The Logistics of Logistics

Desmond (Dez) Clark and Joe Lynch discuss winning at football and freight, which is exactly what Dez is up to. Dez is the President of Bear Down Logistics, an asset-based transportation company based in Orlando, Florida. Dez played in the NFL for 12 years, 8 years with the Chicago Bears - hence the company name. About Desmond (Dez) Clark Desmond Clark is a multi-talented individual with a diverse range of experiences. He is the President of Bear Down Logistics, a transportation company based in Orlando, Florida. In addition to his work in logistics, Desmond is also a Motivational Speaker and Leadership Trainer-Coach at Dez Clark Speaks. He has also held positions as an Associate Partner at Podium Risk Management, a Principal in Property and Casualty at The Insurance People, and a Financial Advisor at MassMutual. Desmond is also the former President of the Chicago Chapter of the NFL Alumni Association. Prior to his successful career in business, Desmond was an NFL athlete, having played for 12 years and with the Chicago Bears for 8 years. He graduated from Wake Forest University with a Bachelor of Science in Communication. About Bear Down Logistics Bear Down Logistics is a highly experienced asset-based transportation company that has been operating out of Central Florida for over 30 years. With over 100,000 sq ft of Class-A, bonded warehouse space, the company provides storage, transload, and dry van services. Bear Down Logistics utilizes its company-owned assets for drayage and delivery services throughout the State of Florida, while its brokerage division serves all states and excess capacity needs for its customers. Partnering with 30-year-old company Quick Trip Express, Bear Down Logistics understands the importance of being dependable and producing at the highest level, both internally for its team and externally for its customers. The company's network of over 25,000 carriers allows it to serve a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, retail, lumber, hotel, construction, food, medical, and more. Bear Down Logistics believes in the process of greatness, executing details in excellence consistently over time to deliver premium results. Key Takeaways: Winning at Football and Freight Bear Down Logistics is an asset-based transportation company operating out of Central Florida. The company has over 100,000 square feet of Class-A, bonded warehouse space, providing storage, transload, and dry van services. Bear Down utilize their company-owned assets for drayage and delivery services throughout the State of Florida. Their brokerage division serves all states and their excess capacity needs for their customers. The company serves a wide range of industries including manufacturing, retail, lumber, hotel, construction, food, medical, and more. Bear Down moves a wide variety of commodities including wood products, stone, machinery, metals, furniture, and more. The company has a network of over 25,000 carriers, allowing them to ship for a wide range of industries. They are trusted by 750+ happy clients and offer 24/7 ELD tracking, quick coverage, and on-time deliveries. Bear Down believe in being great and executing the details in excellence consistently over time to deliver premium results. Learn More About Winning at Football and Freight Desmond on LinkedIn Bear Down Logistics on LinkedIn Bear Down Logitics website DC Influence and Leadership Episode Sponsor: Port X Logistics Is Drayage Just Drayage with Brian Kempisty 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

Dr. Yossi Sheffi and Joe Lynch discuss AI and the future of supply chain, which is the central theme of Yossi's latest book, The Magic Conveyor Belt: Supply Chains, A.I., and the Future of Work. Yossi is the Elisha Gray II professor of Engineering Systems at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he serves as Director of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (CTL). About Dr. Yossi Sheffi Dr. Yossi Sheffi is the Elisha Gray II professor of Engineering Systems at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he serves as Director of the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics (CTL). He is an expert in systems optimization, risk and resilience, and supply chain management, topics he researches and teaches at MIT and other leading business and engineering schools. Professor Sheffi is the author of a 1985 textbook on transportation networks and eight management books, dealing with supply chain resilience, sustainability, industrial clustering, and other business management issues. His latest books include The New (Ab)Normal: Reshaping Business and Supply Chain Strategy Beyond Covid-19 (2020) and A Shot in the Arm: How Science, Engineering, and Supply Chains Converged to Vaccinate the World (2021). His latest book, The Magic Conveyor Belt: Supply Chains, A.I., and The Future of Work, was released in April 2023. Under his leadership, MIT CTL has launched many educational, research, and industry/government outreach programs, including the MIT Master of Engineering in Logistics program in 1998, the MIT Master of Applied Sciences in Supply Chain Management, and the MIT on-line offering, MITx MicroMasters program in supply chain management. Launched in 2016, the program had its one millionth registrant at the end of 2022. Outside academia, Professor Sheffi has consulted with numerous government agencies as well as