Supply Chain Secrets

The results from TPM are in!   Donald Davis and Bryan Most are back after spending time at one of their favorite events of the year, #TPM22 , and they’ve got plenty to talk about. If you didn’t get a chance to be in-person with everyone this year (or were frazzled by the sheer number of exciting conversations had in Long Beach), don’t worry – our latest episode has got you covered.    Consider it...

Shoes, supply chains, and strategy.   Last week we sat down with Mary McNelly and Greg Mau , two innovative leaders on the logistics team at Crocs , to discuss how they handled disruptions and found success in importing over 100 million pairs of shoes in 2021 alone. As always, Don and Bryan asked the tough questions and teased out some shipper solutions you won’t want to miss. In this week’s episo...

If it bleeds, it leads. In preparation for #TPM22 and TPM Tech, Donald Davis and Bryan Most sat down with Mark Szakonyi , Executive Editor for the JOC , to talk about the influx of information and media buzz that is currently engrossing supply chains. They also reflect on how industry leaders and organizations can better provide audiences and customers with practical advice and accurate coverage i...

The future of emissions and sustainability has arrived. Following Maersk’s impressive announcement to accelerate their decarbonization targets by 10 years and achieve net-zero emissions by 2040, Donald Davis and Bryan Most sat down with Lee Kindberg , Head of Environment and Sustainability for North America at Maersk to discuss what this could mean for the industry. In this week’s episode, you&apo...

It’s been quite the year for supply chains… This week at NYSHEX , Donald Davis and Bryan Most sat down to deliver our Year in Review episode. While 2021 has been a doozy for global logistics, were feeling a bit sentimental as we look back at our first year of coverage, insight, and predictions in the world of ocean shipping. In this week’s episode, you'll get to hear about:  ✔️ The Ghost of C...

Got #tech ?   This week Donald Davis and Bryan Most sat down with Eric Johnson , Senior Editor for Technology at the JOC , to discuss the rise and run of technology in the global supply chain. Eric shared with us his experience as a journalist in the field and the changes he has witnessed over the last two years in the industry.   If you’re looking for a rundown on technological trends and where t...

Retail is on fire. The holidays and gift-giving are set in motion. This week Donald Davis and Bryan Most sat down with Jon Gold , VP of Supply Chain and Customs Policy at the National Retail Federation , to discuss how consumer demand has had a massive impact on the supply chain over these last two years. If you’re curious why some shelves may be empty this year, go and have a listen to their disc...

This week Donald Davis and Bryan Most sat down with our new SVP of Commercial, Matt Marshall , to talk all-things-supply-chain.   Matt, a former Deloitte consultant who worked previously at Flexport as Head of Global Key Accounts, shared his insight on the deals being struck today and the future of ocean contracting in a fresh and insightful way.   This week you’ll get nothing but solid strategic...

This week we managed to hunt down Donald Davis and Bryan Most and have them drill into what has been going on in the world of #ocean contracts. Historically, we've seen contracts signed in #Q1 of any given year, but with all the disruptions that have been happening, Carriers and Shippers are now filling capacity far into 2022 and 2023. In fact, from what we’ve seen, the remaining capacity for...

With current events and forecasts for the supply chain continuing to look dreary, we’ve decided to switch focus for the week and take a moment to dive deep into strategies and lessons learned from over 25+ years of working in the industry. From leading teams to managing relationships and navigating change, Donald Davis and Bryan Most will take a stab at distilling a lifetime of container-shipping-...

As the holiday season quickly approaches and uncertainty in the labor market continues, retailers and shippers will benefit from investing in supply chain efficiency today - not tomorrow. With port congestion and capacity shortages only adding to the stress, carriers are beginning to plan ahead in order to stay abreast of demand. But what does this mean for shippers? In our latest episode, Donald...

Companies like Clark Associates have recognized that when disruptions occur and the market changes, you have to adapt and think through different strategy to move your goods. In our latest episode, Don and Bryan sat down with one of our NYSHEX members Jeremy Wells, Director of Inbound Transportation at Clark Associates to learn how his organization is adapting to the current environment and ensure...

