Curious how Gen AI is transforming procurement?

Join Sarah Barnes-Humphrey and Michael V. for a special episode of On the Margins featuring Ryan Flynn, Principal at Deloitte Consulting.

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In this episode of the #LetsTalkSupplyChain Podcast, we discuss:

[02.10] John’s reflections from the show floor at Home Delivery World.

[02.56] An introduction to John, his 20-year career history, and his role as Chief Revenue Officer at Evans Transportation.

[04.08] Evan’s roots as one of the country’s first 100 freight brokers 40 years ago, their evolution, and how they helped pioneer the transportation management system.

[06.43] An overview of where Evans is now, and how they help their customers.

[08.17] The ideal client for Evans Transportation.

[09.47] Why Evans is committed to embracing a customer-centric approach, and an inside look at their recent customer advisory panel, the common #challenges it exposed, and the surprising answer to the question: ‘What’s one activity in your organization that you’d like to see never happen again?’

[13.04] Some of the biggest #opportunities that were revealed at Evans’ customer advisory panel, how the technology applications of their Execution Engine helps clients pursue those opportunities, and the importance of #collaboration in overcoming shared challenges.

[15.24] How #tariffs are impacting Evans’ clients, and how they’re helping them respond.

[17.58] The ever-evolving world of parcel, and how high customer expectations and carrier changes are creating big challenges for #shippers.

[22.30] The growing problem of cargo theft, and how Evans is helping clients ensure their goods are safe and accounted for while in #transit.

[25.36] A case study exploring how Evans helped a client struggling with damage on LTL shipments to leverage #technology and data and build a solution that reduced handling and dropped their freight claim percentage significantly, whilst also maintaining speed and reducing cost.

[29.31] The most significant impending transformation John anticipates for the supply chain and #logistics industries, and how Evans is preparing for it.Plus, [GUEST] tells us all about [XYZ].

➡️ So tell us in the comments below, How Can Supply Chain Businesses Balance Automation and Human Connection?

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How are SharkNinja and PepsiCo reshaping their future through innovation?

Join us for a FREE LinkedIn Live episode of Thoughts and Coffee, hosted by Sarah Barnes-Humphrey and featuring Anna Farberov, general manager of PepsiCo Labs.

📅 June 24th at 10:00 am. ET

We'll dive into:

✅ How SharkNinja is rethinking global sourcing

✅ Why PepsiCo's Innovation Lab is the model for scaling startup partnerships

✅ What your company can learn from their supply chain reinvention

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Join Eric Johnson on TPM TODAY as he sits down with Daniel Powell, CEO of Optimal Dynamics, to delve into:

• Discover how automation is reshaping logistics teams and what it means for your role.

• Uncover the surprising ways truck dispatching is being reimagined in 2025.

• Find out how next gen tech is unlocking powerful gains in network optimization.

Get a front row seat to see how visibility and automation are reshaping supply chain strategy!

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In this episode of the #LetsTalkSupplyChain Podcast, we discuss:

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

[06.21] How current geopolitical disruptions are impacting shippers, and why real-time visibility is crucial in navigating challenges.

[09.29] From an obsessive focus on data quality to an investment in integration options, what sets Shippeo apart in a very competitive and rapidly evolving market.

[16.34] Shippeo’s founder story – the industry challenges that helped shape Shippeo’s solutions, and how their growth in Europe helped position them for success in the US.

[21.03] The ideal client for Shippeo, and the typical challenges those businesses are looking to solve.

[26.57] A case study exploring how Shippeo helped Yamaha achieve greater visibility to improve customer experience and internal operations via ocean and road.

[33.21] How Shippeo is using AI and predictive analytics to help customers move from a reactive to a proactive mindset, and why this technology has been critical in navigating the current ocean challenges.

[39.14] The importance of sustainability and some of Shippeo’s key initiatives.

[43.03] Chris’s advice to help supply chain leaders future-proof their logistics strategies.

Plus, Chris Mazza tells us all about their obsessive focus on data quality, visibility, and how current geopolitical disruptions are impacting shippers.

