Does Logistics Matter?

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LogisticsMatter is an independent platform that shares news and insights on trends and innovations in supply chain and logistics. LogisticsMatter's Founder Martijn Graat talks to thought leaders in the industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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May 16, 202638 min

Episode 68 - Smart Containers, Slow Adoption: Why the Industry Isn't Moving Faster

Answering YES to the question today is Dr Marianna Levtov, PhD researcher and regulatory affairs specialist in supply chain & IoTIn this episode, we talk about:* Smart containers and the digitalisation of global shipping* China's technology ambitions and what they mean for the industry* And why data governance alignment between the EU and China is the missing piecePlease enjoy my conversation with Marianna Levtov.OUTROThis episode was powered by Marianna Levtov. Marianna Levtov is a supply chain and technology expert and a leadership coach. She is the host of the Where We Levtov Podcast and co-founder of PraeCeps, an executive advisory firm that helps leadership teams navigate growth, complexity, and organisational change. For more information, visit PraeCeps.ch.Thank you for listening to Does Logistics Matter? For more on trends and innovation in supply chain and logistics, visit our blog at www.logisticsmatter.comIf you want to be a guest on this podcast, please send an email to podcast@logisticsmatter.com This podcast was produced by Dimitry VleugelThe music is based on a sample by Ragaman and produced by Michael SpenglerFollow the podcast in your favourite podcast app, so you don’t miss new episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April 9, 202632 min

Episode 67 - PEPPOL and VAT in the Digital Age: Is Your Business Ready?

Answering YES to the question today is Fred Breedland, VP B2B/EDI at DescartesIn this episode, we talk about:E-invoicing and VAT in the Digital AgeThe PEPPOL NetworkAnd what companies need to do to ensure compliance with EU standardsPlease enjoy my conversation with Fred Breedland.This episode was powered by Descartes. Customers worldwide trust Descartes to get inventory, information, assets, and people where they're needed, when they're needed. Descartes is a global leader, delivering advanced and proven technology that improves logistics and supply chain productivity, performance, security, and sustainability. For more information visit descartes.com.Thank you for listening to Does Logistics Matter?. For more on trends and innovation in supply chain and logistics, visit our blog at www.logisticsmatter.comIf you want to be a guest on this podcast, please send an email to podcast@logisticsmatter.com This podcast was produced by Dimitry VleugelThe music is based on a sample by Ragaman and produced by Michael SpenglerFollow the podcast in your favourite podcast app, so you don’t miss new episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

March 20, 202639 min

Episode 66 - Logistics Marketing: Modernising How the World Finds Warehouse Space

Answering YES to the question today is Ryan Kalisky, Co-Founder and CEO of WarematchIn this episode, we talk about:The challenges in the 3PL marketplaceThe problem of fragmented and archaic communicationAnd how smarter tooling, dynamic listings and AI-enabled digital marketing can solve thisPlease enjoy my conversation with Ryan Kalisky.This episode was powered by Warematch. Warematch is a user-friendly platform that aggregates 3PL warehouse availability, letting businesses browse options and get instant quotes with ease. It connects businesses with warehousing providers tailored to their needs. Warehouse operators are matched with brands that align with their capabilities, while brands receive bids from 3PLs that specialise in their specific needs. For more information, visit warematch.comThank you for listening to Does Logistics Matter. For more on trends and innovation in supply chain and logistics, visit our blog at logisticsmatter.comIf you want to be a guest on this podcast, please send an email to podcast@logisticsmatter.com This podcast was produced by Dimitry VleugelThe music is based on a sample by Ragaman and produced by Michael SpenglerFollow the podcast in your favourite podcast app, so you don’t miss new episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

March 12, 202632 min

Episode 65 - The Evolution of Transportation Management: Increased Efficiency by Smart Automation

Answering YES to the question today is Elmer Spruijt, VP Transportation Management EMEA at Descartes. In this episode, we talk about:Real-time visibility and data collectionAI agents handling tasks at scaleAnd how smart automation will enable 1 person to handle 100 thousand shipments per monthPlease enjoy my conversation with Elmer Spruijt.This episode was powered by Descartes. Customers worldwide trust Descartes to get inventory, information, assets, and people where they're needed, when they're needed. Descartes is a global leader, delivering advanced and proven technology that improves logistics and supply chain productivity, performance, security, and sustainability. For more information, visit descartes.com.Thank you for listening to Does Logistics Matter. For more on trends and innovation in supply chain and logistics, visit our blog at www.logisticsmatter.comIf you want to be a guest on this podcast, please send an email to podcast@logisticsmatter.com This podcast was produced by Dimitry VleugelThe music is based on a sample by Ragaman and produced by Michael SpenglerFollow the podcast in your favourite podcast app, so you don’t miss new episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

January 18, 202629 min

Episode 64 - From Silos to Ecosystems: Rethinking Supply Chain Digitalisation

Answering YES to the question today is Davy Baars, CEO at Connected Load Carrier.In this episode, we talk about:What a digital supply chain really isStandardisation as the Foundation for DigitalisationAnd the shift from company-centric, siloed digitalisation toward ecosystem-level optimisationPlease enjoy my conversation with Davy Baars.This episode was powered by Connected Load Carrier. Connected Load Carrier offers a data-driven approach to supply chain management. By connecting every asset in the chain, they ensure operational efficiency and unlock real-time visibility, compliance and data-powered decisions. All in one platform. For more information visit connected-load-carrier.com.Thank you for listening to Does Logistics Matter. For more on trends and innovation in supply chain and logistics, visit our blog at www.logisticsmatter.comIf you want to be a guest on this podcast, please send an email to podcast@logisticsmatter.com This podcast was produced by Dimitry VleugelThe music is based on a sample by Ragaman and produced by Michael SpenglerFollow the podcast in your favourite podcast app, so you don’t miss new episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

