Inbound Logistics Podcast: Supply Chain Reactions

Technology continues to transform the logistics industry at a rapid rate. In an ever competitive field, companies are looking to the Internet of Things to give them an edge by increasing efficiency or decreasing vehicle downtime. But what are the challenges and potential benefits of getting a company up to speed to adequately handle the mobility era? Suneil Sastri, director of product marketing fo...

A stable supply chain management ecosystem relies heavily on an effective transportation management system that ultimately makes it easier for shippers to serve their customers. But from ease of use to slow ROI how can shippers alleviate the most common pain points that plague the industry? Mark Nix, Senior Vice President of E2Open and Founder of Cloud Logistics, joins us to identify what's lackin...

Despite some uncertainty in the global logistics sector, the overall trendline seems to be on the upswing. But for US businesses to continue to capitalize on the growth, supply chain decision-makers need to map out their strategies and focus on some key areas to effectively leverage the trend. Jeff Barrie, CEO of D.B. Schenker, US, joins us to offer some global perspective on how US Companies can...

Correctly leveraging the benefits of CTPAT Certification can give businesses a leg up by easing their passage thru key customs checkpoints, which in turn could lead to significantly shorter lead times. So why wouldn't a business take advantage of all that CTPAT offers? Suzanne Richer, Director, Trade Advisory Practice for Amber Road, explains that sometimes, it's a case of "you don't know, what yo...

The US Bank Freight Payment Index collects actionable data from the national and regional levels to give businesses important insight into market conditions to help inform their decision making. The trucking industry uses that data to stay keenly aware of recent trends to avoid potential pitfalls in a fluid and shifting economy. Bob Costello of the American Trucking Association, and Bobby Holland...

The next revolution in logistics may already be here with a considered shift from minding the supply chain side of retail operations and instead focusing on creating value for the customers on the demand side of the chain. E-commerce has forced retailers to re-engineer the way they do business and a result of that is the advent of Demand Chain Management. Brian Bourke of SEKO Logistics joins us to...

The juggernaut of online shopping has resulted in rising consumer demand, which has lead to rising transportation costs. This demand-chain focus means that shippers have to better manage an already complex supply chain by turning to new digital tools to monitor key data like multi-mode freight rate visibility and make more precise, cost-based decisions. Gary Barraco of Amber Road sits down with us...

Today's supply chain is responding to an increasing capacity crunch that's challenging companies to find new and better ways to manage their business. From better collaboration, to assessing the spot market, or more effective demand planning, the technology now exists to help shippers make life easier for their carriers. Patrick Pretorius of Transporeon Group joins us to share his observations on...

Rapidly changing customer demands are constantly creating new challenges for shippers to address. Some of the most impactful responses typically revolve around the implementation of new software or technology. However, without the proper industry knowledge behind the switch, are shippers getting the biggest bang for their buck? Ryan O'Halloran of Trinity Logistics joins us to give his take on how...

Shipping specialized freight requires that carriers have the capability and experience to deal with over-dimensional items from mobile homes to heavy-duty construction machinery. But what should your company look for when evaluating the experience level of these specialized carriers? Joe Beacom of Landstar, joins us to share some of his insights on what shippers need to know to ensure that their h...

The U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index has parsed through some relevant data that may be heavily impacting the shipping industry. From the threat of tariffs and autonomous technology to the capacity crunch or hurricane season in the Southeast, what index insights can your company use to be better prepared and optimize your supply chain? Jana Simmons and Bobby Holland of U.S. Bank join us to break dow...

An increasingly interconnected supply chain is forcing the industry to evolve to capture, process and respond to an ever increasing stream of data. Making sense of that data comes with its own risks and costs. Jim Monkmeyer of DHL joins us to share his insights into what companies can do to better respond to the issues that can be expected and better prepare for the unexpected. WANT TO RESPOND TO...

