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AUGUST 9, 2023

Jim Saponaro and Joe Lynch discuss the life sciences and healthcare supply chain. Jim is the President, Life Sciences & Healthcare DHL Supply Chain North America. About Jim Saponaro Jim Saponaro is the President, Life Sciences & Healthcare DHL Supply Chain North America. Jim joined DHL Supply Chain in 2011 and over the last decade, his leadership responsibilities have grown alongside the LSHC sector’s growth.

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JULY 31, 2023

Adam Vazquez and Joe Lynch discuss growing a brand and a business. Adam is the CEO of Heard Media , a marketing firm that specializes in creating audio and video content that educates, entertains, and engages target markets. About Adam Vazquez Adam Vazquez is an experienced marketing leader who serves as the CEO of Heard Media. Adam has built memorable growth stories for numerous companies throughout the supply chain, healthcare, and technology industries, and is a leading mind for growth and ma

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JULY 28, 2023

Courtney George and Joe Lynch discuss moving the mission, which is what Courtney and the Wreaths Across America team do every day. Courtney is the Manager of Transportation and Industry Relations for Wreaths Across America, a nonprofit organization that coordinates wreath-laying ceremonies at more than 3,700 locations across the United States, at sea, and abroad.

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JULY 26, 2023

Nils Alstad and Joe Lynch discuss how drivers can drive remotely. Nils is the Chief Product Officer at Phantom Auto , a technology platform that enables people to remotely control vehicles across sites from thousands of miles away with just the click of a button. About Nils Alstad Nils Alstad is the Chief Product Officer at Phantom Auto, a technology platform that enables people to remotely control vehicles across sites from thousands of miles away with just the click of a button.

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JULY 24, 2023

Paul Gioupis and Joe Lynch discuss e-fleet as a service. Paul is the Co-founder and CEO of Zeem Solutions , a company dedicated to accelerating commercial EV adoption. About Paul Gioupis Paul Gioupis is the Co-founder and CEO of Zeem Solutions, a company dedicated to accelerating commercial EV adoption. With a passion for bringing EVs to all, Paul has been a vital part of the EV ecosystem for 20 years.

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JULY 19, 2023

Ben Steffes and Joe Lynch discuss 3PL outsourcing trends. Ben is Vice President of Managed Services at Coyote Logistics , a leading global third-party logistics provider. About Ben Steffes Ben Steffes is Vice President of Managed Services at Coyote Logistics, a leading global third-party logistics provider. Since joining the company in 2011, he’s focused on developing and growing its Coyote Transportation Management offerings, driving synergy efforts with UPS, and leading the Supply Chai

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JULY 17, 2023

Brian Kempisty and Joe Lynch discuss the state of containerized shipping. Brian is the Founder of Port X Logistics , a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S. and Canada. About Brian Kempisty Brian Kempisty is the Founder of Port X Logistics, a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S. and Canada.

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JULY 12, 2023

Corey Apirian and Joe Lynch discuss fulfillment vs. micro-fulfillment. Corey, CEO of Davinci Micro Fulfillment , supports brands with an end-to-end solution for efficient direct-to-consumer eCommerce fulfillment. About Corey Apirian Corey Apirian is the CEO of Davinci Micro Fulfillment. With over 15 years of senior management experience, Corey is an accomplished Supply Chain and Operations Leader.

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JULY 10, 2023

Christian Piller and Joe Lynch discuss painless retail returns. Christian is a co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Pollen, a technology platform revolutionizing the reverse supply chain for retailers with pickups from consumers’ doorsteps for less than a standard return shipping label. About Christian Piller Christian Piller is a co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Pollen Technologies, Inc. ( ReturnsSuck.com ) where he is responsible for business development, fundraising, sales, an

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JUNE 28, 2023

Mark Lavelle and Joe Lynch discuss n alternative to UPS and FedEx. Mark is the Chief Executive Officer at Maergo , a first-of-its-kind parcel delivery platform, purpose-built for branded direct-to-consumer delivery using modern technology and advanced data capabilities. About Mark Lavelle Mark Lavelle is the Chief Executive Officer at Maergo, a first-of-its-kind parcel delivery platform, purpose-built for branded direct-to-consumer delivery using modern technology and advanced data capabilit

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JUNE 26, 2023

Desmond (Dez) Clark and Joe Lynch discuss winning at football and freight, which is exactly what Dez is up to. Dez is the President of Bear Down Logistics , an asset-based transportation company based in Orlando, Florida. Dez played in the NFL for 12 years, 8 years with the Chicago Bears – hence the company name. About Desmond (Dez) Clark Desmond Clark is a multi-talented individual with a diverse range of experiences.

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JUNE 23, 2023

Dr. Yossi Sheffi and Joe Lynch discuss AI and the future of supply chain, which is the central theme of Yossi’s latest book, The Magic Conveyor Belt: Supply Chains, A.I., and the Future of Work. Yossi is the Elisha Gray II professor of Engineering Systems at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he serves as Director of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (CTL).

