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Inbound Logistics Podcast: Supply Chain Reactions

Inbound Logistics Podcast: Supply Chain Reactions

Hosted by Inbound Logistics Magazine

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217

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Aug 2026

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EN

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The Inbound Logistics Podcast provides the most relevant and topical information from the third-party logistics and supply chain management world as presented by the most influential thought leaders in the industry. (logistics, supply chain, cargo, freight, transportation, education)

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August 5, 202625 min

Port of Los Angeles: Trade Shifts, Tariffs, and Tech with Executive Director, Gene Seroka

The  @portoflosangeles  just wrapped its busiest June on record — and it's not business as usual. In this episode of the Inbound Logistics Podcast, host Amy Roach sits down with Gene Seroka, Executive Director of the Port of Los Angeles, to unpack the forces reshaping global trade right now: tariff-driven frontloading, the Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions, China's shrinking share of U.S. imports, and the infrastructure investments preparing the Port for what's next. Gene breaks down how importers are abandoning traditional seasonal shipping patterns, what's replacing China as a sourcing origin, how fuel costs are impacting voyage economics, and what mid-size importers should be doing right now to prepare for peak season and beyond. Plus, a look at how AI, digital twins, and predictive analytics are transforming day-to-day operations at the nation's busiest container port. #PortOfLosAngeles #SupplyChain #Logistics #Tariffs #GlobalTrade #InboundLogistics #FreightNews #SupplyChainManagement #GeneSeroka #PeakSeason #ShippingIndustry FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://portoflosangeles.org/ WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the updated and expanded Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store:

June 3, 202617 min

The Connection Between Supply Chain Data and Better Decisions - Guest: Mike Medeiros, Penske Logistics

Supply chains today generate more information than ever before, yet more data does not automatically lead to better decisions. The challenge is not simply collecting information. It is creating trusted, connected insights team can confidently act on. As transportation, warehousing inventor and operational data continue to expand across systems, organizations are looking for stronger foundations that improve visibility, reduce uncertainty and support better decision-making. Join Mike Medeiros of  @penske  and Inbound Logistics' Amy Roach for a discussion on the connection between supply chain data and better decisions and explore how organizations are creating greater operational clarity across today's supply chains. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://www.penskelogistics.com/ WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the updated and expanded Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store:

June 2, 202611 min

Inbound Logistics/MODEX 2026 Interview Series: Zebra - Andre Luecht, Director, Strategic Business Development Management

Inbound Logistics/MODEX 2026 Interview Series: Materials handling is evolving fast—where are the biggest changes happening? We spoke with leaders across the MODEX show floor to find out. In this interview, Andre Luecht, Director, Strategic Business Development Management for  @ZebraTechnologiesGlobal  gives his thoughts on the pain points customers are seeing this year, the advanced solutions and services at MODEX that would have seemed impossible just a few years ago, and the biggest mistakes companies make when they start their digital transformation journey. Luecht also reveals the biggest blind spot that warehouse managers still have today and shares a demo of Zebra's new Inventory Intelligence system. This conversation is part of our MODEX 2026 Interview Series, featuring insights from leading supply chain and logistics technology providers. #MODEX #materialhandling #supplychain #logistics #warehousing #distribution #tradeshow

May 19, 20266 min

Inbound Logistics/MODEX 2026 Interview Series: Attabotics - Mark Dickinson, SVP, Sales and Software

Inbound Logistics/MODEX 2026 Interview Series: Materials handling is evolving fast—where are the biggest changes happening? We spoke with leaders across the MODEX show floor to find out. In this interview, Mark Dickinson, SVP of Sales and Software with  @attabotics , gives his thoughts on the pain points customers are seeing this year, the advanced solutions and services at MODEX that would have seemed impossible just a few years ago, and the biggest mistakes companies make when they start their digital transformation journey. Dicksinson also highlights how the company's new Guardian metal bin helps keep safety and resilience top-of-mind for cube storage, shares details on Attabotics' expansion into U.S. manufacturing in Kentucky, and what it means to be part of  @LafayetteSystems . This conversation is part of our MODEX 2026 Interview Series, featuring insights from leading supply chain and logistics technology providers.

May 11, 202626 min

Built for What's Next: How One Global 3PL Navigates Tariffs, Technology, and a Changing World - Guest: Yuriy Ostapyak, CEO, Logistics Plus

Logistics Plus is a global supply chain solutions company headquartered in Erie, Pennsylvania, providing transportation management, warehousing, global logistics, technology, and unique supply chain solutions. With annual revenues now exceeding $695 million and more than 1,400 employees operating across 55+ countries, the company continues to be recognized as one of the fastest-growing private logistics companies and one of the best places to work in the industry. Yuriy Ostapyak, a Ukrainian-born U.S. citizen, has just been named the company's Chief Executive Officer. Yuriy has been a guest on this podcast before — speaking in 2022 about Logistics Plus's humanitarian efforts in Ukraine, and in 2023 about rebuilding efforts and the company's global expansion. He's back with us today for a broader update on where the industry stands, where Logistics Plus is headed, and how shippers can best position themselves for what comes next. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://www.logisticsplus.com/ WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the updated and expanded Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: bit.ly/ILMagApp  bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast?  Connect with me on X:  @ILMagPodcast Email me: podcast@inboundlogistics.com   Connect with Inbound Logistics Magazine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inbound-logistics Follow us on X: www.twitter.com/ILMagazine Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InboundLogistics Catch our latest videos on YouTube: www.youtube.com/inboundlogistics   Visit us at www.inboundlogistics.com

