Does Logistics Matter?

Answering YES to the question in this epsiode are Hermann Ude, Chairman of the Supervisory board of Transporeon and Managing partner of TTS and Gruziana Hoxha, Executive Director Carrier Management at Transporeon

In this episode, we talk about:

• How moving freight across the world has changed
• How digitalisation can help freight forwarders keep up with these changes
• What the drivers are for digitalisation in freight forwarding
• And what the key elements of next generation freight forwarding are

Please enjoy my conversation with Herman Ude and Gruziana Hoxha

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Answering YES to the question today is Arno Coster, Director Sales & Business Development at Ahlers.

In this episode, we talk about:

• The current supply chain challenges
• The effect of the current geopolitical situation on freight movement via road, sea, air, and rail between the east and the west.
• How companies are changing their strategies from just in time to just in case
• And what companies can do to prevent disruptions in their supply chain in the future

Please enjoy my conversation with Arno Coster

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Answering YES to the question today is Radu Palamariu, Managing Director Europe and Asia Pacific at Alcott Global.

In this episode, we talk about:

• What has changed in the way we work in recent years
• What the future of work will look like, and if robots will take over
• What the most important skills are if you are in supply chain and logistics
• And what supply chain and logistics companies can do to attract young talent

Please enjoy my conversation with Radu Palamariu.

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Answering YES to the question again today is Karin Hoogvliet, Client Executive Benelux at Extenda Retail’s NYCE.LOGIC.

In this episode we talk about:

• Global trends in retail and supply chain
• The impact these trends have on logistics and the warehouse
• And what the Warehouse Management System of the future should look like

Please enjoy my conversation with Karin Hoogvliet

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Answering YES to the question today is Gijsbregt Brouwer, Food retail expert and trendwatcher at Bright Guys.

In this episode we talk about:

• Last-mile delivery in food retail
• We discuss how food delivery has evolved and how convenience has completely changed how we shop for groceries
• And we talk about the latest developments in the on-demand delivery market and Gijsbregt shares his thoughts on the future of delivery.

Please enjoy my conversation with Gijsbregt Brouwer

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Answering YES to the question today is Elena Robakidze, Business Development Manager at Ahlers.

In this episode we discuss:

* Six myths about the Chinese market

* The potential for Western companies

* The steps they can take to enter the Chinese market

Please enjoy my conversation with Elena Robakidze

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Answering YES to the question today is Svilen Rangelov, Co-Founder and CEO of Dronamics.

In this episode we talk about:

• How a fixed-wing drone became the most fuel-efficient aircraft ever
• The benefits of a fixed-wing drone for carrying cargo
• How these long-range drones can enable same-day delivery even for remote areas landing or taking off from empty parking lots or grass landing strips

Please enjoy my conversation with Svilen Rangelov

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Answering YES to the question again in this episode is Miguel van Asch, Head of Data and Analytics Services at Ahlers.

In this episode, we talk about how an automotive supplier used a digital twin to improve their contingency planning and made their supply chain more resilient. We learn more about how scenario’s run with their digital twin, improved operations and increased efficiency.

Please enjoy my conversation with Miguel van Asch.

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Answering YES to the question in this episode is Pieter van den Broecke, Managing Director Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany at Manhattan Associates.

In this episode, we talk about the increased complexity of managing inventory, the difference between B2C and B2B supply chains, how linear supply chains have become supply networks, and how digitisation and a holistic approach enable you to execute at the speed of your customer.

Please enjoy my conversation with Pieter van den Broecke.

Thank you for listening to Does Logistics Matter. For more on trends and innovations in supply chain and logistics, visit our blog on www.logisticsmatter.com

If you want to be a guest on this podcast, please send an email to [email protected] 

This podcast was produced by Dimitry Vleugel

The music is based on a sample by Ragaman and produced by Michael Spengler

This episode was supported by Manhattan Associates. Manhattan Associates is a technology leader in supply chain and omnichannel commerce. They unite information across the enterprise, converging front-end sales with back-end supply chain execution. Their software platform technology and unmatched experience help drive top-line growth and bottom-line profitability for their customers. For more in For more information, please visit manh.com.

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