Inbound Logistics Podcast: Supply Chain Reactions
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Mar 30, 2020 • 26min
Coping with Covid19: How Are Manufacturers Pivoting to Respond to the Challenge of Covid19? Guest: Tony Uphoff, President & CEO, Thomas
In addition to the very real physical and emotional tolls, the COVID19 pandemic has placed businesses in an unprecedented situation historically and economically. A wildly dynamic and volatile environment has forced companies to find ways to become more agile to safely navigate the shifting landscape and respond to the needs of the day. Tony Uphoff, President and CEO of Thomas, joins us to share his observations on how manufacturers are finding their pivot and rising to the occasion. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://www.thomasnet.com/ CORONAVIRUS RESOURCE HUB FOR MANUFACTURING: https://help.thomasnet.com/coronavirus-resource-hub INBOUND LOGISTICS COVID19 RESOURCE HUB: https://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/covid-19-content/ DECISION SUPPORT TOOLS TO CONNECT BUSINESSES & RESOURCES: https://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/search-tool/3pl/ https://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/search-tool/logistics-it/ https://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/search-tool/trucking/ WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the 2020 Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: http://bit.ly/ILMagApp http://bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast? Connect with me on Twitter: @ILMagPodcast Email me: podcast@inboundlogistics.com Connect with Inbound Logistics Magazine on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/inboundlogistics Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ILMagazine Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InboundLogistics Catch our latest videos on YouTube: www.youtube.com/inboundlogistics Visit us at www.inboundlogistics.com
Mar 20, 2020 • 14min
Supply Chain Damage: What Can Companies Do to Deter Damage to Their Supply Chain Shipments? Guest: Jan van Niekerk, VP of Engineering and Innovation, SpotSee
Damage to supply chain shipments can cost companies millions of dollars but what can shippers do to mitigate the risks once shipments leave the warehouse floor? Technology such as RFID can track a package but evolutions to that tech can help do more. Jan van Niekerk of SpotSee, details some of that new technology that will help ensure that your packages get handled with care. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://spotsee.io/ WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the 2019 Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: http://bit.ly/ILMagApp http://bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast? Connect with me on Twitter: @ILMagPodcast Email me: podcast@inboundlogistics.com Connect with Inbound Logistics Magazine on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/inboundlogistics Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ILMagazine Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InboundLogistics Catch our latest videos on YouTube: www.youtube.com/inboundlogistics Visit us at www.inboundlogistics.com
Mar 2, 2020 • 27min
A Bridge Too Pharr: What Will Today's Investments Mean For Tomorrow's Pharr Bridge? Guests: Luis Bazan, Eleazar Guajardo
The Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge serves as one of the most important commercial ports of entry for the U.S.-Mexico border. Celebrating its 25th Anniversary, Pharr Bridge currently ranks third in the nation for trade with Mexico and is the seventh largest border crossing in the U.S. in terms of value. With new infrastructure and process improvements planned, where does the Pharr Bridge grow from here? FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://bridge.pharr-tx.gov/ WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the 2019 Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: http://bit.ly/ILMagApp http://bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast? Connect with me on Twitter: @ILMagPodcast Email me: podcast@inboundlogistics.com Connect with Inbound Logistics Magazine on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/inboundlogistics Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ILMagazine Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InboundLogistics Catch our latest videos on YouTube: www.youtube.com/inboundlogistics Visit us at www.inboundlogistics.com
Feb 7, 2020 • 9min
Driving Growth: How Are Freight Agents Using Technology & Data to Drive Growth? Guest: Katie MacDonald, Landstar
Freight agents rely on technology to maintain the daily operations of their supply chains. But with so many different tools available, how are they using the data gathered from that technology to drive growth? Katie MacDonald, Vice President of Agent Development for Landstar, explains how utilizing the right tech to focus on the right data can keep the loads moving and your business growing. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://www.landstar.com/ WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the 2019 Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: http://bit.ly/ILMagApp http://bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast? Connect with me on Twitter: @ILMagPodcast Email me: podcast@inboundlogistics.com Connect with Inbound Logistics Magazine on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/inboundlogistics Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ILMagazine Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InboundLogistics Catch our latest videos on YouTube: www.youtube.com/inboundlogistics Visit us at www.inboundlogistics.com
Jan 9, 2020 • 15min
Consumer Demand: How Can Shippers Better Respond to New Consumer Demand Signals? Guest: Jim Dempsey, Panasonic
Consumers who once appreciated two-day shipping, have now come to expect next-day and often even same-day delivery. In order to keep up, shippers have reinvented their supply chains with better technology, more comprehensive data, and revised reverse logistics processes to help improve customer satisfaction. Jim Dempsey, National Sales Director for Panasonic, explains how these tools can help make the shipping process easier for consumers in 2020 and beyond. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://na.panasonic.com/us WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the 2019 Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: http://bit.ly/ILMagApp http://bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast? Connect with me on Twitter: @ILMagPodcast Email me: podcast@inboundlogistics.com Connect with Inbound Logistics Magazine on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/inboundlogistics Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ILMagazine Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InboundLogistics Catch our latest videos on YouTube: www.youtube.com/inboundlogistics Visit us at www.inboundlogistics.com
