The Logistics of Logistics

Graig Morin and Joe Lynch discuss driving the mission. Graig is the Co-Founder and President of Brown Dog Carriers & Logistics. Graig and the Brown Dog team are big supporters of the Wreaths Across America. About Graig Morin Graig was born and raised in Biddeford, Maine. Shortly after high school, Graig began investing in truck driving. This investment transpired in 1998, after a road trip from Maine to Arizona with a few friends. While on the trip, he knew that the trucking industry was his passion and lifelong desire. Since 1998, Graig has been fully involved in the transportation industry. His career has varied from working on loading docks to hauling general freight. He has also hauled heavy equipment across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Regions. Graig has safely operated tractor trailers of all types, logging over 1.5 million miles. In 2010, Graig met the love of his life, Christine, and her four-legged side kick, Lily. Lily is a chocolate Labrador Retriever who travels with Graig every day in the truck (she has logged 500,000 herself). Graig and Christine married soon after and since then have been blessed with three healthy boys. For the past 19 years, Graig has dreamed of owning and operating a driver friendly transportation and logistics company. He has spent countless hours studying the industry and all of its workings. Graig attends Many industry related conferences and seminars to help continue his knowledge of this ever-changing industry. In January of 2017, Graig and Christine decided it was time to build the family-friendly transport company that Graig had been dreaming about for decades. With the guidance from the co-owners of Aventure Management, Brown Dog Carriers and Logistics was born. Graig also serves as the Vice President of the Maine Professional Drivers Association, Member of the Truckload Carriers Association and American Trucking Association. About Brown Dog BROWN DOG CARRIERS AND LOGISTICS is the realization of a dream by Co-Founder and President - Graig Morin to utilize his years of trucking and logistics experience with his unwavering commitment to service and provide transportation solutions for his customers. Graig takes a pragmatic entrepreneurial approach to helping solve your transportation needs. He has been a truck driver all of his professional life so he also understands the complexities of transport and how important it is to have top drivers handling your freight. BROWN DOG is located in Biddeford Maine and is able to work with clients in all parts of the USA. With more than 100 years of experience in the shipping business, we have made a lot of connections. We used our knowledge of the industry and wealth of experience to begin moving freight using our trusted network of partners. This gave us the opportunity to develop a solid supply chain to move your freight all over America and become a true solutions provider. About Wreaths Across America Wreaths Across America is an American nonprofit organization established in 2007 by wreath producer Morrill Worcester, assisted by veterans and truckers. Its primary activity is distributing Veteran's wreaths for placement on graves in military cemeteries. In December 2008, the United States Senate agreed to a resolution that designated December 13, 2008, as Wreaths Across America Day. Subsequent National Wreaths Across America Days have been designated on the second or third Saturday of December. What began in 1992 with a trailer load of wreaths, decorated by volunteers and laid at the graves of fallen soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery has now become a national organization with over 3,700 participating locations – all focused on the mission to REMEMBER the fallen; HONOR those who serve; TEACH our children the value of freedom. Key Takeaways: Driving the Mission Wreaths Across America is an American nonprofit organization established in 2007 by wreath producer Morrill Worcester, assisted by veterans and truckers. Its primary activity is distributing Veteran's wreaths for placement on graves in military cemeteries. The mission of Wreaths Across America is to remember the fallen, honor those who serve, and teach children the value of freedom. In December 2008, the United States Senate designated December 13, 2008, as Wreaths Across America Day. National Wreaths Across America Days have been designated on the second or third Saturday of December. Wreaths Across America started in 1992 with a trailer load of wreaths laid at the graves of fallen soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. It has now become a national organization with over 3,700 participating locations. National Wreaths Across America Day is held on December 16, 2023. Wreaths Across America coordinates wreath-laying ceremonies at more than 3,700 locations across the United States, at sea, and abroad. Wreaths Across America also supports the Remembrance Tree program and operates a museum in Maine to honor and remember veterans. Learn More About Driving the Mission Graig Morin | LinkedIn Brown Dog Carriers & Logistics | LinkedIn Brown Dog Carriers & Logistics website Wreaths Across America Moving the Mission with Courtney George Help Wreaths Across America transport veterans' wreaths Wreaths Across America mission to Remember, Honor and Teach Wreaths Across America Radio | Trucking Tuesday: The Logistics of Logistics at 5 pm ET. 