leading manufacturing, retail, and transportation enterprises all over the world. He is also an active entrepreneur, having founded five successful companies, all acquired by larger enterprises, and a sought-after speaker at corporate and professional events. About The Magic Conveyor Belt (Yossi's new book) The societal and economic spasms of the early 2020s highlighted the crucial role of world-spanning supply chains in the modern global economy, as well as the growing role of digital technology, including A.I. and automation, in the future economy. In The Magic Conveyor Belt, MIT Professor Yossi Sheffi explains what supply chains are, how they operate, and how the integration of advanced technology with people and processes will be the hallmark of future supply chain management. Professor Sheffi lays the foundation for understanding supply chains and the characteristics that make them complex. In Part 1 of the book, "The Global Dance," he delves into the often-hidden intrinsic structure of supply chains to ground the reader in the challenges of managing the mammoth networks involved. Part 2, "Further Complexity and Challenges," shows how the last 50 years have added even more complexity to supply chains. This part covers the rising demand for goods, as well as the increasing consumer expectations for fast, perfect delivery services. The capabilities and future roles of automation, robotics, and artificial intelligence are changing and augmenting the jobs held by workers—covered in Parts 3 and 4. Elements of the book trace the implications of multiple trends in the operating environment for tomorrow's global supply chains, as they change and augment the jobs held by workers. While many of the new skills require technical knowhow, it is social skills, ironically, that may be a key for future human employment in an economy dominated by technology. About MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (CTL) The MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics has been a global leader in supply chain management innovation, education, and research for fifty years. It has educated practitioners worldwide and has helped numerous companies gain a competitive advantage from its cutting-edge research. Key Takeaways: AI and the Future of Supply Chain Dr. Yossi Sheffi is the Elisha Gray II professor of Engineering Systems at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he serves as Director of the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics (CTL). In the podcast interview, Yossi and Joe discuss AI and the future of supply chain, which is the central theme of Yossi's latest book, The Magic Conveyor Belt: Supply Chains, A.I., and the Future of Work The topics below were touched on in the podcast and covered in much more depth in Yossi's book, The Magic Conveyor Belt: Demystifying the murky depths, twists, and turns of supply chains. A.I. - job killer or job creator? The 5th Industrial Revolution: Why human and A.I. collaboration is the future. Exploring the complex production systems of consumer goods, from Grape-Nuts to diapers. The March of the Machines: fears of job-stealing tech across time. Following the journey of the t-shirt from factory to retailer. How critical components can flip a supply chain from plenty to shortages. The impact of digital technology on supply chain management. Technology is not enough – the drawbacks of automated systems. The challenge of entry-level employment for future generations. Five skills to retain employment in a world with growing levels of automation. Future trends in world supply chains and economies. Six areas humans surpass computers in supply chain operations. Environmental sustainability and the impact of climate change on supply chains. Why supply chains actually worked well during the pandemic. How technology is the key to sustainability. Learn More About AI and the Future of Supply Chain Dr. Yossi Sheffi on LinkedIn The MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics on LinkedIn MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics The Magic Conveyor Belt: Supply Chains, A.I., and the Future of Work MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics with Chris Caplice Episode Sponsor: Port X Logistics Is Drayage Just Drayage with Brian Kempisty 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

Lionel van der Walt and Joe Lynch discuss revolutionizing freight forwarding using tech, which is exactly what Raft does. Lionel is the Chief Growth Officer of Raft, an intelligent logistics platform that automates AP invoices, customs, shipping documents, and pre-alert workflows significantly reducing manual work while increasing accuracy and compliance for freight forwarders and customs brokers. About Lionel van der Walt Lionel van der Walt is currently the Chief Growth Officer at Raft and an industry thought leader on sustainability in supply chain with over 20 years of international executive leadership experience. He began his career in the South African Air Force and later spent more than a decade with the International Air Transport Association (IATA), where he held various leadership positions in South Africa, Spain, and the United States, including President of Cargo Network Services Corp., IATA's U.S. cargo subsidiary. Lionel served as Chief Executive Officer at the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC), then as President and Chief Executive