Let's Talk Supply Chain is not your average supply chain podcast. We feature not just the top of the industry, but also diverse voices from within the community, new innovations and the disrupters making waves in the industry. Don’t listen to the same ol' same ol', be sparked by new ideas and fresh perspectives only on Let's Talk Supply Chain.
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483: Tackling Transportation Sustainability? Start With a New Truck
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41:05Chad Dittberner of Werner talks about supply chain sustainability - challenges, alternative fuels, cost, partnerships, and why it's a strategic advantage. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [04.09] Chad’s 32-year career at Werner, and an introduction to their Innovation Council and what it does. [06.37] The biggest sustainability challenges for the indust…
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481: Combine the Power of In-House and Outsourced Fleet Management, with OneRail
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42:51Bill Catania of OneRail talks about fleet management - challenges & opportunities, change management & achieveing competitive advantage with a hyrbid model. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [03.31] OneRail’s rapid growth and ‘work hard, play hard’ culture. “It’s all about work hard, play hard. We take our role in serving our customers very seriously… Bu…
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482: Transform the Way Your Business Moves, with Pallet Alliance
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46:11Mary Casillo talks about Pallet Alliance; taking a holistic view; putting a focus on cost management; and integrating tracking into your transportation. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [04.23] An overview of Pallet Alliance – who they are, what they do, and how they help their customers. “We take a scientific approach to pallet and category management.…
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480: Discover THE AI-Powered Workspace for Freight Forwarding, with Reform
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46:09Omar Abuhashish of Reform talks about scaling without increasing operational overheads; why AI isn’t just a tool; & redefining what’s possible in supply chain. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [04.23] Omar’s background and his journey of discovery in supply chain. “I’m a builder at heart, and I love solving very challenging problems. I went to school an…
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479: Women in Supply Chain, Lina Castaneda
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38:01Lina Castaneda talks about her career journey; being an industry rising star, the importance of staying coachable; & why our differences are our superpowers. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [05.00] Why Lina emigrated from Colombia to Canada, and what the move taught her. “It was a big change, but I saw it as a chance for growth on my own journey. I’ve …
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478: Business Fueling Made Easy, with Circle K Pro
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38:06Rob Norlander of Circle K Pro talks about the difference between a fleet card and a credit card, industry challenges, driver satisfaction; & saving you money. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [04.12] Rob and his career journey, and how Circle K has evolved over the past 60 years. “What drives the business is a focus on the customer… Our mission is to ma…
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477: 95% of Cybersercurity Breaches Start With Email
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51:37Daragh Mahon talks about driving competitive advantage, the importance of cybersecurity, real-time visibility & their 'Cloud First, Cloud Now' strategy. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [04.26] An overview of Werner, what they do, and how they help their customers. “We run all modes of transportation… And we’ve proven over and over again that we’re exce…
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476: Customized Logistics Solutions to Keep You Moving, with Evans Transportation
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37:11John Conrad of Evans Transportation talks about tariffs, navigating challenges, the importance of partnerships; technology; & their customer-centric approach. IN THIS EPISODE 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 O…
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475: Leverage Real-Time Transportation Visibility, with Shippeo
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48:18Chris 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 logi…
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474: Leverage Data-Driven Optimization to Mitigate Tariffs, with Reveel
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33:28Michael Falls of Reveel & Jennifer Mitchell of GOAT Group talk about tariffs, network design, SKU analysis, carrier negotiation and decision intelligence. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [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 grea…
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473: Sail Into The Future, with the Port of New York and New Jersey
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44:00Stephanie 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]…
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472: Intelligent Security You Can Trust, with Birdseye Security Solutions
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25:17Neil 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…
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471: Future-Proof your TMS for Tomorrow’s Challenges, with Manhattan Associates
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47:12Kristin 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 remov…
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470: Women in Supply Chain, Melodie Van Der Baan
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44:15Melodie Van Der Baan talks about her career journey; juggling motherhood & entrepreneurship; positivity; and the intricate dance between supply and demand. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [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 e…
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469: Join a Network of $20B of Freight Under Management, with Uber Freight
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35:28Megan 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 smar…
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468: Make Intelligent Purchases Driven by Data, with ProcurementIQ
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44:26Anthony & 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…
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467: Put The Pedal To The Metal with Hassle-Free Rentals & Leasing, with Premier Trailer Leasing
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39:29Craig 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…
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466: Women in Supply Chain, Alexia McLaughlin
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31:31Alexia 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 journ…
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465: Your Fulfillment Transformation Starts Now, with TGW Logistics
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49:30Dexter 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... W…
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464: Women in Supply Chain, Beverly Steele
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31:33Beverly 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 …
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463: Simplify Your Last Mile with Technology That Delivers, with CXT SoftwareD
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45:31Phillip 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 …
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462: Procurement Unlocked: Sourcing Best Practices in a Tariff-Driven World, with ProcureAbility
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45:55Carlos 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] …
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461: Go Behind the Scenes of a History-Making Partnership, with OneRail and PepsiCo
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24:15Bill 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 …
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460: Discover the Limitless Value of Dedicated Freight in Today’s Market, with Werner
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45:33Eric 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 …
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458: Demystifying Industry Buzzwords and Innovating Intermodal, with Lynxis
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37:56Allen 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 blockchai…
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