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Turning the tables – in this episode, Nate Shutes interviews Joe Lynch on his podcast, The Bootstrapper's Guide to Logistics. Nate is also the Founder of Ballast, the world's first private community exclusively for logistics entrepreneurs. About Nate Shutes Nate Shutes is the host of The Bootstrapper's Guide to Logistics podcast and is currently building a private community for logistics entrepreneurs. He is also the VP of Global Fulfillment & Logistics for Blu Dot, a modern furniture designer and retailer based in Minneapolis, MN. With deep expertise in big and bulky products having worked for both 3PLs and shippers, Nate is sought after for his insights into operations, technology and improving the customer experience. Certified as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, he also holds a Bachelor's degree in Transportation & Logistics Management from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and an MBA from the University of St. Thomas. About The Bootstrapper's Guide to Logistics The Bootstrapper's Guide to Logistics is an independent podcast dedicated to inspiring supply chain entrepreneurs to build their businesses in a way that often goes unnoticed. The podcast aims to change this by sharing the stories of successful entrepreneurs and encouraging others to follow in their footsteps. Join the community of supply chain entrepreneurs as they build their businesses from the ground up. About Ballast Ballast, the world's first private community exclusively for logistics entrepreneurs, fosters personal growth and a sense of belonging among its selective members through a variety of deliverables. These deliverables include monthly virtual sessions with 8-10 other Founders, a private Slack channel, special discounts for key supply chain events, and in-person events (Future). Key Takeaways: Turning the Tables The Bootstrapper's Guide to Logistics is An independent podcast dedicated to inspiring supply chain entrepreneurs to build their businesses in a way that often goes unnoticed. The podcast aims to change this by sharing the stories of successful entrepreneurs and encouraging others to follow in their footsteps. The podcast is hosted by Nate Shutes and features interviews with successful supply chain entrepreneurs. Ballast is the world's first private community exclusively for logistics entrepreneurs. Ballast and the The Bootstrapper's Guide to Logistics provides practical advice and tips for bootstrapping a logistics and supply chain business. Learn More About Helping Logistics Founders Helping Logistics Founders with Nate Shutes (thelogisticsoflogistics.com) Ballast Nate Shutes | LinkedIn The Bootstrapper's Guide to Logistics | LinkedIn The Bootstrapper's Guide to Logistics website The Power of Independent Media & Personal Branding with Joe Lynch Podcast On Apple Podcast On Spotify Episode Sponsor: Wreaths Across America Wreaths Across America Radio – Wreaths Across America Episode Sponsor: Lean Solutions Group Outsourced Sales and Marketing with Ryan Mann The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

Brad Forester and Joe Lynch discuss FreightTech reality check. Brad is the Founder of JBF Consulting, a supply chain execution strategy and systems integrator to logistics-intensive companies of every size and any industry. About Brad Forester Brad Forester is the Founder and Managing Partner of JBF Consulting. Brad is a highly recognized senior supply chain leader with over 23 years of managing, designing, and implementing freight transport technology. He has a unique mix of carrier, shipper, software, and consulting experiences that benefit clients. With functional expertise in Global TMS Programs, Change Management, Organizational Design, and Systems Integration, he has been leveraging these skills to benefit clients since he founded JBF in 2003. Brad has a BA in Logistics Management from Michigan State University. About JBF Consulting JBF Consulting is a supply chain execution strategy and systems integrator for logistics-intensive companies of every size and any industry. JBF's background and deep experience in the field of commercial logistics technology implementation position them as industry leaders whose craftsmanship exceeds client expectations. JBF expedites the transformation of supply chains through logistics & technology strategy, commercial & bespoke software implementation, and analytics & optimization. Key Takeaways: FreightTech Reality Check Brad Forester provides a FreightTech reality check. During the conversation, Brad and Joe discuss the FreightTech market, impact of AI/ML, logistics technology implementation & post implementation, and a variety of other topic related to logistics technology. JBF Consulting has been helping shippers select, implement, and optimize logistics systems since 2003. The company has over 70 years of combined experience in logistics and TMS implementation. JBF Consulting has a specialized team with expertise in logistics operations, transportation technology, communication, and problem-solving. The company has delivered over 50 successful TMS implementations. JBF Consulting offers a unique approach to TMS implementation that starts with developing a strategic roadmap. The company's implementation process is designed to minimize risk and maximize ROI. JBF Consulting provides ongoing support to help clients optimize their TMS investments. The company has deep expertise in transportation technology and can provide tailored solutions to meet specific needs. Learn More About FreightTech Reality Check Brad Forester | LinkedIn JBF Consulting | LinkedIn JBF Consulting Freight Tech Trends with Mike Mulqueen FreightTech for Fortune 500 Shippers with Brad Forester and Mike Mulqueen Shipper Pain Points with Brad Forester Episode Sponsor: Wreaths Across America Wreaths Across America Radio - Wreaths Across America Episode Sponsor: Lean Solutions Group Outsourced Sales and Marketing with Ryan Mann The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