Officer, Americas, followed by Global Chief Commercial Officer at PayCargo. He has also been a member of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association and PayCargo's Board of Directors. Lionel holds an MBA in Strategy and General Management from Milpark Business School in South Africa and has also qualified as an Air Traffic Controller and Aircraft Maintenance Technician. About Raft Raft is the intelligent logistics platform that's rewriting the technology playbook for freight forwarders and customs brokers in the automation era. They empower their customers to drive efficiency and deliver more value to their end-customers by automating and orchestrating the entire shipment lifecycle—from operations, finance, customs, and sales to visibility and emissions reporting. Raft combines the power of unified data, communications, and workflows with the speed and scale of AI and third-party connectivity, freeing up teams to focus on higher value work while reducing costs and driving profitability. Founded in 2017, Raft serves 60 freight forwarders in 30+ countries globally, including several of the A&A's Top 25 Global Freight Forwarders List, and is used to manage over 300k shipments per month, saving its customers up to 2 hours on every shipment. Key Takeaways: Revolutionizing Freight Forwarding Using Tech Lionel van der Walt is the Chief Growth Officer of Raft, an intelligent logistics platform that automates AP invoices, customs, shipping documents, and pre-alert workflows significantly reducing manual work while increasing accuracy and compliance for freight forwarders and customs brokers. In the podcast interview, Lionel and Joe discuss revolutionizing freight forwarding using tech. Raft is a technology company that specializes in AI and machine learning The company was founded in 2017 by co-founders James Coombes (CEO) and Nisarg Mehta (CTO) Raft's mission is to transform global supply chain execution with AI Raft helps key players in the logistics industry apply AI to their daily tasks and customer interactions Raft's intelligent logistics platform is used to manage 300k shipments per month, saving its customers up to 2 hours on every shipment Raft serves more than 60 freight forwarders in 30+ countries globally, including several of those featured in the A&A's Top 25 Global Freight Forwarders List The company is headquartered in London, and also has offices in Chicago and Mumbai Learn More About Revolutionizing Freight Forwarding Using Tech Lionel on LinkedIn Raft on LinkedIn Raft website Episode Sponsor: Port X Logistics Is Drayage Just Drayage with Brian Kempisty 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

Trey Griggs and Joe Lynch discuss key takeaways from TMSA Elevate, a conference held in Savannah, Georgia on June 11, 12, and 13. TMSA is the Transportation Marketing and Sales Association, a non-profit organization for sales and marketing professionals in transportation and logistics. Trey Griggs, Founder of the Beta Consulting Group was an emcee for the event. About Trey Griggs Trey Griggs is a successful sales and marketing professional with a diverse background in education, youth ministry, and technology. He is the Founder and CEO of Beta Consulting Group, where he helps logistics companies improve their sales and marketing outcomes through consulting, coaching, and connecting. Trey began his career as a high school physics teacher and coach, as well as a youth pastor, before transitioning to sales and marketing. He gained valuable experience in door-to-door office supply sales before joining a technology company in transportation and logistics. Trey quickly excelled in his role, earning Sales Rep of the Year and leading the team in revenue-generation for three consecutive years. He is known for building a personal brand on social media, creating familiarity and trust among prospects, clients, and partners. Trey is also a skilled writer, producing website content, blogs, white papers, customer testimonials, and social media content. C-level executives and sales and marketing leaders rely on Trey to promote collaboration between teams and grow revenue. About Beta Consulting Group BETA Consulting Group is in the business of building brands through foundational messaging and customer testimonial videos, along with creating relevant content for the transportation industry through LinkedIn LIVE shows and industry events to entertain, educate and inspire. Trey collaborates with industry titans in sales and marketing to ensure his clients have the best resources to build their brands and drive revenue growth. About Transportation Marketing and Sales Association (TMSA) Sales and marketing professionals in the logistics and transportation industry come to the Transportation Marketing and Sales Association (TMSA)as the place to learn, to grow, to have fun together and to make lasting connections. Members enjoy access to live events, virtual forums and exclusive member-only benefits. The association was founded in 1924 and has gone through many names and iterations throughout the years, but it's mission to be the resource for its members has never changed. Key Takeaways From TMSA Elevate Trey Griggs is the Founder and CEO of Beta Consulting Group, where he helps logistics companies improve their sales and marketing outcomes through consulting, coaching, and connecting. Trey was an emcee for TMSA Elevate, a conference held in Savannah, Georgia on June 