Supply Chain Connections

In this episode, Lance Healy, Co-Founder and CEO of Freight Facts, joins Host Brian Glick, CEO of Chain.io, to discuss: Lance's journey into LTL technology The evolution of APIs in freight AI and automation in freight FreightFacts freight scoring The future of LTL and industry standards Balancing work and life as a founderLance Healy is the Co-Founder and CEO of Freight Facts, the industry’s first data driven shipper scorecard relating to LTL shipping location attributes and behaviors. Prior to Freight Facts, Lance served as the VP of Innovations at Optym, that focused on developing applications for LTL Carrier line and P&D optimization. Prior to that, Lance was the Founder and President of Banyan Technology that pioneered API connections to LTL Carriers in the late 1990’s. He was awarded a US patent on LTL Carrier Dynamic Pricing in 2017.Lance serves several positions on numerous industry associations including the CSCMP, Center of Excellence chair of Technology and Awards committees, and serves as a chair of Digital LTL Council workshops defining the next evolution of efficiency through APIs.Connect with LanceExplore FreightFactsConnect with BrianFollow Chain.io on LinkedIn

Bart De Muynck, strategic advisor with 30+ years in supply chain and former VP of Research at Gartner, shares his logistics and tech journey. He discusses the evolution from EDI to APIs, pitfalls in implementations and the need for organizational change. He covers adoption curves, pragmatic pilots and how AI will quietly boost data quality, developer productivity and talent retention.

In this episode, Ken Potts, Director of Global Pricing at C.H. Robinson, joins Host Brian Glick, CEO of Chain.io, to discuss: Operating supply chains with paperless processes The importance of technology in supporting global pricing initiatives How the pandemic accelerated the need for cohesive pricing The role of AI and technology in freight forwardingConnect with KenConnect with BrianFollow Chain.io on LinkedIn

In this episode, Mark Patel, Group CEO at SCF Global, joins Host Brian Glick, CEO of Chain.io, to discuss: The advantages to forwarders staying focused in one vertical Building relationships and rapport with customers Cultural differences and advice for working in new cultures How supply chains have evolved from building in-house to buying solutions The significance of change management when implementing new systemsMark joined SCF in 2017 as COO to enhance its consulting and solutions services offerings and grew the business across Asia and established SCF Global as a Premier Platinum Service Provider for WiseTech Global (CargoWise) in Asia Pacific.Connect with MarkConnect with BrianFollow Chain.io on LinkedIn

In this episode, Justin Kyngdon, Principal of Supply Chain Solutions at Expeditors, joins Host Brian Glick, CEO of Chain.io, to discuss: The importance of data, technology, and team alignment in supply chain management Why you need a clear philosophy and collaboration between procurement and supply chain The challenges of supply chain negotiations and partnerships Some best practices for organizing supply chain dataJustin has over 20 years of experience in the supply chain and transport industry across APAC. In his current role at Expeditors, he works on the Supply Chain Solutions team to offer professional consulting services with a focus on supply chain performance utilizing Digital Twin technology, and network performance.Connect with JustinConnect with BrianFollow Chain.io on LinkedIn

In this episode, Erik Lund, Managing Director Maritime & Logistics at Nexxiot, joins Host Brian Glick, CEO of Chain.io, to discuss: The tech behind real-time visibility like the IoT and tracking devices Boosting time to value for large shipping lines Container shipping innovations and their efficiency impacts The potential of data across global trade, especially in trade complianceErik serves as the Managing Director of Maritime and Logistics at Nexxiot, a provider of sensors, hardware, software interfaces and analytics to optimize transportation on a global scale.Connect with ErikLearn about NexxiotConnect with BrianFollow Chain.io on LinkedIn

In this episode, Cesar Vence, Executive Director, U.S.-Colombia Business Council at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, joins Host Brian Glick, CEO of Chain.io, to discuss: How strong trade policy and relationships facilitate global trade and commerce The challenges and opportunities faced by businesses in global markets U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s advocacy work for MSME’s Nearshoring vs. Farshoring and the potential benefits for small businesses Connecting MSME and larger enterprises for trade opportunities US.-Colombia business relations and logistics opportunitiesCesar Vence is the executive director of the US Columbia Business Council at the US Chamber of Commerce and has spent most of his career working on issues of international trade, from a policy standpoint and for the promotion of small business activity for exporters in and out of the United States and Latin America.US Colombia Business CouncilConnect with CesarConnect with BrianFollow Chain.io on LinkedIn

In this episode, Gregg Borgeson, CEO of Ex Works Inc., joins Host Brian Glick, CEO of Chain.io, to discuss: The challenges forwarders face managing hundreds of trucking companies Building trust and relationships in the supply chain industry Balancing product development with customer needs How Ex Works helps air and sea forwarders work with trucking companies Streamlining forwarding processes with technologyGregg Borgeson learned the forwarding business from the ground up, answering phones at Emery Air Freight, serving as an executive at BAX and running Hellmann in North America. He then entered the technology side of the business, co-founding QuoteShip.com, which he later sold to Logistics.com. Gregg founded Ex Works in 2004.Save your seat for our upcoming webinar. Connect with Gregg Learn about Ex Works Connect with Brian Follow Chain.io on LinkedIn

In this episode, Mike Honious, President and CEO at GEODIS Americas, joins Host Brian Glick, CEO of Chain.io, to discuss: The state of the international supply chain Opportunities to grow during a supply chain recession How technology has changed the way supply chain teams work Approaching supply chain problems from an engineering mindset Leadership, culture, and communication in a global organization Creating a workplace culture that fosters collaboration and flexibilityAs President and CEO of GEODIS’ Americas region, Mike oversees the management and growth of its multiple business units across North and South America, including contract logistics, transportation management, freight forwarding, engineering and technology, IT, ProVenture, and Material Handling Resources. Mike has served several roles over his nearly 20-year tenure at GEODIS and was most recently named President and CEO of the Americas in 2020. Today, Mike leads the region’s more than 17,000 teammates across eight countries to continue offering a better way to deliver for its customers.Connect with MikeConnect with BrianFollow Chain.io on LinkedIn 

In this episode, Vincent Iacopella, EVP Growth & Strategy at Alba Wheels Up International, joins Host Brian Glick, CEO of Chain.io, to discuss: The evolution of apparel supply chains Mapping and predicting risks across your supply chain Navigating forced labor regulations, supply chain disruptions, and ESG How Forwarders can use new tech to create opportunities for customersFor over 30 years Vince managed global customer relationships in Transpacific markets with cross border imports and exports considered trade sensitive for USG agencies, such as CBP, FDA, and others. Vince works externally and within Alba on strategy and initiatives that drive value to mid-market and global customers through this approach. Vince focuses collaboration with US Government agencies, such as COAC, which allows the trade to align CBP policy commercially to the private sector, and the private sector to align their practices with long term strategic policy of government regulatory agencies.Mesur.ioConnect with VinceFollow Alba Wheels UpConnect with BrianFollow Chain.io on LinkedIn