The Logistics of Logistics

Trey Closson and Joe Lynch discuss the Amplio story. Trey is the Co-founder and CEO at Amplio, an Atlanta based tech firm that predicts and prevents material and parts shortage for companies in the electronic manufacturing space. About Trey Closson Trey Closson is the Co-founder and CEO at Amplio, an Atlanta based tech firm builds supply chain resilience for electronics manufacturers. Trey and his Co-founder Taha Zinifi started Amplio in Summer 2021 to help solve one of the most critical supply challenges facing the industry. Prior to co-founding Amplio, Trey led the international logistics capability at Georgia-Pacific, which is the largest U.S. exporter. Earlier in his career, Trey was part of the Flexport Atlanta founding team and led Kuehne + Nagel's account management group where he helped design and operate automotive, high tech, and industrial manufacturing supply chain solutions. Trey holds an MBA from Georgia Tech and a BA in philosophy from Furman University. About Amplio Amplio builds supply chain resilience for electronics manufacturers. The Amplio solutions ensure that you have the inventory you need, when you need it, at the most optimized price so that you can focus on what matters most to you and your business. Amplio helps you meet your production goals by removing procurement roadblocks - the software assesses your BOMs' sourcing risk, locates inventory for you, and recommends optimal purchasing strategy so that you get the components you need at the best price. Key Takeaways: The Amplio Story Trey Closson is the Co-founder and CEO at Amplio, an Atlanta based tech firm that predicts and prevents material and parts shortage for companies in the electronic manufacturing space. In the podcast interview, Trey and Joe discuss the Amplio mission along with the challenges of managing a supply chain in the electronics manufacturing space. Trey and the Amplio team believe that sourcing electronic components should be easy and predictable. Electronics companies that work with Amplio gain the following: Predict and prevent shortages Streamline procurement Access diverse sources of supply Amplio helps you take back control of your supply chain by making purchasing cost-efficient and stress-free. Amplio's procurement solution predicts future component shortages, accesses exclusive sources of supply to drive down costs, and streamlines the busy work of purchasing like PO and invoice management. Learn More The Amplio Story Trey Closson on LinkedIn Amplio on LinkedIn Amplio Meet with Amplio @ IPC Apex Expo 2023 Meet with Trey @ Manifest Vegas Schedule an Amplio Demo 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

Mary O'Connell and Joe Lynch discuss the Bloomberg of Freight. Mary is a podcast host and writer for FreightWaves, the leader in global supply chain market intelligence. About Mary O'Connell Mary O'Connell is a former pricing analyst, supply chain planner, and broker/dispatcher turned creator of the newsletter and podcast Check Call. Check Call gives insights into the world around 3PLs and freight brokers. When she's not writing about 3PLs you can find her in the cold chain world hosting Running on Ice. She will talk your ear off about anything and everything if you let her. Expertise in operations, LTL pricing and procurement, flatbed operations, dry van, tracking and tracing, reality tv shows and how to turn a stranger into your new best friend. Outside the office she can be found chasing after her dogs and trying any snack she can get her hands on. About FreightWaves FreightWaves is the leading freight intelligence provider, offering current digital intelligence and context to the freight community on a central platform. FreightWaves' SaaS product, SONAR, is the leading freight market analytics tool and dashboard, aggregating billions of data points from hundreds of sources to provide the fastest data in the transportation and logistics sector. FreightWaves.com, the company's news site, is the leading provider of news and commentary for the transportation and logistics space. FreightWaves also hosts conferences under Transparency and MarketWaves branding and is a co-developer of the first futures contracts dedicated to trucking spot rates. Key Takeaways: The Bloomberg of Freight with Mary O'Connell Mary O'Connell is a podcast host and writer at FreightWaves, the Bloomberg of Freight. In the podcast interview, Mary and Joe discuss some of the challenges facing transportation and logistics companies: Sustainability. As shippers struggle to comply with carbon mandates and Scope 3 emissions reporting, 3PLs, brokers, and shippers will be expected to become more