• The Logistics of Logistics

  • By: Joe Lynch
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The Logistics of Logistics

By: Joe Lynch
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  • The Logistics of Logistics is a podcast hosted by industry expert Joe Lynch. Joe interviews founders, executives, and innovators who are shaping the future of logistics and supply chain. Topics include transportation, logistics, warehousing, technology, supply chain, and ecommerce. The Logistics of Logistics audience expects an inside perspective of what’s next in logistics and supply chain delivered via podcasts, videos, and articles. Topics include: Transportation Topics Small package, Small parcel, Air Cargo, Ocean Shipping, Ocean freight, Bulk carriers, Cargo ships, Container ships, Tankers (ocean tankers), Refrigerated ships (reefers), Roll-on/roll-off ships, Multi-purpose ship, General cargo ship, Break bulk cargo, General cargo, Less Than Truckload, LTL, Tractor, Trailers, Tractor-trailers, 48-foot trailer, 53-foot trailer, Truck lift-gate, Truck terminals, Truckload (TL), Full Truckload (FTL), Freight, Palleted freight, Pallets, Fleet acquisition, Equipment, Drivers, Truck Drivers, Driver leasing, Driver training, Driver safety, Hours of Service (HOS), Electronic Logging Device (ELD), Driver outsourcing, Dedicated Contract Carriage (DCC) Carrier contract, Spot rates, Contract rates, Pickup and delivery, Carrier Instructions, Freight characteristics, Dock management, Intermodal, Containerization, Containers, Final mile, Last mile, Rail transportation Warehousing Topics Warehouse storage, manufacturers, importers, exporters, wholesalers, transport businesses, customs, Pick and Pack, Sub-assembly, Site Location, Distribution Center Management, Inbound shipping, Outbound shipping, Receiving, Putaway, Put-away, Order processing, Replenishment, Pulling, Restocking, Picking, Validation, Sorting, Distribution Center Management System (DCMS), Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), Supply, Demand, Inventory, Inventory Management, Cross-docking, Cross-dock, Ecommerce fulfillment, Fulfillment, Packaging Logistics Topics 3rd party logistics, 3PL, 4th party logistics, 4PL, Just-in-Time (JIT), Payment auditing, Freight auditing, Payment Processing, Freight brokerage, Freight broker, Digital freight brokerage, Digital freight broker, Transparency, Visibility Special Topics Direct to Home, Direct to Store, Sustainability, Green Logistics, Reverse Logistics, Product Lifecycle Management, Supply Chain Security Analysis, Contingency planning, Crisis Planning, Global Expansion, Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ), Logistics Consulting, Transportation Consulting, Import / Export, Customs, Labor Management, Marketing Services, Customer Service Technology Topics Supply chain technology, Freighttech, Freight tech, Freight technology, EDI, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Predictive Analytics, Technology Services, Web Services, Global Trade Management (GTM), Transportation Management System (TMS), Warehouse Management System (WMS), Supplier Management, Customer Management, Cloud Based Solutions, Wireless
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  • DAT iQ: The Metrics that Matter with Samuel Parker