11, 12, and 13. TMSA is the Transportation Marketing and Sales Association, a non-profit organization for sales and marketing professionals in transportation and logistics. TMSA provides opportunities for members to learn, make lasting connections, and access member-only benefits. TMSA is focused on building relationships within the community of sales and marketers in transportation and logistics. TMSA offers resources to help members elevate their skill set, including attending the TMSA Annual Conference, webinars, virtual roundtables, and networking opportunities. TMSA's mission is to enable transportation and logistics sales and marketing professionals to learn and give back to the industry through education, connections, and resources. TMSA is the pre-eminent non-profit sales and marketing association that transportation and logistics professionals turn to for industry-specific education, connections, and resources. TMSA has multiple levels of membership to fit the needs of individual professionals and businesses. TMSA was founded in 1924 as a railroad-based association and has evolved with the marketplace throughout its existence. TMSA is the only association dedicated to advancing the success of marketing and sales professionals in all modes of the commercial freight transportation market. TMSA offers a variety of resources to its members, including access to a complete database of past webinars, conference presentations, and award submissions. Learn More About Beta Consulting Group Trey on LinkedIn Trey on Twitter Trey on TikTok Trey on Instagram Trey on Facebok Beta Consulting Group on LinkedIn Beta Consulting Group website Beta's Podcasts Learn More About TMSA Elevate Winning the Logistics Talent War with Charlie Saffro TMSA Key Takeaways with Jennifer Karpus-Romain TMSA Elevate Debrief Webinar Episode Sponsor: Port X Logistics Is Drayage Just Drayage with Brian Kempisty 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

Ben Emmrich and Joe Lynch discuss the Tusk Logistcis story. Ben is the Co-founder and CEO of Tusk, a small parcel shipping network driving value through lower prices, faster deliveries, and great service. About Ben Emmrich Ben Emmrich is the Co-founder and CEO of Tusk. Ben has spent his career at the overlap of small parcel shipping and ecommerce and led operations and strategic partnerships at Google Shopping and Shippo before building Tusk. Having seen the small parcel industry from many angles -- as an operator, software provider and start-up -- Ben is a firm believer that any small parcel delivery provider's sole focus should be on making a meaningful, honest impact for its shippers and that volume follows value. About Tusk Logistics Tusk puts professional shippers first, unlocking previously unachievable savings and offering peace of mind with reliable technology, easy integrations, and great service. Founded in 2021 by Ben Emmrich and Adam Hipp, Tusk expands the possibility for shippers by connecting them to a national network of regional parcel carriers that offers reliable, predictable service at a significant savings – usually 30-40% lower than UPS or FedEx. Tusk instantly lowers shipping costs with pre-negotiated rates, eliminates "new carrier headache" with easy integrations and offers superior, proactive shipper support. Key Takeaways: The Tusk Logistics Story Ben Emmrich is the Co-founder and CEO of Tusk, a small parcel shipping network driving value through lower prices, faster deliveries, and great service. In the podcast interview, Ben and Joe talked about the small parcel market and the founding of Tusk Logistics. Small parcel shipping has seen explosive growth due to the rise of ecommerce. Most shippers that need to move a lot of ecommerce small parcel shipments, use FedEx, UPS, or USPS because these companies have a nationwide service area, and they do a great job. In addition to the dominant players (UPS, FedEx, etc.) there are a lot of regional small parcel carriers who provide a tremendous value, but they don't have the nationwide service area. Tusk Logistics is laser focused on shippers and they have developed a technology/service that gives high volume small parcel shippers the ability to leverage the superior service and cost savings that the regional players provide – without sacrificing the nationwide service area. Tusk has connected the leading regional small parcel companies into a network that covers most of the USA (and growing all the time). The Tusk technology provides shippers a seamless experience while saving 30-40% on small parcel shipping. Learn More About The Tusk Logistics Story Ben on LinkedIn Tusk Logistics Tusk Logistics got its name because Ben's daughters love the song Tusk by Fleetwood Mac A Modern Approach to EDI with Jonathan Kish 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