John Larkin and Joe Lynch discuss the FreightTech investment environment. John is Strategic Advisor of Transportation & Logistics at Clarendon Capital, a private equity sponsor focused on developing investment opportunities and providing strategic advisory services to the transportation, logistics and distribution sectors. About John Larkin, CFA John Larkin, CFA is a Strategic Advisor to Clarendon Capital. John Larkin was named an Operating Partner at Clarendon Capital in May of 2019. In April of 2021, Mr. Larkin became Strategic Advisor at Clarendon, and was named Chair of the firm's Advisory Board. His mission is to help craft the firm's growth strategy while assisting with deal sourcing, capital raising, and the creation of value within portfolio companies. Clarendon remains 100% focused on the transportation & logistics industry, broadly defined. Previously, Mr. Larkin joined Legg Mason (later sold to Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc.) in October 2001 to form and to lead the firm's entry into the transportation markets. For 17 years, Mr. Larkin headed up Stifel's transportation and logistics research effort. In January of 2018, Mr. Larkin transitioned from Stifel's Research Department to Stifel's Investment Banking team. While in Investment Banking, Mr. Larkin advised numerous publicly traded and privately held transportation and logistics companies as well as many financial sponsors with investments in the transportation and logistics space. Over the years, Mr. Larkin has been recognized as an all-star analyst by Institutional Investor magazine numerous times, a Wall Street Journal All-Star analyst on several occasions, and has been awarded multiple Starmine stock picking and earnings estimate accuracy awards. Previously, Mr. Larkin has served as: Chairman and CEO of RailWorks Corporation, Managing Director with Alex. Brown and Sons' transportation team, AVP - Planning and Analysis at CSX Transportation, Inc., Systems Engineering Consultant with Day & Zimmermann, Inc., and a Research Associate at the Center for Transportation Research (at the University of Texas at Austin). Mr. Larkin earned his MBA from Harvard University in 1984, a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin in 1978, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Vermont in 1977. Mr. Larkin is a CFA charter holder. In addition, he is Vice Chairman of Crown Diesel, and a member of The Board of Directors for CRST International, eNow Energy, Cub Ventures (CDLife), Novapath Supply Chain Systems & Rygen Technologies, and Phoenix Intermodal. He also serves on the Boards of Advisors for Freightwaves, Haul, LoadSmart, DFMData, Baton, On-ramp Payments, Leaf Logistics, Truckl.io, and LineHaul Station. Additionally, Mr. Larkin is an Advisor to Bakken Energy and Hoptek and is a member of Aurora's Industry Advisory Council. Mr. Larkin is married and is the proud father of four adult children (Conor, Clifford, Casey, and Sarah Alexandra). He resides, with his wife of 38 years, Nancy, in Dallas, TX, Baltimore, MD, and Saranac Lake, NY, and on Water Island, USVI. About Clarendon Capital Clarendon Group is private equity sponsor focused on developing investment opportunities and providing strategic advisory services to the transportation, logistics and distribution sectors. Their principals possess unique resources, expertise, and partnership networks to add value to companies and execute transactions. The team collectively has over 75 years of industry experience as principal investors, board members, senior operators, management consultants and investment bankers. The principals have engaged on over 60 investments and assignments in the sector, working with their partners and clients to achieve agreed upon objectives. Key Takeaways: FreightTech Investment Environment John Larkin, CFA is a Strategic Advisor at Clarendon Capital and to a number of transportation and logistics companies. John shares his insights on a variety of topics including: The venture capital market that was red hot, but has cooled off How long the freight downturn will last What investors are looking for in FreightTech space Clarendon Capital is focused on partnering with investors, owners and management teams to build quantifiable value in their business over a mutually agreed timeframe. Clarendon's engagements and investments have spanned from several months to over a decade. Their capabilities in the transportation and logistics industry give them a perspective necessary to substantially add value to the organization. Clarendon invests in opportunities connected to the transportation, logistics, and distribution market space. The firm invests in companies with enterprise values up to $500 million and revenues up to $1.0 billion. Clarendon invests across the capital structure, including majority and minority investments. The firm is flexible on its hold periods, tailoring its approach to the specific circumstances of each investment. Clarendon invests in a variety of transactions, including growth capital investments, recapitalizations, management buyouts, corporate carve-outs, and shareholder buyouts. The firm seeks to make investments where its capital, expertise, and network can create real value-add and improve investment returns. Clarendon has a track record of successful investments in companies with industry-leading positions and solid potential for considerable value creation. Learn More About FreightTech Investment Environment John's LinkedIn Clarendon Capital LinkedIn Clarendon Capital Logistics Industry Outlook with John Larkin Episode Sponsor: Wreaths Across America Wreaths Across America Radio - Wreaths Across America Episode Sponsor: Lean Solutions Group Outsourced Sales and Marketing with Ryan Mann The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