sustainable. Modernizing the logistics back office. Many of the top players in transportation and logistics are leveraging technology to reduce costs and streamline process. Access to freight pricing insights. FreightWaves isn't called the Bloomberg of Freight for nothing – they have actionable data that enables better decision making for carriers, shippers, and 3PLs. FreightWaves provides current digital intelligence and context to the freight community on a central platform. FreightWaves is made up of three interconnected pillars: FreightWaves'​ SaaS product, SONAR, is the leading freight market analytics tool and dashboard, aggregating billions of data points from hundreds of sources to provide the fastest data in the transportation and logistics sector. The platform is mode agnostic and has time-series and geo-based data from all modes of freight, including truck, rail, ocean, air, and warehouse. FreightWaves.com, the company's news site, is the leading provider of news and commentary for the space, serving up over 2.5M pageviews a month and over 1.5B monthly impressions. FreightWaves also hosts conferences under Transparency and MarketWaves branding and is a co-developer of the first futures contracts dedicated to trucking spot rates. FreightWaves TVand audio podcasts provide up-to-the-minute freight industry news provided by hosts who understand the freight business. FreightWaves TV and podcasts are informed by FreightWaves' freight data analytics and presented in interesting and engaging shows. Learn More About The Bloomberg of Freight Mary on LinkedIn Mary on Twitter FreightWaves on LinkedIn FreightWaves Subscribe to Check Call the newsletter Check Call Subscribe to Running on Ice the newsletter Running on Ice FreightWaves Events Understanding Freightonomics with Anthony Smith 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

Dan Gilmore and Joe Lynch discuss distributed order management (DOM). Dan is the Chief Marketing Officer at Softeon, a global provider of innovative supply chain solutions that delivers supply chain success – every time. About Dan Gilmore Dan Gilmore is a recognized thought leader in WMS, with experience prior to his role at Softeon as the founder of Supply Chain Digest, CMO at RedPrairie (now BlueYonder) and as lead WMS analyst at META Group (later acquired by Gartner). Earlier in his career, he led the implementation of two major WMS projects for Forte Industries. About Softeon Softeon is a global provider of supply chain solutions from planning through execution, anchored by a technology platform that has three pillars: Warehouse Management System (WMS), Warehouse Execution System (WES), and Distributed Order Management (DOM) system. Softeon's advanced services-based platform is engineered to reduce complex problems into simple solutions for a faster time to value and lower cost of ownership. Users can implement solutions incrementally to solve a specific challenge or deploy an integrated solution. Configurable modules and a rules-based technology platform give companies the business agility they need to get ahead and stay ahead. Companies benefit from the flexibility and ease-of-use of Softeon solutions – delivered in the cloud with a 100% track record of deployment success. Key Takeaways: Understanding Distributed Order Management Dan Gilmore is the CMO of Softeon, a global provider of innovative supply chain solutions that delivers supply chain success – every time. In the podcast interview, Joe and Dan discuss distributed order management (DOM). WMS stands for warehouse management system, which is a set of policies and processes intended to organize the work of a warehouse or distribution center and ensure that the facility can operate efficiently and effectively. Distributed order management (DOM) is a software system that provides integrated fulfillment planning and execution across multi-echelon, multi-node, multi-partner, and multi-channel supply chain networks. Distributed Order Management System (DOMS) provides powerful capabilities to: Enable omnichannel commerce without modifying existing systems Serve as a centralized "Order Hub" in both B2C and B2C ecosystems Integrate the extended fulfillment supply chain Optimize inbound and outbound order routing Provide real-time, granular inventory and order visibility across an extended network Define and execute detailed inventory allocation and reservation rules Automate complex channel and customer order management requirements (back order management, subscriptions, new product introduction, etc.) Maximize profitability while meeting customer service commitments Softeon's broad suite of supply chain solutions improve customer's