Since 1988, the folks at Aborn having been help companies work strategically with transportation providers. From working with Fortune 100 companies on strategic global carrier negotiations to building award-winning propriety analytics software in recent years, Aborn has been at the forefront of change. On today’s episode of Consulting Logistics were going to talk with Jill Clifford and Steve Aborn about the next chapter of Aborn & Co. We will be discussing:

The Aborn story

Our exciting announcement

What’s in the future

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Jill Clifford LinkedIn

Steve Aborn LinkedIn

In this episode of Consulting Logistics, Kyle MacNaught has Scott W. Luton and Greg White of Supply Chain Now, on to discuss the role content and content producers play in the supply chain.

 

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Supply Chain Now

Scott Luton LinkedIn

Greg White LinkedIn

Get to know the brand new Aborn & Co. transportation brokerage team! Dan, Shonda, and Nick join this episode of Consulting Logistics to talk about their role in the managed transportation services that Aborn & Co. provides.

 

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Become an Aborn Carrier today!

Dan Burker LinkedIn

Shonda Hustedde LinkedIn

Nick Villanueva LinkedIn

Often when talking about data security, we address it from the IT perspective of what can we do to stay safe but understanding where you are legally liable can be just as important.    In this episode, Consulting Logistics host, Kyle MacNaught, chats with Ray Biederman, CEO at Proteus Discovery Group, about the legal perspective of data security.  In this conversation we will focus on two important elements:

eDiscovery

Information Governance

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Ray Biederman LinkedIn

Proteus Discovery Website

DiscoveryMaster Website

In this episode of Consulting Logistics, Kyle MacNaught, chats with Chris Peckham, VP of Operations at Aborn & Co., about what we can expect to see as a result of the recent election.  They will focus on the following:

Economic impact

Trade

Environment/Fuel

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Chris Peckham LinkedIn

In this episode, Consulting Logistics host, Jill Clifford, welcomes J.W. Taylor, Owner and Managing Member at Taylor & Associates, to discuss the importance of shipper education. In this conversation we will discuss:

Where shippers can get themselves in trouble

Why education is important

Resources to stay up to date

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J.W. Taylor LinkedIn

Taylor & Associates Website

#SCU30 is where we talk with professionals under the age of thirty currently working the supply chain. In this episode, Consulting Logistics Host, Courtney Conyers, chats with Dan Burke, Carrier Sales Manager at Aborn & Co., about his experience so far in the supply chain.  In this conversation Dan talks about:

What drove him to pursue a career in the industry

The differences between Midwest and New England supply chains

How he feels the industry will grow after COVID-19

Links from Episode: 

Dan Burke LinkedIn

The Uber for Freight, it is so simple but makes so much sense, especially in the post COVID world.  And if the pandemic has shed light on anything for shippers, it is the importance freight technology plays in your day-to-day life.  In this episode, Consulting Logistics host, Kyle MacNaught, welcomes Matt Stone, Senior Manager for Enterprise at Uber Freight, to discuss Uber Freight and the importance technology is playing in the freight world.  In this conversation we will discuss:

Uber Freight 101

Why Shippers need to invest in Freight tech

Uber Freight’s COVID relief efforts

Links from Episode:

Uber Freight Website

Matt Stone LinkedIn

It's our 100th episode of Consulting Logistics so we brought the OG creator, DOONER, to talk about starting the podcast. We had Steve Aborn jump on to discuss why he values the podcast for Aborn & Co. Dooner and Kyle also discuss some of their favorite experiences hosting the show and what it means for them!

 

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Dooner LinkedIn

Freightcast Website

Kyle MacNaught LinkedIn

Since 1965, Chex Finer Foods, the third generation, family-owned specialty and natural foods distributor, has been helping their customers and vendors to grow and succeed. With exceptional customer service, high-quality products, and customized sales programs, Chex “Delivers Excellence” This mantra exists in all aspects of Chex operation including logistics. In this episode, Consulting Logistics host, Steve Aborn, chats with Jeremy Isenberg, President at Chex Finer Foods, about the unique approach to logistics and transportation they take and why it is so valuable. In this conversation we will discuss:

Chex’s view on the importance of a great logistics operation in a business

How to get senior management bought in to the supply chain

Importance of Customer Service

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Jeremy Isenberg Linkedin

Chex Finer Foods Website