmaceutical manufacturing to the U.S.; The latest LMI measure on the health of the industry; How safety programs are lowering injuries but seeing higher costs
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Jun 06, 2025 |
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Guest: Ian Williams of Orkin on how to think like a mouse; Global exporters chime in on tariffs; New rules for forklifts in California
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May 30, 2025 |
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Guest: John Lash of e2open on Chinese tariff pause; How shippers are planning their next 90 days; Remote job opportunities in logistics
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May 23, 2025 |
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Guest: Hamilton Galloway of Oxford Economics on the economic impacts of the forklift industry; How AI is helping logistics employees; Supply chain optimization see higher adoption rates
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May 16, 2025 |
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Guest: Keith Peterson of the National Motor Freight Traffic Association on new freight classifications; The downsides of stockpiling inventories; Small businesses are bucking the odds
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May 09, 2025 |
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Guest: Ram Ben Tzion of Publican on the end to the De Mimimus exemption; Freight fraud is on the rise; New requirements for truckers
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May 02, 2025 |
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Guest: Matthew Haber of Cofactr on how tariffs will affect manufacturers; The case for being resilient; New charges to be imposed on Chinese vessels
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Apr 25, 2025 |
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Guest: Ken Ramoutar of Lucas Systems on how technology can help with warehouse challenges; How tariffs affect consumer spending; Pay bumps in logistics
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Apr 18, 2025 |
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Guest: Will Eadie on the state of the manufacturing workforce; Safety first in the warehouse; A different approach to AI
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Apr 11, 2025 |
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Guest: Dr. Robert Sroufe of Chatham University on the future of sustainable supply chains; The industry reacts to the new tariffs; the latest Logitics Managers' Index
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Apr 04, 2025 |
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Guest: Danny Ramon of Overhaul on the rise of cargo theft; The growing use of in-cab video; Prioritizing supply chain resilience
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Mar 28, 2025 |
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Guest: Andrei Quinn-Barabanov of Moody’s on supply chains five years after Covid hit us; Integrating diverse automation; New battery charging and energy solutions
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Mar 21, 2025 |
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Guest: Erin Mittlestaedt, CEO of the FruitGuys, discusses the impact of tariffs on America's farmers; Global trade growth expected to slow; Chief supply chain officers are not prepared for tariff impacts
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Mar 14, 2025 |
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Guest: Rosemary Coates of the Reshoring Institute on whether trade wars will lead to reshoring manufacturing; a week of roller coaster tariffs; The health of the supply chain industry
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Mar 07, 2025 |
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Guest: Brian Lynch of EY Americas on what the ports labor settlement means for shippers; Automation moves from hype to center stage; Jobs with the highest risks of injuries
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Feb 28, 2025 |
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Guest: Matt Wicks of Zebra Technology on the increased use of warehouse robotics; Trends in electric trucks; Dissecting the latest holiday returns season
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Feb 21, 2025 |
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Guest: Jay Rogers of Haddy on digital manufacturing; Changes in warehouse rents; The biggest traffic bottlenecks for logistics
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Feb 14, 2025 |
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Guest: Maggie Barnett of LVK on managing supply chains with on-again off-again tariffs; The logistics economy picks up speed; The challenges of applying Generative AI
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Feb 07, 2025 |
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Guest: Kathy Fulton of ALAN on LA wildfire relief; More manufacturing on the way; New freight classifications
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Jan 31, 2025 |
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Guest: Kristen Purvis of ePost Global on smart returns management; Dealing with global trade complexities; The new administration fills supply chain oversight roles
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Jan 24, 2025 |
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Guest: Zac Rogers of Colorado State University on supply chains in 2025; What ports want from the new administration; Cutting corners on the job
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Jan 17, 2025 |
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Guest: Ian Wilson of Everstream Analytics on what the dockworker labor settlement means for shippers; New trends in artificial intelligence and data science; The difficulty in finding warehouse space
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Jan 10, 2025 |
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Guest: Jason Schenker of Prestige Economics with predictions for supply chains in 2025; What will happen with labor pools this year? 'Tis the season of retail returns
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Jan 03, 2025 |
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Guest: Lee Ambrose of Remote Security Solutions on securing supply chain facilities from harm; California looks to phase out new gasoline-powered vehicles; What traffic congestion costs us.
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Dec 20, 2024 |
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Guest: Dwight Klappich of Gartner on the hype cycle for warehouse robots and drones; Global trends in forklift sales; Common mistakes made in reorganizing supply chain teams.
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Dec 13, 2024 |
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Guest: Paul Caron of S-RM on fallout from the Blue Yonder ransomware attack; The latest LMI numbers shows steady logistics growth; Managing all of those e-commerce deliveries.