Jan 3, 2020 • 19min
Supply Chain Management: How Can Shippers Take Command of Their Supply Chain? Guest: Brian Alexander, Hub Group
Taking command of a supply chain requires being able to effectively respond to factors impacting the industry. Spurred on by e-commerce, increased demand for decreased delivery times have forced shippers to re-evaluate their approach to visibility, technology, and overall strategies to fulfill accelerated customer demands. Brian Alexander, Executive Vice President of Logistics for Hub Group, shares his thoughts on what shippers can do to can drive a more effective supply chain. FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.hubgroup.com WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the 2019 Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: http://bit.ly/ILMagApp http://bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast? Connect with me on Twitter: @ILMagPodcast Email me: podcast@inboundlogistics.com Connect with Inbound Logistics Magazine on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/inboundlogistics Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ILMagazine Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InboundLogistics Catch our latest videos on YouTube: www.youtube.com/inboundlogistics Visit us at www.inboundlogistics.com
Dec 13, 2019 • 27min
Digitizing Freight Forwarding: How Can A Digital Transformation Transform Your Business? Guest: Vishal Bedi, DHL Global Forwarding
In today’s highly competitive industry, digitizing your supply chain is a necessary step to stay ahead of an innovative and disruptive logistics landscape. From improving efficiency to more comprehensive visibility, new technologies are helping make the digital transformation not just easy, but inevitable. Vishal Bedi, Chief Information officer for DHL Global Forwarding, gives us his take on the current and future impact of digital transformation. FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.dhl.com WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the 2019 Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: http://bit.ly/ILMagApp http://bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast? Connect with me on Twitter: @ILMagPodcast Email me: podcast@inboundlogistics.com Connect with Inbound Logistics Magazine on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/inboundlogistics Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ILMagazine Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InboundLogistics Catch our latest videos on YouTube: www.youtube.com/inboundlogistics Visit us at www.inboundlogistics.com
Dec 2, 2019 • 16min
Restricted Party Screening: How Can You Avoid the Costly Risks of Inefficient Screening Solutions? Guest: Steve Keighley, E2Open
Exporters can face potentially costly risks when managing so many trade partners at any given time. Manual screening processes can be inefficient and lead to hefty fines, sanctions, and brand damage. How can a Restricted Party Screening solution help exporters mitigate those risks? Steve Keighley, Solutions Consultant for E2Open shares some of his insights on implementing effective screening solutions. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://try.gocloudlogistics.com/rps-accuracy-check/ WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the 2019 Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: http://bit.ly/ILMagApp http://bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast? Connect with me on Twitter: @ILMagPodcast Email me: podcast@inboundlogistics.com Connect with Inbound Logistics Magazine on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/inboundlogistics Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ILMagazine Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InboundLogistics Catch our latest videos on YouTube: www.youtube.com/inboundlogistics Visit us at www.inboundlogistics.com
Nov 27, 2019 • 15min
Shipper-Carrier Partnerships: How Can Shippers & Carriers Work Together to Adapt to Changing Customer Expectations? Guest, Matt Parry, Werner
As customer expectations continue to change, shippers and carriers must continue to adapt to be able to better service their key partners. Improved visibility, clearer coordination and information exchange, and the implementation of a digital transformation are just some of the challenges that businesses have to consider in this rapidly evolving landscape. Matt Parry, Senior Vice President of Logistics for Werner, shares some of his observations on where the industry is headed. FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://www.werner.com/ WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the 2019 Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: http://bit.ly/ILMagApp http://bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast? Connect with me on Twitter: @ILMagPodcast Email me: podcast@inboundlogistics.com Connect with Inbound Logistics Magazine on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/inboundlogistics Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ILMagazine Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InboundLogistics Catch our latest videos on YouTube: www.youtube.com/inboundlogistics Visit us at www.inboundlogistics.com
Nov 26, 2019 • 16min
Advocacy: How Can Truckers & Shippers Fight the Forces of a Divisive Environment? Guest: Chris Spear, ATA
In this special guest podcast from the Dart Network we present the Driving Through History Series celebrating 85 years of Dart’s contributions and innovations in the trucking industry. Host Greg Thompson sits down with American Trucking Association President and CEO, Chris Spear as they discuss Dart’s ability to sustain and grow its business while continuing to bring positive changes to the industry. WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the 2019 Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: http://bit.ly/ILMagApp http://bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast? Connect with me on Twitter: @ILMagPodcast Email me: podcast@inboundlogistics.com Connect with Inbound Logistics Magazine on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/inboundlogistics Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ILMagazine Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InboundLogistics Catch our latest videos on YouTube: www.youtube.com/inboundlogistics Visit us at www.inboundlogistics.com