Brian Kempisty, Lauren Beagen and Joe Lynch discuss building a resilient port strategy. Brian is the Founder of Port X Logistics, a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S. and Canada. Lauren is a lawyer and the Founder of Squall Strategies, a boutique maritime consulting and legal solutions company. About Brian Kempisty Brian Kempisty is the Founder of Port X Logistics, a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S. and Canada. Brian grew up as a farm kid outside of Buffalo, NY and learned how to work at a young age. While earning his degree at Canisius College he needed a job and found himself working in the logistics industry. Since those early days, he has run multiple companies and his latest adventure called for him to create Port X Logistics which is a national drayage and transloading company with offices on both coasts. About Lauren Beagen Lauren M. Beagen is a seasoned maritime attorney and the founder of Squall Strategies, LLC and The Maritime Professor™. Ms. Beagen is often called on for her industry expertise by notable trade networks, including features on CNBC and FreightWaves. Ms. Beagen has extensive experience in oceanborne commerce and maritime law, with specific emphasis on maritime transportation, Shipping Act issues, supply chain management, international antitrust law, and port and terminal operations. Notable appointments include work in the federal government as Attorney-Advisor (International Affairs) in the Office of the General Counsel at the Federal Maritime Commission and work at a public port authority as Maritime Project Manager for the Port of Boston at the Massachusetts Port Authority. Ms. Beagen received a Bachelor's degree in International Political Science and International Studies from Hope College, a Master of Marine Affairs degree from the University of Rhode Island, and a Juris Doctorate from Roger Williams University School of Law. She is an avid sailor and recreational fisherman and holds a US Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (50 ton) for Great Lakes and Inland Waters. About Port X Logistics Port X Logistics specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the US and Canada. With a combination of company trucks, owner operators, and logistics network Port X Logistics can effectively service every port and rail ramp. Port X Logistics provides drayage, trans-loading, and over the road trucking to help clients meet their fulfillment and production plans. The team operates with urgency, attention to detail, proactive communication, and the ultimate in visibility. About Squall Strategies Squall Strategies is a maritime consulting and legal solutions company and offers a wide range of consulting services to serve a variety of businesses and clients. Whether you're a small, local business or a multinational corporation, we can help you reach new levels of success. Squall Strategies is available for advice and consultation on Federal Maritime Commission related matters, advice and consultation on supply chain and ocean freight movement, potential federal regulatory impacts on your business, federal regulatory review and analysis, general Federal Maritime Commission related inquiries, advice and consultation on demurrage, tariff/schedule reviews, and supply chain industry insight. Key Takeaways: Building a Resilient Port Strategy The first step in developing a resilient port strategy is understanding the locations of the domestic supply chain along with the location of customers. The ability to use multiple ports of entry is key for shippers because there are unexpected disruptions at ports because Panama Canal issues, labor problems, and shifting regulations at the ports. Shippers must also consider potential labor union issues with both the West Coast and East Coast longshoremen unions. The California Ports are more challenging to service because of AB5 and CARB AB5 refers to Assembly Bill 5, a California law that went into effect on January 1, 2020. It is also known as the "Gig Worker Law" or the "Independent Contractor Law." AB5 aims to classify more workers as employees rather than independent contractors, CARB emissions refer to emissions of pollutants regulated by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). To build a resilient port strategy, shippers must consider the impact of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA) of 2022, which includes the following provisions: Unreasonable Refusal to Deal – A provision that requires that an ocean common carrier shall not unreasonably refuse to deal or negotiate with respect to vessel space accommodation. Demurrage and Detention Billing Requirements – A new rule that seeks to provide more clarity, consistency, structure and punctuality to the demurrage and detention billing practices used by vessel operating common carriers (VOCCs), non-vessel-operating common carriers (NVOCCs) and marine terminal operators (MTOs). Unfair or Unjust Discriminatory Methods – The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) will define what is unfair or unjust discriminatory methods