Seth Clevenger and Joe Lynch discuss the top 100 logistics companies. Seth is Managing Editor of features at Transport Topics. He plans, writes and edits news features for Transport Topics' weekly newspaper, supplemental publications and TTNews.com. About Seth Clevenger Seth Clevenger is Managing Editor of features at Transport Topics. He plans, writes and edits news features for Transport Topics' weekly newspaper, supplemental publications and TTNews.com. He also creates video and audio content for Transport Topics' webcasts, podcasts and radio programming. Clevenger, who joined TT in 2011, covers the latest industry news with a special focus on transportation technology, including automated vehicles and driver-assist systems, the latest developments in trucking equipment, transportation management software, telematics and mobile communications, data analytics, routing and navigation software, onboard video and more. Clevenger, currently based in Alexandria, Va., is a native of northwest Ohio. He is a 2005 graduate of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. About Transport Topics Since 1935, Transport Topics has been the news leader in trucking and freight transportation. When it comes to major issues, industry events, and new developments, TT journalists get the story first and get it right, keeping readers informed about all aspects of the trucking industry and helping them stay ready for what's to come. Key Takeaways: The Top 100 Logistics Companies Seth Clevenger is Managing Editor of features at Transport Topics. He plans, writes, and edits news features for Transport Topics' weekly newspaper, supplemental publications and TTNews.com. In the podcast interview, Seth and Joe discuss the top 100 logistics companies. Below are some highlights from Seth's article, 2023 Top 100 Logistics List Highlights Growth for 3PLs. Despite a challenging economic environment and less favorable market conditions, the largest third-party logistics companies in North America continued to grow last year. Spot freight demand has softened, and truck capacity has loosened since the frenetic days of the 2021 freight boom. Shippers have replenished their inventories after struggling with supply chain bottlenecks during the recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. An overwhelming majority of the 3PLs that appear on the 2023 Transport Topics Top 100 Logistics Companies list continued to grow their revenues last year. The annual list ranks companies on the basis of annual gross revenue generated by their logistics operations, including freight brokerage, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution and asset-based dedicated contract carriage. Freight brokerage giant C.H. Robinson Worldwide holds onto its No. 1 ranking by a significant margin. Ryder Supply Chain Solutions climbed into the top 10 after expanding its revenue to $6.5 billion last year. Armada Supply Chain Solutions acquired St. Louis-based freight brokerage Sunset Transportation and lands at No. 13 on the Top 100 with more than $5.5 billion in revenue. Several companies are making their first appearance on the Top 100 this year, including RXO, Ryan Transportation Service, Scotlynn Group, Canada Cartage, KAG Logistics, and Logistics Plus. The Top 100 list and the accompanying sector rankings were produced in collaboration with industry research and consulting firm Armstrong & Associates. Learn More About The Top 100 Logistics Companies Seth on LinkedIn Transport Topicst on LinkedIn Transport Topics website Road Signs Podcast Episode Sponsor: Port X Logistics Is Drayage Just Drayage with Brian Kempisty 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

Matt Zimmer and Joe Lynch discuss streamlining the beverage supply chain. Matt is the President and Advisory Board member of Zengistics, a logistics partner that provides scalable transportation and logistics services using a shared cloud platform and a network of carriers. About Matt Zimmer Matt Zimmer is the President and Advisory Board member of Zengistics, a logistics partner that provides scalable transportation and logistics services using a shared cloud platform and a network of carriers. Prior to that, he served as the Chief Operating Officer at Flash Global, where he managed all operations, partner network, account management, solutions/implementations, trade & compliance, and global command centers. He also held the position of Senior Vice President, Customer Solutions at Flash Global, where he drove customer partnerships and organically grew revenue and service offerings. Before that, he was the Head of Global Purchasing and Strategy at Wilsonart LLC, where he managed worldwide procurement, supply chain, logistics, and growth strategy for 8 global business units. He also held leadership positions at Flextronics, Pinnacle Data Systems, and e-Play, LLC. He holds a BS and MBA in Business Administration and Management, General from Franklin University and has completed an Executive Education Program at Stanford University Graduate School of Business. About Zengistics Zengistics, a comprehensive logistics company, excels in resolving complex supply chain challenges through managed transportation services and transportation-as-a-service, fortified by our partnership with Turvo. By harmoniously combining advanced technology with our team of industry professionals, they deliver top-tier customer service and data-driven supply chain solutions. Zengistics facilitate seamless cooperation among shippers, carriers, and drivers. Their services offer complete transparency and encompass a broad range of transportation types, from dry van and reefer to heavy haul and cold chain across North America. Zengistics extends the realm of logistics, providing expertly managed services for scalable growth and maximized efficiency. Key Takeaways: Streamlining the Beverage Supply Chain Matt Zimmer is the President and Advisory Board member of Zengistics, a logistics partner that provides scalable transportation and logistics services using a shared