Best Air Power Manufacturing Solutions Podcasts (2025)

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Freight Fraud Exposed: Strategies for Survival in the Digital Age with Michael Grace of Highway 29:25

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6d ago29:25

29:25

Highlights from their conversation include: Overview of Highway and Michael's Background in Freight (1:35) Rise of Freight Fraud (2:29) Types of Fraud Encountered (5:52) Fraudulent Carrier Tactics (8:11) Highway's Carrier Vetting Process (10:23) Impact of Freight Fraud (11:53) Highway's Identity Engine (16:57) Comparison with Other Tools (19:09) Qu…

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Air Power Airwaves S5E3 - Torque Reaction, Tool Tip Tracking, Multi Spindles & more with GCI 28:32

11d ago28:32

28:32

In this episode of Air Power Airwaves we bring back Sam from GCI Engineered Solutions to discuss the ways his magnificent team can help our customers of the fastening side of manufacturing!! Host Travis Stirewalt welcomes back Sam Goebel, the General Manager of GCI Engineered Solutions, for a chat about how they can help improve the safety, efficie…

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Re-Air: The Impact of Emerging Technologies on Traditional European Freight Brokerage Business Models with David Nothacker of sennder 35:28

13d ago35:28

35:28

Highlights from their conversation include: David’s background and journey in co-founding sennder (0:41) European Freight Market Dynamics (2:39) The State of the European Freight Industry (4:47) Diversification and Business Strategy (6:14) Influence of Market Dynamics on Strategy (8:40) Outlook for 2024 and Managed Transportation Capability (10:47)…

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Drones, Deals & Disruption: Manna's Bobby Healy on Food Delivery’s Next Era 35:01

20d ago35:01

35:01

Highlights from their conversation include: Manna's Mission (1:23) Customer Adoption Rates (4:56) Regulatory Environment (7:54) Scaling Operations (8:38) Regulatory Advice (13:01) Community Engagement Challenges (16:38) Importance of Local Communication (20:59) Impact of Scale on Delivery Economics (24:05) Doordash's Offensive Strategy (27:06) Chal…

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Powering Pennsylvania: Chairman Stephen DeFrank on Rising Energy Demand and Consumer Costs 51:14

25d ago51:14

51:14

EPSA President and CEO Todd Snitchler talks with Stephen DeFrank, Chairman of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, about how the commonwealth is managing major electricity demand growth and advancing competitive power solutions. The Chairman offers a candid look at how a restructured state like Pennsylvania is addressing surging load from da…

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Investing in the Future: Lessons from Dynamo's Latest Fund and Team 41:03

27d ago41:03

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Highlights from their conversation include: Welcoming Bola to the Dynamo Team (0:41) Founders in the Industrial Sector (3:14) Madelyn’s Promotion and Focus (5:37) Geopolitical Tensions and Supply Chain (7:35) Dynamo's Rebranding and Focus (12:03) AI's Role in Venture Capital (18:02) Navigating Global Trade Policies (22:54) Impact of Tariffs on Supp…

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From Tariffs to Sustainability: The Bold New Era of Cross-Border Logistics with Izzy Rosenzweig of Portless 20:50

1M ago20:50

20:50

Highlights from their conversation include: Izzy’s Background and Journey in Cross-Border Logistics (0:41) Challenges of Traditional Supply Chains (2:08) Direct Fulfillment Model Explained (5:40) Skepticism Around Near Shoring (8:46) Impact of Trade Policies (11:44) Sustainability in Supply Chains (14:42) Operational Challenges in Cross-Border Logi…

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Re-Air: Exploring the Impact of Technology and Venture Capital on the Evolution of Freight Brokerage with Barry Large 23:48

1M ago23:48

23:48

Highlights from their conversation include: Barry’s journey in Co-Founding Access America (0:53) Venture Capital and Technology in the Freight Industry (4:39) Challenges and Strategies in the Industry (8:26) Future Outlook and Business Optimization (14:02) Role of Technology in Freight Brokerage (15:54) The Impact of AI and Future Trends (19:18) Op…

