2 Babes Talk Supply Chain

Tudor Maxwell talks about logistics digitization; change management; training and development with WiseTech Academy; & why chaos isn’t necessarily a bad thing.   [01.45] An introduction to today’s guest. [02.53] An introduction to WiseTech Academy. [04.25] The current landscape of logistics digitization. [09.17] From difficulty adapting existing processes to new tech, to fear of the unknown, why one of the biggest barriers to success within supply chain digitization is people – but why some resistance is actually healthy. [13.32] Why a little chaos is to be expected in the early stages of planning a change management and digitization process, and how organizations can start to overcome objections. [20.03] How companies can start to excite the wider team for change and include them on the digitization journey to ensure a smooth transition. [23.17] The importance of training and development when it comes to change management and ongoing digitization, and WiseTech’s vision for the Academy as well as for driv

T.J. Kragenbrink talks about her career pivot and what she’s learned along the way; becoming an industry award-winner; and making strides in sustainability. [07.23] T.J.’s early years, from #education to her career as a teacher. [11.18] The four big transferable skills that T.J. took from teaching to supply chain. [15.03] Why T.J. decided to leave teaching, and the journey that brought her to supply chain. [20.01] The mentor who inspired and advised T.J. throughout her career #journey. [21.12] An introduction to Inmar Intelligence and what they do; and the unique culture Inmar has created to support and nurture its team. [23.22] The importance of a supportive #culture for working mothers; prioritizing self-care; and how T.J. finds her personal work/life balance. [29.11] T.J. reflects on #sustainability – what she does personally, as well as how she is tackling the complex issue of post-purchase solutions at Inmar. [35.37] T.J.’s recent 2023 Supply & Demand Chain Executive Women in Supply Chain award win,

Nachi Mendelow & Mohan Dipsingh talk about risk, resilience, technology and why taking a holistic approach to your supply chain is the key to success.  [01.49] An introduction to today’s guests. [04.04] How the pandemic exposed #vulnerabilities in supply chains worldwide, bringing the topic of risk to the fore; and the most significant lessons we learned. [07.18] The different types of working #siloes; the inherent risks for companies that continue to operate in silos; and the power to be found in embracing #collaboration. [12.27] From robust escalation processes to creating a #culture of ongoing learning, how organizations can build resilience into their supply chain operations in order to adapt, tackle challenges, and manage risk and #disruption. [18.33] The importance of taking a #holistic approach, from bringing different business units together with customers and suppliers to a focus on global optimization instead of local. [22.09] The #strategies that companies should be looking to employ when it co

Fraser Robinson talks about Beacon Technologies; carbon and collaboration; building a data-centric approach to supply chain; and the problem with ERP's. [06.00] Fraser’s career journey, and how a leadership role at Uber led him to discover a passion for a supply chain and go on to establish Beacon. [08.31] The #disruptions and challenges within supply chain, the importance of #data, and why data sharing makes your organization a better service provider. [15.01] An introduction to Beacon – who they are, what they do, and how they help their customers – and Beacon’s three levels of #visibility. [19.23] The ideal client for Beacon. [21.29] A closer look at Beacon’s tracking #software, the benefits, and how they're going deeper with #visibility and #data. [28.10] How Beacon is helping clients cut #carbon and meet their ESG goals, and the importance of #collaboration. [34.52] How Beacon helps clients achieve high and measurable ROI, from reducing detention and demurrage costs to empowering teams in contract negoti

Craig Seelig & Laurie Arnold talk about the compliance landscape; the cost of non-compliance; & the importance of technology to create a single source of truth. [01.49] An introduction to today’s guests. [02.40] A closer look at the ever-changing compliance landscape, and some of the biggest changes that have impacted the industry in recent years. [05.20] Why compliance has become a huge cost center for global organizations. [10.48] Why not investing in compliance can create a false economy, and lead to devastating business impacts. [13.04] How technology can help to tackle modern compliance issues, and how a single, integrated technology can bring competitive advantage for organizations and help them more effectively navigate our complex regulatory landscape. [17.47] A closer look at the CargoWise customs and compliance solutions that are changing the game for clients. [21.35] The added value of CargoWise’s denied party screening. [23.35] Why JAS Forwarding chose to work with CargoWise and the benefi

Pete Gowanlock talks about KNNX; the benefits of blockchain; technology & collaboration; and solving the challenge of visibility and information sharing. [07.04] An introduction to #blockchain. [09.39] Why the conversations around blockchain have taken a back seat in the last year, but why it remains key to the future of supply chain. [11.34] The current landscape of blockchain in supply chain, and its huge potential for the future. [12.34] An introduction to KNNX – who they are, what they do, and how they help their #customers. [15.41] The ideal client for KNNX. [17.38] A closer look at KNNX Freight, and examples of effective real-life #applications. [22.34] KNNX’s Asset Track platform, and how the #solutions within it are solving the challenge of visibility and information sharing for organizations. [25.21] The importance of collaboration, and why advancing #technology is key to helping companies work effectively together. [27.25] A closer look at #onboarding and #integration with KNNX. [32.28] The many