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Dec 06, 2024 |
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Guest: Chris Jamroz on the LTL market; Forecasts for holiday shopping; Supply chain threats in the New Year
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Nov 22, 2024 |
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Guest: Judah Levine of Freightos on impacts of proposed tariffs in a second Trump term; Who is using all the warehouse space? Automation moves beyond the hype.
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Nov 15, 2024 |
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Guest: Jeff Rogers of Ryder on military veterans transitioning to industry careers; Use cases of AI in supply chains; The latest LMI numbers
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Nov 08, 2024 |
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Guest: Ashray Lavsi of Efficio on what happens to supply chains if China attacks Taiwan; Top investments in supply chain tech; Will this be a flat holiday season for retailers?
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Nov 01, 2024 |
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Guest: Dennis Moon of Roadie on delivering for Halloween; Forecasting technology trends; Is pallet handling the next robotic frontier?
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Oct 25, 2024 |
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Guest: Bindiya Vakil of Resilinc on managing supply chain risk in the wake of recent hurricanes; How companies can use their own big data; New research into green supply chains
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Oct 18, 2024 |
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Guest: Kathy Fulton of the American Logistics Aid Network on hurricane recovery; Hurricane Milton can have lasting supply chain effects; Drones are deployed in lights-out facilities
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Oct 11, 2024 |
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Guest: Elizabeth Gallenagh of the Healthcare Distribution Alliance on the Drug Supply Chain Security Act; How vulnerable are bridges to container ship strikes; Testing autonomous delivery vehicles
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Oct 04, 2024 |
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Guest: Judah Levine of Freightos on potential dockworkers' strike; Volunteer drivers wanted; Biofuels for the air
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Sep 27, 2024 |
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Guest: Dana Stiffler of Gartner on their Women in Supply Chain survey; Dock workers threaten to strike; New research into the future of trucking
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Sep 20, 2024 |
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Guest: Andrew Billings of North Highland on the upcoming peak retail season; Raymond establishes a battery manufacturing plant; Sales of EVs slump
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Sep 13, 2024 |
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Guest: Michael Sadowski on sustainability in the apparel industry; Truck drivers' salaries; Safety in dock areas
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Sep 06, 2024 |
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Guest: Dawn Andre of Jaggaer on absorbing new supply chain grads; The latest supply chain tech; The U.S. Air Force tests autonomous cargo planes
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Aug 30, 2024 |
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Guest: Jim Bunsey of PERC on the advantages of propane power; Labor turmoil on Canadian railroads; Automating repetitive warehouse tasks
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Aug 23, 2024 |
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Guest: Scott Walker of Powerfleet on new proposed rules to address heat-related illnesses in workplaces: Ports look at green tech; Electric vehicle transition is stuck in the slow lane
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Aug 16, 2024 |
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Guest: Kathy Fulton of the American Logistics Aid Network on recovery efforts from Hurricane Debby; The latest numbers from the Logistics Managers Index; Will we face a labor strike at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports?
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Aug 09, 2024 |
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Guest: Tom Behnke of Boxzooka on back-to-school season distribution and retailing; Sharing rewards with the workforce; Predicted slowing of growth in automation projects
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Aug 02, 2024 |
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Guest: Kevin Ledversis of Newcastle Systems on employee satisfaction and retention; Logistics companies respond to Mexico's manufacturing boom; Generative AI in sourcing and procurement
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Jul 26, 2024 |
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Guest: Dennis Mullahy on supply chain continuity; Walmart invests in grocery DCs; Computer vision systems see new warehouse applications
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Jul 19, 2024 |
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Guest: Dr. Alex Scott of the University of Tennessee on California CARB's new regulations for railroads; The aftermath of Hurricane Beryl; The State of Logistics
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Jul 12, 2024 |
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Guest: John Lash of e2open on the new White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience; Regulations top trucking concerns; A shakeup in freight brokerage
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Jun 28, 2024 |
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Guest: Arun Rajan of C.H. Robinson on Generative AI in transportation; Is India the next big manufacturing hub? An industry ribbon-cutting
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Jun 21, 2024 |
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Guest: Don Hicks of Optilogic on new port congestion; The self-managed warehouse of the future; Autonomous forklift shipments are on the rise
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Jun 14, 2024 |
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Guest: Brett Wood of ITA on National Forklift Safety Day; What's measured in DCs; New life for Convoy's business intelligence
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Jun 07, 2024 |
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Guest: Alex DaSilva of AccuWeather on a super-charged upcoming hurricane season; Resilient and efficient manufacturing supply chains; Pushback on CARB forklift regulations
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May 31, 2024 |
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Guest: Omar Troncoso, a partner at Kearney, on nearshoring research; Rankings of top global supply chains; Warehouse ergonomics
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May 24, 2024 |
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Guest: Chris Hayes of Travelers on risks of distracted driving; New tariffs on Chinese imports; Cows fuel fleets
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May 17, 2024 |
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Guest: John Lash of e2open on new European ESG regulations; Sortation that is revved up and ready; Is the freight recession about to shift into reverse?