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[EPSA Live] Energy Regulators and the Power Surge: FERC's Rosner & Georgia Public Service Commissioner Pridemore on Meeting AI's Electricity Needs 56:04

1M ago56:04

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Can the grid keep up with AI, data centers, and soaring energy demand? FERC and state leaders break it down live at EPSA’s Competitive Power Summit. Catch this conversation recorded live from EPSA’s Competitive Power Summit on April 2, 2025 with FERC Commissioner David Rosner and Georgia PSC Commissioner Tricia Pridemore. They explore how rising de…

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Re-Air: Why Global Supply Chain Continues to Thrive with Ryan Petersen of Flexport 1:02:57

2M ago1:02:57

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Highlights from their conversation include: The transition back to CEO and managing company changes (1:23) Acquisition of Shopify Logistics and Convoy (3:41) Focus on profitability and going public (10:15) The culture of velocity (11:13) Building trust and transparency (12:10) Focus, quality, and cost discipline (14:02) User experience for importer…

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The Procurement Playbook: Strategies for Modern Manufacturing with Graham Scott of Jabil 31:14

2M ago31:14

31:14

Highlights from their conversation include: Graham's Background and Journey to Jabil (1:32) Overview of Jabil (2:33) Graham's Role in Procurement (3:43) Supplier Base Complexity (7:57) Resilience in Supply Chain (9:44) Challenges of Geopolitics (11:56) Future of Procurement with AI (13:52) Trends in Electronics Manufacturing (15:11) Semiconductor S…

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Building a Competitive Edge: The Role of Industrial Policy in America's Economic Revival with Ian Fletcher and Marc Fasteau 33:52

2M ago33:52

33:52

Highlights from their conversation include: Introducing Marc and Ian and the New Book (0:41) Defining Modern Industrial Policy (4:33) Industry-Based Economic View (5:35) Importance of Industry Selection (7:23) Global Perspectives on Industrial Policy (11:25) Three Pillars of Industrial Policy (17:26) List of Industrial Policy Tools (19:16) Granular…

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From Complexity to Clarity: Simplifying ERP for Mid-Market Manufacturing with Alex Barroux of Bonx 26:23

2M ago26:23

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During this episode, Santosh is joined by Alex Barroux, Co-Founder and CEO at Bonx, a company that offers a customizable, no-code ERP system designed to streamline operations for small and medium-sized manufacturing businesses. Santosh and Alex discuss Bonx’s innovative ERP solutions as Alex highlights the challenges companies face with traditional…

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The Hydrogen Revolution and How It Can Reshape The Energy Landscape with Gary Ong of Celadyne Technologies 43:08

3M ago43:08

43:08

Highlights from their conversation include: Gary’s Background in Hydrogen (0:41) Hydrogen's Potential (2:13) Why Hydrogen Over Batteries? (5:37) Challenges of Energy Storage (8:25) Public Perception of Hydrogen (10:01) Hydrogen's Industrial Applications (12:35) Energy Independence and Global Leverage (16:09) Hydrogen in Transportation and Logistics…

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Re-Air: Convoy’s Ripple Effect on Digital Freight Brokerage with Craig Fuller of FreightWaves 51:19

3M ago51:19

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Highlights from their conversation include: The failure of Convoy and its impact on the industry (1:25) Were Convoy’s margins a factor in failure (5:18) The role of investors and understanding the industry (9:31) The failure of Convoy's board and understanding of the freight market (11:45) Challenges of venture capital in the freight brokerage indu…

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AI, Manufacturing & the Grid: Rep. Bob Latta on "Staggering" Energy Growth 21:31

3M ago21:31

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As AI, data centers, and manufacturing drive historic electricity demand growth, how will the U.S. power the future? In this special bonus episode, Ohio Congressman Bob Latta, chair of the House Energy Subcommittee, joins Energy Solutions to discuss the urgent need for more energy, the role of nuclear power and natural gas, and why permitting refor…

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Data Meets Automation: How Robotics is Closing the Supply Chain Visibility Gap with Andrei Danescu of Dexory 27:27