    DAT iQ: The Metrics that Matter with Samuel Parker
    May 1 2024
    Samuel Parker and Joe Lynch discuss DAT iQ: the metrics that matter. Samuel is Director of Product Marketing at DAT Freight & Analytics' Shipper segment. DAT operates the largest truckload freight marketplace in North America. Shippers, brokers, carriers, news organizations and industry analysts rely on DAT for trends and data insights based on a database of $150 billion in annual market transactions. DAT iQ provides freight intelligence to inform your budget and procurement strategies so you can navigate market volatility with greater confidence and agility. About Samuel Parker Samuel is the Associate Director for DAT Freight & Analytics’ Shipper segment. This segment is in the growth stage of its evolution, serving large enterprise brands and their Logistics, Procurement and Supply Chain teams. Samuel is an experienced market strategy and product leader with over 10 years of experience in supply chain logistics and innovation, specializing in helping technology companies build high-performing Go-to-Market teams. Experienced in solutions marketing and portfolio development across SaaS, Supply Chain Software, and OEM Hardware. Samuel has his B.A. degree in Marketing Communications from Central College and Masters of Science degree in Corporate Marketing and Organizational Communications from Northeastern University. Samuel is a board member of CSCMP's Rocky Mountain Roundtable and is a Certified Product Marketing Manager (CPMM). He lives in Denver, Colorado with his wife and son. About DAT Freight & Analytics DAT Freight & Analytics operates the largest truckload freight marketplace in North America. Shippers, transportation brokers, carriers, news organizations and industry analysts rely on DAT for trends and data insights based on more than 400 million freight matches and a database of $150 billion in annual market transactions.Founded in 1978, DAT is a business unit of Roper Technologies (Nasdaq: ROP), a constituent of the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and Fortune 1000. Key Takeaways: DAT iQ: The Metrics that Matter In the podcast interview, Samuel Parker gave a freight market overview based on DAT's database of $150 billion in annual market transactions. In short, the market has more or less hit bottom, but a recovery will not occur until the first quarter of 2025 - give or take a quarter. Predicting the freight market is always tough even for DAT, so follow them for the most up-to-date freight market trends and insights. The metrics that matter are from DAT IQ and are summarized below:RateView Analytics: Get the most up-to-date pricing data in the industry based on actual contribution data.Analyze pricing trends and pinpoint seasonal changes with 13-month pricing histories on each lane.Access accurate freight rate forecasts that are over 95% accurate on more than 7 million daily predictions.Gain full visibility into spot and contract rates by viewing average rates paid by brokers and shippers on more than 68,000 lanes. Network Analytics: Understand past, present, and future market conditions.Identify emerging trends, seasonal shifts, and underperforming aspects of your network.Source capacity with precision using supply and demand metrics and forecasts.Uncover cost-saving opportunities by optimizing underperforming lanes or carriers.Build a resilient and diversified portfolio by negotiating with incumbents or efficiently procuring new carriers. Analytics Services: Tap into DAT’s in-house team of subject matter experts for one-time or ongoing engagements.Improve data hygiene with services such as data cleansing and aggregation.Integrate data from any DAT product or service to enhance and centralize internal workflows.Receive custom reporting solutions tailored to your business operations. Learn More About DAT iQ: The Metrics that Matter Samuel Parker | Linkedin DAT Freight & Analytics | Linkedin DAT Freight & Analytics | Shippers DAT | DAT iQ DAT | Speakers Freightvine Podcast - DAT MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics with Chris Caplice | The Logistics of Logistics Navigating Market Uncertainty with Sarah Bertram | The Logistics of Logistics The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues.The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube
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    55 mins
  • Freight Recession: Opportunity or Threat with Steve Elwell

    Freight Recession: Opportunity or Threat with Steve Elwell
    Apr 29 2024
    Steve Elwell and Joe Lynch discuss freight recession: opportunity or threat. Steve is the Founder and Managing Director of iDev Partners a boutique leadership, business strategy and turnaround consulting firm. About Steve Elwell Steve is the Founder and since 2010 Managing Director of iDev Partners a boutique leadership, business strategy and turnaround consulting firm located in Farmington Hills, MI. In this role he has helps leaders and organizations realize their potential and mission. Steve has lead multiple technology, manufacturing, and start-up businesses as CEO, COO, and President. His consulting clients include large publicly traded corporations and family businesses in industries from logistics to aerospace. Prior to strategy and turnaround, Steve ran an IT, and automation businesses and owned a retained executive search firm. He earned an MBA from Wayne State University in Detroit, and a BA in Economics and Management from Albion College, in Albion, MI. Steve, his wife Kris, and their two children live in Farmington Hill, MI. About iDev iDev serves leaders and businesses in their transition from good to great. We develop clarity and translate that clarity into action and durable sustainable gains. Our approach brings together vision, talent, technology, around realistic solutions, and deliberate high-energy execution. iDev has been successful in diverse situations including turnaround and transformation, crisis management, and strategic growth. iDev leaders have prior consulting experience as well as tenure as C-suite function heads and CEOs. Key Takeaways: Freight Recession: Opportunity or Threat Steve Elwell and Joe Lynch discuss freight recession: opportunity or threat: Freight Recession Deepens: The initial predictions underestimated the severity and duration of the freight recession.The Burning Question: Steve Elwell and Joe Lynch tackle the burning question: is it a threat or an opportunity?Not a Shared Fate: While everyone feels the recession's impact, companies can choose their response.Leaders Seize the Opportunity: Top leadership teams see the downturn as a chance to leapfrog competitors, not just survive.Unlocking Growth: Steve Elwell unveils a simple customer-focused assessment tool to help businesses capitalize on this chance. iDev prioritizes empowering your people for lasting improvement. They understand that sustained success requires incentivized and passionate teams, which is why they focus on fostering long-term engagement.Results from day one. iDev delivers immediate value from the first meeting. They believe in swift action and maximizing the impact of the partnership from the outset.iDev provides the technological expertise, but your leadership and talent propel it further. They act as a catalyst, helping your team reach its full potential.Beyond project hours, your success is their passion. iDev invest in your business and the personal growth of your team members.iDev commitment fosters genuine connections, transforming clients into long-term partners. At iDev, professionalism thrives alongside genuine care - because business is, after all, personal.iDev core values: Action, Excellence, Leadership. Learn More About Freight Recession: Opportunity or Threat Steve Elwell | Linkedin iDev | Linkedin Supply Chain Disruptions Are Here to Stay with Steve Elwell | The Logistics of Logistics 3 Emerging Supply Chain Trends with Steve Elwell | The Logistics of Logistics Make Heroes, Make Money with Steve Elwell | The Logistics of Logistics Avoiding Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt in Sales with Steve Elwell | The Logistics of Logistics The Number One Reason Why People Buy with Steve Elwell | The Logistics of Logistics The Only 3 Ways to Improve Your Sales with Steve Elwell | The Logistics of Logistics Understanding the Buying Process with Steve Elwell | The Logistics of Logistics Entering New Logistics Markets with Steve Elwell | The Logistics of Logistics The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues.The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube
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    45 mins
  • REPOST: Growing a Brand and a Business with Adam Vazquez

