Inbound Logistics Podcast: Supply Chain Reactions

As the saying goes, "Sometimes, a little goes a long way." When you're talking about shipments, the LTL option goes quite a long way for some customers, but how do you determine if it's the right option for your business? That's where a company like Syfan Logistics comes in with a truly tailored LTL solution to get things moving. Rodney Lamb of Syfan Logistics and Toni Moore of Formex Manufacturing sit down to highlight how their partnership has taken both Syfan and Formex a long way indeed. For more information: https://syfanlogistics.com/ DO YOU WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the updated and expanded Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: bit.ly/ILMagApp bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast? Connect with me on X: @ILMagPodcast Email me: podcast@inboundlogistics.com Connect with Inbound Logistics Magazine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inbound-logistics 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

Greg Tuthill, Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Seacube Container Leasing, shares insights into the vital role of temperature-controlled shipping for food and pharmaceuticals. He discusses the growth and challenges in cold chain logistics, especially under climate change pressures. Tuthill highlights advancements like IoT monitoring and AI technology that boost operational efficiency and sustainability. He also addresses regulatory hurdles in controlled logistics and the critical need for compliance in the evolving market.

Erez Agmoni, Global Head of Innovation at Maersk, and Jonathan den Hartog, Senior Director of Product Management at Autodesk, dive into the future of supply chain and manufacturing. They discuss how AI and generative design are transforming operations, making them safer and more sustainable. The conversation touches on overcoming workforce challenges through innovative training and company culture. Emerging technologies, like spatial computing, are spotlighted as pivotal for efficiency and resilience in the evolving logistics landscape.

Andre Luecht, Global Strategy Lead for Transport, Logistics & Warehouse at Zebra Technologies, shares insights on how automation can elevate transportation and logistics visibility. He discusses the rise of mobile technology to combat labor shortages and meet consumer demands. Innovations like RFID and autonomous robots are highlighted for their role in efficiency and accuracy. Luecht also explores the impact of real-time data in enhancing field service operations, ultimately painting a picture of a future where automation drives supply chain success.

Logistics experts Saurabh Rohatgi and Mayur Narasimhan discuss how integrating ERP and TMS systems can optimize supply chain efficiency. They cover benefits like improved decision-making, cost management, and customer satisfaction, as well as overcoming integration challenges and enhancing vendor shipping compliance. A must-listen for businesses looking to streamline operations.

SPECIAL INBOUND LOGISTICS NEARSHORING SERIES: This is the second in a series of Nearshoring episodes as we talk to supply chain partners in Mexico as they develop nearshoring operations throughout the country. Guest: Jorge Avalos, President of AMPIP. FOR MORE INFORMATION: AMPIP: https://www.ampip.org.mx/ DO YOU WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the updated and expanded Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: bit.ly/ILMagApp 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: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inbound-logistics 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

Seamless, efficient delivery of goods is as important to the shipper as it is to the end customer but many obstacles can impact that delivery, some of which can be physical like a building's lift gates. What if there were a way to connect lift gates and intercom systems to a delivery network for truly contactless service? Pavel Konan, Founder of Enginerasoft, joins us to share how TPS Gate is helping shippers open up the gates. For more information: https://enginerasoft.com/ DO YOU WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the updated and expanded Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: bit.ly/ILMagApp bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast? Connect with me on X: @ILMagPodcast Email me: podcast@inboundlogistics.com Connect with Inbound Logistics Magazine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inbound-logistics 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

President of AOLM, Paul Sarrapy, discusses nearshoring trends in Mexico, advantages for industries, challenges faced, and strategies for supply chain resilience. He also explores infrastructure development, technology integration, and benefits of nearshoring beyond traditional regions.

Big box retailers place a heavy emphasis on On Time In Full deliveries, particularly with temperature controlled shipments. With a focus on high levels of service, potential sustainability benefits, and achievable reduced costs, why don't more companies consider consolidated shipping? Frank Hurst, Executive VP of LTL for Echo Global Logistics, shares some of his observations on the utility and practicality of the consolidated option and how it can directly benefit your business. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://www.echo.com/ DO YOU WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the updated and expanded Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: bit.ly/ILMagApp bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast? Connect with me on X: @ILMagPodcast Email me: podcast@inboundlogistics.com Connect with Inbound Logistics Magazine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inbound-logistics 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

SPECIAL INBOUND LOGISTICS NEARSHORING SERIES: This is the first in a series of Nearshoring episodes as we talk to supply chain partners in Mexico as they develop nearshoring operations throughout the country. Guest: Diego Anchustegui, President of AMTI. FOR MORE INFORMATION: AMTI: https://www.amti.org.mx/ DO YOU WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the updated and expanded Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: bit.ly/ILMagApp 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: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inbound-logistics 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