Inbound Logistics Podcast

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 customers. FOR MORE INFORMATION: OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE: https://www.odfl.com/podcast   WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the 2019 Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: http://bit.ly/ILMagApp   http://bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle  Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast?  Connect with me on Twitter:  @ILMagPodcast Email me: podcast@inboundlogistics.com   Connect with Inbound Logistics Magazine on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/com

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. FOR MORE INFORMATION: UPS HEALTHCARE & LIFE SCIENCES: https://www.ups.com/healthcare   WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the 2019 Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: http://bit.ly/ILMagApp   http://bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle  Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast?  Connect with me on Twitter:  @ILMagPodcast Email me: podcast@inboundlogistics.com   Connect with Inbound Logistics Magazine on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com

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. FOR MORE INFORMATION: REDWOOD LOGISTICS: https://www.redwoodlogistics.com/   WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the 2019 Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: http://bit.ly/ILMagApp   http://bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle  Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast?  Connect with me on Twitter:  @ILMagPodcast Email me: podcast@inboundlogistics.com   Connect with Inbound Logistics Magazine on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/inboundlogistics Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter

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 the key advantages of this comprehensive intermodal network. FOR MORE INFORMATION: PORT AUTHORITY EXPRESSRAIL: https://www.panynj.gov/port/express-rail.html WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the 2019 Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: http://bit.ly/ILMagApp   http://bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle  Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast?  Connect with me on Twitter:  @ILMagPodcast Email me: podcast@inboundlogistics.com   Conn

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. FOR MORE INFORMATION: HUB GROUP: www.hubgroup.com WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the 2019 Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: http://bit.ly/ILMagApp   http://bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle  Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast?  Connect with me on Twitter:  @ILMagPodcast Email me: podcast@inboundlogistics.com   Connect with Inbound Logistics Magazine on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/inboundlogistics Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/IL

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 you should watch for. FOR MORE INFORMATION: U.S. BANK FREIGHT PAYMENT INDEX: www.freight.usbank.com WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the 2019 Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: http://bit.ly/ILMagApp   http://bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle  Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast?  Connect with me on Twitter:  @ILMagPodcast Email me: podcast@inboundlogistics.com   Connect with Inbound Logistics Magazine on LinkedIn: www.l

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 pitfalls of AI. FOR MORE INFORMATION: UPTAKE: https://www.uptake.com/     WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the 2019 Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: http://bit.ly/ILMagApp   http://bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle  Or get the Digital Edition here: https://resources.inboundlogistics.com/digital/issues/IL_Digital_January2019.pdf Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast?  Connect with me on Twitter:  @ILMagPodcast Email me: podca

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 on integrating IoT into the workforce.   FOR MORE INFORMATION: SOTI: www.soti.net   WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the 2019 Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: http://bit.ly/ILMagApp   http://bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle  Or get the Digital Edition here: https://resources.inboundlogistics.com/digital/issues/IL_Digital_January2019.pdf Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast?  Connect with me on Twitter:  @ILMagPodcast Em

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 some priorities when selecting a TMS. FOR MORE INFORMATION: CLOUD LOGISTICS: www.gocloudlogistics.com   WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the 2019 Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: http://bit.ly/ILMagApp   http://bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle  Or get the Digital Edition here: https://resources.inboundlogistics.com/digital/issues/IL_Digital_January2019.pdf Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast?  Connect with me on Twitter

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. FOR MORE INFORMATION: D.B. SCHENKER: www.dbschenkerusa.com    WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the 2019 Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: http://bit.ly/ILMagApp   http://bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle  Or get the Digital Edition here: https://resources.inboundlogistics.com/digital/issues/IL_Digital_January2019.pdf Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast?  Connect with me on Twitter:  @ILMagPodcast Email me: podcast@inboundl

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.” FOR MORE INFORMATION: AMBER ROAD: www.amberroad.com   WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the 2019 Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: http://bit.ly/ILMagApp   http://bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle  Or get the Digital Edition here: https://resources.inboundlogistics.com/digital/issues/IL_Digital_January2019.pdf Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast?  Connect with me on Twitter:  @ILMagPodcast Email me: podcast@inboundlogistics.com   Connect

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 their observations on some of the recent trends they’re tracking. FOR MORE INFORMATION: U.S. BANK FREIGHT PAYMENT INDEX: www.freight.usbank.com AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATION: www.trucking.org   WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the 2019 Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: http://bit.ly/ILMagApp   http://bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle  Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast?  Connect with me on Twitter:  @ILMagPodcast Email me:

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 may now be all about the shopper. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SEKO LOGISTICS: www.sekologistics.com   WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the 2019 Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: http://bit.ly/ILMagApp   http://bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle  Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast?  Connect with me on Twitter:  @ILMagPodcast Email me: podcast@inboundlogistics.com   Connect with Inbound Logistics Magazine on LinkedIn: www.lin

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 shippers should be looking to create efficiencies in their supply chain. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON AMBER ROAD: www.amberroad.com   WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the 2017 Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: http://bit.ly/ILMagApp   http://bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle  Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast?  Connect with me on Twitter:  @ILMagPodcast Email me: podcast@inboundlogistics.com   Connect with Inbound Logistics M

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 making the biggest impacts in logistics. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON TRANSPOREON GROUP: www.transporeon-group.com SOURCING TOOLS: www.ticontracts.com   WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the 2018 Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: http://bit.ly/ILMagApp   http://bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle  Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast?  Connect with me on Twitter:  @ILMagPodcast Email me: podcast@inboundlogistics.com   Connect wi

Rapidly changing customer demands are constantly creating new challenges for shippers to address. Some of the most impactful responses typically revolve around the implementation of new software or technology. However, without the proper industry knowledge behind the switch, are shippers getting the biggest bang for their buck? Ryan O’Halloran of Trinity Logistics joins us to give his take on how technology alone can’t necessarily run the whole logistics program. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON TRINITY LOGISTICS: https://trinitylogistics.com/services/managed-transportation-solution/?utm_source=inbound%20logistics&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=managed%20services  Case Study: https://info.trinitylogistics.com/albaugh-case-study   WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the 2018 Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: http://bit.ly/ILMagApp   http://bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle  Are you a #logistics Thought Leader

Shipping specialized freight requires that carriers have the capability and experience to deal with over-dimensional items from mobile homes to heavy-duty construction machinery. But what should your company look for when evaluating the experience level of these specialized carriers? Joe Beacom of Landstar, joins us to share some of his insights on what shippers need to know to ensure that their heavy haul has safe travels. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON LANDSTAR: www.landstar.com Email: solutions@landstar.com   WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the 2018 Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: http://bit.ly/ILMagApp   http://bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle  Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast?  Connect with me on Twitter:  @ILMagPodcast Email me: podcast@inboundlogistics.com   Connect with Inbound Logistics Magazine on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/in

The U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index has parsed through some relevant data that may be heavily impacting the shipping industry. From the threat of tariffs and autonomous technology to the capacity crunch or hurricane season in the Southeast, what index insights can your company use to be better prepared and optimize your supply chain? Jana Simmons and Bobby Holland of U.S. Bank join us to break down their takes on the trends they're seeing. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HUB GROUP: www.hubgroup.com FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE U.S. BANK FREIGHT PAYMENT INDEX: freight.usbank.com   WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the 2017 Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: http://bit.ly/ILMagApp   http://bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle  Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast?  Connect with me on Twitter:  @ILMagPodcast Email me: podcast@inboundlogistics.com   Connect with

An increasingly interconnected supply chain is forcing the industry to evolve to capture, process and respond to an ever increasing stream of data. Making sense of that data comes with its own risks and costs. Jim Monkmeyer of DHL joins us to share his insights into what companies can do to better respond to the issues that can be expected and better prepare for the unexpected. WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE?  Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the 2017 Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: http://bit.ly/ILMagApp   http://bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle  Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast?  Connect with me on Twitter:  @ILMagPodcast Email me: podcast@inboundlogistics.com   Connect with Inbound Logistics Magazine on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/inboundlogistics Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ILMagazine Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InboundLogistics Catch our

E-commerce has changed the way consumers shop and put a completely new spin on retail. To differentiate themselves in an ever competitive market, retailers have chosen to focus on making the returns process faster and easier for consumers. But is it working? Inbound Logistics Publisher, Keith Biondo, sits down with Brian Bourke of SEKO Logistics to talk about the new retail landscape and how to have many happy returns. WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the 2017 Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: http://bit.ly/ILMagApp   http://bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle  Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast?  Connect with me on Twitter:  @ILMagPodcast Email me: podcast@inboundlogistics.com   Connect with Inbound Logistics Magazine on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/inboundlogistics Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ILMagazine Like us on Facebook: www