➡️ So tell us in the comments below, Did This Episode Change Your Perspective on Any Aspect of Your Work or Goals? How?

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This week on Frostbytes, we sit down with Natalia Andreyeva — a former leader at Carrier Corporation and seasoned supply chain strategist — to unpack what the logistics world gets wrong, and how shippers can take back control.

🎙️ In this episode, we cover:
● Why traditional methods leave shippers in the dark
● The real-world disconnect between carriers and product owners
● How bad data and outdated tools fuel blind trust in vendor claims
● Natalia’s candid take on what she wishes shippers understood
● The future of supply chain visibility from someone who’s been on both sides

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Pop quiz: What is the most undervalued competitive advantage in today's logistics landscape?

Here's a hint: it's not just technology.

It's the willingness to change.

In today's episode, we explore how Port of New York and New Jersey leaders are embracing new tools, technologies and ways of working, not with fear, but with curiosity.

Stephanie Dominguez explains why staying open to evolution is no longer optional, and how collaboration is key to discovering the future.

Because in this industry, progress is not about standing still, it's about asking tough questions and learning from each other.

Tune in to listen:

Why new technologies can be intimidating and why it's OK.

How learning across teams and companies fosters innovation.

Why real growth starts with curiosity and connection.

How does your organization embrace change?
Let us know in the comments 👇.

Watch the full video here 👇
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#EmbraceChange #LogisticsInnovation #FutureReadyLeadership

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Pop quiz: What does it take to keep one of America's busiest ports running smoothly, despite geopolitical uncertainty, local disruptions and even a global pandemic?

Today's guest, the Port of New York and New Jersey, knows the answer:
Resilience, communication and collaboration.

When Stephanie Dominguez joined the team, she encountered a perfect storm of challenges. But instead of bowing to pressure, the port came together-partners, teams and even competitors-to keep goods moving and serve a greater purpose.

Because at this port, resilience is not a buzzword. It's a strategy.

In this episode, Stephanie explains how the Port of New York and New Jersey is getting stronger for the long term in the face of uncertainty, and why the future of global trade depends on it.

Plus:

Real-life lessons after overcoming two consecutive crises.

The power of alliances, even among competitors.

Why true resilience starts with communication at all levels of the supply chain.

How is your company preparing for what's next?
Let us know in the comments 👇.

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Why do so many supply plans fall apart before they even hit production?

In this episode of Supply Chain Unfiltered, host Christine Barnhart sits down with Philip Vervloesem, Chief Commercial & Markets Officer at OMP, to dive into the critical need for connected planning—and why so many brands are still stuck in the dark.

They explore:
✅ Why disconnected planning creates blind spots across the supply network
✅ The limitations of relying on outdated supplier data
✅ How collaborative, decision-centric planning empowers better, faster decisions
✅ What it really means to be data-centric in supply chain
✅ The shift from transactional suppliers to strategic partners

Don’t miss it—tune in to rethink how your supply network collaborates, adapts, and wins.

If you can't make it LIVE...

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In this episode of the #LetsTalkSupplyChain Podcast, we discuss:

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

[03.49] An overview of Reveel, who they are, and what they do.

[04.36] An introduction to Jennifer, her background, and her company GOAT Group.

[05.58] An overview of the current tariff landscape and how businesses are approaching adaptability and cost impacts.

[07.55] How tariffs have impacted GOAT Group, and why increased #tariffs for China are driving up apparel costs and forcing companies to rethink their manufacturing locations.

[09.07] From cost #volatility to the impact of the unknown, the biggest negative impacts, driven by the current tariff landscape for shippers.

[11.34] Network design and #optimization, and why shippers need intelligence, agility, and a strategic command of their shipping network to manage current volatility.

[14.28] How network design and optimization can help companies to design more #efficient distribution strategies, what those strategies might look like, and the positive impact they can have for shippers.

[15.16] How SKU profitability analysis can help businesses identify problem products and make more informed decisions on their portfolio.