used by carriers regarding concerns and complaints by exporters and small shippers. Lastly, to build a resilient port strategy, shippers should get the select the right partner – companies that have a comprehensive knowledge of the ports – companies like Port X Logistics and Squall Strategies. Port X Logistics provides drayage to and from all ports and ramps in the USA and Canada. Port X Logistics provides safe and just-in-time truckload services, unique problem-solving for supply chain solutions, worry-free crisis management services, and collaborative and dedicated project management from start to finish. Squall Strategies provide a broad range of services and solutions to help organizations facilitate change, achieve their vision, and optimize performance and productivity. Not all problems they encounter are legal, but their legal experience gives them a deeper understanding of the industry. Learn More About Building a Resilient Port Strategy Brian on LinkedIn Port X Logistics on LinkedIn Port X Logistics website Port X Logistics Latest Port Report Is Drayage Just Drayage with Brian Kempisty The State of Containerized Shipping with Brian Kempisty Lauren on LinkedIn Squall Strategies on LinkedIn Squall Strategies The Maritime Professor on LinkedIn The Maritime Professor The Maritime Professo: By Land and By Sea Solving the Port Problem with Lauren Beagen Big Changes at the Port with Lauren Beagen Episode Sponsor: Wreaths Across America Wreaths Across America Radio - Wreaths Across America Episode Sponsor: Lean Solutions Group Outsourced Sales and Marketing with Ryan Mann The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. 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Ryan Soskin and Joe Lynch discuss insight to action. Ryan is the Co-founder and CEO of GoodShip, an all-in-one platform for supply chain analytics, carrier management, and transportation procurement About Ryan Soskin Ryan Soskin is a 13 year logistics veteran and three time startup unicorn alum with a long history in freight tech. He began his career at Coyote Logistics and after 5.5 years and a $1.8B acquisition by UPS, Ryan left Coyote to join Convoy as an early team member. During his time at Convoy, he played a pivotal role standing up the supply side of the business and launching the contract pricing team as the company scaled from 15 employees to over 1000. Prior to founding GoodShip, Ryan led the Freight organization at Stord from Series A through to a Series D and subsequent $1.1B valuation. Currently, Ryan serves as Co-Founder and CEO of GoodShip. About GoodShip GoodShip is the all-in-one platform for supply chain analytics, carrier management, and transportation procurement. By plugging into a shipper's TMS and surrounding systems, GoodShip unifies, contextualizes, and analyzes an organization's most critical transportation data then automatically surfaces the top opportunities for optimization. Instantly identify where you're overpaying compared to market, which lanes have deteriorating performance, and where you have the most spot market exposure — then immediately take corrective action directly from the platform. Share carrier scorecards, send performance alerts, initiate pricing renegotiations, and even run procurement events like full network RFPs and seasonal mini-bids. Streamline your workflow from decision to execution, only with GoodShip. Key Takeaways: Insight to Action GoodShip is a cloud-based transportation procurement platform that helps shippers and carriers streamline their operations and optimize their supply chains. The platform provides a single source of truth for shippers and carriers by aggregating data from multiple sources, including transportation management systems (TMS), freight market data, and carrier performance data. GoodShip uses this data to provide shippers with real-time market rates, carrier scorecards, and other insights that help them make better procurement decisions. GoodShip also helps carriers improve their efficiency and profitability by providing them with load-matching tools, real-time tendering, and other features. GoodShip is a growing company that is helping to revolutionize the way shippers and carriers manage their transportation operations. The Nashville, TN based company is committed to providing its customers with the best possible experience and is constantly innovating to improve its platform. Learn More About Insight to Action Ryan Soskin | LinkedIn GoodShip | LinkedIn GoodShip website Episode Sponsor: Wreaths Across America Wreaths Across America Radio - Wreaths Across America Episode Sponsor: Lean Solutions Group Outsourced Sales and Marketing with Ryan Mann The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

Jim Bierfeldt and Joe Lynch discuss what's inside the shipper mind. Jim is the Founder and President of Logistics Marketing Advisors, a full-service marketing agency exclusively focused on helping logistics businesses drive profitable growth. [podcast src="https://play.