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JUNE 14, 2023

Seth Clevenger and Joe Lynch discuss the top 100 logistics companies. Seth is Managing Editor of features at Transport Topics. He plans, writes and edits news features for Transport Topics’ weekly newspaper, supplemental publications and TTNews.com. About Seth Clevenger Seth Clevenger is Managing Editor of features at Transport Topics. He plans, writes and edits news features for Transport Topics’ weekly newspaper, supplemental publications and TTNews.com.

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JUNE 5, 2023

Blake Grolmus and Joe Lynch discuss the overlooked advantage in trucking. Blake serves as the Vice President of Safety for Ruan Transportation Management Systems , a family-owned dedicated logistics provider since 1932. About Blake Grolmus Blake Grolmus serves as the Vice President of Safety for Ruan Transportation Management Systems. Blake joined Ruan in 2017, leading the company’s new customer onboarding and continuous improvement activities before taking a leadership role in Ruan’s Gases an

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JUNE 2, 2023

Joe Lynch and Ryan Mann discuss outsourced sales and marketing, which is one of many services provided by Lean Solutions Group. Ryan is the Director of Marketing at Lean Solutions Group which offers a nearshore/offshore model to establish remote satellite offices in Latin America and the Philippines, allowing businesses to build mission-critical teams in just 3-5 weeks to meet customer expectations and accomplish more.

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MAY 31, 2023

Luke Denny and Joe Lynch discuss overcoming last mile hurdles. Luke is the Co-Founder and CEO of FRAYT Technologies, a last-mile on-demand delivery and logistics technology company. About Luke Denny Luke Denny is a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader with extensive experience in software and supply chain logistics. He is currently the Co-Founder and CEO of FRAYT Technologies, a last-mile delivery platform.

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MAY 17, 2023

Kevin Coomes and Joe Lynch discuss navigating the freight downturn in the logistics and transportation space. Kevin is the Vice President of Sales at Greenscreens.ai , a technology that provides predictive pricing recommendations for maximum broker margins. About Kevin Coomes Kevin Coomes , the Vice President of Sales at Greenscreens.ai, is an accomplished freight tech professional with over 15 years of sales, business development, and start-up experience spanning two countries.

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MAY 15, 2023

Blythe Brumleve and Joe Lynch discuss the state of logistics podcasting. They talk about the growing popularity of podcasts in the logistics industry and how podcasting can be a helpful tool for professionals to stay up-to-date on industry trends and insights. Blythe is the Founder of Digital Dispatch and the Host of Cyberly, an influential podcast on the Freightwaves platform.

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MAY 12, 2023

Kayne Grau and Joe Lynch discuss smarter fleet operations. Kayne is the CEO and Board Director at Uptake , a Chicago-based Industrial AI and Analytics company that specializes in providing predictive analytics software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions to various industries. About Kayne Grau Kayne Grau is a seasoned executive with an impressive track record in the technology industry.

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MAY 3, 2023

Jordan Graft and Joe Lynch discuss freight has an identity crisis, which refers to rampant fraud and double brokering in the transportation business. Jordan is Founder and CEO of Highway , where he is leading the charge in solving one of the biggest challenges facing the transportation industry today: the lack of connection between digital and physical carrier identity.

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MAY 1, 2023

Sankalp Arora and Joe Lynch discuss gathering inventory data, a function that is being transformed by Sankalp’s company Gather AI. Sankalp is CEO and Co-founder at Gather AI, a warehouse automation company that has created the world’s first drone-powered inventory monitoring solution. About Sankalp Arora Sankalp Arora is an accomplished entrepreneur and roboticist, currently serving as the CEO and Co-founder of Gather AI, a cutting-edge warehouse automation company.

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APRIL 26, 2023

Ashley Thomas and Joe Lynch discuss what drivers want. Ashley is the CEO of is of Supreme Driver Recruiting where they provide rapid CDL driver staffing and direct placement for carriers in 48 States. About Ashley Thomas Ashley Thomas is the CEO of Supreme Driver Recruiting where they provide rapid CDL driver staffing and direct placement for carriers in 48 States.

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APRIL 25, 2023

Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates ambitious entrepreneurs who are building bolder futures. BUFFALO, April 24, 2023 – Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Brian Kempisty of Port X Logistics was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 New York Award finalist. Now in its 37th year, Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the preeminent competitive business awards for transformative entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies who are building a more equitable, sustainable and prosp

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APRIL 19, 2023

Dusty Holcomb and Joe Lynch discuss fulfilling big bulky small parcels. Dusty is the CEO of Red Stag Fulfillment is a third-party logistics (3PL) company based in Knoxville, Tennessee. About Dusty Holcomb Dusty Holcomb joined “The Herd” at Red Stag Fulfillment in May 2021. As a leader in a dynamic industry, his focus as CEO is on three things: delivering exceptional value for our clients, operational excellence, and curating an exceptional people first culture.