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May 10, 2024 |
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Guest: Jeff Burnstein of A3 on the state of the robotics market; A rise in supply chain AI investments; Walmart squeezes more costs from its distribution operations
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May 03, 2024 |
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Guest: John Donigian of Moody's on supply chain risks; A safer way to ship lithium batteries; The rising demand for industrial trucks
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Apr 26, 2024 |
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Guest: David Correll of MIT on supply chain sustainability; Women truckers head to Washington; What happened to Yellow Corp.?
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Apr 19, 2024 |
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Guest: John Paxton of MHI on MODEX 2024 and the MHI's Annual Industry Report; The shifting priorities of transportation; A forecast for growth in manufacturing
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Apr 12, 2024 |
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Guest: Stephen Dyke of FourKites on how shippers are adjusting after the Key Bridge collapse; New stats show the health of logistics; Applying Gen AI to business practices
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Apr 05, 2024 |
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Guest: Crystal Parrott of Plus One Robotics on how automation can help retailers handle peaks; Supply chain impacts of the Baltimore bridge disaster; Drones show potential for middle-mile deliveries
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Mar 29, 2024 |
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Guest: Photographer Anne-Marie Michel on life on the road for women truckers; The warehouse building boom has ended; The costs of truck electrification
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Mar 22, 2024 |
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Guest: Breanna Herbert of Orbis on reusable packaging; Final-mile deliveries in urban areas; The advantages of using a 4PL
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Mar 08, 2024 |
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Guest: Eric Fullerton updating Red Sea shipping attacks; Same-day delivery drives higher revenues; How consumers feel about retail experiences
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Mar 01, 2024 |
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Guest: Peter Latta of A. Duie Pyle on the challenges of running a successful trucking and logistics provider for 100 years; Closing the warehouse labor gap; Inventories begin to stabilize
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Feb 23, 2024 |
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Guest: Steve Ardagh of Eagle Protect on ethical sourcing; Reshoring picks up momentum; Ongoing world events continue to impact our supply chains
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Feb 16, 2024 |
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Guest: Siddharth Priyesh of CrimsonLogic on battling supply chain inflation and high interest rates; New research shows a lack of AI use in logistics; The progress of digitalization throughout transportation
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Feb 09, 2024 |
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Guest: Chris Jones of Descartes on labor shortages; Rail safety one year out from East Palestine derailment; Versatile AMRs
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Feb 02, 2024 |
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Guest: Melanie Nuce-Hilton of GS1 US on 2D barcode benefits; The latest on autonomous trucks; Freight markets remain sluggish
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Jan 26, 2024 |
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Guest: Greg Vecchi of SafeDefend on protecting facilities from active shooters; Automation companies struggle in China; Gamification comes to the warehouse
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Jan 19, 2024 |
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Guest: Ian Arroyo of Freightos on Red Sea shipping attacks; The best truck stops; New independent contractor rules
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Jan 12, 2024 |
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Guest: Jason Schenker of Prestige Economics with predictions for supply chains in 2024; 'Tis the season of retail returns; Honoring women working in supply chains
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Jan 05, 2024 |
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Guest: Col. Ted Silvester on the logistics behind Toys for Tots; Industry predictions for 2024; The growth of the electric vehicle market
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Dec 22, 2023 |
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Guest: Carson Krieg of project44 on holiday shipping; New workers are most at risk for injuries; The need to know partners and suppliers better
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Dec 15, 2023 |
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Guest: Chirag Modi of Blue Yonder on White House initiatives to strengthen domestic supply chains; The logistics economy dipped down last month; What will it take to see autonomous trucks at scale?