April 29, 202633 min

Unlocking WMS Flexibility: The Role of Enablement Tools in Modern Warehousing - Guest: Mark Fralick, CTO, IFS Softeon

This Inbound Logistics/IFS Softeon video podcast explores the role of WMS enablement tools and how they help organizations unlock more flexibility, scalability, and efficiency within their warehouse operations. Mark Fralick, CTO of IFS Softeon takes a broader look at the challenges operations teams face when configuring, deploying, and maintaining a WMS in dynamic environments. From onboarding new customers and launching new facilities to managing ongoing system changes, we discuss why enablement tools have become critical to reducing complexity and accelerating time to value. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://www.softeon.com/ WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the updated and expanded Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: bit.ly/ILMagApp  bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast?  Connect with me on X:  @ILMagPodcast Email me: podcast@inboundlogistics.com   Connect with Inbound Logistics Magazine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inbound-logistics Follow us on X: www.twitter.com/ILMagazine Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InboundLogistics Catch our latest videos on YouTube: www.youtube.com/inboundlogistics   Visit us at www.inboundlogistics.com

March 30, 202614 min

Global Supply Chain Systems - A TOP 100 LOGISTICS IT Study - IL EDUCATION SERIES presented by IL AI AUDIO

As part of its longstanding commitment to logistics and supply chain education for both enterprises and students, Inbound Logistics is debuting its new IL Education Series. This informative content, voiced by IL AI Audio, helps practitioners better understand key concepts and trending topics in supply chain management and sharpen their knowledge of all things logistics. In this latest installment, we break down Cold Storage. Join the conversation and learn more here: https://www.inboundlogistics.com/articles/top-100-logistics-it-providers/ DO YOU WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 212-629-1567 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the updated and expanded Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: bit.ly/ILMagApp  bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle

March 3, 202627 min

What Strong Fleets Will Do Differently in 2026 - Guest: Mark Hill, PCS Software

As fleets enter 2026 with cautious optimism, they are applying lessons learned from the downturn in order to stay competitive. From strategy shifts to investing in modern TMS platforms, automation, and AI, this discussion highlights the priorities and operational changes fleets are focused on this year. Fleet leaders will gain practical guidance on where to focus, what to measure, and how to adapt for the year ahead. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://pcssoft.com/ WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the updated and expanded Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: bit.ly/ILMagApp  bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast?  Connect with me on X:  @ILMagPodcast Email me: podcast@inboundlogistics.com   Connect with Inbound Logistics Magazine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inbound-logistics Follow us on X: www.twitter.com/ILMagazine Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InboundLogistics Catch our latest videos on YouTube: www.youtube.com/inboundlogistics   Visit us at www.inboundlogistics.com

November 21, 202536 min

Freight Bill Audit & Payment, Leveraging the Right Technology and Expertise for your Business - Guest: Hannah Testani, CEO, Intelligent Audit

Having all the right data at hand is crucial for a company's efficiency and strategic decision making. Managing that deluge of data is another thing altogether. While AI can help keep things together, technology alone isn't necessarily the right answer for everyone. Instead, the right combination of technology and human expertise might be what your company needs to navigate the current market. Hannah Testani, CEO of Intelligent Audit, joins us to share her take on the state of the freight bill audit & payment landscape. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://www.intelligentaudit.com/ WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the updated and expanded Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: bit.ly/ILMagApp  bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast?  Connect with me on X:  @ILMagPodcast Email me: podcast@inboundlogistics.com   Connect with Inbound Logistics Magazine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inbound-logistics Follow us on X: www.twitter.com/ILMagazine Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InboundLogistics Catch our latest videos on YouTube: www.youtube.com/inboundlogistics   Visit us at www.inboundlogistics.com

November 4, 202532 min

Serialization – At the forefront of DSCSA Compliance - Guest: Chad Hodges, MD Logistics

Compliance is a complex and ever-evolving facet of the supply chain, particularly when it comes to life-sciences and pharmaceuticals. So what does it take to be fully compliant and effectively implement solutions that satisfy the Drug Supply Chain Security Act? Chad Hodges Vice President of Operations for MD Logistics goes into the challenges they've faced, the lessons learned, and how MD Logistics has navigated it all. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://www.mdlogistics.com/ WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the updated and expanded Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: bit.ly/ILMagApp  bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast?  Connect with me on X:  @ILMagPodcast Email me: podcast@inboundlogistics.com   Connect with Inbound Logistics Magazine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inbound-logistics Follow us on X: www.twitter.com/ILMagazine Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InboundLogistics Catch our latest videos on YouTube: www.youtube.com/inboundlogistics   Visit us at www.inboundlogistics.com

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