Inbound Logistics Podcast

Exporters can face potentially costly risks when managing so many trade partners at any given time. Manual screening processes can be inefficient and lead to hefty fines, sanctions, and brand damage. How can a Restricted Party Screening solution help exporters mitigate those risks? Steve Keighley, Solutions Consultant for E2Open shares some of his insights on implementing effective screening solutions.

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As customer expectations continue to change, shippers and carriers must continue to adapt to be able to better service their key partners. Improved visibility, clearer coordination and information exchange, and the implementation of a digital transformation are just some of the challenges that businesses have to consider in this rapidly evolving landscape. Matt Parry, Senior Vice President of Logistics for Werner, shares some of... Read more

In this special guest podcast from the Dart Network we present the Driving Through History Series celebrating 85 years of Dart’s contributions and innovations in the trucking industry. Host Greg Thompson sits down with American Trucking Association President and CEO, Chris Spear as they discuss Dart’s ability to sustain and grow its business while continuing to bring positive changes to the industry.

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E-commerce has irreversibly changed consumer expectations for everything from delivery times to real-time visibility. Carriers that best leverage that visibility data, can drive an adaptive supply chain that ultimately provides the best customer experience. Michelle McBride, Senior Product Manager for Transplace, shares her thoughts on how to distill the right visibility information to keep your supply chain goals in sight.

Changing customer demands are forcing carriers to adapt to new technologies and adopt new processes in order to remain agile and responsive to evolving consumer expectations. What are some of the factors that you should consider when trying to optimize your LTL efforts? Marty Freeman, Chief Operating Officer for Old Dominion Freight Line, shares his observations on what carriers should focus on to keep delivering for their custo... Read more

For the health care sector, an effective supply chain can literally be a matter of life or death. As part of its ongoing business transformation, UPS has recently announced a dedicated Healthcare and Life Sciences unit to oversee new sensing and monitoring solutions for critical healthcare shipments. Dan Gagnon, Vice President of Marketing, Global Healthcare Strategy for UPS joins us to highlight the company’s new initiatives. Read more

Supply chains rely on shippers and shippers in turn rely on systems being in place to keep things moving. But shippers see the most benefits from not only the right systems, but how well they’re integrated into the supply chain. Eric Rempel, Chief Innovation Officer at Redwood Logistics, joins us to talk about how to better connect your systems to better address your shipping needs.

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In June of 2019, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced the completion of the Port Jersey facility of the ExpressRail network. With three other facilities in Newark, Elizabeth, and Staten Island, ExpressRail is focused on actively continuing the growth of container services in the area and becoming one of the largest cargo ports in the nation. Bob LaMura and Cory Wyatt of the Port Authority join us to outline th... Read more

There’s an old, somewhat salty adage about the 7 Ps of business. But when it comes to retail logistics, let’s go with Proper Prior Peak Planning Promotes Peak Performance. But what actually goes into properly preparing for peak season to make sure that your supply chain doesn’t perform poorly? Nick Hannigan and Troy Spolum of Hub Group join us to share their observations on how to handle the peak push.

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From tariff trepidation to the Amazon effect, the U.S. Bank Freight Payment index tracks and analyzes the important data that directly impacts the shipping industry. Regional reactions to factors like weather, can affect retail spending or simply put carriers on ice. What data should your company focus on to keep your supply chain ready to move? Mike Reymann and Bobby Holland of U.S. Bank, break down what they’re seeing and what... Read more

The promise of artificial intelligence has always been lofty but AI already delivers tangible results in transportation by decreasing unplanned maintenance and repair costs or improving driver safety. As AI continues to become more ubiquitous, what do companies need to know to manage expectations and fully embrace the technology? Jay Allardyce, Chief Product Officer for Uptake, explains his take on the potential promise and pitf... Read more

Technology continues to transform the logistics industry at a rapid rate. In an ever competitive field, companies are looking to the Internet of Things to give them an edge by increasing efficiency or decreasing vehicle downtime. But what are the challenges and potential benefits of getting a company up to speed to adequately handle the mobility era? Suneil Sastri, director of product marketing for SOTI shares his observations o... Read more

A stable supply chain management ecosystem relies heavily on an effective transportation management system that ultimately makes it easier for shippers to serve their customers. But from ease of use to slow ROI how can shippers alleviate the most common pain points that plague the industry? Mark Nix, Senior Vice President of E2Open and Founder of Cloud Logistics, joins us to identify what’s lacking in the market and highlight so... Read more

Despite some uncertainty in the global logistics sector, the overall trendline seems to be on the upswing. But for US businesses to continue to capitalize on the growth, supply chain decision-makers need to map out their strategies and focus on some key areas to effectively leverage the trend. Jeff Barrie, CEO of D.B. Schenker, US, joins us to offer some global perspective on how US Companies can address some of those areas.

Correctly leveraging the benefits of CTPAT Certification can give businesses a leg up by easing their passage thru key customs checkpoints, which in turn could lead to significantly shorter lead times. So why wouldn’t a business take advantage of all that CTPAT offers? Suzanne Richer, Director, Trade Advisory Practice for Amber Road, explains that sometimes, it’s a case of “you don’t know, what you don’t know.”

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The US Bank Freight Payment Index collects actionable data from the national and regional levels to give businesses important insight into market conditions to help inform their decision making. The trucking industry uses that data to stay keenly aware of recent trends to avoid potential pitfalls in a fluid and shifting economy. Bob Costello of the American Trucking Association, and Bobby Holland of US Bank, join us to share the... Read more

The next revolution in logistics may already be here with a considered shift from minding the supply chain side of retail operations and instead focusing on creating value for the customers on the demand side of the chain. E-commerce has forced retailers to re-engineer the way they do business and a result of that is the advent of Demand Chain Management. Brian Bourke of SEKO Logistics joins us to explain how the new way to shop... Read more

The juggernaut of online shopping has resulted in rising consumer demand, which has lead to rising transportation costs. This demand-chain focus means that shippers have to better manage an already complex supply chain by turning to new digital tools to monitor key data like multi-mode freight rate visibility and make more precise, cost-based decisions. Gary Barraco of Amber Road sits down with us to share some ideas on where sh... Read more

Today’s supply chain is responding to an increasing capacity crunch that’s challenging companies to find new and better ways to manage their business. From better collaboration, to assessing the spot market, or more effective demand planning, the technology now exists to help shippers make life easier for their carriers. Patrick Pretorius of Transporeon Group joins us to share his observations on how and where he sees technology... Read more