operations and enhance their own customer's satisfaction and experience. Softeon's three flagship products are 1.) Warehouse Management System (WMS), 2.) Warehouse Execution System (WES) and 3.) Distributed Order Management (DOM) System – solutions increasingly deployed together. Many of the world's best supply chains are powered by Softeon, including UPS Supply Chain Services, Sears Home Services, Duluth Trading Co., Saddlecreek Logistics, Lenovo, The Honest Company, Casey's General Stores, Denso, Suncast, Sony, Universal Music Group, Optum Rx and many more. Gartner research has a very favorable opinion of Softeon's WMS. Check out the research here: Gartner Critical Capabilities for Warehouse Management Systems 2022 Learn More About Understanding Distributed Order Management Dan on LinkedIn Softeon LinkedIn Softeon Clients Softeon Contact@Softeon.com Key WMS Trends for 2023 with Jim Hoefflin Understanding WMS in the Cloud with Dan Gilmore The Smart Warehouse With Dan Gilmore 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

Doug Waggoner and Joe Lynch discuss the year ahead. Doug is the CEO of Echo Global Logistics, a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation and supply chain management services. About Doug Waggoner Doug Waggoner has served as Chief Executive Officer of Echo Global Logistics since December 2006 and was a Board member from 2008-2021. Waggoner served as Chairman of the Board from 2015 until 2021. Prior to joining Echo, Waggoner founded SelecTrans, LLC, a freight management software provider based in Chicago, Illinois. From April 2004 to December 2005, Waggoner served as Chief Executive Officer of USF Bestway, and from January 2002 to April 2004 he served as Senior Vice President of Strategic Marketing for USF Corporation. Waggoner served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Daylight Transport from April 1999 to January 2002, Executive Vice President from October 1998 to April 1999, and Chief Information Officer from January 1998 to October 1998. From 1986 to 1998, Waggoner held a variety of positions in sales, operations, marketing, and engineering at Yellow Transportation before becoming Vice President of Customer Service. Waggoner holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from San Diego State University. About Echo Global Logistics Echo Global Logistics, Inc. is a leading Fortune 1000 provider of technology-enabled transportation and supply chain management services. Headquartered in Chicago with more than 30 offices around the country, Echo offers freight brokerage and Managed Transportation solutions for all major modes, including truckload, partial truckload, LTL, intermodal, and expedited. Echo maintains a proprietary, web-based technology platform that compiles and analyzes data from its network of over 50,000 transportation providers to serve 35,000 clients across a wide range of industries and simplify the critical tasks involved in transportation management. For more information on Echo Global Logistics, visit: www.echo.com. Key Takeaways: The Year Ahead Doug Waggoner is the CEO of Echo Global Logistics, a leading Fortune 1000 provider of technology-enabled transportation and supply chain management services. In the podcast interview Joe and Doug discussed the year ahead. The Covid hangover, inflation, and higher interest rates are causing softer volumes for shippers and carriers, which is driving cost per mile lower. Doug believes we are already in a recession, and we should expect higher unemployment, layoffs, lower valuations for venture backed tech companies, and softening of volumes and pricing. Expect some owner operators will leave the market. Technology will continue to be important and logistics providers will continue to invest. Large companies like Echo will invest in their own proprietary systems while smaller companies will leverage SaaS offerings. Over the years, Echo has made substantial investment in its technology platforms. Its industry-leading, proprietary technology supports clients by addressing a lack of visibility into their supply chain and provides a more robust, data-driven means of reporting. Echo's innovations also support freight carriers by providing more flexibility, transparency, and control. These solutions (and their on-going evolutions) ultimately result in a more streamlined and efficient process as well as increased carrier and client satisfaction. Learn more about Echo's branded technology offerings: EchoAccelerator - A flexible and robust proprietary architecture that supports over 16,000 shipments a day and powers Echo's shipper, carrier, and managed transportation systems. EchoShip - A