3M ago27:27

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Highlights from their conversation include: Andrei's Background in Robotics (1:18) The Core Problem in Supply Chain (5:25) Dexory Technology Overview (6:47) Identifying Customer Pain Points (8:04) Case Study of Success (11:27) State of Warehousing Robotics in Europe (13:36) Current Trends in Warehouse Robotics (15:08) Changing ROI Expectations (16:…

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Reinventing Manufacturing: The Future is Local and Automated with Renen Devillieres of OSS Ventures 31:55

3M ago31:55

31:55

Highlights from their conversation include: Renan’s Background and Journey to OSS Centures (0:41) OSS Ventures Overview (1:11) Venture Builder Model (4:08) Traits of Successful Founders (6:29) Key Areas for 2025 (8:27) Reshoring Manufacturing Operations (12:02) Sustainability in Supply Chains (17:59) Manufacturing Technology Implementation (21:00) …

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Air Power Airwaves S5E2 - Exploring the high cost of tools in Manufacturing & how selecting proper tools can save you money 37:16

3M ago37:16

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In the latest episode of Air Power Airwaves we are exploring the high cost of tools in Assembly Manufacturing...and how to be sure you are selecting the right tool to save you money$$$ Selecting the wrong tool doesn't just cost you the price of the tool, it cost you much more in down-time, inferior productivity, substandard quality of output and wo…

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Electrification Amps Up - NEMA's Debra Phillips 32:12

3M ago32:12

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EV charging. Transformers. Medical imaging devices. As energy demand surges across industries, how can we ensure a smarter, more resilient, and efficient power system? In this episode, we explore the evolving landscape of electrification, the role of smart technology, and the pressing challenges of supply chains and grid flexibility. Our guest, NEM…

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Re-Air: Bridging the Digital Divide for Freight Brokers with Rick Zullo of Equal Ventures 32:44

3M ago32:44

32:44

Highlights from their conversation include: The origin story of Equal Ventures (0:41 The challenges of the new brokerage concept (5:16) Impacts of market dynamics on brokerage business models (8:16) The Entrepreneur's Agency (11:11) Rolling Over Equity (12:13) Platform Solution for Freight Forwarders (15:27) The freight cycle and the future of star…

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Stresswood and Strength: Unlocking Resilience & Innovation in Supply Chain Investing with Earnest Sweat of Stresswood 35:13

4M ago35:13

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Highlights from their conversation include: Welcoming Back Earnest to the Show (0:45) Inspiration Behind "Stress Wood" (1:05) The Importance of Resilience (2:21) Value of Storytelling in Investing (9:17) Understanding the Supply Chain Landscape (12:27) Opportunities in Non-AI Companies (15:18) Future Investment Focus Areas (21:43) The Industrial La…

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From Freight Fraud to AI: Navigating the Wild World of Supply Chain with Grace Sharkey of FreightWaves 36:15

4M ago36:15

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Highlights from their conversation include: Grace's Journey into Supply Chain (1:14) Early Career in Brokerage (3:17) Current Market Conditions (7:02) Adoption of AI Tools (10:08) Addressing Freight Fraud (15:15) Technology Solutions for Security (18:51) Challenges of Evolving Technology (20:19) The impact of freight fraud (22:23) Arctic shipping d…

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Tender Rejections and Market Signals: What They Mean for Freight in 2025 with Zach Strickland of FreightWaves SONAR 31:53

4M ago31:53

31:53

Highlights from their conversation include: Zach's Journey into Freight (1:00) Transition to Data in Freight (3:15) Understanding Data's Value (5:21) Current State of the Freight Market (6:29) Tender Rejections and Market Indicators (8:38) Predictions for 2025 (9:38) Historical Context of Supply Chain Stability (11:46) Freight Recessions Explained …

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Air Power Airwaves S5E1 - Industrial Filter Management made easy with RTT Engineered Solutions 40:14

4M ago40:14

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In this episode of Air Power Airwaves we introduce you to a BRAND NEW TECHNOLOGY from RTT Engineered Solutions, a trusted vendor partner of Air Power for many years. Host Travis Stirewalt sits down with Trey Peavy, the Director of Sales & Marketing for RTT, and Kevin Averette from Air Power to debut the NEW Filter Monitoring System, The Filter Moni…