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APRIL 17, 2023

Ron Richardson and Joe Lynch discuss last mile delivery grows up. Ron is the Chief Revenue Officer at OneRail , an Orlando-based last mile transportation visibility solution providing shippers with Amazon-level dependability and speed. About Ron Richardson Ron Richardson is a highly experienced Chief Revenue Officer with a strong background in logistics and transportation.

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APRIL 14, 2023

Paul Jarrett and Joe Lynch discuss subscription first fulfillment. Paul is Co-Founder & CEO of Bulu , a subscription-first, full-service 3PL based in Lincoln, Nebraska. About Paul Jarrett Paul Jarrett is a multifaceted individual who wears many hats including father, husband, CEO, entrepreneur, innovator, athlete, and speaker. As a former D1 college football player, Paul is a driven and competitive individual with a passion for leading his team to success.

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APRIL 7, 2023

Dan Slagen and Joe Lynch discuss the biggest risk facing truck drivers. Dan is the Chief Marketing Officer at Tomorrow.io , the world’s weather and climate security platform, helping countries, businesses, and individuals manage their weather and climate security challenges. About Dan Slagen Dan Slagen is currently the Chief Marketing Officer at Tomorrow.io, and a 4-time start-up executive specializing in scaling global go-to-market functions from early stage to $100M+ in annual revenue.

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APRIL 3, 2023

Tucker Perkins and Joe Lynch discuss beyond electric vehicles. Tucker is the President and CEO of the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) , a Washington D.C.-based nonprofit that invests in the research and development of propane-powered innovation and promotes the safe, efficient use of propane through safety training and education programs.

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MARCH 27, 2023

Barry Conlon and Joe Lynch discuss supply chain risk management, which is exactly what Barry and his team at Overhaul provide to Fortune 100 companies across the world. Barry is the CEO and founder of Overhaul, an Austin-based company that provides intelligent, real-time supply chain visibility, risk, compliance, and insurance solutions for global shippers and logistics providers.

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MARCH 22, 2023

Joe Spisak and Joe Lynch discuss how to find a fulfillment partner. Joe Spisak is the Founder and CEO of www.Fulfill.com , a marketplace that connects ecommerce brands with the right warehousing and fulfillment partners. About Joe Spisak Joe Spisak is the Founder and CEO of www.Fulfill.com , a marketplace that connects ecommerce brands with the right warehousing and fulfillment partners.

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MARCH 15, 2023

Nathan Lugo-Montanez and Joe Lynch discuss 3 reasons to outsource fulfillment. the empty container marketplace. Nathan is the EVP of Strategy and Transformation at STACI-US , a leading provider of supply chain end-to-end solutions. About Nathan Lugo-Montanez Nathan Lugo-Montanez is a turnaround executive with over 15 years of experience in supply chain and business operations.

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MARCH 14, 2023

Original article: PODCAST: Modern Courier Delivery Compliance Considerations: Understanding SOX and SOC Compliance Logistics and supply chain are some of the world’s most complex and regulated industries, which has been further compounded by increasing reliance on data and technology in both fields. As a result, data security and compliance have become a critical component of logistics operations, although implementing adequate controls can present numerous challenges in these complex networks.

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MARCH 8, 2023

Sean Bardon and Joe Lynch discuss the empty container marketplace. Sean is the Co-founder and COO at Qualle , The world’s first empty container marketplace that connects exporters, importers, trucking companies, and steamship lines. Using Qualle’s technology, supply chains run more effectively, more efficiently, and less greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere.

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MARCH 1, 2023

Chadd Olesen and Joe Lynch discuss the tech that automated 60 million shipments. That tech belongs to AVRL and Chadd is the Co-Founder and CEO. AVRL’s Generation platform converts complex domain expertise into a rich, storied decision trees that can be cross-linked, aggregated across domains, and parsed by existing ERP, smart forms, mobile apps, and RPA.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Phillip Akhzar and Joe Lynch discuss why packaging matters. Phillip is the Founder and CEO of Arka , a tech enabled packaging platform that provides custom and unbranded eco-friendly packaging to SMBs at competitive prices. About Phillip Akhzar Phillip Akhzar is the Founder and CEO of Arka, a tech enabled packaging platform that provides custom and unbranded eco-friendly packaging to SMBs at competitive prices.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Brian Gibala and Joe Lynch discuss 5 things your carrier wants. Brian serves as Vice President of Sales at LTI Trucking Services , an asset-based truckload carrier and 3PL specializing in temperature-controlled contract service. About Brian Gibala Brian Gibala is the VP of Sales at LTI Trucking Services, an asset-based truckload carrier and 3PL specializing in temperature-controlled contract service.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Charlie Saffro and Joe Lynch discuss winning the logistics talent war. Charlie is the Founder and President of CS Recruiting , a Woman-Owned leading search firm that specializes in the Logistics, Transportation, and Supply Chain industry. About Charlie Saffro Charlie Saffro is the President and Founder of CS Recruiting, a leading executive search firm that specializes in finding the right talent in the supply chain, logistics, and transportation industry.

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