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Dec 08, 2023 |
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Guest: Matthew Hart of Soter Analytics on preventing peak season injuries; Tech companies answer the call; A new last-mile delivery king is crowned
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Dec 01, 2023 |
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Guest: Liz Richards of MHEDA reflecting on her time in the industry; Shippers and carriers share pain points; A model for distribution
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Nov 24, 2023 |
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Guest: Duane Duhamel of ISN on top OSHA safety violations; Dealing with computer chip shortages; A unique partnership
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Nov 17, 2023 |
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Guest: Evan Dexter of Ryder System on transitioning vets into logistics jobs; California incentivizes electric trucks at its ports; Manufacturers focus on front-line workers
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Nov 10, 2023 |
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Guest: Art Eldred of Vargo on the rise of AS/RS; Holiday shopping forecasts; Truckers aid armed forces members
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Nov 03, 2023 |
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Guest: Chris Grossman of Spectaire on California emissions programs; New growth projections for 3PL markets; Manufacturers adopt new technologies
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Oct 27, 2023 |
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Guest: Sunderesh Heragu of Oklahoma State University on supply chain impacts from the Middle East conflict; New funding for alternative energy; Innovations to solve supply chain problems
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Oct 20, 2023 |
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Guest: Tracey Bellamy of Telgian on fire prevention for logistics facilities; Expectations for peak season; More supply chain disruptions
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Oct 13, 2023 |
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Guest: Jeannie Carpenter of Jabil on creating sustainable supply chains; How company culture affects worker performance; Will nearshoring actually increase domestic manufacturing?
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Oct 06, 2023 |
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Guest: Pawan Joshi of E2open on shippers reclaiming the skies; Freight unloading robots are coming; Celebrating technicians in trucking
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Sep 29, 2023 |
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Guest: Spencer Shute of Proxima on the UAW strike; Supply chain companies invest in artificial intelligence; A look at the tasks that AI is automating
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Sep 22, 2023 |
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Guest: Mike Kotecki on engineers advancing into management; Warehouse yards go digital; A possible bumpy road for EV adoption
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Sep 15, 2023 |
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Guest: Don Hicks of Optilogic on nearshoring; Signs of optimism in freight markets; A new battery plant
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Sep 08, 2023 |
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Guest: Patrick Soleymani of George Mason University on depressed freight markets; Cargo theft is on the rise; Workers required to return to offices
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Sep 01, 2023 |
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Guest: Kathy Fulton of the American Logistics Aid Network on recovery efforts for Maui; Drought in Panama limits canal shipping; Wireless charging tech for material handling
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Aug 25, 2023 |
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Guest: Anne Reinke of TIA on preventing freight fraud; Prepping docks for winter weather; The effects of innovation and emerging tech on supply chains
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Aug 18, 2023 |
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Guest: Dr. Thomas Evans of Honeywell on meeting automation goals; Skills gaps in finding new workers; How do we tell when we are at the bottom of the transportation trough?
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Aug 11, 2023 |
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Guest: Caroline Chumakov on Gartner's Women in Supply Chain Survey; Yellow Freight shuts down; A rocky road for logistics in July
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Aug 04, 2023 |
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Guest: Tom Nightingale of AFS Logistics on the UPS labor settlement; Prospects look good for 2024 warehouse projects; Extending the life of robots
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Jul 28, 2023 |
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Guest: Greg Tuthill of SeaCube Containers on food waste during transit; The latest on the potential Teamsters strike at UPS; A need for office etiquette
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Jul 21, 2023 |
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Guest: Darcy MacClaren of SAP on Prime Day and AI in supply chains; The State of Logistics; Women in the driver's seat
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Jul 14, 2023 |
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Guest: Bart De Muynck of project44 on the drying Panama Canal; Does the freight recession foretell a wider economic recession? Finding workers gets harder
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Jun 30, 2023 |
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Guest: Jason Haith of OEC Group on evolving freight markets; Railroads sue California over new locomotive regulations; and changing warehouse workforce dynamics
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Jun 23, 2023 |
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Guest: Dr. Stefan Heck of Nauto on how AI is providing driver safety; How manufacturers feel about current conditions; A focus on ESG initiatives
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Jun 16, 2023 |
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Guest: Brian Feehan of the Industrial Truck Association discusses forklift safety; More labor issues at West Coast ports; The logistics industry turns into uncharted territory
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Jun 09, 2023 |
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Guest: Craig Malloy of Vecna Robotics on overcoming barriers to automation; Mezzanines are on the rise; Trends in nearshoring
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Jun 02, 2023 |
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Guest: Max Farrell of WorkHound on truckers' concerns; Rail workers press for better working conditions; Key trends driving our supply chains
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May 26, 2023 |
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Guest: Eduardo Lopez-Soriano of UPS Capital on creating a personalized e-commerce shipping experience; Spending slows for warehouse tech; AI may help logistics companies with labor shortages
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May 19, 2023 |
