Does Logistics Matter?

Does Logistics Matter?

LogisticsMatter is an independent platform that shares news and insights on trends and innovations in supply chain and logistics. LogisticsMatter's Founder Martijn Graat talks to thought leaders in the industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

December 22, 2025 33 mins

Answering YES to the question today are René Schrama, Chief Commercial Officer at Peak Technologies, and Michael Robson, Founder and Lead Consultant at Aspire 360.


In this episode, we talk about:

  • Innovation and automation in the warehouse
  • Technology overload and change fatigue
  • And how people and culture determine the succes of innovation


Please enjoy my conversation with Rene and Mike.


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Answering YES to the question today are Ingmar Schoemacher, Director of Enterprise Sales Europe for Powerfleet, and Colin D’Arcy-Burt, Product Manager at Impact Handling.


In this episode, we talk about:

  • The hidden risks in warehouse safety
  • Why behavioural change is essential
  • And how AI and technology enable safety


Please enjoy my conversation with Ingmar Schoemacher and Colin D'Arcy-Burt


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Answering YES to the question today are René Schrama, Chief Commercial Officer at Peak Technologies, and Phil Sambrook, EMEA Transport and Logistics Vertical Lead at Zebra Technologies.


In this episode, we talk about:

  • The Role of AI and Automation in the warehouse
  • The Changing Workforce and “Age-Friendly” Automation
  • and the Need for Process Evolution


Please enjoy my conversation with René Schrama and Phil Sambrook


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Answering YES to the question today are Abe Eshkenazi, CEO of the Association for Supply Chain Management, and Bart de Muynck, Industry Expert and Conference Chair at ChainGE


In this episode, we talk about:

  • The talent gap in supply chain
  • The need for a shift in mindset and culture to adapt to a tech-driven world 
  • And the importance of sharing both data and knowledge across supply chains


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Answering YES to the question today is Stephane Tomczak, Founder of DELIVER. 


In this episode, we talk about:

  • Why sustainability is essential
  • What innovations and strategies are impacting sustainability in retail and logistics
  • And how retailers, solution providers and logistics companies can work together to bring down their carbon footprint


Please enjoy my conversation with Stephane Tomczak.


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Answering YES to the question today are Herbert ten Have, Serial Tech Entrepreneur in AI, Robotics, and Computer Vision, and Peter Skov, Founder and CEO of Innoscale.


In this episode, we talk about:

  • The evolution of warehouse automation
  • The challenges of brownfield versus greenfield implementations
  • The role of AI and robotics
  • And the importance of data and ROI


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Answering YES to the question today is Martijn Smeets. Co-Founder of CargoClub.


In this episode, we talk about:

  • Challenges in customer loyalty in freight forwarding
  • What we can learn from airline loyalty programs
  • How sustainability can be used as a strategic loyalty driver


Please enjoy my conversation with Martijn Smeets


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Answering YES to the question today are Judy Gordon, Head of Partnerships for AI-enabled inventory monitoring at GatherAI and Simon Fleming, Director of Pre-Sales and Innovation at Peak Technologies.


In this episode, we talk about

  • How AI is revolutionising the warehouse
  • How it enhances jobs and doesn’t replace them
  • How technology can boost inventory accuracy
  • And about how real-time predictive decision making will improve supply ...
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Answering YES to the question today are Bart de Muynck, Industry Expert and Conference Chair at ChainGE and Jan de Kimpe, Supply Chain Professor at Leuven University and Consultant at Logisol Pro.


In this episode, we talk about

  • The talent shortage and the evolution of the workforce
  • Automation in warehousing
  • Sustainability
  • And the future of supply chains


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Answering YES to the question today is Archie Garcia, CEO of Fluent Cargo


In this episode, we talk about

  • The challenges of supply chain data
  • The role of data standardisation
  • And the role that AI and machine learning play in solving those challenges


Please enjoy my conversation with Archie Garcia.


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December 17, 2024 38 mins

Answering YES to the question today is Anne Reinke, President & CEO of the Transportation Intermediaries Association


In this episode, we talk about

  • The increase in fraud and cargo theft
  • The need for collaboration across organisations, businesses and the government
  • And how technology and training play a crucial role in countering criminal activity.


Please enjoy my conversation with Anne Reinke.


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Answering YES to the question today are Robert Zehetner, VP Logistics Automation, and Cesar Lapuerta, Sales Director at KEBA


In this episode, we talk about

  • Last-mile delivery challenges for retailers, e-tailers and delivery companies
  • Solutions for making last-mile delivery more efficient
  • And the role parcel lockers play in this


Please enjoy my conversation with Robert and Cesar.


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Answering YES to the question today is David Lynch, Senior Vice President, Analytical Solutions & Services at Sayari, the leading risk intelligence platform.


In this episode, we talk about:

  • Supply chain risks
  • What companies can do to mitigate them
  • The importance of data and visibility
  • And why you should leverage and unlock the power of public data


Please enjoy my conversation with David Lynch


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Answering YES to the question today is Joost Jongbloed, CEO at Gradient.


In this episode, we talk about

  • The perception of logistics companies versus the view of their customers
  • How digitalisation impacts operations, customer service, marketing, and sales
  • The shift from traditional sales to digital strategies
  • And the power of storytelling and brand differentiation


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Answering YES to the question today is George Swartz, Vice President Shipper Solutions Sales at Loadsmart.


In this episode, we talk about

  • The current state of the transportation industry
  • The opportunities for optimization
  • The interplay between technology, workforce dynamics, and strategic planning
  • And the role that technology plays in this


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Answering YES to the question today is Jason Anderson, Senior Program Director at the ClimateWorks Foundation.


In this episode, we talk about

  • The current state of decarbonisation in the shipping industry
  • How we can bring down the carbon footprint of ocean freight
  • What that will take from shippers, shipping companies, ports, and governments
  • And what innovations and technology will help us reach a zero-emission shipping industry
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Answering YES to the question today is Gabe Sganga, Head of Commercial Growth at Forterra


In this episode, we talk about

  • The current and future state of autonomous transportation
  • What commercial logistics can learn from the military
  • How on- and offroad autonomous vehicles can improve logistics operations, like yard management and drayage
  • As Gabe says in this episode: “Amateurs think tactics, professionals think logistics.”

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Answering YES to the question today is Brian Gaunt, Vice President of Excellerated Digitalization at DHL Supply Chain. 


In this episode, we talk about

  • The latest developments in automation and robotics
  • The benefits of using robotics in warehouse operations
  • And the impact on warehouse workers.


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Answering YES to the question today is Raimondo Gramaglia, Head of Sales and Development at FL Technics


In this episode, we talk about

  • How digitalisation has impacted the sales process
  • The impact of thought leadership and content marketing
  • Why sales and marketing should work closely together
  • And how new technologies like ChatGPT impact marketing and sales


Please enjoy my conversation with Raimondo Gramaglia


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Answering YES to the question today is Futurist and Author Amelia Kallman.


In this episode, we talk about

  • The impact of AI on supply chain and logistics operations
  • How augmented reality will change retail as we know it
  • The risks of powerful AI
  • And the steps companies can take to implement these new technologies safely


Please enjoy my conversation with Amelia Kallman.


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