Logistics Matters with DC VELOCITY

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The editors of DC VELOCITY magazine bring you weekly updates on logistics, material handling, and supply chain news.... more

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Logistics Matters with DC VELOCITY episodes:

November 06, 2020Guest: Rebecca Brewster of ATRI on what worries the trucking industry; Prop 22 passes in California and may impact gig deliveries; New logistics numbers show a surge in economic recovery
In this episode, guest Rebecca Brewster, president and COO of the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), shares the findings of her organization's recent study, the 16th Top Industry Issues Report. This report from the trucking industry's research association shows that executives are concerned about driver shortages, insurance rates, parking availability, and more. Listen to find out what issues impact the industry the most.

Prop 22 passed in California on Tuesday. It defines the role of gig drivers, such as those who use their own vehicles to provide rides for Lyft and Uber. But will this also have an impact on gig delivery drivers of parcels and meals?

And new logistics numbers just out show a steady resurgence of transportation in most sectors. What do the latest numbers mean?

Articles and resources mentioned in this episode:
American Transportation Research Institute
ATRI's 16th Top Industry Issues Report
California voters pass Prop 22 in win for employers of gig-economy workers
Rapid recovery continues in logistics
Demand for air freight improves in September
9th Annual State of Retail Supply Chain Report
DC VELOCITY's Covid-19 coverage
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October 30, 2020Guest: Steven Horwitz of Ball State University on a holiday retail season like no other; Warehouse availability tightens; Logistics firms invest in venture capital markets
In this episode, guest Steven Horwitz, an economics professor and director of the Institute for the Study of Political Economy at Ball State University, joins us to discuss the upcoming holiday shopping season. We already know it will be a season like no other in history, due to the pandemic. But how will this affect supply chains, and will the community mall survive?

We also look at recent reports on warehouse utilization and the tightening of the market for available warehouse space. Will there be enough facilities to accommodate expected growth?

And we look at how logistics companies are making investment into venture capital markets.

Articles and resources mentioned in this episode:
Ball State University Miller College of Business
Institute for the Study of Political Economy Facebook page
Warehouse utilization returns to pre-pandemic levels
Ryder launches $50-million venture capital fund to back supply chain tech startups
Hectic merger activity in 3PL sector could return in 2021, CSCMP panel says
Private equity firm buys Rand McNally, plans investments in products and acquisitions
9th Annual State of Retail Supply Chain Report
DC VELOCITY's Covid-19 coverage
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19min
October 23, 2020Guest: Drew McElroy of Transfix on last-mile freight; Retailers prepare for peak; New options to handle returns
In this episode, guest Drew McElroy, chairman and co-founder of Transfix, a digital freight matching system, discusses freight markets and the challenges of last-mile deliveries.

We are already entering the peak holiday shopping season, and it will be a year like no other, with omnichannel sales dominating in ways never before seen. How are retailers preparing their supply chains to handle the surge?

And with more online shopping, retailers expect an avalanche of returned merchandise. We look at some new, innovative solutions to help with the messy problem of handling returns.

Articles and resources mentioned in this episode:
Transfix website
Peak season to test retooled supply chains
Happy Returns quadruples product return sites with FedEx Office deal
Rising e-commerce tide strands oversized goods at shoppers' homes when returns fall short
9th Annual State of Retail Supply Chain Report
DC VELOCITY's Covid-19 coverage
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20min
October 16, 2020Guest: Dr. Yossi Sheffi of MIT discusses The New (Ab)Normal; The growing demand for warehouse automation; Who will work in our supply chains in the future?
In this episode, guest Dr. Yossi Sheffi, a professor of engineering and director of the Center for Transportation and Logistics at MIT, discusses his new book, The New (Ab)Normal. Dr. Sheffi looks at which companies have been successful during the pandemic and which have failed, as well as what the future holds for our supply chains.

We also examine the growing demand for warehouse automation. The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated automation projects. What's driving the demand and how are distributors responding?

And we discuss the latest iteration of MHI's Roadmap series. A panel at the MHI virtual conference shared details of the Roadmap 3.0, Transformation Age: Shaping Your Future report and shared how robotics and augmented reality will be commonplace by 2030 and what the workforce of the future will look like.

Articles and resources mentioned in this episode:
MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics
Warehouse automation market set for long-term gains
Material handling sector starts to woo generations Z and Alpha
Download the free State of the Retail Supply Chain report
DC VELOCITY's Covid-19 coverage
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28min
October 09, 2020Guest: Gillan Hawkes on robotics for distribution; A surge in logistics activities; How retailers use marketplaces to reach customers
In this episode, guest Gillan Hawkes, VP of product management and analytics at 6 River Systems, discusses how autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) help distributors meet surging demand, while offering other benefits during the pandemic and beyond.

The new Logistics Managers' Index is out, and it shows a huge spike in logistics growth. Does it foretell a busy and possibly chaotic holiday peak season this year?

And we look at how retailers are relying on marketplaces to handle their online sales due to a lack of their own e-commerce capabilities. Is this a sustainable model for these retailers?