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Guest: Spencer Shute of Proxima on artificial intelligence uses in logistics; The logistics behind Mother's Day; The top business challenges for the rest of 2023
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May 12, 2023 |
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Guest: Ron Greene of Overhaul discusses cargo theft prevention: A bumpy road for freight markets; The overall health of logistics is growing, but just slightly
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May 05, 2023 |
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Guest: Dustin Burke of Boston Consulting Group on current business conditions and supply chains; Labor shortages drive more tech adoption; More U.S. firms moving operations from Asia to Mexico
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Apr 28, 2023 |
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Guest: Martin Buena-Franco of Raymond Corp on where to start with automation; The latest from the trucking industry; Defending supply chains from cyberattacks
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Apr 21, 2023 |
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Guest: Paul Brashier of ITS Logistics on West Coast ports labor strife; The chemical industry is still plagued by supply chain issues; Amazon fights fraudulent products
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Apr 14, 2023 |
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Guest: Carrie Wilkie of GS1 US on the 50th anniversary of the bar code; The latest Logistics Managers' Index; FedEx reorganizes
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Apr 07, 2023 |
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Guest: Ken Ramoutar of Lucas Systems on the workforce of the future; Trends in the 3PL sector; New tech for unloading trailers
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Mar 31, 2023 |
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Guest: Steve Smith of Airlink on delivering emergency relief to world hotspots; Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern get the go-ahead; Warehouse technologies work in combination for greater productivity
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Mar 17, 2023 |
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Guest: Tania Seary of Procurious on women in supply chains; The rise of electric trucks for last-mile deliveries; The latest numbers from the Logistics Managers' Index
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Mar 10, 2023 |
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Guest: Ray Haight of JLE Industries on pending legislation to support truckers; A new supply chain research center is established; Best Buy's supply chain innovations
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Mar 03, 2023 |
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Guest: Ramesh Murthy of Bob's Discount Furniture on creating a work culture of diversity; Robots are coming to a facility near you; Truck sales are on the rise
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Feb 24, 2023 |
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Guest: Alex Saric of Ivalua on pending climate risk disclosure rules; The USPS fights fraud; A growth spurt for the industrial racking market
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Feb 17, 2023 |
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Guest: Jenny Vander Zanden of Breakthrough on the challenges that shippers face; More turbulence in air freight; Meeting sustainability goals
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Feb 10, 2023 |
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Guest: Aaron Smith on filling the driver gap; New tech for truck cabs; Highlights from NAW
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Feb 03, 2023 |
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Guest: Dwight Klappich of Gartner on new research into warehouse robotics; Taking stock of tech investments; Last-mile delivery trends
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Jan 27, 2023 |
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Guest: Brett Williams, retired Air Force Major General and head of U.S. Cyber command, on cybersecurity; Demand for shipping remains sluggish; Retailers discover new tech at the National Retail Federation show
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Jan 20, 2023 |
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Guest: Brandon Isner of CBRE on holiday returns; The Biden administration releases a blueprint for decarbonizing transportation; Tech trends for 2023
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Jan 13, 2023 |
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Guest: Zac Rogers of Colorado State University on supply chain predictions for 2023; Will the semiconductor chip shortages continue in the new year?; More expansion and acquisitions for material handling suppliers.
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Jan 06, 2023 |
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ICYMI: Todd Skiles of Ryder System on transitioning military veterans into the workforce; What kind of services are e-commerce customers willing to pay to receive? Companies struggle to find seasonal workers.
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Dec 30, 2022 |
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Guest: Melinda McLaughlin of Prologis on warehouse real estate markets in 2023; New emissions standards are released for heavy duty trucks; The USPS increases its goals for new electric delivery vehicles
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Dec 22, 2022 |
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Guest: Justin Bailie of Rose Rocket on finding drivers; Supply chain managers work to lessen material supply risks; Proposed "relief" for truckers
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Dec 16, 2022 |
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Guest: Dan Gilmore from Softeon discusses how distributors feel about automation; New numbers reflect the current health of the industry; The freight rates outlook for 2023
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Dec 09, 2022 |
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Guest: Elie Katz of National Retail Solutions on helping mom-and-pop grocers survive; Congress takes action to avert a rail strike; What motivates companies to be more sustainable?
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Dec 02, 2022 |
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Guest: Gregg Healy from Savills discusses the holiday peak season; Greater focus on last mile logistics; More commitments to transition to zero-emission vehicles
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Nov 18, 2022 |
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Guest: Todd Skiles of Ryder System on transitioning military veterans into the workforce; What kind of services are e-commerce customers willing to pay to receive? Companies struggle to find seasonal workers.
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Nov 11, 2022 |
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Guest: Paul Lord of Gartner discusses how inflation affects supply chains; Freight markets are facing radical changes; News about autonomous vehicles
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Nov 04, 2022 |
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Guest: Shawn McCloud of Coyote Logistics on expectations for peak shipping season; 3PLs continue strong growth; Market trends for Q4 and through 2023.