    REPOST: Growing a Brand and a Business with Adam Vazquez
    Apr 26 2024
    Adam Vazquez and Joe Lynch discuss growing a brand and a business. Adam is the CEO of Heard Media, a marketing firm that specializes in creating audio and video content that educates, entertains, and engages target markets. About Adam Vazquez Adam Vazquez is an experienced marketing leader who serves as the CEO of Heard Media. Adam has built memorable growth stories for numerous companies throughout the supply chain, healthcare, and technology industries, and is a leading mind for growth and marketing in the B2B space. Applying the strategies and methodologies he learned while serving Fortune 1000 brands as a strategist, Adam brings both creative and practical strategies that move the needle for the mid-market companies he serves. Adam is also an entrepreneur. After leaving VaynerMedia, he co-founded Heard Media and has built the company to what it is today using many of the same strategies and techniques he employs for his clients. He is a trusted consultant to mid-market CEOs and an entertaining public speaker on the topics of brand, b2b growth, creative campaigns, and content marketing. Adam's work has won several awards from the American Advertising Federation as well as being a finalist for a Cannes Lion. Notable credits include: Writer of "The Stain", Executive Producer of "The Future of Supply Chain", Executive Producer of "The Data Stack Show", Executive Producer of "Trending Thoughts with Torrey Smith", and Host and Executive Producer of "Content is for Closers". About Heard Media Heard Media is a company that exists to help businesses find and serve their customers through audio and video content. They believe that growing a business online is crucial for its future success. Their Custom Content Framework, which has generated millions of dollars in revenue for their clients, is now available to all businesses. Heard Media's Custom Content Growth Model consists of three phases: Clarify, Create, and Convert. In the Clarify phase, their team uses a combination of research, industry reports, and experience to help businesses determine the best platforms to promote their content campaigns. The Create phase focuses on bringing ideas to life through design, including show/series identity, logo development, web and landing page development, and more. Finally, in the Convert phase, Heard Media ensures that the content drives business results by maximizing exposure and implementing measurement systems. They also offer supply chain and logistics services specifically tailored to the trucking industry. Key Takeaways: Growing a Brand and a Business Heard Media specializes in creating audio and video content that educates, entertains, and engages target markets.Their Custom Content Framework has generated millions of dollars in revenue for clients and is now available to new customers.They offer a Custom Content Growth Model that includes strategies such as brand and content strategy, audience research, competitive analysis, and digital content roadmap.Heard Media believes in the importance of preparation and uses a mix of first and third-party research, industry reports, and decades of experience to help clients decide the best place to promote their content campaigns.They bring ideas to life through design, whether it's visual or audio, and offer services such as show/series identity, logo development, web and landing page development, and visual asset development.Results are a priority for Heard Media, and they ensure that content drives business over the long-term by providing platform selection, paid ads management, email marketing campaign development, and analytics services.They also serve the trucking industry by offering brand and content strategy, audience research, competitive analysis, and digital content roadmap services.Heard Media understands the importance of blending business and brand into a cohesive entity that resonates with the target audience.They believe in the power of creativity and its role in executing successful content campaigns.Heard Media takes pride in their ability to take the guesswork out of growth and help businesses thrive online. Learn More About Growing a Brand and a Business Adam on LinkedIn Adam's Letter on LinkedIn Adam's Newsletter Heard Media on LinkedIn Heard Website Adam's Podcast The Drum | US Ad Of The Day: Flock Freight Quantifies A ‘fuckload’ For Blue’s Clues’ Steve Burns Episode Sponsor: Tomorrow.io The Biggest Risk Facing Truck Drivers with Dan Slagen Trucking & Road Solutions: Weather Intelligence for Logistics & Transportation Sponsor: Tusk Logistics Tusk Logistics is a national network of the best regional parcel carriers that puts Shippers first, with lower costs, reliable service, and proactive support. Tusk save Shippers 40% or more on small parcel shipping. Tusk's technology connects your parcel operation to a national network of vetted regional carriers, all with pre-negotiated rates and reliable, predictable service. ...
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