Let's Talk Supply Chain

Chris Mazza of Shippeo talks about their obsessive focus on data quality, visibility, and how current geopolitical disruptions are impacting shippers.

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[03.08] An introduction to Shippeo, who they are, and what they do.

“We answer two foundational, practical questions that almost every supply chain, transportation or logistics manager wants to know: where is my stuff, and when will...

Michael Falls of Reveel & Jennifer Mitchell of GOAT Group talk about tariffs, network design, SKU analysis, carrier negotiation and decision intelligence. 

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[02.22] An introduction to Michael, his background, and what excites him about supply chain.

“Work smarter, not harder – that’s what I’m passionate about. There’s great technology out there that shippers can leverage, but so ma...

Stephanie Dominguez talks all about the Port of New York and New Jersey, big infrastructure projects, collaboration, sustainability & preparing for the future. 

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[04.30] An overview of the Port of New York and New Jersey, who they are and what they do.

“We have a long history… Containerization started at our port.”

[05.40] Why organizations should choose the Port of...

Neil Fisher of Birdseye Security Solutions talks about cargo theft, leveraging AI for proactivity & why security solutions drive business-wide improvements.  

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[02.28] An introduction to Neil, his background, and role at Birdseye Security Solutions.

[03.12] How a shifting approach to security led Mike Grabovica to establish Birdseye.

“There was this shift in security in general, fr...

Kristin Kay of Manhattan Associates talks about their Active TMS, continuous innovation & automated testing, & why transportation is more complex than ever.

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[04.20] An introduction to Kristin, and Manhattan Associates.

“We don’t view supply chain as a cost center – it can be a competitive advantage, if you start to remove some of the siloes between your solutions.”

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Melodie Van Der Baan talks about her career journey; juggling motherhood & entrepreneurship; positivity; and the intricate dance between supply and demand.

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[04.04] The early years of Melodie’s career, why she fell in love with retail, and how her experiences laid the groundwork for her entrepreneurial journey.

“I loved every store, every city, every boutique owner I visited and so...

Megan Keith & Shawn Piper talk about Uber Freight; bridging tech & service; bringing product & design together; automation; & the future of freight technology.

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[04.00] Introductions to Megan and Shawn, and their roles at Uber Freight.

“I was drawn to logistics because of its complexity and impact. It’s a space where smart, intuitive tools can really make a difference, and I love s...

Anthony & Lyle of ProcurementIQ talk about client collaboration, leveraging data, the growth of procurement & the biggest challenges impacting teams in 2025. 

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[06.08] Lyle’s background and the journey that led him to co-found ProcurementIQ.

[09.00] How ProcurementIQ has evolved over the last decade, and where they are now.

“We were learning – and so was procurement in its own righ...

Craig Barth of Premier Trailer Leasing talks about understanding if your business needs to buy, rent or lease; & leveraging fleet management for success.

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[05.31] An overview of Premier Trailer Leasing – who they are, what they do, and how they help their customers.

[06.07] What sets Premier apart, and the secret to their success as they celebrate 20 years in business.

“There are s...

Alexia McLaughlin talks about making an impact through innovation; her commitment to cultures of excellence; & her big achievement as an industry rising star.

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[03.52] An introduction to Alexia and her role at Veho.

“If Uber and UPS had a baby, it would be Veho!”

[05.08] How Alexia began her career in sales, and her journey through roles at Oracle and Jebbit to her ...

Dexter Weber of TGW Logistics talks about the trends, challenges & opportunities in warehouse logistics; building strategic partnerships; and TGW's new brand.

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[05.31] TGW’s 50+ year journey from small fitters shop in Austria to global manufacturing leader.

“Part of our journey was becoming a foundation-owned company... We reinvest our profits into our solutions and capabilities,...

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...