Does Logistics Matter?

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.

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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

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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

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

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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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Answering YES to the question on this episode is Ken Teese, Director of Sales - Enterprise at Getac.

In this episode, we talk about

• Digitalisation in Logistics
• The impact of connectivity and real-time data access
• Why logistics companies are moving from Windows to Android
• And how handheld devices increase the efficiency of logistics operations

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Answering YES to the question today is Nour Shawky, Co-founder and CEO of Softec Technologies Group.

In this episode, we talk about

• What artificial intelligence is
• How it can be used to address challenges in the logistics industry today
• How Norma Live optimises route planning based on AI
• And Nour looks into his crystal ball and shares his vision of an AI-driven future.

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Answering YES to the question today is Tim Brankin, Vice President Business Development and Communications at Eagle Rail.

In this episode, we talk about

• The latest developments in global shipping
• The growth in container shipping and the impact on ports
• Congestion in and around ports and what to do about it
• And how to optimise and decarbonize first-mile transportation in port areas

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Answering YES to the question today is Lora Cecere, also known as the Supply Chain Shaman and Founder of Supply Chain Insights.

In this episode, we talk about

• The five types of supply chain
• What having an excellent supply chain means
• And how the future of the supply chain is outside in

Unraveling the Secrets of Supply Chain Excellence with Lora Cecere

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Answering YES to the question today is Pieter van den Broecke, Managing Director Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany at Manhattan Associates.

In this episode, we talk about

• How retailers and logistics service providers should embrace change to keep up with changing customer demands
• How change impacts people and processes, and how technology is a key enabler.
• We also talk about the role younger generations play in this

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Answering YES to the question today is Global Chief Sales Officer Gavin Polizzo of Cloudstaff.

In this episode, we talk about

• Trends and developments in the labour market
• How to effectively leverage and manage remote teams
• How outsourcing can alleviate the pressure on supply chain and logistics companies

Please enjoy my conversation with Gavin Polizzo

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Answering YES to the question today is Vice President of Product Tim Rudolph of Seven Senders.

In this episode, we talk about

• How technology can enable retailers to leverage multiple carriers
• The benefits of using out-of-home delivery
• And what the future of last-mile delivery will look like

Please enjoy my conversation with Tim Rudolph

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Answering YES to the question today is Chief Sales Officer Gianni Maes of Redspher

In this episode, we talk about

• Challenges and changes in the industry
• Trends in Road Freight in Europe, with a focus on Time Sensitive Freight
• And the role of digitalization and platforms

Please enjoy my conversation with Gianni Maes

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Answering YES to the question today are Business Development Specialist Julija Stensgaard Kristensen and Product Manager Johan Thunberg of KRONUS

In this episode, we talk about

• The importance of selecting the right packaging for your products
• The benefits of wooden packaging, like pallet collars
• And how it is used in different industries to optimize transport and warehousing operations

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