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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August 18, 202634 min

Episode 70 - A Roadmap for Thinking About the Future of Industry

Answering YES to the question today is David Mindell, Author, Professor of Aerospace Engineering and Dibner Professor of the History of Engineering and Manufacturing at MIT. In this episode, we talk about: Reindustrialising without wrecking the environment How we focus too much on new products instead of processes Why AI won’t replace humans, but needs them And why today’s thinkers and builders need to collaborate and shape the future of industry Please enjoy my conversation with David Mindell This podcast was powered by David Mindell. David Mindell is Professor of Aerospace Engineering and Dibner Professor of the History of Engineering and Manufacturing at MIT. He has led or participated in more than 25 oceanographic expeditions, written seven books, and holds 34 patents in RF navigation, autonomous systems, and AI-assisted piloting. He is also Founder and Executive Chair of Humatics, a navigation technology company, and Cofounder of Unless, an investment firm that is catalysing the next industrial revolution. His latest book is called The New Lunar Society: An Enlightenment Guide to the Next Industrial Revolution. 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.com If you want to be a guest on this podcast, please send an email to podcast@logisticsmatter.com This podcast was produced by Dimitry Vleugel The music is based on a sample by Ragaman and produced by Michael Spengler Follow the podcast in your favourite podcast app, so you don’t miss new episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

August 10, 202626 min

Episode 69 - Data, AI and the Sustainability Opportunity in Logistics

Answering YES to the question today is Elmer Spruijt, VP Transportation Management EMEA at Descartes How transportation management has evolved from back-office necessity to strategic differentiator, The role of smart software, AI, and real-time data in optimising load factors and reducing both carbon emissions and costs, And what companies and consumers can do to make logistics more sustainable. Please 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.com If you want to be a guest on this podcast, please send an email to podcast@logisticsmatter.com This podcast was produced by Dimitry Vleugel The music is based on a sample by Ragaman and produced by Michael Spengler Follow the podcast in your favourite podcast app, so you don’t miss new episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 & IoT In 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 piece Please enjoy my conversation with Marianna Levtov. OUTRO This 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.com If you want to be a guest on this podcast, please send an email to podcast@logisticsmatter.com This podcast was produced by Dimitry Vleugel The music is based on a sample by Ragaman and produced by Michael Spengler Follow 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 Descartes In this episode, we talk about: E-invoicing and VAT in the Digital Age The PEPPOL Network And what companies need to do to ensure compliance with EU standards Please 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.com If you want to be a guest on this podcast, please send an email to podcast@logisticsmatter.com This podcast was produced by Dimitry Vleugel The music is based on a sample by Ragaman and produced by Michael Spengler Follow 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 Warematch In this episode, we talk about: The challenges in the 3PL marketplace The problem of fragmented and archaic communication And how smarter tooling, dynamic listings and AI-enabled digital marketing can solve this Please 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.com Thank you for listening to Does Logistics Matter. For more on trends and innovation in supply chain and logistics, visit our blog at logisticsmatter.com If you want to be a guest on this podcast, please send an email to podcast@logisticsmatter.com This podcast was produced by Dimitry Vleugel The music is based on a sample by Ragaman and produced by Michael Spengler Follow 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 collection AI agents handling tasks at scale And how smart automation will enable 1 person to handle 100 thousand shipments per month Please 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.com If you want to be a guest on this podcast, please send an email to podcast@logisticsmatter.com This podcast was produced by Dimitry Vleugel The music is based on a sample by Ragaman and produced by Michael Spengler Follow 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 is Standardisation as the Foundation for Digitalisation And the shift from company-centric, siloed digitalisation toward ecosystem-level optimisation Please 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.com If you want to be a guest on this podcast, please send an email to podcast@logisticsmatter.com This podcast was produced by Dimitry Vleugel The music is based on a sample by Ragaman and produced by Michael Spengler Follow 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 warehouse Technology overload and change fatigue And how people and culture determine the succes of innovation Please 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.com This 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.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.com If you want to be a guest on this podcast, please send an email to podcast@logisticsmatter.com This podcast was produced by Dimitry Vleugel The music is based on a sample by Ragaman and produced by Michael Spengler Follow 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 safety Why behavioural change is essential And how AI and technology enable safety Please enjoy my conversation with Ingmar Schoemacher and Colin D'Arcy-Burt This 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.com If you want to be a guest on this podcast, please send an email to podcast@logisticsmatter.com This podcast was produced by Dimitry Vleugel The music is based on a sample by Ragaman and produced by Michael Spengler Follow 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 warehouse The Changing Workforce and “Age-Friendly” Automation and the Need for Process Evolution Please enjoy my conversation with René Schrama and Phil Sambrook 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.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.com If you want to be a guest on this podcast, please send an email to podcast@logisticsmatter.com This podcast was produced by Dimitry Vleugel The music is based on a sample by Ragaman and produced by Michael Spengler Follow the podcast in your favourite podcast app, so you don’t miss new episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.