Inbound Logistics Podcast: Supply Chain Reactions

Inbound Logistics was at ProMat 2017 in Chicago where we invited several thought leaders from the industry to answer some questions about the state of logistics today and where it might be headed in the near future. Representatives from Sologlobe, Toshiba, Crown Equipment, and DHL took some time out of their busy schedules to sit down with us and share some of their insights on globalization, automation and a little bit of prognostication. Crown Equipment: http://www.crown.com/en-us.html Sologlobe: http://www.sologlobe.com/ Toshiba: http://www.toshiba.com/tai/ DHL: http://www.dhl.com/en/logistics.html Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast? DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the 2017 Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: http://bit.ly/ILMagApp   http://bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle    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

The logistics of shipping chemicals often comes with it’s own unique set of challenges. Ensuring the standards of safety and proper protocol falls to the National Association of Chemical Distributors who works with supply-chain partners across the globe to realize their mission to enhance and communicate the professionalism and stewardship of the chemical distribution industry. For more info: www.nacd.com Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast? DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the 2017 Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: http://bit.ly/ILMagApp   http://bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle    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

Whether you’re the manufacturer, vendor, or retailer, a number of decisions need to be made to ensure that your supply chain is moving efficiently to reach your end consumers. That begins with asking the right questions. Louis Dijianne, Director for Consumer Products, Apparel and Retail, for UPS, weighs in on the important, relevant details, from pricing to differentiation to customization to address the needs of customers on a domestic as well as a global scale. Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast? DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the 2017 Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: http://bit.ly/ILMagApp   http://bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle    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

Managing change during turbulent times requires discipline, strategy, and focus. With an emphasis on “Critical Insights, Powerful Results,” ISM2017 features more than 75 interactive sessions as part of six learning tracks. With Keynote speeches from Former Secretary of State, General Colin Powell and former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, David Cameron, ISM 2017 offers everyone from entry-level to the C-suite the knowledge and insights needed to proactively manage supply chains in the ever-changing global economy. Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast? DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the 2017 Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: http://bit.ly/ILMagApp   http://bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle    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

Expanding a retail enterprise into e-commerce is no small feat. Expanding it globally on an omni-channel supply chain scale requires consideration for everything from simply speaking the language to currency conversion for culture. Brian Bourke, VP of Marketing for Seko Logistics, offers some of his insights into what businesses should prepare for if they’re thinking of moving beyond their borders and whether or not pizza delivery is about to be revolutionized. Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast? DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the 2017 Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: http://bit.ly/ILMagApp   http://bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle    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

The world of e-commerce has grown at an exponential rate since the early days of the internet. Along with that growth has come added complexity and challenges that both companies and consumers have had to adapt to in order to achieve that seamless shopping experience. David Reinkemeyer of DM Fulfillment shares his insight into the many working parts behind the scenes that have to come together to address everything from supply chain impatience to the pick, pack, and ship process. 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

Today's truck drivers are 95% male but have recently opened up to accept more female drivers as opportunities continue to grow. But the life of a trucker from training to a CDL is not easy for just anyone. The life of a female trucker may be even more challenging. Desiree Wood, a working trucker and founder of Real Women in Trucking, opens up and shares some of her experiences & observations on the state of the trucking industry and what female truckers in particular need to know.  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

Leveraging the dynamic economics of the trucking industry requires learning the lessons of markets past, implementing that information in markets present, and doing a touch of prognosticating into markets yet to be. Nate Clayville of Truckstop.com offers his analysis on some of the factors that are influencing the market today and what shippers and carriers might want to keep in mind as we move ahead into potentially interesting times. 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

Navigating the logistics industry requires not only reading the market as it stands today, but also looking ahead to what the market might be tomorrow. Everything from innovations in technology to changes in policy demands that companies either stay alert or get left behind. Gary Hanifan, North America's Supply Chain/Operations Lead for Accenture Strategy offers his insights into what you might want to watch out for to keep your company on the right course. 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

Long haul #truckers spend days, weeks, and sometimes even months on the road in their home-away-from-home rigs. That lifestyle doesn’t necessarily lend itself to a balanced mix of healthy #nutrition and #exercise. However, registered dietitian Sharon Madalis, along with co-author, April Rudat, may have a few tips and tricks to share from their new book, #Truck Drivers: Stop Your Job from Killing You! www.stopyourjobfromkillingyou.com Truckers' Grocery Shopping List: http://www.stopyourjobfromkillingyou.com/uploads/Grocery_List_Madalis_and_Rudat.pdf 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