If you look at the challenges the European market is facing, you'll see a true copy of what's happening in the US. So the question becomes how can European shippers solve some of the structural issues that are plaguing them? In this episode, Bryan and Don sit down with Jeremy Haycock, Managing Director of Europe for NYSHEX and former Managing Director of UK and Ireland for Maersk to diag...

Has the 2022 ocean contracting season begun? The short answer is yes. In this episode, Don and Bryan breakdown what shippers need to consider in the coming months to set themselves up for success going into 2022 and be proactive around future disruptions. You'll learn about: What are shippers and carriers thinking half-way through the year while getting ready to approach peak season? What are...

When it comes to supply chain and logistics, typically these responsibilities have been left to the transportation professionals. However, with supply chain disruptions directly impacting the bottom line for major retailers, finance personas are getting more involved in the supply chain and ocean strategy. In this episode, Don and Bryan sit down with Ryan Lockwood, SVP of Finance at CarParts.com t...

When Jewel Jennings-Wright worked at the Federal Maritime Commission, a lot of shippers, carriers, and NVOs would come into the commission to voice their concerns around contract disputes. The challenge was more often than not the shipper and carrier weren't even clear on what the rules were! Each side was not clear on what they had to fulfill and it was almost like the two parties were havin...

A couple of weeks ago, Don and Bryan diagnosed what was going on in the container shipping industry and some strategies to help shippers through these turbulent times. There was a lot of feedback and questions on this episode, so Don and Bryan dove deeper into some of the topics they touched on in the first episode. In the episode, you'll learn about: How importers can take advantage of oppor...

COVID-19, Suez Canal Blockage, Port of Yantian closure... These are all new event that have instigated the turmoil we're seeing right now.  However, what's not new is that disruptions have consistently occurred in the past that  impact supply chains internationally and they create havoc every time.  In this episode, Bryan and Don sit down with Jesper Praestensgaard, Managing Director at...

With continued ripple effects occurring that are causing issues for supply chains, it can be useful to take step back and take a holistic view at what's happening in the market. In this episode, Don and Bryan diagnose what's going on in the market today and how shippers can best prepare to overcome the challenges they are experiencing. You'll learn about: The current status of the c...

Have you ever wondered what it takes to build a fast-growing startup in the shipping and logistics space? This is a special episode where Don and Bryan got the opportunity to interview their own boss: Gordon Downes, CEO and Founder of the New York Shipping Exchange (NYSHEX). In this episode, you'll learn about: 1. Gordon's background working in container shipping for 15+ years and how it...

Now that annual contract signings have been wrapped up, shippers have a degree of comfort knowing some of their volume is covered. However, BCOs committed 25% less volume to long-term contracts this year, sending almost twice as much via short-term and spot deals. In this episode, Don and Bryan give their perspectives on what shippers should be thinking about as they go into the summer months befo...

Here from Peter Tirschwell, Vice President at IHS Markit discussing how the container shipping industry has transformed over his 30 year career at the Journal of Commerce and where he sees the future of the industry heading. In this episode, you'll learn about: How Peter got his start at the Journal of Commerce. Peter's opinion on what type of technology would create the most value for t...

As supply chain disruptions continue to impact shippers, now is the time to think through more creative and versatile solutions. In this episode, Don and Bryan sit down with Anthony Fullbrook, CEO of OEC Group to get his thoughts on how shippers can think differently to solve their supply chain challenges. In this episode, you'll learn about: -Anthony's thoughts on the current market con...

If you are a shipper entering your ocean contract cycle and want to incorporate two-way committed agreements into your tender process, what should you consider? In this episode, Don and Bryan discuss the value of two-way committed ocean contracts and how you can incorporate them into your annual agreements. You'll learn: 1. What to use two-way commitments as a diversification alternative. 2....

In this episode, we brought on Lars Jensen, CEO & Founder of SeaIntelligence to discuss recent headlines and to get his thoughts on the current state of the container shipping industry. In this episode, we discussed: 1. The ripple effects that the Suez Canal Blockage will cause for the container shipping industry and how shippers can think through the challenges they may face. 2. Why supply ch...