Let's Talk Supply Chain

Mary Casillo & Patrick Noone of Pallet Alliance talk about people, process, partnership & performance, & how their unique approach drives results for customers.   

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[03.22] An introduction to Patrick and Mary, their backgrounds, and roles at Pallet Alliance.

[04.42] An overview of Pallet Alliance, and the importance of using fit for purpose pallets.

[07.20] What this year's MODEX theme, 'From E...

Scott Kramer of Infios talks about intelligent supply chain execution; why visibility & optimization are key building blocks; & leveraging AI the right way. 

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[02.25] An introduction to Scott, his role at Infios, and his background.

[03.20] An overview of Infios, who they are, and what they do.

[03.50] The ethos that has informed Infios's journey with AI and new technology.

"From t...

Mark Fralick of IFS Softeon talks about what they do; measuring your warehouse tech ROI; joining IFS; being nimble; & embracing a limitless philosophy.    

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[03.27] Why Mark is still so passionate about supply chain after over 30 years in the industry.

"I was in the industry before Amazon made it cool!... I'm driven by this idea of inspiration, it feeds me when folks come to us with ...

Ilhan Kolko of Aviro360 talks about yard blindness and how visibility & clearer decision-making shifts teams from reactive execution to predictable performance.

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[02.31] An introduction to Ilhan and the career journey that led him to Aviro360.

[03.39] The industry challenges that led to the creation of Aviro360, and why they 'built what the industry needed.'

"It's a huge industry, an...

Meagan Gauthier of TGW Logistics talks about how 3PLs and consultants are reshaping warehouse automation, and the business potential in transformation.  

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[02.13] An introduction to Meagan and her role at TGW Logistics.

"I have an engineering background, so that allows me to connect the operational KPI's to the financial realities and ROI in a very practical way. I help simplify au...

Bill Catania of OneRail talks about why visibility isn't fixing the last mile, simplifying complex tech stacks & translating AI investment into outcomes. 

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[02.49] An introduction to Bill and OneRail, and how their commitment to innovation and collaboration has seen many of their customers become investors.

"About a third of our capital has come from our partners – and there's no gre...

Jesscia Webb of ShipStation & Rachel McGarry of DHL Express talk about changing consumer behavior & how express shipping & new tech is shaping modern commerce. 

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[02.14] An introduction to Jessica and her role at ShipStation, and Rachel and her role at DHL Express.

[03.50] The evolution of the e-commerce market and the factors influencing it, from cost to consumer experience.

"The sh...

Jeffrey Elder of Delta Air Lines & Derreck Travers of SmartKargo talk about DeliverDirect & combining speed, tech & simplicity for the best shipping experience.

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[02.06] An introduction to Derreck and SmartKargo.

[02.33] An overview of DeliverDirect – who they are, what they do, and how they help their customers.

"We're an alternative delivery network… We're pulling different carrier...

Chris Hamley of Brecham Group talks about setting projects up for success; asking better questions; why implementation isn't the end; & progress NOT perfection. 

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[04.01] An introduction to Chris and Brecham Group.

"Too many organizations focus on perfection. Really, our goal is to suck less. It's to get better, change how you think about the way you do business, and evolve every day...

Stephen Dyke of FourKites talks about inbound logistics: fragmentation; manual work; data siloes; AI; & why the receiving dock is such an under-invested area.

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[03.25] An introduction to Stephen, his background combining computing and supply chain and, as a self-confessed 'passionate practitioner,' what he loves about supply chain.

[07.05] An overview of FourKites – who they are, what they do, an...

Darin Brannan talks about Terminal Industries & what they do; building the industry's only Yard Operating System; & reinventing the future of logistics.

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[03.25] An introduction to Darin, his background, the recipe for business success that led to the founding of Terminal, and why Top Gun might just have inspired his University degree.

"I started, deep in Silicon Valley, as a VC inve...

Alexia Vitali of Colibri S&OP talks about what they do; why most mid‑market companies still run on Excel; & making planning simple, collaborative & impactful.

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[03.55] An introduction to Alexia and her journey moving from Europe to Canada to build Colibri's American presence.

"It's a bit like building a company inside a company… so the beginning was just about listening to planners a...

Trace Haggard of TSG Fleet talks about the freight downturn; what 2026 will bring; converting what you already own into opportunity; & building partnerships.

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[04.07] A re-introduction to Trace and TSG Fleet.

[05.07] An overview of the prolonged freight recession: where it started, the factors driving it, and the impact on the industry.

"During the pandemic, the smartest brains in th...

Aadil Kazmi of Infios talks about purposeful innovation; intelligent execution; tech readiness; and turning AI into measurable business outcomes.

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[02.14] An introduction to Aadil, and an overview of Infios.

"Supply chains run best when operators can execute them on a single stack."

[03.20] How Aadil's experience at Amazon sparked an entrepreneurial journey that ultimat...

Don Durm of PLM Fleet talks about what they do; maximizing fleet flexibility; cold supply chain challenges; & leveraging trailer telematics for success.

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[03.30] An overview of PLM Fleet and how they help their customers, and an introduction to Don and his 30+ year career, from law enforcement to supply chain.

"We breathe cold chain!.. We help people manage risk, save time and money,...

Carlos Perico of ProcureAbility talks about supply chain resilience in 2026; tariffs & disruption; supplier relationships; & key strategies for the future.   

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[03.47] An introduction to Carlos, and how his international experiences helped shape his career.

"I'm passionate about travel, culture, food – and my career has supported that... My career has been very relationship driven, a...

Tim Nagy of Samsara talks about tech & AI: what workers really think; agility; retaining talent; & shifting from reactive to predictive road safety & logistics. 

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[02.41] An introduction to Tim, his role as a sales engineer, and a reminder of how Samsara helps their customers.

"You get two different kinds of engineers: the kind who don't really want to be out in the field talking...

Quinn Nelson of Reveel & Tony Villanova of Paccurate talk about the 2026 General Rate Increase; the current parcel shipping landscape; & keeping costs down.

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[02.16] An introduction to Quinn, his background, and role at Reveel.

[02.49] An introduction to Tony, his 25-year industry career, and role at Paccurate.

[04.23] The current parcel shipping landscape, and the key industry factors that h...

Troy Shen of Cervo AI talks about what they do; simplifying customs, compliance & tariffs; people & tech; & how Cervo is changing the narrative for startups.     

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[03.28] An introduction to Troy, his background, and how the U.S.-China trade war – and the power and fragility of global trade – ultimately inspired him to build Cervo AI.

"My Dad came to the US with $50 in his pocket, an...