Gene Gander and Amna Shah discuss visibility - what it really means; the challenges and opportunities; tech investments; and how CargoWise can help. [02.38] An introduction to today’s guests. [05.05] A closer look at Amna’s company AHS Consulting, her long-standing relationship with WiseTech, and why AHS is a WiseTech and CargoWise partner. [07.42] What supply chain visibility really means, and why it’s so important. [11.15] The huge increase in #investment in new visibility tools and #tech since 2020, the role of the pandemic, and why visibility is the industry’s number one priority. [15.26] A closer look at how that increased investment in visibility tech has begun to impact the industry. [21.00] The current #challenges and barriers to achieving better #visibility within supply chain. [27.20] An overview of the solutions that CargoWise is using to break down these #barriers for their customers and deliver better visibility across the industry; and how CargoWise brings visibility to an organization's entire

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Chris Garrison talks about Onfleet; the importance of empowering drivers; achieving competitive advantage by delighting customers; & the future of the last mile. [05.52] The evolving landscape of last mile, and the challenges and #opportunities in the space. [09.20] An introduction to Onfleet – who they are, what they do, and how they help their customers. [11.03] The ideal client for Onfleet. [13.19] The importance of effective #dispatching and route planning, its impact on everything from customer satisfaction to sustainability, and what dispatch with Onfleet looks like. [17.36] Why driver empowerment is key, and how Onfleet’s solutions are creating happy drivers and, ultimately, happy customers. [21.21] Why customer satisfaction has emerged as an area of opportunity, and how Onfleet are delighting customers in a notoriously difficult space. [26.07] The power of good data, and what monitoring, reporting, performance and insights look like with Onfleet. [29.08] A case study showing how Onfleet helped a k

Lisa Morales-Hellebo talks about the power of technological invention and innovation; awards; building communities; and making sustainability a priority. [06.04] Lisa shares an update on what she’s been up to since her last appearance on the show, and the awards and accolades she’s achieved. [08.44] What awards mean for Lisa and why they’re important, particularly for women and other underrepresented groups within supply chain. [11.50] A closer look at Lisa’s organization REFASHIONED, what it does, and the growing portfolio of innovative companies it supports. [13.23] A closer look at Lisa’s Industrial Transformation Fund; what makes it different; her disruptive approach; and the businesses that the fund is investing in. [21.18] The importance of community; and the impact that the community Lisa is building is having on the industry, from innovation to accelerating change. [23.55] Why sustainability is at the heart of everything Lisa does, and why our systems need to be completely reworked if we have a hope o

Bobby Strenk talks about SecurSpace; the challenges of limited storage and parking space; collaboration and connectivity; and improving driver experience [05.31] The impact that a lack of industrial outdoor storage (IOS) near major #intermodal hubs, as well as the scarcity of overnight truck parking near major highways, is having on the #transportation and supply chain industries. [08.04] An introduction to SecurSpace – who they are, what they do, and how they help their customers. [10.09] A closer look at the SecurSpace Marketplace from a customer’s perspective. [14.04] A case study showing how SecurSpace helped a key client to avoid waiting times and detention and demurrage costs, boosting #efficiency and saving time and money. [19.50] How SecurSpace brings #collaboration and connectivity together to help create efficiency and drive the industry forward. [23.13] The importance of putting a focus on exceptional driver experience, and how SecurSpace is helping to tackle the labor shortage and improve industry

Tony Thrasher talks about SPS Commerce; the landscape of retail supply chain; collaboration; and the importance of meeting consumers where they want to buy.   [06.11] An introduction to SPS Commerce, and why #collaboration has been key to their vision and sustained success. [09.08] The changing landscape of the retail supply chain, and the current challenges and trends of a post-pandemic environment. [11.38] A closer look SPS – what they do, how they help their customers, and how they facilitate effective working relationships between retail organizations. [14.20] The ideal client for SPS Commerce. [16.46] A reminder of what EDI is and the role it plays in data exchange; and how SPS makes #integration and trading partnerships easy and effective. [22.25] What data and #visibility mean to SPS and their customers;  the importance of data normalization; and why customers that use SPS Analytics outperform industry benchmarks. [26.42] A case study detailing how SPS helped a key 3PL client simplify and speed u