cloud platform and a network of carriers. In the podcast interview, Matt and Joe discuss streamlining the beverage supply chain, a market segment where Zengistics excels. Zengistics is a comprehensive logistics company that excels in resolving complex supply chain challenges through managed transportation services and transportation-as-a-service. Zengistics is fortified by its partnership with Turvo, which allows it to combine advanced technology with its team of industry professionals to deliver top-tier customer service and data-driven supply chain solutions. Zengistics facilitates seamless cooperation among shippers, carriers, and drivers, offering complete transparency and encompassing a broad range of transportation types across North America. Zengistics extends the realm of logistics, providing expertly managed services for scalable growth and maximized efficiency. Zengistics operates on the world's first collaborative logistics platform, which allows for smarter collaboration among shippers, carriers, and drivers to get things done faster. Zengistics offers end-to-end solutions for carriers and shippers, providing complete transparency throughout the entire supply chain and connectivity into its established network of partners. Zengistics uses industry-leading technology platforms to enhance the ability of its logistics experts to provide efficiency, connectivity, visibility, and high-level service. Zengistics offers a consultative approach to complex projects that delivers a tailored logistics network, providing a personalized solution to optimize each shipper's unique supply chain. Zengistics' Managed Services offering utilizes a logistics network optimization model to take a holistic approach to the specific needs of its customers, planning for the future and mapping the best execution for creating scalable growth with optimized rates and high efficiency. Zengistics' technology platforms and collaboration portal provide complete end-to-end transparency and matures as a business evolves, allowing for on-demand data analytics, lane optimization, capacity sourcing, and LTL consolidation. Learn More About Streamlining the Beverage Supply Chain Matt on LinkedIn Zengistics on LinkedIn Zengistics website Episode Sponsor: Port X Logistics Is Drayage Just Drayage with Brian Kempisty 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

Erik Kiser, Founder and CEO of Orderful, talks about faster EDI as a competitive advantage. He discusses the challenges of integrating systems through EDI and API, the evolution of EDI in the supply chain, and the growth of Orderful through partnerships with SaaS companies. He also highlights the competitive advantage of faster onboarding and shares a case study on how they helped Coke onboard 500 carriers within a year. The podcast also covers the success of USylo, an ERP solution for raw produce manufacturers, and the importance of tracking goods and money in the logistics industry.

Michelle LeBlanc and Joe Lynch discuss investing in future sales. Michelle is the CEO and Founder of Drop & Hook Content, a social media and content marketing agency purpose-built for the transportation and logistics industry. About Michelle LeBlanc Drop & Hook CEO and Founder Michelle LeBlanc has been a marketing professional for over a decade and has specialized in work with transportation and logistics companies since 2014. Over that time she has worked with a range of startups, local businesses, and Fortune 500 brands, including TFI International, CFI, Wreaths Across America, Imaginnovate, Fleet Enable, IMC Companies, Core-Mark International/Performance Foods Group, and PalletTrader/Bettaway Logistics. She has been a featured speaker on social media and content marketing at a range of industry events and currently serves on the board of the Transportation Marketing & Sales Association. About Drop & Hook Drop & Hook is a social media and content marketing agency purpose-built for the transportation and logistics industry. When you work with drop & hook, you can count on our team to bring more than a decade of industry experience to the conversation. We're experts in building employer brands, creating trucking trends, engaging niche communities, and making email open rates climb. But more importantly, we're good listeners. We'll take the time to learn your business, get to know your unique audience and develop your brand's voice. Then we'll build the solutions you need to know that social media and content marketing are simply handled. Key Takeaways: Investing in Future Sales Michelle LeBlanc is the CEO and Founder of Drop & Hook Content, a social media and content marketing agency purpose-built for the transportation and logistics industry. Drop & Hook is a content marketing agency that specializes in social media and community management. The company has over a decade of experience in building employer brands, creating trucking trends, engaging niche communities, and making email open rates climb. Drop & Hook Content is known for being good listeners and taking the time to learn their clients' businesses, unique audiences, and brand voices. The company offers a range of services, including community management, influencer marketing, user-generated content, social media strategy, paid social, creative concepting, content and copy creation, inbound and marketing automation, and social media training. Drop & Hook Content believes that great