Supply Chain Connections

In this very special episode, Brian Glick,  CEO of Chain.io, is joined by Johnny Bilotta, VP of Product, to share about some exciting new features on Chain.io's roadmap including:

• Launch of Open Connect
• New EDI Capabilities with STEDI
• Custom Processors Feature

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In this episode, Jake Hoffman, CTO of Gnosis Freight, joins Host Brian Glick, CEO of Chain.io, to discuss:

• In this episode, Jake Hoffman, CTO of Gnosis Freight, joins Host Brian Glick, CEO of Chain.io, to discuss:
• The importance of collaboration across the supply chain industry
• Jake’s start in the logistics industry and the problems Gnosis Freight solves
• The different priorities for different shipping companies
• How to determine what to buy vs build
• What the future of logistics technology holds

Jake serves as the Chief Technology Officer for Gnosis Freight, a provider of end-to-end supply chain visibility and automation solutions to logistics companies worldwide. Gnosis Freight started its journey through deep collaboration with key partners in the supply chain industry – tasked with understanding supply chain’s most critical pain points and addressing them head-on.

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In this episode, Jaison Augustin, EVP & Business Unit Head - Shipping & Logistics at WNS Global Services, joins Host Brian Glick, CEO of Chain.io, to discuss:

• What’s changed in the shipping industry over the past 30 years
• The importance of having the right people in the room for your transformation plan
• Why lengthy paper trails can cause major problems for supply chain pros
• The best practices large companies should follow when digitizing operations
• Why industry-wide standardization has been hard to accomplish
• How WNS helps shippers and forwarders stay ahead of the technology curve

Jaison serves as the EVP and Business Unit Head of Shipping and Logistics for WNS Global Services, a leading provider of global Business Process Management (BPM) solutions. Over his 30 years in the supply chain industry, he has specialized in business development, offshoring process transitions, and 6-sigma methodologies to support supply chain transformations.

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In this episode, Penelope Register-Shaw, Global Legal and Compliance Leader, joins Host Brian Glick, CEO of Chain.io, to discuss:

• The first mile gap between the top 10% of retailers and everyone else
• Supply chains cooling down while problems are heating up
• Lessons learned from time at retail giants and supply chain startups
• The labor situation on the West Coast
• What opportunities lie ahead in the last mile supply chain space

Penny has a wide range of experience across retail supply chains, logistics providers and startups, including companies like FedEx, Walmart, and Amazon. She shares about the strengths and weaknesses across the different players in the supply chain industry, whether it's a large logistics service provider, or a hot new startup.

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In this episode, Graham Parker, CEO and Founder of Gravity Supply Chain, joins Host Brian Glick, CEO of Chain.io, to discuss:

• Why he founded Gravity Supply Chain
• The key factors that impact forwarder and shipper business
• How third-parties help you sell to your customers
• The importance of 'team' in logistics
• What forwarders and carriers miss when it comes to supply chain

Graham is an experienced founder and leader with a comprehensive and proven track record in the logistics and supply chain industry. He founded Gravity Supply Chain in  2014 to support the world's leading shippers and freight forwarders in streamlining operations, gaining better visibility, and making more informed decisions.

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In this episode, Juli Lassow, Owner & Principal at JHL Solutions, joins Host Brian Glick, CEO of Chain.io, to discuss:

• How LogTech has impacted supplier partnerships
• The impact of insolvency on supply chains
• How to transition from customers to partners
• The nitty gritty of sourcing, nearshoring, and multi-source sourcing
• How virtual meetings enable creativity
• The best operational practices for shippers and retailers

Juli is dedicated to supporting retailers and suppliers in finding, developing products, and negotiating with each other. In her role at JHL Solutions, she works to connect the dots between mass retailers and suppliers and to arm them with the strategies, processes, and tools to make better products faster – and for less. Prior to launching JHL Solutions, Juli spent 15+ years in progressive leadership roles in sourcing, project management, inventory management and buying for Target Corporation.Follow Juli
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In this episode, Sarah Barnes-Humphrey, founder of Let’s Talk Supply Chain, joins Host Brian Glick, CEO of Chain.io, to discuss:

• Sarah’s start in Supply Chain Media
• The right social media channels for B2B orgs
• Why collaboration is the future of business
• The value of connected data
• Themes from 2023 industry events
• The rise of B2B influencers in supply chain
• How the supply chain has progressed and where it’s headed

Sarah is a logistics and supply chain expert, as seen on BBC World News, Inc Magazine, The New Yorker and Huffington Post. Sarah has reached over 50 million supply chain professionals through the Let’s Talk Supply Chain podcast, her weekly live stream show “Thoughts and Coffee”, The Blended podcast and now The Blended Pledge.
Sarah boasts recognition as one of the Top Women in Supply Chain, 10 Most Admired Women in Business to Follow and Most Influential Leader in Supply Chain 2022.
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In this episode, Dave Broering, President of Integrated Logistics at NFI, joins Host Brian Glick, CEO of Chain.io, to discuss:

• Creating good relationships between shippers and carriers
• The difference between non-asset solutions and integrated logistics
• Dave's passion for the tech and startup scene
• What freight forwarding customers actually want
• Advice to the next generation of logistics leaders

Dave Broering has over two decades of experience within the non-asset based logistics space. Through that time, he has developed an expertise in creating fast-growing and efficient operations focused on customer service and execution. As President of Integrated Logistics Solutions, Dave leads the Brokerage, Intermodal, Global Freight Forwarding, and 4PL services at NFI, one of the largest privately held 3PL’s in the US. By combining his upbringing at both American Backhaulers and CH Robinson with his blend of technological focus and operational execution, Dave’s Non-Asset division continues to be one of the fastest growing divisions within NFI.
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In this episode, Christian van Eeden, VP of Transformation Architecture at Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, joins Host Brian Glick, CEO of Chain.io, to discuss:

• The importance of collaboration in the supply chain industry
• Empowering growth and stability through tech
• Maintaining efficient operations in a distributed environment
• Change management in the logistics industry
• What forwarders should be investing in right now

Christian has worked in the supply chain industry for 20 years and is focused on creating fully digital offerings for customers and moving the existing freight processes towards a more collaborative environment through technology.

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