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Oct 28, 2022 |
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Guest: Dannie Lynn Fountain on hiring a diverse workforce; Retailers prepare for peak season; A volume swing at U.S. ports
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Oct 21, 2022 |
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Guest: Dan Pellathy on new research on supply chain agility; The Labor Department proposes new rules governing independent contractors; Distribution centers go multilevel
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Oct 14, 2022 |
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Guest: Kathy Fulton of the American Logistics Aid Network on recovery efforts for Florida; Walmart buys a robotics company; The latest report on the health of our supply chains
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Oct 07, 2022 |
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Guest: Troy Basso of Quantix on adding electric trucks to a fleet; Technology pushes the industry ahead; A new administrator for the FMCSA and how the industry is reacting to the appointment.
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Sep 30, 2022 |
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Guest: Mark Dancer of Network for Business Innovation on how supply chains are being reborn; The rail strike is averted; New efforts to move the backlog of containers at ocean ports
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Sep 16, 2022 |
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Guest: Melissa Williams, a trucking owner/operator; A new report on peak retail season; What the latest Logistics Managers' Index numbers tell us about our supply chains
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Sep 09, 2022 |
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Guest: Simon Geale of Proxima on China's heat wave and supply chain problems; A lack of skilled workers in U.S. labor force; A generational gap in our warehouses
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Sep 02, 2022 |
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Guest: Mark Ford of BlueGrace Logistics on small fleet volatility; Google invests in African logistics; New tech for the financial side of trucking
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Aug 26, 2022 |
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Guest: Daniel MacGregor of Nexxiot on supply chain challenges heading into peak; New regulations on food shipments; West Coast ports report mixed results
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Aug 19, 2022 |
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Guest: Tom Nightingale of AFS Logistics on freight markets in Q3; Changes at the Postal Service; Inflation continues to nag at supply chains
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Aug 12, 2022 |
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Guest: Kenny Vieth of ACT Research on the looming recession and freight markets; 5G gets a boost with logistics; New research on ERP implementations
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Aug 05, 2022 |
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Guest: Chris Shimoda of the California Trucking Association on AB5; The FRA rules on train crew size; Supply chain disruptions might have been worse than we thought
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Jul 29, 2022 |
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Guest: Senthil Rajagopalan of Profit.co on the bullwhip effect of supply chains; Executive action taken to resolve rail labor disputes; Research shows good last-mile delivery builds customer loyalty
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Jul 22, 2022 |
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Guest: Ian Khan of the Futuracy Group on supply chain jobs of the future; Logistics has changed in Ukraine; East Coast ports report record business
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Jul 15, 2022 |
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Guest: Chris Tang of UCLA on product and supply shortages; LTL executives share business concerns; California's AB5 labor law may soon go into effect
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Jul 01, 2022 |
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Guest: Dimitre Kirilov of Montway Auto Transport on driver retention; Amid rising costs shippers rethink their packaging; Walmart makes new investments in its trucking fleet.
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Jun 24, 2022 |
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Guest: Glenn Richey of Auburn University on high fuel prices; Supply chain companies look to diversity; A centennial celebration
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Jun 17, 2022 |
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Guest: Jonathan Dawley of Kion and the Industrial Truck Association on forklift safety; Gartner's latest rankings of top university supply chain programs; Warehouse applications for 5G technologies
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Jun 10, 2022 |
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Guest: Alex Saric of Ivalua on supplier collaboration; Gartner's Global Supply Chain Top 25 list is released; Drayage rates continue to climb
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Jun 03, 2022 |
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Guest: Jim Carlisle of Thomas H. Lee Partners on supply chain investments; New research on women in supply chain leadership roles; Walmart makes a huge investment in robotics
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May 27, 2022 |
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Guest: Mike Bush of Next Trucking on training future robotics designers; A major maritime company expands into other areas; Prepare now for another chaotic peak shipping season.
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May 20, 2022 |
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Guest: Zac Rogers of Colorado State on changes in the freight market; New plans to turn containers faster; Ocean freight continues to face rough seas
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May 13, 2022 |
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Guest: Nicole Glenn of Candor Expedite discusses current and future transportation segments; Logistics growth appears to be slowing; It isn't getting any easier to find available warehouse space
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May 06, 2022 |
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Guest: Michael Mikitka of MHI and WERC on supply chain professional development; Infrastructure for the friendly skies; New research on supply chain leadership
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Apr 29, 2022 |
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Guest: Susan Boylan of Gartner discusses Earth Day and supply chain sustainability; Fuel costs are being passed along to shippers; New rounds of investments in supply chain tech companies
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Apr 22, 2022 |
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Guest: Dawn Tiura of SIG discusses the supply chain impacts of China's Covid lockdowns; New truck trailer orders increase; More investment in supply chain tech
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Apr 15, 2022 |
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Guest: Kathy Fulton of ALAN on Ukraine relief; With prices rising, business curtail their climate change initiatives; What will it take to get global trade back on track?