stories are what tie all marketing efforts together and can help clients identify and serve those stories to the right audience. The company offers a six to eight-week discovery project to define clients' social media and content strategies. Drop & Hook Content provides creative campaign concepts that can be extended across multiple channels and platforms for a fully integrated experience. The company offers community management services, including inbound message monitoring and response, reputation and review management, group moderation, or message scheduling and publishing. Drop & Hook Content provides copywriting and content production services for paid advertising copy, organic social media post copy, blog posts, email marketing, newsletters, and more. Learn More About Investing in Future Sales Michelle on LinkedIn Michelle e-mail Drop & Hook on LinkedIn Drop & Hook website Drop & Hook Case Studies TMSA Elevate 2023 Michelle's Calendar Episode Sponsor: Port X Logistics Is Drayage Just Drayage with Brian Kempisty 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

Blake Grolmus and Joe Lynch discuss the overlooked advantage in trucking. Blake serves as the Vice President of Safety for Ruan Transportation Management Systems, a family-owned dedicated logistics provider since 1932. About Blake Grolmus Blake Grolmus serves as the Vice President of Safety for Ruan Transportation Management Systems. Blake joined Ruan in 2017, leading the company's new customer onboarding and continuous improvement activities before taking a leadership role in Ruan's Gases and Chemicals bulk hazmat operating group. He assumed his current role leading Ruan's safety and compliance teams in 2022. Prior to Ruan, Blake worked in various progressive supply chain roles at Target and grew up in a small business family. Blake was raised in Williamsburg, Iowa and earned his undergraduate degrees in Finance, Real Estate, and Marketing from the University of Northern Iowa. Blake is a member of the American Trucking Associations' Safety Policy Committee and serves on the Board of Directors and the LEAD Council for the Iowa Motor Truck Association. Blake is also a member of his local city council and volunteers time with outdoor conservation and youth sports organizations. About Ruan Transportation Ruan provides Dedicated Contract Transportation, Managed Transportation, Value-Added Warehousing, and Brokerage Support Services to customers across the U.S. Ruan's Integrated Supply Chain Solutions services encompass all aspects of transportation and logistics, providing our customers the ideal combination of asset- and non-asset-based solutions that get your products from point A to point B safely and efficiently. With more than 90 years of transportation management experience, Ruan is one of the top 10 privately owned transportation companies in the country with 300 operations and 5,000 team members. Key Takeaways: The Overlooked Advantage in Trucking Blake Grolmus serves as the Vice President of Safety for Ruan Transportation Management Systems, a family-owned dedicated logistics provider since 1932. In the podcast interview, Blake and Joe discuss the overlooked advantage in trucking, which is safety. Ruan was the first transportation company to implement a formal safety program in the 1940s. Ruan's Megasafe Safety Program is their overarching, comprehensive safety structure. The company ensures team members have the safest equipment, ongoing training, and guidance from Ruan's proprietary Megasafe7 Rules of Safe Driving. Ruan has deployed Lytx Driver Safety Program across its fleet of more than 3,000 vehicles. The company has an ongoing commitment to quality and process improvement. Ruan provides 24/7 customer care from one full-service transportation company. Ruan has over 5,000 team members, including 4,000 truck drivers. The company has 1.5 million square feet of dedicated warehousing space. Ruan is a family-owned transportation management company, providing Dedicated Contract Transportation, Managed Transportation, and Value-added Warehousing. Their Integrated Supply Chain Solutions combine Ruan's non-asset and asset-based capabilities with optimal technology. Ruan Transportation Management System includes: Dedicated Contract Transportation – With Ruan's Dedicated Contract Transportation, shippers gain a transportation solution that functions as an extension of their supply chain. The tractors and trailers are often branded with the customer's company logo and image. Driver uniforms also reflect the customer's brand. Managed Transportation – Ruan's provides a customized third-party logistics solutions that includes mode selection, carrier management, network optimization, certified brokerage services, and more. Value-Added Warehousing – Ruan offers dedicated, Value-Added Warehousing services that combines the best warehouse management system (WMS) and experienced professionals to create the best experience for their customers. Ruan offers the region's most versatile warehouse space and customized solutions tailored to their customers' requirements. Integrated Supply Chain Solutions – Ruan offers an integrated supply chain solution that is customized to the customer's specific needs. The solution may include a combination of the following services: freight brokerage, dedicated fleets, warehousing services, and contract logistics agreements. 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