Supply Chain Secrets

This week we are happy to have back the podfather of Supply Chain Secrets - Bryan Most!

In this episode, Bryan talks about what he's been doing in his time away and what he sees as the missed opportunities during the pandemic period.  He talks about the current state of the shipping industry and we compare notes on tech requirements and developments.  And, of course, we give more thoughts on what it takes to be a shipper of choice!

It’s our 50th show!  In this episode, our hosts sit down with Ian Weiland, who is the COO of JCT and aka ‘The Container Daddy’. 

In this episode, you will learn:

• How does the current market condition impact truckers?
• Are match backs possible or just a unicorn of shipping?
• How are environmental requirements impacting trucking?

 And much, much more!

In this episode, you will learn more about:

• Jason’s journey on how he became the managing director at Ardent Global Logistics
• His thoughts on that latest in the market and where it’s headed
• What are the requirements from technology and what to look for when choosing a provider

And plenty more advice!!

This week, our hosts Don and Caroline chat with Rosemary Coates, who is the Founder, Executive Director and Chairman of the Board of the Reshoring Institute

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What’s changed to drive companies to reshoring versus offshoring?
• Are there any industries that we see more aggressively changing now versus others?
• How should a company get started on thinking about what and when to reshore?

And much, much more!

In this episode, our hosts Don and Caroline have a conversation about everyone’s favorite shipping topic – surcharges!

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What’s the background on why carriers have so many surcharges
• What’s the point of view of shippers, carriers and NVOs on surcharges
• What Don and Caroline think about alternatives to surcharges

And much, much more!

In this episode, we have a quick update on the market post-TPM 2023 and then dive into the conversation with Lynn Wong!

Lynn is a NYSHEX alumni, a returning guest and currently doing coaching and talking about why health is so important in today’s working environment. 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• It’s a changing environment - healthy people are more than just “not sick” or “not on medication” or “no allergies” – there’s a lot more to it!
• What should you be looking for as ‘signs’ where health may be a concern and what you can do about it.
• What’s happening this year for International Women’s Day and what Lynn, Don and Caroline are doing to embrace equity

And much, much more!

2022 was a crazy year for the container shipping industry.

But how can we take these learnings to adjust our strategies for the coming year?

In our latest episode, Don brings back Caroline Weaver, Account Manager at NYSHEX, to review what happened in 2022 and what lessons we can bring into the new year.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

1. What happened in 2022 and notable observations
2. Learnings from 2022 and how we can think differently in 2023
3. Some ideas for the podcast in 2023 (that we’d love to get your feedback on!)

And much more!

After all the positive feedback from our first podcast, Don decided to get this group back together to discuss and reflect on how global shipping can continue to empower women and strategies on how to navigate the industry as a woman.

In this podcast, Don sits down with April Zobel, Krissy Van Neikerk, and Karin Bridges to discuss strategies to navigate the container shipping industry as a woman.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How leaders can be more conscious in the workplace around exclusion in the workplace
• What we need from leaders to have more diversity of thought in our organizations
• The importance of talented young women inspiring other young women to take on new challenges

And much more!

In order to know where we're heading, we have to know where we came from!

In our latest podcast, Don Davis sits down with Caroline Weaver, Account Manager at NYSHEX to discuss the history of container shipping and what we can learn from the past.

In the episode, you learn about:

• The conference era of shipping and how the industry used to operate
• The Ocean Reform Act of 1998 and how it changed the industry
• The current Ocean Reform Act and what it means for container shipping

And much more!

How do we expect carriers to innovate following the disruptions of the last few years?

With service and reliability taking a major hit during the pandemic, carriers are now center-stage with an opportunity to prove themselves as both business partners and technology providers.

Last week Don Davis sat down with Pete Mento, former Global Head of Procurement & Products at Wayfair, to discuss the role carriers could play in the next decade and why their relationships with shippers are changing.

But what should their focus be and why?

In this week’s episode, you'll get to hear about:

✔️ Opportunities for standardization and innovation
✔️ Market reactions to the global recession
✔️ The biggest objectives of shippers today
✔️ How carriers should look at differentiation

And plenty more 🔥 advice!

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