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Re-Air: Executing on the Digital Freight Brokerage Opportunity with Felipe Capella of Loadsmart 33:15

4M ago33:15

33:15

Highlights from their conversation include: The rise of Loadsmart (0:58) Shift in Loadsmart's focus (2:28) Comparison of Loadsmart and Convoy (7:39) The challenges of scaling a digital freight brokerage model (13:18) The lean business model of brokerage and different misconceptions (14:32) Adoption of cloud-based solutions in the supply chain indus…

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From Ocean to Lotion: How Kelp is Transforming Beauty Products with Matthew Perkins of Macro Oceans 20:15

5M ago20:15

20:15

Highlights from their conversation include: Macro Oceans Overview (1:10) Matthew's Background and Journey to Macro Oceans (2:19) Kelp in Beauty Products (3:23) Kelp Industry Overview (6:23) Post-Harvest Processing (8:26) Consumer Demand for Transparency (10:28) Operationalizing Traceability (12:21) Green Premium Concept (15:30) Zero Waste Philosoph…

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When TikTok Trends Meet Supply Chains: Are We All Just Chasing Viral Fads? Featuring Kevin O’Marah of zero100 26:32

5M ago26:32

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Highlights from their conversation include: Kevin’s Background in Supply Chain (0:41) zero100 Overview (1:15) Demand vs. Supply Dynamics (4:08) Impact of Social Media on Demand (5:05) Understanding TikTok (6:14) Gen Z and Demand Persistence (13:22) Sustainability Challenges (15:23) Designing a TikTok Supply Chain (18:55) Successful Examples in Supp…

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From Neglected Assets to Smart Solutions: The Evolution of Trailer Telematics with Carl-Christoph Reckers of FleetPulse 32:03

5M ago32:03

32:03

Highlights from their conversation include: CCR’s Background and Journey to FleetPulse (0:41) FleetPulse Overview (1:19) Trailer Telematics Industry Primer (4:41) Technological Advancements in Trailers (5:10) The Rise of Cargo Theft (7:50) Understanding Trailer Neglect (8:18) Impact of Cargo Theft Trends (10:07) Value of Smart Trailers (12:31) Case…

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Re-Air: AI in Supply Chain: Closing the Gap Between Data and Results with Pawan Joshi of E2open 28:28

5M ago28:28

28:28

Highlights from their conversation include: Pawan’s background and journey in supply chain (0:58) The core concepts of AI and its impact on supply chain (4:02) The role of AI in supply chain operations (10:28) Framework for adopting AI in organizations (11:38) Considerations for implementing AI in supply chain (12:51) The closed loop solution (21:2…

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Re-Air: Can AI and Transformers Revolutionize the Supply Chain? Featuring Nisarg Mehta of Raft AI 27:24

6M ago27:24

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Highlights from their conversation include: Nisarg’s background and journey in founding Raft AI (1:20) The use of transformers in Raft (3:02) Delivering customer value with transformers (5:01) The impacts of AI and language models on supply chain (8:48) The movement of goods, money, and information (14:12) Revolutionizing supply chain with technolo…

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The Essential Role of Supply Chains in Disaster Recovery with Kathy Fulton of American Logistics Aid Network 24:17

6M ago24:17

24:17

Highlights from their conversation include: Kathy’s Background and Journey to Disaster Recovery Logistics (0:41) Overview of ALAN (1:10) Importance of Supply Chains in Disasters (4:26) Disaster Recovery Lifecycle (7:22) First 24-48 Hours Post-Disaster (9:55) Role of Volunteers and Local Businesses (11:57) Building Resilient Supply Chains (13:43) Cr…

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A Year in Review: 2024 Podcast Wrap 41:46

6M ago41:46

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We close 2024 with a look back at some of our top episodes this year and end with a look forward into 2025 with EPSA’s President and CEO Todd Snitchler. Listen in for thoughts on gas-electric coordination from 2024’s NARUC President Julie Fedorchak, highlights from our 3rd annual Competitive Power Summit, and a glimpse into the top conversation of …

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Surprises and Opportunities in Supply Chain Investing with Zach Fredericks of Primary Venture Partners 27:25