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/28590043/height/192/theme/modern/size/large/thumbnail/yes/custom-color/4c4ca4/time-start/00:00:00/playlist-height/200/direction/backward/download/yes" height="192" width="100%" scrolling="no" class="podcast-class" frameborder="0" placement="top" use_download_link="" download_link_text="" primary_content_url="https://chtbl.com/track/53D5B3/traffic.libsyn.com/thelolpodcast/The_Free_TMS_with_Tim_Higham_mixdown.mp3" theme="custom" custom_color="4C4CA4" libsyn_item_id="28561355" /] About Jim Bierfeldt Jim Bierfeldt is the Founder and President of Logistics Marketing Advisors. Jim has had a 35-year career in marketing and communications, including 25+ within the logistics industry. He ran marketing for a large 3PL before launching his own marketing agency, Logistics Marketing Advisors, which focuses exclusively on providing marketing strategy and services to logistics businesses. His expertise includes strategic planning, brand positioning, advertising, public relations, website strategy and design, and development of white papers, case studies and other content. Jim has worked with both smaller, regional logistics companies and multi-billion dollar global firms, all of whom benefit from his unique combination of marketing expertise and logistics industry knowledge. Jim holds a Masters Degree in Communications from Fordham University and has been an active in CSCMP, WERC and the IWLA. His hobbies include running (including multiple marathons). About Logistics Marketing Advisors Logistics Marketing Advisors (LMA) is a full-service marketing agency exclusively focused on helping logistics businesses drive profitable growth. Our niche focus gives us the industry understanding and contacts required to market effectively to logistics decision makers. We're a HubSpot-certified, inbound marketing agency with the following specialties: branding and positioning strategy, lead generation, web design and development, content marketing, public relations, and creation of branded and educational content like videos, case studies, white papers and other sales support materials. LMA's approach recognizes that logistics services today are BOUGHT, not sold. Marketing tactics that interrupt and annoy busy logistics executives get ignored. These buyers now have access to a wealth of information and do their own research on how to solve supply chain problems, and what providers can do to help. At LMA, we help logistics businesses get found by prospects during this research phase. Instead of building a marketing engine to solicit, we build an engine that naturally attracts the best prospects. The best way to do that is with helpful, provocative content that leads prospects to conclude, for themselves, that your company has the best solution for their specific challenge. Key Takeaways: Inside the Shipper Mind Jim Bierfeldt is the President of Logistics Marketing Advisors, a full-service marketing agency exclusively focused on helping logistics businesses drive profitable growth. Logistics Marketing Advisors is a boutique marketing and public relations agency specializing in the logistics and transportation industry. They offer a wide range of services, including strategic planning, branding, content creation, social media marketing, public relations, and event management. Their team of experienced professionals has a deep understanding of the logistics industry and the unique challenges and opportunities it faces. They are committed to helping their clients achieve their marketing and business goals through creative and effective solutions. Some of their notable clients include third-party logistics providers, freight forwarders, trucking companies, and technology companies serving the logistics industry. They have been featured in leading industry publications such as Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management Review, and FreightWaves. They are members of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and the American Marketing Association (AMA). They are passionate about helping their clients succeed and are committed to providing them with the highest level of service and support. Learn More About Inside the Shipper Mind Jim's LinkedIn Logistics Marketing Advisors (LMA) LinkedIn Logistics Marketing Advisors (LMA) 2022 Survey Results: Buyers of Logistics Services Provide Advice on How to Get Their Attention Episode Sponsor: Wreaths Across America Wreaths Across America Radio - Wreaths Across America Episode Sponsor: Lean Solutions Group Outsourced Sales and Marketing with Ryan Mann The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

Tim Higham and Joe Lynch discuss the free TMS, which is of course AscendTMS. Tim is the CEO of AscendTMS, the world's most popular TMS software, with over 56,197 customers in over 30 countries. About Tim Higham Tim Higham is a leading visionary in the logistics and transportation field, running the highly successful InMotion Global, Inc. (AscendTMS). AscendTMS is the world's most popular TMS software, with over 56,197 customers in over 30 countries. AscendTMS is the #1 (and highest-rated) TMS software on all major software review websites. The industry-leading AscendTMS system (www.TheFreeTMS.com) is the world's first and only TRULY multi-tenant, cloud-based, patented, and independent TMS system - and is the winner of every available industry technology award for 18 years running. Prior to starting AscendTMS, Tim co-founded and ran a national 3PL, where he invited Palm Beach Capital LLC to become minority equity shareholder in July, 2009 in order to speed both internal growth and outside acquisitions. The 3PL grew yearly, including during the "great recession", with load counts being the most robust ever. It grew through a continued mixture of internal organic growth and further diversification through a continued acquisition strategy with Palm Beach Capital. The 3PL was sold in 2014. Tim spun off AscendTMS and bought it from Palm Beach Capital on January 1st, 2015. In August, 2017, a national, publicly traded bank holding company bought a minority stake in InMotion Global and AscendTMS. Mr. Higham was widely recognized in the 1990s