FreightWaves TV Archives - Page 19 of 60

Looking ahead to Q4 ー Transmission

28 July 2021

Most automakers rely on “just-in-time” manufacturing to optimize production. That model requires precise coordination throughout every link in the global supply chain. And that’s where AIT Worldwide Logistics comes in. AIT’s automotive logistics professionals are the experts at developing resilient, scalable solutions for OEM and Tier 1 supply chains across Asia, Europe, and North America. AIT has the expertise, technology, and carrier connections to achieve your production goals —...

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Striking out on your own as a freight agent ー Put That Coffee Down

28 July 2021

Surge Transportation is the fastest growing 3PL in the logistics space today. Based in Chicago and Jacksonville, they offer unrestricted access to almost all accounts, limitless territory, and a chance to be a key player in a growing company. To find out more email [email protected]

Starting out in the freight business is hard, but starting your own freight brokerage is even more difficult.

Hosts Kevin Hill and Richie Daigle get some advice from Nate Cross, host of the podcast...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/striking-out-on-your-own-as-a-freight-agent-ー-put-that-coffee-down

Bed Bath & Beyond teams up with Ryder ー Great Quarter, Guys

28 July 2021

This episode is brought to you by Emerge, The Digital Freight Marketplace. While market volatility is affecting everyone, you need an RFP expert to navigate the uncertainty. Industry expertise and technology for your RFP event, now and in the future. Emerge from the confusion by visiting get.emergemarket.com/GQG.

Bed, Bath & Beyond has announced a partnership with Ryder System that will change the way it delivers merchandise. Ryder’s Steve Sensing explains why the companies are a good fit on...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/bed-bath-beyond-teams-up-with-ryder-ー-great-quarter-guys

Reducing emissions using the railways — Net Zero Carbon

26 July 2021

Net Zero Carbon is sponsored by Norfolk Southern. Norfolk Southern isn’t just in the business of moving freight, they’re in the business of a better planet. To learn more about Norfolk Southern’s industry-leading sustainability initiatives, go to nscorp.com/betterplanet.

Going intermodal and using rail is a big thing shippers can do now to reduce emissions. Some have estimated that intermodal is 1.5 to 2.5 times more efficient than over-the-road options.

On this episode of Net Zero Carbon, host...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/reducing-emissions-using-the-railways-net-zero-carbon

Ice cream gets political 一 The Stockout

26 July 2021

This episode of The Stockout is sponsored by NYSHEX. The New York Shipping Exchange (NYSHEX) is supporting the transformation of container shipping by solving inefficiencies associated with booking downfalls and shipment rollings. To learn more visit nyshex.com

Who knew ice cream could be a bigger fight than just vanilla versus chocolate? Ben & Jerry’s has stirred up some controversy this week thanks to an announcement about where it will no longer serve ice cream.

That isn’t the only big story...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/ice-cream-gets-political-一-the-stockout

Hacking the routing guide — FreightWaves Insiders

23 July 2021

Step inside the tribe on FreightWaves Insiders, the show that covers the career journeys and brand stories of the people who make freight happen. On this episode, Dooner catches up with FreightPlus CEO Stephen Aborn.

Aborn started his career in supply chain management with Amazon and is a graduate of Harvard University. He also gave Dooner his first shot at professional podcasting in 2017 with the show Consulting Logistics.

Subscribe to FreightWaves Insiders wherever you get your podcasts and...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/hacking-the-routing-guide-freightwaves-insiders

Making clinical trials work from home — Medically Necessary

23 July 2021

Last year many drug researchers had to modify their clinical trials to include remote elements, like shipping drugs directly to patients and performing video check-ins. Now, pharmaceutical companies want to adopt some of those measures to make clinical trials more efficient. The challenge will be getting the supply chain to support these remote trials.

Matt Blois looks at some of those methodology changes and supply chain challenges on this episode of Medically Necessary.

He welcomes Andrea...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/making-clinical-trials-work-from-home-medically-necessary

Uber Freight’s big news — Freightonomics

22 July 2021

This episode of Freightonomics begins with breaking news: Uber Freight acquired Transplace in a $2.25 billion deal. Hosts Anthony Smith and Zach Strickland discuss what this means for the freight marketplace.

The two also run through Q2 earnings for Covenant Logistics and Union Pacific.

Dustin Jalbert, senior economist at Wood Products, joins the show to discuss Smith’s favorite topic: lumber prices. The three look at the historic run on lumber that had prices as high as $1,500 and now are...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/uber-freights-big-news-freightonomics

The logistics of the Olympics — Cyberly

22 July 2021

The ethos of competition is being better, faster and stronger than the next person. We see it in every aspect of business, life and, of course, sports.

Right now the peak of competition is about to play out in Tokyo at the Olympic Games. In 2020 we saw what the world looked like without sports and what a society looks like without rooting for a common goal.

Blythe Brumleve looks at competition through the lens of logistics at the Tokyo Olympics and how that has evolved and continues to evolve...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-logistics-of-the-olympics-cyberly

Recruiting and retaining supply chain talent — Point of Sale

22 July 2021

This show is sponsored by ArcBest. ArcBest is more than logistics. Whatever you do, whatever you ship, ArcBest makes it easier for you to do business. ArcBest combines reliable capacity, innovative technology and trusted relationships to take the complexity out of your supply chain and keep your shipments moving. That’s what makes ArcBest more than logistics.

Jason Turner, vice president of talent and growth initiatives at ArcBest, joins host Andrew Cox for this episode of Point to Sale to...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/recruiting-and-retaining-supply-chain-talent-point-of-sale

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