self-service shipping platform giving shippers the ability to quote, book, ship, and track, as well as manage invoices, all online. The easy-to-use portal consolidates and simplifies shipping by enabling customers to build loads, store frequently used shipment information, and track shipments in real time. With consistent updates and new location management features, clients have more control over managing their location details, making the booking process faster and more efficient than ever. EchoDrive - A web portal and mobile app giving carriers real-time access to search, bid, book, manage, track, and get paid on freight hauled for Echo. EchoDrive's load management tool and document upload capabilities streamline operations, keep dispatchers organized, and help drivers get back on the road faster. EchoDrive also provides the opportunity to book loads digitally anytime, anywhere with the Book Now feature, greatly reducing the time it takes to book a load. Users can set up real-time email notifications for new loads that become available for any desired lane in EchoDrive and save preferred lanes to reduce time spent searching for loads. Learn More About The Year Ahead Doug on LinkedIn Echo Global Logistics on LinkedIn Echo Global Logistics Echo Resource Center 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

In this discussion, Jim Hoefflin, CEO of Softeon and veteran in supply chain solutions, shares his insights on key trends for warehouse management systems in 2023. He highlights the evolution from traditional WMS to advanced cloud-based technologies, emphasizing the role of these systems in tackling labor shortages. Jim also explores the importance of effective inventory management and real-time visibility in optimizing warehouse operations. Listeners gain valuable strategies for adapting to the increasing demands of e-commerce and enhancing supply chain efficiency.

Dawn Salvucci-Favier and Joe Lynch discuss creating faster, better freight quotes. Dawn's company, Greenscreens.ai develops dynamic pricing which enables transportation and logistics companies to deliver faster, better freight quotes. About Dawn Salvucci-Favier Dawn Salvucci-Favier is Chief Product Officer & Co-CEO at Greenscreens.ai. She has spent the past 20 years leading Global Product Strategy & Management at major Transportation Management System (TMS) providers. In addition, Dawn was President & Chief Operation Officer at Shippers Commonwealth where she had full P&L management responsibilities for the $6 million, value-added service provider of logistics solutions. In each of these roles, Dawn was able to develop and execute a vision and strategy for delivering industry-leading technology solutions to the Logistics market. She also brings extensive 3PL & Shipper Logistics operations experience having spent time as Director of Logistics Services for NFI Interactive Logistics and starting her career in the inbound transportation management function at Staples, Inc and The TJX Companies. About Greenscreens.ai Greenscreens.ai is a dynamic pricing infrastructure for the truckload spot rate market that delivers buy and sell-side market intelligence and business insights to help companies grow and protect their margins. The company combines the power of aggregated market data and historical data with advanced machine learning techniques to deliver short-term, predictive freight market pricing specific to a company's individual buying and selling behavior. Greenscreens.ai's mission is to be the industry-leading neutral platform for market data aggregation, market intelligence, and dynamic pricing. Greenscreen's Provide customers with high confidence, predictive buy rate guidance, and differentiated pricing strategies that are powered by the industry's most up-to-date and contextually relevant dataset. Greenscreens.ai is fueled by transactional data from shippers, carriers, brokers, leading market data sources within the Greenscreens network and executed within the context of their existing technology ecosystem and workflow. Key Takeaways: Faster, Better Freight Quotes In the podcast, Dawn highlighted the following challenges facing freight brokers and 3PLs: Competitive pressures as well funded, venture capital-backed 3PLs and big publicly traded companies invest heavily in tech that enables them: Reduce the cost per load. Improve the customer experience. Deliver faster, more accurate freight quotes using dynamic pricing. Market volatility Delivering faster, better quotes is especially difficult when the market is volatile. Customers (shippers) are becoming more sophisticated and demanding. Instantaneous freight quotes are becoming more