for revolutionizing the paper-intensive insurance industry. By using (then new) Internet capabilities, he made industry-specific processes nearly paperless. After selling his company, IRC, Inc., in 1998, he turned to the transportation and logistics field, merging "old school" thinking with "new school" technology. Tim continues to be a popular industry speaker and author - helping TMS users understand the difference between "bleeding edge" and "leading edge" TMS technology and solutions. About AscendTMS AscendTMS is a transportation management system (TMS) used by freight brokers, 3PLs, trucking companies, and shippers to manage their entire business operations. With over 56,000 happy customers, AscendTMS guarantees users more profit and lower costs, or they don't pay a dime. AscendTMS is totally independent and partially owned by a large, publicly traded (NASDAQ), FDIC regulated, national bank holding company. This means that AscendTMS is financially sound and able to invest in new TMS features at no additional cost to customers. AscendTMS is also profitable and totally debt free. This financial stability allows AscendTMS to focus on its customers' success without having to worry about outside investors. As a 100% independent TMS, AscendTMS is not affiliated with any broker, carrier, or other transportation entity. This ensures that AscendTMS's only goal is its customers' success. AscendTMS is accessible from any device, anywhere in the world, with no installs, hardware, setup, or tech expertise required. AscendTMS has received the best real online reviews and 5-star ratings at Capterra, Software Advice, and Gartner. These reviews from real users attest to AscendTMS's ease of use, powerful features, and excellent customer support. Overall, AscendTMS is a reliable and affordable TMS that can help businesses of all sizes improve their profitability and efficiency. Key Takeaways: The Free TMS Free and open-source: AscendTMS is a free and open-source transportation management system (TMS). This means that it is free to use and modify, and the source code is available for anyone to inspect. Powerful features: AscendTMS offers a wide range of powerful features, including: Order management Freight dispatch Shipment tracking Customer invoicing Reporting and analytics Scalable and extensible: AscendTMS is designed to be scalable and extensible to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes. It can be used to manage a small fleet of trucks or a large global transportation network. Easy to use: AscendTMS is easy to use, even for users with no prior experience with TMS software. It has a user-friendly interface and a comprehensive documentation library. Well-supported: AscendTMS is a well-supported project with a large and active community of users and developers. This means that there is always someone available to help you with any problems you may encounter. Self-hosted or cloud-based: AscendTMS can be hosted on your own servers or deployed in the cloud. This gives you the flexibility to choose the deployment option that best meets your needs. Secure: AscendTMS is built on secure foundations and uses industry-standard security best practices. You can be confident that your data is safe and secure when using AscendTMS. Supported on a variety of platforms: AscendTMS can be used on a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, and macOS. This makes it easy to use AscendTMS on the devices that you already have. AscendTMS is constantly being improved and updated with new features and functionality. You can be sure that AscendTMS will continue to meet your needs as your business grows and changes. Learn More About the Free TMS Tim Higham | LinkedIn AscendTMS | LinkedIn AscendTMS website Ascend TMS | YouTube ShipperCRM | LinkedIn ShipperCRM website Wreaths Across America Radio - Wreaths Across America Episode Sponsor: Lean Solutions Group Outsourced Sales and Marketing with Ryan Mann The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

Nate Shutes and Joe Lynch discuss helping logistics founders, which is exactly what Nate does with his podcast, The Bootstrapper's Guide to Logistics. About Nate Shutes Nate Shutes is the host of The Bootstrapper's Guide to Logistics podcast and is currently building a private community for logistics entrepreneurs. He is also the VP of Global Fulfillment & Logistics for Blu Dot, a modern furniture designer and retailer based in Minneapolis, MN. With deep expertise in big and bulky products having worked for both 3PLs and shippers, Nate is sought after for his insights into operations, technology and improving the customer experience. Certified as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, he also holds a Bachelor's degree in Transportation & Logistics Management from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and an MBA from the University of St. Thomas. About The Bootstrapper's Guide to Logistics The Bootstrapper's Guide to Logistics is an independent podcast dedicated to inspiring supply chain entrepreneurs to build their businesses in a way that often goes unnoticed. The podcast aims to change this by sharing the stories of successful entrepreneurs and encouraging others to follow in their footsteps. Join the community of supply chain entrepreneurs as they build their businesses from the ground up. Key Takeaways: Helping Logistics Founders The Bootstrapper's Guide to Logistics is An independent podcast dedicated to inspiring supply chain entrepreneurs to build their businesses in a way that often goes unnoticed. The podcast aims to change this by sharing