6M ago27:25

27:25

Highlights from their conversation include: Overview of Primary Ventures (1:17) Zach's Background in Supply Chain (2:42) Macro Thesis from Pandemic Insights (4:46) Surprises in Software Adoption (6:55) Opportunities for Entrepreneurs (9:03) Decision Intelligence Importance (12:07) AI's Role in Supply Chain (14:48) Investment in Lyriq (19:01) Advice…

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Putting an End to Spreadsheets with Alex Yaseen of Parabola 32:55

6M ago32:55

32:55

Highlights from their conversation include: Overview of Parabola (1:20) Alex's Background Leading to Founding Parabola (2:51) Features of Parabola (6:14) Skepticism Towards Spreadsheets (10:16) Customer Examples (14:10) Importance of Data Infrastructure (16:45) Combining Expertise with AI (19:14) A Founder's Journey (20:40) The First Marketing Hire…

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Air Power Airwaves S4E7: Material Handling Made Easy with Air Power & GCI Engineered Solutions 28:49

6M ago28:49

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This episode of Air Power Airwaves explores the Material Handling mastery of GCI Engineered Solutions, a trusted vendor partner of Air Power for many years. Host Travis Stirewalt sits down for a chat with Sam Goebel, the General Manager of GCI Engineered Solutions., and Mike Rogers an Air Power Application Engineer about the material handling capab…

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Re-Air: Exploring Investment and Impact of AI in the Supply Chain Sector with Steve Sloane of Menlo Ventures 24:00

6M ago24:00

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Highlights from their conversation include: Steve’s journey into supply chain investment (1:27) The Intersection of AI and Supply Chain (3:28) Applicability of Generative AI in Supply Chain (11:23) Capital efficiency and scaling challenges (12:36) AI's role in improving efficiency (14:02) Use of generative AI for internal operations (15:57) AI’s ap…

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Shaking the Snow Globe: ACEG’s Christina Hayes on Transmission and Energy Priorities 43:29

7M ago43:29

43:29

Joining us for this episode is Christina Hayes, executive director of Americans for a Clean Energy Grid (ACEG), a nonprofit coalition of labor and environmental groups, clean energy buyers, renewable developers, transmission developers, and utilities. ACEG focuses on deploying high capacity transmission, which it says is the most cost effective and…

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How AI and Telematics are Revolutionizing Fleet Safety with Adam Lang of Netradyne 30:52

7M ago30:52

30:52

Highlights from their conversation include: Adam’s Background and Journey Into Fleet Safety (0:46) Netradyne’s Camera-Based Solution (1:15) Understanding Fleet Safety (6:06) The Benefits of Netradyne’s Solution (9:57) Driver Concerns About Monitoring (12:24) Unionized Fleets and Technology (18:26) Best Practices for Implementing Telematics (22:59) …

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Re-Skilling the Workforce: The Key to Unlocking the Future of U.S. Semiconductor Manufacturing with Matthew Putman of Nanotronics 31:10

7M ago31:10

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Highlights from their conversation include: Matthew’s Background and Journey Into Manufacturing (0:41) The State of Semiconductor Manufacturing (4:33) Impact of the CHIPS Act (7:01) Reskilling the Workforce (11:17) Critique of the CHIPS Act Funding (13:00) Opportunities in Manufacturing Technology (17:58) Collaboration Between Academia and Industry…

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Election Impacts on Nearshoring, Competition, Resilience, and the Global Economy with Peter Goodman of The New York Times 30:22

7M ago30:22

30:22

Highlights from their conversation include: Peter’s Background and Journey to the New York Times (1:15) Global Political Landscape (2:16) Personal Experiences During the Pandemic (5:17) Surprising Research Findings (7:27) Balancing Efficiency and Resilience (10:17) Opportunities in Supply Chain Technology (12:19) India's Economic Growth Potential (…

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Re-Air: The Use of AI in Automating the Middle Mile with Apeksha Kumavat of Gatik 28:53

7M ago28:53

28:53

Highlights from their conversation include: The story behind Gatik (1:00) Gatik’s growth and impact in recent years (6:46) Understanding AI and Machine Learning (10:43) Navigating the hype of AI and ChatGPT (13:38) The architecture of transformers and its impact (14:38) ML techniques in delivering the autonomous experience (20:11) The functionality…