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Lee Newitt talks about DCLI; investing in improving trucker experience; chassis regulation; & its mission to transform the way chassis work within supply chain.  [05.32] A closer look at the landscape of the #intermodal industry, and what the market looks like as we head into the second half of 2023 and into 2024. [09.13] A breakdown of different #chassis types, and an overview of DCLI – who they are, what they do, and their impressive company growth over the last decade. [12.00] How DCLI works with a multitude of different industry stakeholders, and why a focus on creating exceptional driver experiences brings everyone together and drives success. [16.01] The different challenges that DCLI customers face, and the unique, customer-focused, and flexible approach that DCLI takes to problem-solving for them. [19.39] How DCLI has worked with private domestic container customers to provide flexible #collaborative solutions that have helped these customers scale efficiently and cost-effectively. [22.22] DCLI’s

Alexis Mizell-Pleasant talks about her time in the US Navy and her passion for supporting veterans; balancing a career with motherhood; and supply chain trends.   [05.53] Alexis’s early years, and the family history that led her to join the Navy and attend a military college. [07.53] Alexis’s passion for communication and the arts, why she moved from the military to academia, and how she came to study British literature in London. [12.10] How Alexis joined AC Business Media, and her prior experience in supply chain. [14.41] A closer look at Alexis’s role as the Managing Editor at Supply & Demand Chain Executive and Food Logistics magazines. [15.37] Alexis’s perspective on the supply chain industry, and why it needs to be more proactive in seeking out fresh pairs of eyes. [16.49] Alexis’s take on the emerging supply chain trends to look out for. [18.41] Alexis’s experience as a woman, as she moved from the Navy to supply chain, and the similarities between the two worlds. [19.57] The growth of Supply &

Christopher Platt talks about Blackberry Radar; the challenges & opportunities in multimodal; safety & compliance; & why now is the time to invest in tech. [05.53] Alexis’s early years, and the family history that led her to join the Navy and attend a military college. [07.53] Alexis’s passion for communication and the arts, why she moved from the military to academia, and how she came to study British literature in London. [12.10] How Alexis joined AC Business Media, and her prior experience in supply chain. [14.41] A closer look at Alexis’s role as the Managing Editor at Supply & Demand Chain Executive and Food Logistics magazines. [15.37] Alexis’s perspective on the supply chain industry, and why it needs to be more proactive in seeking out fresh pairs of eyes. [16.49] Alexis’s take on the emerging supply chain trends to look out for. [18.41] Alexis’s experience as a woman, as she moved from the Navy to supply chain, and the similarities between the two worlds. [19.57] The growth of Supply

Josh Dunham talks about why he co-founded Reveel; helping businesses ship smarter and save more; advocating for clients; & leveling the playing field. [06.16] The challenges that Josh observed whilst working in sales at DHL, and how they ignited his desire to level the playing field and establish Reveel. [08.05] What has and hasn’t changed in the 17 years since Josh founded Reveel, and what the industry looks like now when it comes to logistics and shipping management.  [10.03] How Reveel disrupted the market by changing its business model and creating software that removes costly consultancy fees. [11.22] A closer look at the Reveel platform – what it does and how it helps its customers.     [13.23] The ideal client for Reveel. [15.05] A case study detailing how Reveel helped a key client to achieve their objective of owning their relationship with their carriers, resulting in a multi-seven-figure cost saving. [17.08] A closer look at Reveel’s Parcel Shipping & Carrier Contract Monitoring & Manag

Greg Kress talks about MFG & Shapeways; enabling manufacturers to digitize; the challenges in a fast-paced market; and why AI will transform manufacturing [06.14] The challenges within traditional manufacturing that led to the creation of Shapeways, and how the brand tackles those challenges for its customers. [08.42] A deeper dive into Shapeways, and the two core halves of its operation. [13.03] How strategic partnerships allow MFG to manufacture on-demand, and deliver world-class metrics for their clients. [16.30] The landscape of global manufacturing, and how Shapeways is driving change through its MFG platform. [23.07] The importance of customization in today’s fast-paced market, and some of the innovative ways MFG has helped customers with complex customization needs. [25.18] The ideal customer for MFG; how they work together; the key benefits; and why MFG was designed to support customers across multiple industries. [30.58] An overview of membership options with MFG, and a look at what onboard

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Yifat Baror talks about Osa Commerce; how e-commerce is changing the industry; combining the power of collaboration & visibility; and tackling data chaos [04.55] Yifat’s entrepreneurial journey and why she co-founded Osa. [08.40] The current landscape of e-commerce, and how it has changed over the past few years. [10.14] An overview of Osa – who they are, what they do, and how they help their customers. [11.53] The ideal client for Osa. [13.48] A closer look at the Osa platform, and the different ways that customers can engage with it.    [15.18] From data-driven decision-making to risk management, how Osa are using #ai to deliver big benefits for their clients. [16.55] A case study detailing how Osa helped a key client to achieve connectivity, helping them to access new markets quickly and efficiently, reduce their #logistics costs by 15% and increase revenue by 20%. [20.03] The current challenges when it comes to data, and why Osa’s mission is to tackle data chaos in the supply chain. [21.44] Os