December 22, 202533 min

Episode 63 - Automation in the Warehouse: The Human Side of Smart Warehouses

Answering YES to the question today are René Schrama, Chief Commercial Officer at Peak Technologies, and Michael Robson, Founder and Lead Consultant at Aspire 360.In this episode, we talk about:Innovation and automation in the warehouseTechnology overload and change fatigueAnd how people and culture determine the succes of innovationPlease enjoy my conversation with Rene and Mike.This episode was powered by Peak Technology. Peak Technology is the industry’s largest provider of end-to-end solutions that modernize the factory, optimize the warehouse, revolutionize the retail experience and reimagine field services and last mile delivery. For more information, visit peaktech.comThis episode was also powered by Honeywell. Honeywell is shaping the future of warehouse and logistics by making your supply chain more automated, efficient and resilient. For more information, visit honeywell.comThank you for listening to Does Logistics Matter. For more on trends and innovation in supply chain and logistics, visit our blog at www.logisticsmatter.comIf you want to be a guest on this podcast, please send an email to podcast@logisticsmatter.com This podcast was produced by Dimitry VleugelThe music is based on a sample by Ragaman and produced by Michael SpenglerFollow the podcast in your favourite podcast app, so you don’t miss new episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

October 29, 202518 min

Episode 62 - The Hidden Warehouse Risk That Could Cost You Your Job

Answering YES to the question today are Ingmar Schoemacher, Director of Enterprise Sales Europe for Powerfleet, and Colin D’Arcy-Burt, Product Manager at Impact Handling.In this episode, we talk about:The hidden risks in warehouse safetyWhy behavioural change is essentialAnd how AI and technology enable safetyPlease enjoy my conversation with Ingmar Schoemacher and Colin D'Arcy-BurtThis episode was powered by Powerfleet. Powerfleet is a global leader of Internet of Things (IoT) software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions that optimise the performance of mobile assets and resources to unify business operations. For more information, visit powerfleet.com.Thank you for listening to Does Logistics Matter. For more on trends and innovation in supply chain and logistics, visit our blog at www.logisticsmatter.comIf you want to be a guest on this podcast, please send an email to podcast@logisticsmatter.com This podcast was produced by Dimitry VleugelThe music is based on a sample by Ragaman and produced by Michael SpenglerFollow the podcast in your favourite podcast app, so you don’t miss new episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

October 14, 202534 min

Episode 61 - Automation in the Warehouse: AI, Robotics, and the Changing Workforce

Answering YES to the question today are René Schrama, Chief Commercial Officer at Peak Technologies, and Phil Sambrook, EMEA Transport and Logistics Vertical Lead at Zebra Technologies.In this episode, we talk about:The Role of AI and Automation in the warehouseThe Changing Workforce and “Age-Friendly” Automationand the Need for Process EvolutionPlease enjoy my conversation with René Schrama and Phil SambrookThis episode was powered by Peak Technology. Peak Technology is the industry’s largest provider of end-to-end solutions that modernize the factory, optimize the warehouse, revolutionize the retail experience and reimagine field services and last mile delivery. For more information, visit peaktech.comThank you for listening to Does Logistics Matter. For more on trends and innovation in supply chain and logistics, visit our blog at www.logisticsmatter.comIf you want to be a guest on this podcast, please send an email to podcast@logisticsmatter.com This podcast was produced by Dimitry VleugelThe music is based on a sample by Ragaman and produced by Michael SpenglerFollow the podcast in your favourite podcast app, so you don’t miss new episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

September 4, 202535 min

Episode 60 - People, Process, Platforms: The New Supply Chain Playbook

Answering YES to the question today are Abe Eshkenazi, CEO of the Association for Supply Chain Management, and Bart de Muynck, Industry Expert and Conference Chair at ChainGEIn this episode, we talk about:The talent gap in supply chainThe need for a shift in mindset and culture to adapt to a tech-driven world And the importance of sharing both data and knowledge across supply chainsPlease enjoy my conversation with Abe Eshkenazi and Bart De MuynckOUTROThis episode was powered by ChainGE. CHAINge represents the strength of interconnectedness within global supply chains and symbolises a commitment to driving forward-thinking solutions that push boundaries. For more information, visit chainge.event.Thank you for listening to Does Logistics Matter. For more on trends and innovation in supply chain and logistics, visit our blog at www.logisticsmatter.comIf you want to be a guest on this podcast, please send an email to podcast@logisticsmatter.com This podcast was produced by Dimitry VleugelThe music is based on a sample by Ragaman and produced by Michael SpenglerFollow the podcast in your favourite podcast app, so you don’t miss new episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

July 29, 202532 min

Episode 59 - Why Sustainability is the New Competitive Edge in Logistics

Answering YES to the question today is Stephane Tomczak, Founder of DELIVER. In this episode, we talk about:Why sustainability is essentialWhat innovations and strategies are impacting sustainability in retail and logisticsAnd how retailers, solution providers and logistics companies can work together to bring down their carbon footprintPlease enjoy my conversation with Stephane Tomczak.This podcast was powered by DELIVER. DELIVER organises the premier matchmaking events for retail, commerce and supply chain leaders in Europe, America, Asia and launching in the Middle East in 2026.  For more information, visit deliver.eventsThank you for listening to Does Logistics Matter. For more on trends and innovation in supply chain and logistics, visit our blog at logisticsmatter.comIf you want to be a guest on this podcast, please send an email to podcast@logisticsmatter.com This podcast was produced by Dimitry VleugelThe music is based on a sample by Ragaman and produced by Michael SpenglerFollow the podcast in your favourite podcast app, so you don’t miss new episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.