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Air Power Airwaves S4E6: What's in YOUR Pipe? Talking Industrial Flow Measurement & Control with AW-Lake. 42:38

8M ago42:38

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In the latest episode of AirPower Airwaves we learn how to answer the question..."What's in Your Pipe? To help us Host Travis Stirewalt invited a few experts from AW-Lake to teach us the quantifiable advantages of flow measurement and control. AW-Lake General Manager, Chris Husson, and Business Development Manager, Andrew Hall, sat down with Travis…

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Building a Freight Brokerage Brand: The Power of Consistency and Content Marketing with Paul-Bernard Jaroslawski of FreightCaviar & ShipperCRM 35:53

8M ago35:53

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Highlights from their conversation include: Paul's Background and Journey in Build Freight Caviar (1:05) Experience as a Freight Broker (2:29) Starting New Ventures (5:19) Founding Freight Caviar and ShipperCRM (6:45) Audience Engagement and Product Ideas (8:06) Mentorship and CRM Development (10:51) Pivoting to Shipper Database (12:44) Content Mar…

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How Upcoming Elections Could Disrupt Supply Chain Strategies with Max Garland of Supply Chain Dive 27:51

8M ago27:51

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Highlights from their conversation include: Max’s Background and Journey to Supply Chain Dive (0:53) Understanding De Minimis (3:17) Potential Changes to De Minimis (5:09) Impact of E-Commerce on Sustainability (9:45) Parcel Market Trends (13:31) USPS Service Changes (15:58) Shipper Reactions to Rate Changes (18:06) The Role of Smaller Carriers (20…

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The Building Blocks of the Grid: Energy Insights From a Labor Union Leader 32:14

8M ago32:14

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Pipefitters, pipeliners, and welders install and maintain the essential building blocks of the nation’s energy grid. A labor union leader representing these essential workers, Derrick Kualapai joins us for this episode of Energy Solutions. He shares how manufacturing is changing through a shifting energy landscape and how those changes impact worke…

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The Greatest Comeback in LTL with Chris Jamroz of Roadrunner Freight 30:04

8M ago30:04

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Highlights from their conversation include: Chris’s Background and Journey to Roadrunner (1:18) Roadrunner's Comeback Story (2:39) Vision for Roadrunner's Future (4:50) Management Frameworks (6:15) Understanding LTL (9:33) Types of Freight for LTL (12:46) LTL Pricing Complexity (15:02) Carrier Pricing Philosophy (18:13) Current State of the LTL Mar…

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Re-Air: Exploring the Intersection of AI and Supply Chain with Elliott Wolf of Lineage Logistics 31:23

8M ago31:23

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Highlights from their conversation include: The intersection of AI and Supply Chain (0:56) The technology-centric approach at Lineage Logistics (1:24) Specific focus areas at Lineage Logistics (3:29) The talent stack needed for AI in supply chain (14:00) The importance of varied backgrounds in AI (15:13) Cultural shift in working with AI in supply …

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From Shortage to Success: Revolutionizing Manufacturing with AI, Featuring Christ Kuntz of Augmentir 26:11

9M ago26:11

26:11

Highlights from their conversation include: Chris’s Background and Journey to Augmentir (0:41) Overview of Augmentir (1:05) Identifying Customer Needs (4:15) Starting Points for Digitization (5:49) Measuring ROI (8:29) Case Study: Colgate-Palmolive (10:48) State of U.S. Manufacturing (12:32) Skills and Training Investment (14:28) Addressing Systemi…

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Turning Supply Chain Technology Hurdles Into Opportunities with Carla DeSantis of PwC 36:32

9M ago36:32

36:32

Highlights from their conversation include: Carla's Background and Journey to PwC (1:02) Digital Trends in Operations Survey (2:43) Key Takeaways from the Study (4:40) Clarity in Tech Investments (6:02) AI Integration in Supply Chain (7:06) Workforce Digital Skills (8:18) Technology Integration Challenges (12:04) Climate Considerations in Supply Ch…