Does Logistics Matter?

Answering YES to the question today is Dr Marianna Levtov , PhD researcher and regulatory affairs specialist in supply chain & IoT In this episode, we talk about: * Smart containers and the digitalisation of global shipping * China's technology ambitions and what they mean for the industry * And why data governance alignment between the EU and China is the missing piece Please enjoy my convers...

Answering YES to the question today is Fred Breedland , VP B2B/EDI at Descartes In this episode, we talk about: E-invoicing and VAT in the Digital Age The PEPPOL Network And what companies need to do to ensure compliance with EU standards Please enjoy my conversation with Fred Breedland. This episode was powered by Descartes. Customers worldwide trust Descartes to get inventory, information, asset...

Answering YES to the question today is Ryan Kalisky , Co-Founder and CEO of Warematch In this episode, we talk about: The challenges in the 3PL marketplace The problem of fragmented and archaic communication And how smarter tooling, dynamic listings and AI-enabled digital marketing can solve this Please enjoy my conversation with Ryan Kalisky. This episode was powered by Warematch. Warematch is a...

Answering YES to the question today is Elmer Spruijt , VP Transportation Management EMEA at Descartes. In this episode, we talk about: Real-time visibility and data collection AI agents handling tasks at scale And how smart automation will enable 1 person to handle 100 thousand shipments per month Please enjoy my conversation with Elmer Spruijt. This episode was powered by Descartes. Customers wor...

Answering YES to the question today is Davy Baars , CEO at Connected Load Carrier . In this episode, we talk about: What a digital supply chain really is Standardisation as the Foundation for Digitalisation And the shift from company-centric, siloed digitalisation toward ecosystem-level optimisation Please enjoy my conversation with Davy Baars. This episode was powered by Connected Load Carrier. C...

Answering YES to the question today are René Schrama , Chief Commercial Officer at Peak Technologies, and Michael Robson , Founder and Lead Consultant at Aspire 360 . In this episode, we talk about: Innovation and automation in the warehouse Technology overload and change fatigue And how people and culture determine the succes of innovation Please enjoy my conversation with Rene and Mike. This epi...

Answering YES to the question today are Ingmar Schoemacher , Director of Enterprise Sales Europe for Powerfleet, and Colin D’Arcy-Burt , Product Manager at Impact Handling. In this episode, we talk about: The hidden risks in warehouse safety Why behavioural change is essential And how AI and technology enable safety Please enjoy my conversation with Ingmar Schoemacher and Colin D'Arcy-Burt This ep...

Answering YES to the question today are René Schrama , Chief Commercial Officer at Peak Technologies, and Phil Sambrook , EMEA Transport and Logistics Vertical Lead at Zebra Technologies. In this episode, we talk about: The Role of AI and Automation in the warehouse The Changing Workforce and “Age-Friendly” Automation and the Need for Process Evolution Please enjoy my conversation with René Schram...

Answering YES to the question today are Abe Eshkenazi , CEO of the Association for Supply Chain Management, and Bart de Muynck , Industry Expert and Conference Chair at ChainGE In this episode, we talk about: The talent gap in supply chain The need for a shift in mindset and culture to adapt to a tech-driven world  And the importance of sharing both data and knowledge across supply chains Ple...

Answering YES to the question today is Stephane Tomczak , Founder of DELIVER.  In this episode, we talk about: Why sustainability is essential What innovations and strategies are impacting sustainability in retail and logistics And how retailers, solution providers and logistics companies can work together to bring down their carbon footprint Please enjoy my conversation with Stephane Tomczak...

Answering YES to the question today are Herbert ten Have , Serial Tech Entrepreneur in AI, Robotics, and Computer Vision, and Peter Skov , Founder and CEO of Innoscale. In this episode, we talk about: The evolution of warehouse automation The challenges of brownfield versus greenfield implementations The role of AI and robotics And the importance of data and ROI Please enjoy my conversation with H...

Answering YES to the question today is Martijn Smeets . Co-Founder of CargoClub. In this episode, we talk about: Challenges in customer loyalty in freight forwarding What we can learn from airline loyalty programs How sustainability can be used as a strategic loyalty driver Please enjoy my conversation with Martijn Smeets This podcast was powered by CargoClub. CargoClub is the leading platform for...

