Let's Talk Supply Chain

Beverly Steele talks about her journey, making a big change mid-career; what it means to be a workforce innovator; and her take on work-life balance.

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[04.29] An introduction to Beverly and her role at Inmar.

[05.11] Beverly’s career journey, and her decades of varied experience.

“I’ve been in reverse logistics well over 20 years. I actually stopped saying how long because I realized...

Phillip Lechter of CXT Software talks about challenges in last mile; building a people-first culture; & how they're helping customers grow, compete & thrive.

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[05.45] How CXT innovated over the past 25 years to meet the changing needs of an evolving logistics landscape.

“25 years is a long time in the software space!… In maturation of software, it’s easy to want to 'set it and fo...

Carlos Perico of ProcureAbility talks about sourcing best practices in a tariff-driven world & how to turn procurement from cost center to competitive advantage  

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[04.29] An introduction to Carlos and ProcureAbility.

“All we do is procurement! It’s our speciality, it’s what we’re passionate about. And that’s key.”

[05.59] Tariffs: what they are, and why supply chain ...

Bill Catania of OneRail and Anna Farberov of PepsiCo talk all about their strategic partnership, how it works & the benefits it drives for Pepsi customers.

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[03.42] Introductions to Bill and OneRail, and Anna and PepsiCo Labs.

[06.22] Why PepsiCo reached out to OneRail to explore partnership opportunities.

“They have the solution and we have the problem; they have an entrepreneuria...

Eric Downing of Werner talks about dedicated freight solutions, the benefits, and the landscape of freight shipping and logistics in 2025. 

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[05.54] Eric’s background and transition from US Air Force to supply chain, and the different business areas he’s moved through in his 27-year tenure at Werner.

[08.57] The landscape of freight shipping and logistics and the biggest challenges in 2025, f...

Allen Thomas of Lynxis talks about industry challenges, the biggest buzzwords, and why organizations need to pay more attention to improved orchestration.  

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[04.20] An introduction to Allen, and Lynxis.

[04.53] The biggest conversations on the show floor at Manifest.

“Agentic AI is the new buzzword – it’s the new blockchain! There’s a lot of hype, but there’s also a lot of hope.”

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Tony Winters of Rygen Technologies talks about being inspired by customer challenges; why visibility is still a challenge; & investing big in agentic AI.

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[04.33] An introduction to Tony, his career journey, and his role at Rygen Technologies.

“In college, you learn how to solve these algorithms and problems. And, in supply chain, you really get to implement them.”

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Josh Allen of ITS Logistics talks about challenges & opportunities in 2025; & how they're providing strategic capacity & smart solutions for complex needs.

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[05.23] How ITS Logistics has evolved, since its inception in 1999, and the reason behind its sustainable growth.

“ITS has always been about smart, customer-driven growth. No acquisitions, all organic – just explosive, consistent...

Shannon Hamilton of BlackBerry Radar talks about the digital trends shaping 2025; tech challenges; event-driven data; and the importance of scalable solutions. 

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[04.24] An introduction to Shannon and BlackBerry Radar.

“We truly believe that doing more with our partners is a value-add for our customers.”

[05.50] From AI and blockchain to IoT, the big digital trends th...

910 Advisors talk about cost-to-serve - the challenges, its impact on supply chain efficiency & profitability; & transforming inefficiencies into opportunities.

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[06.03] Introductions to Greg, Janet, and Robert, and why Greg and Robert co-founded 910 Advisors.

“So many consultancies are focused on these long-term, big-dollar transformational programs... Everyone wants to hit you wi...

Marc Aliotta of Reveel & Jack Margeson of Deposco talk about how their strategic partnership helps clients overcome challenges, save money & scale to success.

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[04.50] Introductions to Marc and Reveel, and Jack and Deposco.

[07.10] The biggest challenges facing Reveel and Deposco customers right now.

“The last few years, some of the biggest challenges have been uncertainty – what d...

Christine Barnhart talks about the issues faced by women in supply chain, the impact of bias and changing DEI narratives, and the women who inspire her. 

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[06.01] An introduction to Christine and her new role at Nulogy.

[07.45] Christine’s experience as a woman in both US and Canadian companies, the differences in organizations across different territories, and what we can learn from the countr...

Bobby Strenk of SecurSpace & Ron Greene of Overhaul talk about cargo theft - the biggest challenges & trends, and best ways to keep your shipments safe.

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[05.38] An introduction to Bobby and SecurSpace, and Ron and Overhaul.

[07.54] Exactly what cargo theft is, the different types, and the trends to look out for.

“There’s a whole new world in cargo theft. We’re three years into a...

Jenny Perlitch talks about her career journey; lessons learned as a woman & immigrant; and supporting diversity within the transportation industry.

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[05.15] Jenny’s journey from Ukraine to Germany to Cananda, and what it taught her.

“It taught me a lot. All of a sudden you’re thrown from your comfortable environment to one with a completely different language and culture… I learn...

Greg Dunnell of Buckeye Mountain talks about his founder journey; how big challenges impact workers; & why Buckeye are stewards of technology for customers.

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[05.17] An overview of Greg’s journey – how he found supply chain, innovated in technology whilst working for some of the industry’s biggest names, and ultimately co-founded Buckeye Mountain.

“I grew up working on a farm, so t...

Nikki Driskill talks about her career journey; the changing face of customer service; people leadership; & why women should pursue a career in logistics.

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[05.08] How Nikki found supply chain, and how the industry has changed over the course of her career.

“I started so long ago that when you looked for a job, you looked in the newspaper!”

[10.59] Why Nikki’s career...

Lance Dixon of Werner talks about transportation challenges & opportunities; cross-border potential; & how Werner helps to give companies a strategic edge. 

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[05.26] An introduction to Lance, and to Werner.

“It’s an ever-changing, dynamic world. And what a change since 1992 when I started at Werner! Things are so different... There are more rules, regulations – probably good for so...

Amber Salley of GAINS talks about being data-driven - its four-stage evolution, misconceptions, the problem with LLMs & the benefits of letting the data lead.

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[05.43] An introduction to Amber, her background, and her role at GAINS.

“I’ve taken all that I learned in the past 25 years and brought it to GAINS, to help them think through: ‘Where should we take our product in the fut...

Gina Anderson talks about her career journey; sitting on boards; mentorship; the power of reinvention; and why she's a self-confessed parcel fanatic.

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[05.54] An introduction to Gina and her role at Reveel.

[06.42] Gina’s career journey, and how she found supply chain.

“Someone early on took a chance on me… Ron wanted to bring me into his freight forwarding business to do sales. ...