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Apr 08, 2022 |
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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.
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Apr 01, 2022 |
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Guest: Mary Murphy of BlueGrace Logsitics on rising fuel prices; Mitigating risk in food and beverage; Congress next sets eyes on maritime reform
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Mar 25, 2022 |
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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.
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Mar 18, 2022 |
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Guest: Lindsey Trent of the Next Generation in Trucking Association on attracting new drivers to trucking; Postal reform moves forward; Advancements in autonomous trucking
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Mar 11, 2022 |
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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.
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Mar 04, 2022 |
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Guest: Josie Blanco of Nuvocargo on cross border freight; Retailers advance sustainability goals; Cyberattacks are on the rise
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Feb 25, 2022 |
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Introducing "Supply Chain in the Fast Lane"
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Feb 23, 2022 |
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Guest: Kyle Rice from SAP NS2 on securing our supply chains; Clearing containers from West Coast ports; New research into autonomous truck technologies
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Feb 18, 2022 |
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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?
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Feb 11, 2022 |
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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
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Feb 04, 2022 |
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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
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Jan 28, 2022 |
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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
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Jan 21, 2022 |
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Guest: Phil Koopman of Carnegie Mellon University on autonomous vehicle technologies; Congestion continues to plague US ports; Air freight sees ups and downs.
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Jan 14, 2022 |
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Guest: Dan Johnston of WorkStep on truck driver shortages; Electric trucks are in our future; Companies focus on their sustainability goals
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Jan 07, 2022 |
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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
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Dec 24, 2021 |
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Guest: Melissa O'Keefe of Ryder on Microfulfillment; Distributors look to increase capacities; Logistics jobs set to recover to pre-pandemic levels in 2022
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Dec 17, 2021 |
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Guest: Glenn Richey of Auburn Univ. on product shortages; The House tackles problems at sea; Logistics continues strong upward growth.
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Dec 10, 2021 |
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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
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Dec 03, 2021 |
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Guest: Cristiano Facanha of CALSTART on climate change transportation initiatives; Consumers distrust pharmaceutical supply chains; Tight freight capacity will continue well into 2022
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Nov 19, 2021 |
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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
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Nov 12, 2021 |
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Guest: Sarah Watt of Gartner on building a sustainable future; Retailers invest in their own delivery networks; Demand for 3PL distribution rises
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Nov 05, 2021 |
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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
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Oct 29, 2021 |
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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
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Oct 22, 2021 |
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Introducing "Top 10 Supply Chain Threats"
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Oct 19, 2021 |
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Guest: Yatish Desai of KPMG on preparing for holiday peaks; The Biden administration tackles port congestion; Will freight rates stabilize in Q4?
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Oct 15, 2021 |
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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
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Oct 08, 2021 |
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Guest: Doug Schrier of Transflo on automating non-driving trucking tasks; Are supply chain disruptions here to stay?; Solutions for handling returns.
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Oct 01, 2021 |
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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
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Sep 24, 2021 |
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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
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Sep 17, 2021 |
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Guest: Steve Denton of Ware2Go on rising freight costs; The LMI index shows strong logistics sector growth; The continuing effects of Hurricane Ida
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Sep 10, 2021 |
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Guest Brad Wright on warehouse space for smaller distributors; Commercial real estate is seeing rebound; Ports are digitalizing their operations
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Sep 03, 2021 |
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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.
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Aug 27, 2021 |
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Guest: Scott Cornell of Travelers on cargo theft; Ports set record volumes in July; A new type of truck insurance
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Aug 20, 2021 |
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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
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Aug 13, 2021 |
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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?
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Aug 06, 2021 |
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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
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Jul 30, 2021 |
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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
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Jul 23, 2021 |
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Guest: Thomas Evans of Honeywell on automating for small businesses; How 5G will influence IoT adoption; Consumer pandemic shopping habits will continue
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Jul 16, 2021 |
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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
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Jul 09, 2021 |
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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
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Jun 25, 2021 |
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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.
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Jun 18, 2021 |
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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
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Jun 11, 2021 |
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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
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Jun 04, 2021 |
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Guest: Alex Wakefield of Longbow Advantage on supply chain visibility; New research initiatives for the trucking industry; Top supply chain priorities
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May 28, 2021 |
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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
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May 21, 2021 |
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Guest: Jim Yarbrough of BSI on supply chain risks; The labor shortage hits supply chains hard; Lots of M&A action in rail
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May 14, 2021 |
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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
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May 07, 2021 |
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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
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Apr 30, 2021 |
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Guest: Aaron Hageman on last-mile deliveries; Imports continue to surge; Supply chain companies celebrate Earth Day by sharing their sustainable initiatives.