“There’s much more that you can do with SKU level insights than just explore profitability.”

[17.13] Why contract negotiations have changed, and how Reveel can help to simulate ‘what-if’ scenarios and compare carrier performance so #shippers can push for reductions or pivot.

[20.07] The importance of flexibility and expanding carrier options to reduce dependency, lower cost, and improve customer experience.

[21.23] Why, when tariffs are out of our control, intelligence is the best defence, how companies can use #intelligence to stay competitive, and why parcel spend management can be an organization's competitive advantage in an unpredictable global market.

[23.47] The ideal client for Reveel, and the types of clients they’re currently onboarding most.

[24.41] GOAT group’s experience with onboarding and #implementation with Reveel.

[25.52] The biggest challenges GOAT Group was experiencing, why they chose to work with Reveel, and the benefits they see from their ongoing partnership.

[27.38] In a constantly evolving market, what might shippers expect over the next few months.

Plus, Michael Falls and Jennifer Mitchell tell us all about tariffs, network design, SKU analysis, carrier negotiation, and decision intelligence.

➡️ So tell us in the comments below, Is the Apparel Supply Chain Shifting Tariff Pressures?

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How are AI, sustainability, and even outer space reshaping supply chains in 2025?

Join us for a FREE LinkedIn Live episode of Thoughts and Coffee, hosted by Sarah Barnes-Humphrey and featuring her bestie and global trade expert Audrey Ross.

📅 June 17th at 10:00 a.m. ET

We’ll dive into:

✅ Walmart’s new AI tool and how it’s fast-tracking fashion innovation
✅ LEGO’s sustainability moves in Vietnam and why they matter
✅ Space Forge’s $30M plan to produce chip materials in orbit

🚀 The future of supply chains is smarter, greener, and maybe even out of this world.

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Only 10 Days Left to Avoid Tariff Chaos 🚨

What do you do when your container’s already on the water—and tariffs kick in overnight?

In this Let’s Talk Supply Chain News clip, Crissy Manwaring (Robertson Marketing) shares what’s happening in the promotional products industry as companies race against the clock to avoid massive fees.

📦 If your goods are waiting to ship—now’s the time to act.
This 90-day reprieve? It’s your window to move.

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In this episode of the #LetsTalkSupplyChain Podcast, we discuss:

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

[05.40] Why organizations should choose the Port of New York and New Jersey, the many factors that give them their competitive edge and how, in turn, that can give companies doing business with them their own competitive edge.

[11.36] Some of the biggest challenges of the last few years, and why resiliency, communication, and #collaboration are key.

[15.43] The Port of New York and New Jersey’s ‘Master Plan’, and how a predicted increase in volume will impact the port and local community, from #challenges to investments.

[17.30] From road improvements to improving navigation channels, the major #infrastructure projects the Port of New York and New Jersey is focused on right now, and how they work with other key stakeholders.

[22.58] The potential impact of those infrastructure challenges and opportunities, and the Port of New York and New Jersey’s approach to embracing the #future.

[25.17] The Port of New York and New Jersey’s new marine #terminal operator leases with Port Liberty New York and Bayonne and the APM Terminals, and why they’re all focused on planning for the future.

[29.22] Why collaboration is so important as the industry prepares for the future, and Stephanie’s advice for other organizations looking to improve their collaborative efforts.

[34.33] Key #sustainability initiatives for the Port of New York and New Jersey.

[38.04] What the rest of 2025 will bring for the Port of New York and New Jersey.

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

➡️ So tell us in the comments below, Which Idea We Discussed Today Do You Find Most Relevant to Apply in Your Own Business or Project? Tell Us in the Comments!

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How will technology and trade policy transform cross-border freight transportation?

Join Eric Johnson on TPM TODAY as he sits down with Matt Silver, CEO of Cargado, to delve into:

✅ How the rapid growth of cross-border trade is reshaping the U.S. freight market.
✅ The effects of U.S. trade policy on Mexico and Canada.
✅How technology is finally shining a light on one of the most opaque sectors of the supply chain.

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