Let's Talk Supply Chain

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. 

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[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.   

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[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. 

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[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...

Valentina Jordan of Nauta talks about what they do; making data simple & actionable; being AI-native; & going beyond visualization to modernize execution.

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[02.01] An introduction to Valentina, her background, and how she came to co-found Nauta.

"I really enjoy working and building with technology and engineers – and what's more exciting than building in supply chain, one of the bigg...

Paula Natoli of Google Cloud talks about 2026 supply chain challenges & opportunities; AI & data; and what teams can do now to build a better tomorrow.    

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[04.20] An introduction to Paula and her decades-long supply chain career.

[06.15] The single biggest mindset shift supply chain leaders need to make this year to stay ahead of the curve.

"2026 is going to be a pivot point... Dec...

Kiren Sekar of Samsara talks about what they do; data, AI and unification; improving driver safety; and cutting costs whilst boosting engagement. 

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[3.19] An introduction to Kiren, his background, and why supply chain is a big opportunity to make an impact.

"What's always motivated me is solving hard technical problems that have big impact in the world."

[07.16] How...

Duncan Angove of Blue Yonder talks about supply chain in 2026 and beyond; AI; & how businesses can get out of testing mode and lean into scalable innovation.  

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[03.52] An introduction to Duncan, his background and career journey, and what has always interested him about technology.

"I'm lucky to have lived through multiple computing transitions, and I always loved the idea that you ...