Articles and resources mentioned in this episode:
6 River Systems website
September LMI reaches highest level in two years
Online marketplaces seize growing revenue share during pandemic e-commerce boom
DC VELOCITY's Covid-19 coverage
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22min
October 02, 2020Guest: Ron Dutt on lithium-ion battery technology; How Amazon's Prime Day may affect shippers; Moving toward sustainable supply chains
In this episode, guest Ron Dutt, CEO of Flux Power, discusses lithium-ion battery technology, which is growing in use as a power source in fork lifts and other industrial trucks.

Amazon's Prime Day is just around the corner. Why was it postponed from its normal summer schedule and what will it mean for shippers and customers?

And environmental sustainability is becoming a greater focus of supply chain managers. What is driving all of the attention?

Articles and resources mentioned in this episode:
Flux Power website
Amazon sets delayed Prime Day sale on verge of holiday peak season
Sustainability ranks high among shippers' priorities study shows
DC VELOCITY's Covid-19 coverage
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22min
September 25, 2020Editors' roundtable discussion on CSCMP EDGE; Social Responsibility and Diversity in the supply chain; Creating a more resilient supply chain; How Target became a major e-commerce player; Shippers find creative ways to get around a capacity crunch
In this episode, editors from DC Velocity and CSCMP's Supply Chain Quarterly share their experiences at CSCMP EDGE, which was held this past week. This year's conference was completely virtual and marked the largest such virtual event ever held in our industry. We discuss the format and environment used to present more than 100 educational sessions, keynote addresses, and a virtual trade show known as The Supply Chain Exchange.

Our editors also discuss some of the major topics and themes addressed during the conference:
How to build a more effective and resilient supply chain, especially during times of so much uncertainty
How to assure social responsibility and diversity in our supply chains
How Target transformed itself into a major e-commerce player
And how shippers are getting creative in finding capacity in a very tight market
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Articles and resources mentioned in this episode:
CSCMP Website
CSCMP's Supply Chain Quarterly website
Four tips for creating a more resilient supply chain
Target executive talks transformation at CSCMP EDGE 2020
Shippers turn to creative solutions to seize capacity in a carriers' market.
DC VELOCITY's Covid-19 coverage
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20min
September 18, 2020Guest: Randy Guillot of ATA on National Truck Driver Appreciation Week; E-commerce shopping continues to surge; The nation's ocean ports see a solid rebound.
This is National Truck Driver Appreciation Week in the United States. In this episode, guest Randy Guillot, chairman of ATA (American Trucking Associations) shares about the vital role truck drivers play in keeping goods moving during trying times.

Everyone knows that e-commerce shopping continues to surge, but now we have the numbers to prove just how much growth this sector has experienced with in-home shopping.

And our nation's ports have made a nice rebound following a couple of very dismal months. What's driving the current activity and will the growth be maintained?

Articles and resources mentioned in this episode:
ATA website
Collaborative warehouse bots are critical to e-commerce success Shopify exec says
August cargo volumes improves at East and West Coast ports
Imports up for a third straight month in Oakland
DC VELOCITY's Covid-19 coverage
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18min
September 11, 2020Guest: Chris Wolfe of PowerFleet on new sustainability standards; Risk mitigation gets a fresh look during the pandemic; Supply chains begin to brace for a vaccine rollout
In this episode, guest Chris Wolfe, CEO of PowerFleet, discusses how we have seen new sustainability initiatives during the pandemic that have created efficiencies and may become standards in a post-pandemic world.

We also discuss how executives are reassessing their risk mitigation strategies in light of a pandemic that no one was prepared to meet. How good was their planning, and what should they do in the future?

And we look at the challenges that the logistics industry will face in distributing Covid-19 vaccines to the world's more than 7 billion people. What preparations are being done, and will the logistics industry be ready when the vaccines are ready?

Episode web page with transcript.

Articles and resources mentioned in this episode:
PowerFleet website
Supply chain execs are optimistic about recovery despite big disruptions
Pharma supply chains start planning for Covid-19 vaccine surge
DC VELOCITY's Covid-19 coverage
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18min
September 04, 2020Guest: Brian Thompson of SMC³ on the LTL market; Capacity remains tight; CSCMP EDGE goes virtual
In this episode, guest Brian Thompson, the chief commercial officer at SMC³, discusses what the transportation markets may look like through the end of the year, and in particular how the Covid-19 pandemic has affected the LTL (less-than-truckload) segment.

Capacity for both trucking and air freight remains very tight as we navigate the pandemic. How long will it be before we see more capacity entering the market for shippers?

And CSCMP EDGE is going virtual this year. Diane Rand, managing editor of CSCMP's Supply Chain Quarterly, joins us to talk about this year's conference and how you can navigate your way in the virtual environment.

Episode web page with transcript

Articles and resources mentioned in this episode:
SMC³ website
GlobalTranz says pop-up fleet solution addresses tight capacity in freight markets
Global air freight market sees tight capacity as travelers stay home
CSCMP EDGE conference and registration information
CSCMP website
DC VELOCITY's Covid-19 coverage
Visit DCVelocity.com for the latest news.
Send feedback about this podcast to [email protected].
Podcast sponsored by DCV-TV
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