common. Old, dirty data There is a lot of data available to brokers and 3PLs, but much of the data is market averages that are non-contextual (out of context). Even when the data is good, it is difficult for humans to leverage the data into good quotes – too much to process. If freight margins compress, all the above problems become even more evident. When the margins are high, there is more slop and opportunity for brokers and 3PLs to hide their pricing mistakes. Dawn also discussed dynamic pricing, which is a pricing strategy that enables 3PLs and brokers to change prices based on algorithms that consider competitor pricing, supply and demand, and other external factors in the market. Dawn's company, Greenscreens.ai provides dynamic pricing to the transportation and logistics industry. Dynamic pricing is used by many industry leaders and in many other industries including ride-sharing, airlines, professional sports, retail, and theme parks. Dynamic pricing utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning that can help 3PLs and brokers deliver freight quotes that both faster and better (more accurate). When companies use dynamic pricing from Greenscreens.ai they win more business because they can deliver faster, better freight quotes. In addition, companies improve their operational productivity and improve margins. Learn More About Faster, Better Freight Quotes Dawn Salvucci-Favier Greenscreens.ai Machine Learning for Predictive Spot Market Pricing The Increasing Freight Tech Table Stakes with Nick Dangles 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

Ayala Rudoy and Joe Lynch discuss why your shipment is late. Ayala is the Global Vice President and GM of Logistics and Transportation Business Unit at Tomorrow.io, the world's only Weather and Climate Security Platform. About Ayala Rudoy Ayala Rudoy is the VP & GM of the Logistics & Transportation Enterprise Business Unit at Tomorrow.io, The World's Weather Intelligence and Climate Security Platform, helping countries, businesses, and individuals manage their weather and climate security challenges. Previously, Ayala worked at SafeDK (acquired by Applovin), for 3.5 years as Director of Strategic Sales. She also served as an Operations Officer in the Israeli Air Force where she witnessed first-hand, the difficulty weather made in planning and executing missions. Ayala, completed her B.A. in Political Science and L.L.M in Law at Tel Aviv University, and she's a certified Lawyer with an Israeli License. She currently resides in Tel Aviv, Israel with her husband and three children. About Tomorrow.io Tomorrow.io is The World's Weather and Climate Security Platform, helping countries, businesses, and individuals manage their weather and climate security challenges. Fully customizable to any industry impacted by the weather, customers around the world including ITS ConGlobal, Uber, Delta, Ford, National Grid, and more use Tomorrow.io to dramatically improve operational efficiency. Tomorrow.io was built from the ground up to help teams prepare for the business impact of weather by automating decision-making and enabling climate adaptation at scale. Key Takeaways: Why Your Shipment is Late Ayala Rudoy is the VP & GM of the Logistics & Transportation Enterprise Business Unit at Tomorrow.io, The world's weather intelligence and climate security platform dedicated to helping countries, businesses, and individuals make better decisions concerning the weather. In the podcast interview, Ayala and Joe discussed "why your shipment is late" and the answer is very often because of weather related delays. When it comes to late shipments there are lots of reasons including but limited to truck availability, shipment not ready, traffic jams, paperwork issues, etc., but we overlook the impact of weather related delays. The cost of weather related accidents, delays, inventory damage, service failures, and hour of service problems for drivers are enormous, but there is no push to improve because nobody can control the weather. While we can't control the weather, we can do a better job of planning around the weather – avoiding all those weather related problems. Tomorrow.io has developed a weather intelligence and climate security platform that is custom-built to help logistics and transportation companies reduce the impact of weather on their operations. Tomorrow.io customers make better decisions because they a have weather intelligence. Better weather-related decisions reduce accidents, insurance costs, shipment delays, and makes the lives of drivers safer and easier. Learn More About Why Your Shipment is Late Ayala's LinkedIn Tomorrow.io LinkedIn Tomorow.io Climacon Wasted Miles 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