E-commerce has changed the way consumers shop and put a completely new spin on retail. To differentiate themselves in an ever competitive market, retailers have chosen to focus on making the returns process faster and easier for consumers. But is it working? Inbound Logistics Publisher, Keith Biondo, sits down with Brian Bourke of SEKO Logistics to talk about the new retail landscape and how to ha...

The supply chain industry is subject to any number of challenges that require a company to either predict and prepare ahead of time or quickly address and adapt in real time. From technological developments like artificial intelligence and robotics to negotiating tariffs and trade wars, Scott Sureddin, of DHL Supply Chain, shares his perspective on the challenges impacting the industry today and s...

Warehouse labor is demanding work and because of that, warehouses are constantly dealing with the issues of low employee retention and high turnover rates. Without adequately staffed distribution centers, supply chain efficiency suffers. Kevin Ledversis of Newcastle Systems, joins us to talk about potential solutions from managers on the floor to mobile-powered workstations that just might help re...

The logistics industry has a lot of moving parts, and many of those parts depend on an energy solution to run and more importantly, run well. But like any industry, the energy sector has its share of risks and challenges. George Schutte of Crane Worldwide Logistics, shares some important information for logistics service providers to consider so they can properly address their clients' needs. FOR...

As retailers and manufacturers look to separate themselves from their competitors, many turn to emphasizing their white glove service to make their marks. However, the more complex a delivery or distribution is, the more involved that white glove service becomes. Brian Bourke of SEKO joins us to talk about how white glove service is changing the marketplace and what companies need to do to keep th...

For many shippers and carriers, the current freight market is experiencing a capacity crunch that requires shifts in supply chain. From leveraging technology to carefully mining data from detailed indexes, businesses are working to better position themselves in an increasingly constrained marketplace. Ivan Zenovic of Hub Group and Bobby Holland of US Bank give us their breakdowns of what they've s...

If you ask some shippers today, one of the main concerns that comes up is that of capacity or more specifically, the lack of it. This capacity crunch is forcing some companies to explore different options in order to keep their supply chains on track. One of those options is the move to a dedicated solution. Haroon Syed of Schneider, joins us to talk about what to look for if you're considering a...

Internal audits are an integral part of any effective compliance program. Monitoring your performance, and that of your Customs broker, can help uncover risks, and, lead to improved overall supply chain performance. Tammy Hetrick, of A.N. Deringer explains why these audits are necessary and why they don't always need to feel like a trip to the dentist. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON DERINGER: www.anderin...

As global trade increases in complexity, global safety and compliance standards have to adapt to keep pace. One important aspect that directly impacts consumer safety is product testing. Gary Barraco of Amber Road joins us to explain how to better read the product safety regulatory environment and develop strong testing and compliance programs. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON AMBER ROAD: www.amberroad.com...

Domestic freight brokers are facing a highly competitive market to balance shipper demands with carrier capacity, while juggling the predictability of long-term contracted rates with the traditionally more profitable spot market. Lanetix announces LxRoadFreight, the first CRM suite built to increase gross margin for the domestic freight market. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON LANETIX: www.lanetix.com   FO...

Your supply chain is susceptible to everything from natural disaster to geopolitics but the biggest concern that keeps logistics executives up at night is simply tracking shipments globally to ensure on-time delivery to their customers. Andrew Cheung of Amber Road joins us to talk about how digital solutions and data-driven-decisions can help increase supply chain visibility and maybe help supply...

When it comes to robotics permeating the industry, it's not a question of IF but WHEN. But while low level tasks continue to see adoption, higher level jobs require a bit more brain power and getting there isn't as easy as online videos make it seem. Steven Sheiner, VP of Business Development for Brain Corporation joins us to talk about what's real, what's not quite real just yet, and whether you...

E-commerce has fundamentally changed the behaviors of both consumers and shippers and no e-commerce entity has done more to alter the landscape than Amazon. The so-called Amazon Effect has dramatically raised expectations while arguably lowering consumer patience. How have parcel shippers adapted to the new paradigm and what do they have to do to stay the course? Bob Malley, CEO of Pierbridge, has...