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Apr 23, 2021 |
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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
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Apr 16, 2021 |
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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
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Apr 09, 2021 |
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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
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Apr 02, 2021 |
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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
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Mar 26, 2021 |
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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?
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Mar 19, 2021 |
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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
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Mar 12, 2021 |
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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
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Mar 05, 2021 |
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Guest: Craig Hoskins from IFDA on pandemic challenges with food service distribution; Predictions for new technologies for trucking; Cargo theft shifts during the pandemic.
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Feb 26, 2021 |
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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.
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Feb 19, 2021 |
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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.
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Feb 12, 2021 |
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Guest: Tim Pajak of CSCMP on inspiring young people about supply chain; The pandemic's lasting effects on retail; New figures on warehouse availability
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Feb 05, 2021 |
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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
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Jan 29, 2021 |
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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.
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Jan 22, 2021 |
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Guest: Tony Sciarrotta of the Reverse Logistics Association on handling returns; How to compete with industry disruptors; Changing the retail experience
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Jan 15, 2021 |
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Guest: Zac Rogers on logistics conditions in early 2021; Capacity remains tight for shippers; Assuring safety for container cargo
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Jan 08, 2021 |
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Guest: Kristi Montgomery of Kenco on the importance of innovation; Problems with our cold chains; New roads ahead for transportation.
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Dec 18, 2020 |
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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?
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Dec 11, 2020 |
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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.
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Dec 04, 2020 |
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Guest: Kevin Doucette of C.H. Robinson on Global Trade; Automation is spurring industrial real estate; Volatility continues in the truckload freight sector.
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Nov 20, 2020 |
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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.
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Nov 13, 2020 |
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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
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Nov 06, 2020 |
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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
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Oct 30, 2020 |
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Guest: Drew McElroy of Transfix on last-mile freight; Retailers prepare for peak; New options to handle returns
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Oct 23, 2020 |
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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?
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Oct 16, 2020 |
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Guest: Gillan Hawkes on robotics for distribution; A surge in logistics activities; How retailers use marketplaces to reach customers
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Oct 09, 2020 |
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Guest: Ron Dutt on lithium-ion battery technology; How Amazon's Prime Day may affect shippers; Moving toward sustainable supply chains
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Oct 02, 2020 |
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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
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Sep 25, 2020 |
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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.
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Sep 18, 2020 |
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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
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Sep 11, 2020 |
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Guest: Brian Thompson of SMC³ on the LTL market; Capacity remains tight; CSCMP EDGE goes virtual
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Sep 04, 2020 |
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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
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Aug 28, 2020 |
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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
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Aug 21, 2020 |
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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
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Aug 14, 2020 |
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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?
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Aug 07, 2020 |
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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.
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Jul 31, 2020 |
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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.
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Jul 24, 2020 |
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Guest: Michael Zimmerman discusses the State of Logistics; Ports see declining volumes; Auburn University builds an autonomous vehicle research center
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Jul 17, 2020 |
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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
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Jul 10, 2020 |
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Guest: David Henry of GlobalTranz on the impact of USMCA; What it takes to be a Rainmaker; Sustainability in packaging
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Jul 03, 2020 |
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Guest: Ken Raycroft on keeping warehouse equipment safe for multiple users; Manufacturers leave China; Distributors without automation may find added stress this holiday season.
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Jun 26, 2020 |
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Guest: Dr. Terry Esper on racism faced by Black delivery drivers; USMCA; Investment firms love logistics
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Jun 19, 2020 |
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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
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Jun 12, 2020 |
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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
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Jun 05, 2020 |
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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
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May 29, 2020 |
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Creating a culture of safety; new truck and trailer sales are way down; monitoring the food supply chain
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May 22, 2020 |
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Interview with Jim Berlin of Logistics+ in Erie, PA: drones help in the virus fight: Retailers get creative with Dark Stores
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May 15, 2020 |
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Covid-19 and the food supply chain; Logistics Manager's Index; new Postmaster General Louis DeJoy
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May 08, 2020 |
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May preview: Salary survey, National Forklift Safety Day, and more; consumers OK with longer delivery times; ramping up after lockdown
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May 01, 2020 |
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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
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Apr 24, 2020 |
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Interview with new Fortna CEO Rob McKeel; high demand for cold storage; top Covid-19 stories
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Apr 17, 2020 |
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Effects of Covid-19: Workforce challenges, deaths in the industry, emerging companies, cargo volumes, resources
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Apr 13, 2020 |
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Introducing Logistics Matters
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Mar 20, 2020 |