Chris Fish and Joe Lynch discuss bulk food transport. Chris is the Senior Vice President of Dedicated Contract Transportation by Ruan Transportation which provides Dedicated Contract Transportation, Managed Transportation, and Value-added Warehousing. About Chris Fish Chris Fish was appointed Senior Vice President of Dedicated Contract Transportation in 2017. He joined Ruan Transportation Management Systems in 1998 and has served in various progressive roles of leadership over his tenure. Fish has been in the transportation industry for the last 30 years, serving on various transportation committees during that time. Chris is a native of Chicago, IL, and attended Saint Ambrose University in Davenport, IA. Chris and his spouse Christine are active in the community; most recently, Chris served as the chairperson of Ruan's record breaking 2020 United Way of Central Iowa campaign. About Ruan Transportation Founded in 1932, Ruan is a family-owned transportation company providing Dedicated Contract Transportation, Managed Transportation, Value-added Warehousing, and Brokerage Support Services. With 90 years of transportation and logistics experience, Ruan is one of the top 10 privately owned transportation service companies in the country. The company operates from 300 locations nationwide and employs over 5,500 team members. Key Takeaways: Successful Bulk Food Transport In his role as Senior Vice President of Dedicated Contract Transportation at Ruan, Chris and his team help food producers transport bulk shipments. In the podcast interview, Chris explains that there is a higher bar for bulk food transport. Because the risk of contamination (intentional and unintentional) is very high, there is a lot of regulatory compliance for both producers and carriers. Bulk food carriers like Ruan must meet a higher standard in areas like driver training, licensing, weighing & sampling, and food safety. While there are plenty of small carriers that succeed in the space, big carriers who have the resources (people, tractors, tankers, ability to invest) are usually a better fit in the bulk food transportation business. The pandemic highlighted some of the real challenges faced by both milk producers and their supply chain partners. Overnight, milk producers were forced to drastically redirect their product to alternative channels. Milk cows never stop producing the product so the milk is either sold or it is wasted. Large carriers like Ruan who have a large fleet, visibility, and the ability to reallocate resources to key customers made all the difference for milk producers in their time of crisis. When selecting a bulk food transportation partner carrier, Chris suggests that food producers look for the following 5 attributes in a carrier: A large pool of drivers who have experience in bulk transport, low turnover, proper training, and certifications. Owns assets including tractors, trailers, terminals - especially valuable during times when capacity is a problem. The right culture – one that values ownership, employee engagement, safety, customer relationships, accountability, integrity, operational excellence, sustainability, etc. An exceptional logistics / back office that can plan, execute, and manage every risk and every continency. Cutting edge technology in their trucks, terminals, and offices. Learn More About Successful Bulk Food Transport Chris Fish LinkedIn Ruan Transportation 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

Carl Wasinger and Joe Lynch discuss the Smart Warehousing story. Carl is the CEO and Founder at Smart Warehousing, a warehousing and fulfillment company that operates as a direct extension of its clients' teams. About Carl Wasinger Carl Wasinger is the Founder and CEO of Smart Warehousing, a warehousing and fulfillment company that operates as a direct extension of its clients' teams. Carl has led Smart Warehousing since 2001 and spent his entire career in the logistics, warehousing, and fulfillment space, from working the warehouse floor to CEO and Founder. He is a logistics management and operations veteran, actively leading the business to its next phase of growth. Carl graduated from Kansas State University with a business degree and a focus on Information Systems, as well as from Georgia Tech Supply Chain and Logistics Institute with a warehouse operations focus. He's also a long-time member of the International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA). About Smart Warehousing Smart Warehousing is a warehousing and fulfillment company that operates as a direct extension of its clients' teams. With dedicated account