Supply chain is much more than domestic truckloads and distribution centers. In fact, global logistics encompasses a vast amount of services. Join us as we speak with Bryanetta Grant of Vanguard Logistics Services to discuss some of the less discussed service offerings supporting supply chain.
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-----00:00 Intro.
01:55 Background.
04:32 Is it worth pursuing a portion of the supply chain industry if you plan on becoming an entrepreneur?
07:54 Whether she is still growing in supply chain knowledge after 28 years or has maxed out.
10:11 What is the value of people finding more organizations and associations within supply chain to join and build relationships with other supply chain professionals?
13:29 What is NVOCC?
16:24 What is an LCL vs an FCL?
18:09 Does LCL model work best for exports, imports or both?
19:38 Benefits a customer can have going through an NVOCC vs communicating directly with the carrier,
21:22 Do you need to reserve space in an NVOCC just like in a steamship?
25:39 Container owning business and thoughts on if it is a business idea worth considering now or the opportunity was missed.
27:23 A normal day for an Inside sales professional working in global logistics.
30:49 Who is Vanguard's Logistics number one customer?
31:27 Can an NVOCC establish direct contact with a shipper/manufacturer and bypass the middle person?
34:14 Does Vanguard Logistics offer brokerage services? If so can a carrier get dryage opportunities to move containers directly through the organization with them providing the freight?
36:07 The specific services she oversees for Vanguard Logistics customers as an inside sales manager.
37:13 Vanguard Logistics software and how it helps with their operations and provides visibility to customers' cargo.
39:46 What is I.P.A.M in gateway and how is does LCL utilized and work?
41:12 Does Vanguard Logistics work with box trucks on LTLs?
43:08 CFS in warehouse, what it means and what it stands for.
44:02 Is customs services a large portion of Vanguard operations?
46:44 Lessons, if any she has learnt from competitors.
49:37 NVOCC contact and how you can be a carrier for Vanguard Logistics
51:02 Do they work with other brokers?
51: 33 Final shots.
53:21 Outro.
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