the stories of successful entrepreneurs and encouraging others to follow in their footsteps. Join the community of supply chain entrepreneurs as they build their businesses from the ground up. The podcast is hosted by Nate Shutes and features interviews with successful supply chain entrepreneurs. Provides practical advice and tips for bootstrapping a supply chain business. A valuable resource for anyone interested in starting or growing a supply chain business. Learn More About Helping Logistics Founders Nate Shutes | LinkedIn The Bootstrapper's Guide to Logistics | LinkedIn The Bootstrapper's Guide to Logistics website The Power of Independent Media & Personal Branding with Joe Lynch Podcast On Apple Podcast On Spotify Episode Sponsor: Wreaths Across America Wreaths Across America Radio - Wreaths Across America Episode Sponsor: Lean Solutions Group Outsourced Sales and Marketing with Ryan Mann The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

Harry Drajpuch and Joe Lynch discuss leading a logistics biz turnaround. Harry is the Chief Executive Officer of Amware Fulfillment, a Staci Company. Throughout his long, successful career, Harry has led multiple logistics business turnarounds. About Harry Drajpuch Harry Drajpuch is the Chief Executive Officer of Amware Fulfillment, a Staci Company. Harry Drajpuch is a 30+ year logistics industry executive with a breadth of executive management experience. Prior to being appointed CEO at Amware Fulfillment in December 2017, he was COO of the firm, responsible for technology and the performance of 8 nationwide fulfillment centers. Prior to Amware, Drajpuch was President and CEO at Weber Logistics, where he had full P&L responsibility for 15 distribution centers and a large regional truckload fleet. Drajpuch also served as COO at third-party logistics provider, Kane Is Able, and has held senior operations roles at Kuehne & Nagel and Con-Way. About Amware Fulfillment Amware Fulfillment provides order fulfillment services to help growing omni-channel brands scale without limits. Our focus is on direct-to-consumer order fulfillment, processing millions and millions of B2C orders per year from 18 fulfillment centers across the U.S. Brands leverage Amware's fulfillment expertise and nationwide distribution network to achieve world-class fulfillment, with none of the capital requirements. Amware works with businesses that ship at least 50,000+ orders a year and need to prepare for hyper-growth. As part of the worldwide Staci Group, Amware can offer global fulfillment from 81 fulfillment centers across the U.S., Europe and Asia. Key Takeaways: Leading a Logistics Biz Turnaround Amware Fulfillment, a Staci company is a third-party logistics (3PL) provider. It provides a wide range of services to help businesses of all sizes with their fulfillment needs. These services include: Warehousing: Amware Fulfillment has a network of warehouses across the United States, where it can store clients' products. This allows clients to reach their customers quickly and efficiently, no matter where they are located. Order fulfillment: Amware Fulfillment picks, packs, and ships client orders. It also provides a variety of shipping options, so clients can choose the one that best meets their needs. Returns processing: Amware Fulfillment processes client returns quickly and efficiently, so clients can get their products back on the market as soon as possible. Inventory management: Amware Fulfillment helps clients track their inventory levels and make sure they have the right products in stock at the right time. Customer service: Amware Fulfillment provides excellent customer service to both its clients and their customers. It is always available to answer questions and resolve any issues that may arise. Technology: Amware Fulfillment uses state-of-the-art technology to help clients with their fulfillment needs. This includes its proprietary warehouse management system (WMS), which helps clients track their inventory levels and orders. Scalability: Amware Fulfillment can scale its services to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes. Whether clients are a small business with just a few orders per day or a large enterprise with thousands of orders per day, Amware Fulfillment can help. Reliability: Amware Fulfillment is a reliable partner for businesses of all sizes. It has a proven track record of success in helping businesses with their fulfillment needs. Affordability: Amware Fulfillment offers affordable services that can help businesses save money on their fulfillment costs. Flexibility: Amware Fulfillment is flexible and can work with businesses to create custom solutions that meet their specific needs. Amware Fulfillment is committed to sustainability and environmental responsibility. It uses a variety of green initiatives in its warehouses, such as energy-efficient lighting and recycled materials. Learn More About Leading a Logistics Biz Turnaround Harry Drajpuch | LinkedIn Amware Fulfillment | LinkedIn Amware Fulfillment website Amware Video Overview eBook: The 7 Deadly Sins of B2C Fulfillment Episode Sponsor: Wreaths Across America Wreaths Across America Radio - Wreaths Across America Episode Sponsor: Greenscreens.ai Greenscreens.ai's dynamic pricing infrastructure built to grow and protect margins. The Greenscreens.ai solution combines aggregated market data and customer data with advanced machine learning techniques to deliver short-term predictive freight market pricing specific to a company's individual buy and sell behavior. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube