Does Logistics Matter?

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 Sc...

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 Pleas...

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...

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 platfor...

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 predic...

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 Log...

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 c...

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 Rein...

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 list...

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 Ly...

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 Lo...

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 more...

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 z...

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 and lo...

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,...

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...

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 listenin...

Answering YES to the question on this episode is Ken Teese, Director of Sales - Enterprise at Getac. In this episode, we talk about Digitalisation in Logistics The impact of connectivity and real-time data access Why logistics companies are moving from Windows to Android And how handheld devices increase the efficiency of logistics operations Please enjoy my conversation with Ken Teese Thank you f...

Answering YES to the question today is Nour Shakwy, Co-founder and CEO of Softec Technologies Group. In this episode, we talk about * What artificial intelligence is * How it can be used to address challenges in the logistics industry today * How Norma Live optimises route planning based on ai * And Nour looks into his crystal ball and shares his vision of an AI driven future. Please enjoy my conv...

Answering YES to the question today is Tim Brankin, Vice President Business Developmpent and Communications at Eagle Rail. In this episode, we talk about The latest developments in global shipping The growth in container shipping and the impact on ports Congestion in and around ports, and what to do about it And how to optimise and decarbonize first mile transportation in port areas Please enjoy m...

Answering YES to the question today is Lora Cecere, also known as the Supply Chain Shaman and Founder of Supply Chain Insights. In this episode, we talk about: * The five types of supply chain * What having an excellent supply chain means * And how the future of the supply chain is outside in Please enjoy my conversation with Lora Cecere Thank you for listening to Does Logistics Matter. For more o...

Answering YES to the question today is Pieter van den Broecke, Managing Director Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany at Manhattan Associates. In this episode, we talk about: * How retailers and logistics service providers should embrace change to keep up with changing customer demands * How change impacts people and processes, and how technology is a key enabler. * We also talk about the role younge...

Answering YES to the question in this episode is Global Chief Sales Officer Gavin Polizzo of Cloudstaff. In this episode, we talk about: * Trends and developments in the labour market * How to effectively leverage and manage remote teams * How outsourcing can alleviate the pressure on supply chain and logistics companies Please enjoy my conversation with Gavin Polizzo Thank you for listening to Do...

Answering YES to the question today is Vice President of Product Tim Rudolph of Seven Senders. In this episode, we talk about: * How technology can enable retailers to leverage multiple carriers * The benefits of using out-of-home delivery * And what the future of last-mile delivery will look like Please enjoy my conversation with Tim Rudolph Thank you for listening to Does Logistics Matter. For m...