Talking Logistics Podcasts

Like in so many other areas of supply chain management, warehousing operations today are much more complex, dynamic, and automated than ever before. As a result, the technology landscape within warehouses continues to expand and evolve. One example is the growing role and importance of Warehouse Execution Systems. What is a WES and why is ... Read more The post The Role and Benefits of Warehouse Execution Systems appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Food, it’s a basic necessity. Whether you’re consuming it at a restaurant, buying it at a grocery store, or getting it at a food bank, the logistics behind the food industry is critically important. As with other industries, the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the food industry, creating both challenges and opportunities. What changes is the ... Read more The post [Video] The Final Mile in Food Logistics appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

There’s been a number of headlines recently about whether the current supply chain problems will cancel Christmas. While those headlines are a bit of a hyperbole, the fact remains that there are a lot of intricate and interconnected processes involved in global supply chain management, from the first mile at the country of origin to ... Read more The post [Video] From First Mile to Final Mile: Gearing Up for the 2021 Holiday Season appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Trucking has traditionally gotten the lion’s share of attention in transportation, but all eyes are on ocean shipping today — especially on all those cargo ships anchored offshore waiting to be unloaded. How are companies navigating through this challenging environment, both in securing capacity and controlling costs? What should companies expect moving forward? Those are ... Read more The post [Video] Navigating the Wave of Ocean Shipping Constraints appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Although companies are dealing with a lot of supply chain and transportation issues at the moment, like port congestion and tight capacity in trucking, many of them remain focused on corporate sustainability initiatives too. One area that requires more attention is Scope 3 emissions. What are they? How do you set a target for their ... Read more The post [Video] Unlocking Your Sustainable Future With Scope 3 Transportation Emissions appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

One of the things that makes supply chain management so complex and challenging is that there are so many dimensions to it. One of those dimensions is inbound logistics and supplier management, which often doesn’t get as much attention as the outbound side. What are the main challenges companies face with supplier management and the ... Read more The post [Video] Supplier Management: An Important Piece of Your Digital Transformation Puzzle appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

The summer Olympics are wrapping up this week and there have been many great competitions for gold. But when it comes to securing reliable and secure freight capacity, and winning carrier loyalty, the battle continues. What are the biggest challenges brokers face in winning that battle? How can technology help build carrier loyalty? And how ... Read more The post [Video] How a True Digital Experience Helps Brokers Win the Capacity Battle and Build Carrier Loyalty appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

As we all know, supply chains are a complex system, and one of the most complex parts of it is global trade management and trade compliance. And none of it is getting any easier either. What’s changed or different today with trade compliance? Why is conducting a self audit important? What’s involved with a self ... Read more The post [Video] Why You Should Conduct A Trade Compliance Self-Audit appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

In the not too distant past, before the rise of e-commerce, “Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery” was the standard lead time for just about anything you ordered via mail or telephone. Even a book or clothing item took that long to deliver. A lot has changed since then. Today, last-mile delivery is one of ... Read more The post [Video] Finding The Right Balance In Last-Mile Delivery appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Over the past few years, especially since the pandemic, companies have learned that “the way we have always done it” is not going to work any more. This is particularly true when it comes to reverse logistics and returns management, which I’ve called the migraine headache of e-commerce. Why is transforming returns management more important ... Read more The post [Video] How an RMS Helps Optimize E-commerce Returns Management appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.