managers, state-of-the-art technology, and highly automated processes, Smart's model is built to be a fully autonomous, turnkey solution that satisfies the fulfillment needs of e-commerce and retail companies throughout the United States. Key Takeaways: The Smart Warehousing Story Carl Wasinger is the Founder and CEO of Smart Warehousing, a warehousing and fulfillment company that operates as a direct extension of its clients' teams. In the podcast interview, Carl and Joe discussed the founding and spectacular growth of Smart Warehousing. Smart Warehousing has a nationwide footprint consisting of 38 warehouses, over 12 million square feet, and 12 geographies, Smart Warehousing offer 1-2 day shipping to 100% of the USA with a 99.8% inventory accuracy rate. In addition to their national service area, Carl and his team have developed a proprietary technology called Smart Warehousing Information Management System (SWIMS). SWIMS is a cloud-based technology that provides SW clients real-time visibility of their inventory, transaction level updates & a summary of all of their activity. Learn More About The Smart Warehousing Story Carl on LinkedIn Smart Warehousing on LinkedIn Smart Warehousing 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

Jake Medwell and Joe Lynch discuss the 8VC story. Jake is a Founding Partner at 8VC, an early-stage venture capital firm headquartered in Austin, TX with offices in San Francisco, New York City, and Boston. About Jake Medwell Jake is a serial entrepreneur and venture capitalist who has spent his life building and scaling companies. He is a co-founder and partner at 8VC, a 6B AUM venture capital fund based in Austin, TX. 8VC is the leading logistics tech investing firm and has led deals in Project 44, Deliverr, Platform Science, FlexPort, FreightWaves, Motive, Trackonomy, The Boring Company, Outrider, and others. Prior to 8VC, he founded Humin (Acq. Tinder/IAC), a consumer mobile software company where he built the engineering team and led growth. Jake also co-founded The Kairos Society, where he sits on the Board of Directors. While in college, he founded Solé Bicycle Co. (Acq.) and grew it into an industry leader. Most recently he co-founded Operation Masks with partner Drew Oetting to help bring PPE to medical workers on the front line of the fight against COVID-19. Jake serves as an advisor and board member to a wide range of companies and nonprofits. Jake graduated from the University of Southern California in 2011, where he has been lecturing on entrepreneurship and technology for the last decade. About 8VC 8VC is an early-stage venture capital firm headquartered in Austin, TX with offices in San Francisco, New York City, and Boston. 8VC partner with entrepreneurs to build technology platforms that create long-term economic and societal value. 8VC was built by a team of entrepreneurs, engineers, investors, and philosophers who value operating experience and action, as well as new ideas and creative theories. The partners have a proven track-record as founders of successful companies including Palantir, Addepar, Affinity and OpenGov, among others. The firm invest primarily in smart enterprise platforms across industries including financial services, healthcare, logistics and others, and Bio-IT. For more information, please visit https://8vc.com Key Takeaways: The 8VC Story Jake Medwell is a Founding Partner at 8VC, a technology and life sciences investment firm that builds and invests in the world's most ambitious companies. In the podcast interview, Joe and Jake discussed the state of the logistics industry and the founding of 8VC. 8VC is an early-stage venture capital firm headquartered in Austin, TX with offices in San Francisco, New York City, and Boston. Jake and 8VC team are knowledgeable and very active in the logistics space. 8VC has invested in platforms that help logistics companies become modern data enterprises. Key applications include streamlining resources, fleet operations, and finance; leveraging telematics for better performance, and, in special cases, building ambitious, next-generation forms of transportation. 8VC portfolio companies in the logistics space include: Deliverr, Flexport, Project44, Baton, HDVI, FreightWaves, Loop, Vector, The Boring Company, Platform Science and many more. Learn More Abou The 8VC Story Jake on LinkedIn 8VC on LinkedIn 8VC Interviews conductedwith 8VC: The HDVI Story with Chuck Wallace Ocean Freight Survival Guide with Nathan Strang Avoiding Port Congestion with Neel Jones Shah Eliminating Detention and Delighting Drivers with Erik Malin Will Chu and the Vector Story 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