Answering YES to the question today are Judy Gordon , Head of Partnerships for AI-enabled inventory monitoring at GatherAI and Simon Fleming , Director of Pre-Sales and Innovation at Peak Technologies. In this episode, we talk about How AI is revolutionising the warehouse How it enhances jobs and doesn’t replace them How technology can boost inventory accuracy And about how real-time predictive de...

Answering YES to the question today are Bart de Muynck , Industry Expert and Conference Chair at ChainGE and Jan de Kimpe , Supply Chain Professor at Leuven University and Consultant at Logisol Pro. In this episode, we talk about The talent shortage and the evolution of the workforce Automation in warehousing Sustainability And the future of supply chains Thank you for listening to Does Logistics...

Answering YES to the question today is Archie Garcia , CEO of Fluent Cargo In this episode, we talk about The challenges of supply chain data The role of data standardisation And the role that AI and machine learning play in solving those challenges Please enjoy my conversation with Archie Garcia. Thank you for listening to Does Logistics Matter. For more on trends and innovation in supply chain a...

Answering YES to the question today is Anne Reinke , President & CEO of the Transportation Intermediaries Association In this episode, we talk about The increase in fraud and cargo theft The need for collaboration across organisations, businesses and the government And how technology and training play a crucial role in countering criminal activity. Please enjoy my conversation with Anne Reinke...

Answering YES to the question today are Robert Zehetner , VP Logistics Automation, and Cesar Lapuerta , Sales Director at KEBA In this episode, we talk about Last-mile delivery challenges for retailers, e-tailers and delivery companies Solutions for making last-mile delivery more efficient And the role parcel lockers play in this Please enjoy my conversation with Robert and Cesar. Thank you for li...

Answering YES to the question today is David Lynch , Senior Vice President, Analytical Solutions & Services at Sayari , the leading risk intelligence platform. In this episode, we talk about: Supply chain risks What companies can do to mitigate them The importance of data and visibility And why you should leverage and unlock the power of public data Please enjoy my conversation with David Lync...

Answering YES to the question today is Joost Jongbloed , CEO at Gradient. In this episode, we talk about The perception of logistics companies versus the view of their customers How digitalisation impacts operations, customer service, marketing, and sales The shift from traditional sales to digital strategies And the power of storytelling and brand differentiation Thank you for listening to Does L...

Answering YES to the question today is George Swartz , Vice President Shipper Solutions Sales at Loadsmart. In this episode, we talk about The current state of the transportation industry The opportunities for optimization The interplay between technology, workforce dynamics, and strategic planning And the role that technology plays in this Thank you for listening to Does Logistics Matter. For mor...

Answering YES to the question today is Jason Anderson , Senior Program Director at the ClimateWorks Foundation. In this episode, we talk about The current state of decarbonisation in the shipping industry How we can bring down the carbon footprint of ocean freight What that will take from shippers, shipping companies, ports, and governments And what innovations and technology will help us reach a...

Answering YES to the question today is Gabe Sganga , Head of Commercial Growth at Forterra In this episode, we talk about The current and future state of autonomous transportation What commercial logistics can learn from the military How on- and offroad autonomous vehicles can improve logistics operations, like yard management and drayage As Gabe says in this episode: “Amateurs think tactics, prof...

Answering YES to the question today is Brian Gaunt , Vice President of Excellerated Digitalization at DHL Supply Chain.  In this episode, we talk about The latest developments in automation and robotics The benefits of using robotics in warehouse operations And the impact on warehouse workers. Thank you for listening to Does Logistics Matter. For more on trends and innovations in supply chain...

Answering YES to the question today is Raimondo Gramaglia , Head of Sales and Development at FL Technics In this episode, we talk about How digitalisation has impacted the sales process The impact of thought leadership and content marketing Why sales and marketing should work closely together And how new technologies like ChatGPT impact marketing and sales Please enjoy my conversation with Raimond...

Answering YES to the question today is Futurist and Author Amelia Kallman . In this episode, we talk about The impact of AI on supply chain and logistics operations How augmented reality will change retail as we know it The risks of powerful AI And the steps companies can take to implement these new technologies safely Please enjoy my conversation with Amelia Kallman. Thank you for listening to Do...