Best Fleet Optimization Podcasts (2026)

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The Fulfillment Playbook: ShipStation's Strategy for Building an Unbreakable Shipping Network with Josh Stenitz 54:42

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In "The Fulfillment Playbook: ShipStation's Strategy for Building an Unbreakable Shipping Network", Joe Lynch and Josh Steinitz, Chief Strategy Officer at Auctane, discuss how to turn complex global logistics into a seamless competitive advantage. About Josh Steinitz Josh Steinitz serves as Chief Strategy Officer at Auctane, a leading global compan…

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The Road Ahead: What Trimble Innovations Mean for Transportation with Jonah McIntire 48:53

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In "The Road Ahead: What Trimble Innovations Mean for Transportation", Joe Lynch and Jonah McIntire, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Trimble, discuss Trimble's open, scalable platform that connects every aspect of the supply chain—from trucks and drivers to the back office—by serving as a reliable "system of record" that integrates practica…

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Beyond FBA: Unlocking Amazon's Fulfillment for Retailers with Wainwright Yu 39:20

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In "Beyond FBA: Unlocking Amazon's Fulfillment for Retailers", Joe Lynch and Wainwright Yu, the General Manager and Director for Amazon's externalized fulfillment services, including Buy with Prime and Multichannel Fulfillment, discuss how retailers can scale their brands by leveraging Amazon's global logistics and the Prime badge to drive multi-ch…

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The Importance of Optimizing Concrete with Real-Time Aggregate Data 39:13

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In this episode of Building Better with AI, host Sarah McGuire welcomes Mark Masotti, CEO and Co-Founder of alterBiota, for a deep dive into how real-time aggregate data is changing the way concrete is optimized. Together, they explore why aggregates, despite making up 70–80% of concrete, have long been overlooked in quality control and optimizatio…

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The Lippmann 4800R: Power, Safety, and Smarter On-Site Productivity 16:55

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In this episode of the Lippmann Academy CrushCast, Nick and Jessica break down the 4800R Portable Impactor — an all-in-one crushing and screening plant built for high-volume aggregate, mining, and recycling operations. They walk through the complete system design, including the 4248 horizontal shaft impactor, six-by-fourteen dual-deck screen, and p…

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Why It's Time to Expect More from Your EDI Platform with Cleo's Shane Hagen 35:14

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In "Why It's Time to Expect More from Your EDI Platform", Joe Lynch and Shane Hagen, Presales Solutions Architect at Cleo, discuss the necessity of transitioning from traditional EDI to a unified platform for strategic supply chain orchestration and superior visibility. About Shane Hagen Shane Hagen is a Presales Solutions Architect at Cleo. He des…

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Trimble's Perspective: The Future of Freight is Connected with Rob Painter 36:16

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In "Trimble's Perspective: The Future of Freight is Connected", Joe Lynch and Rob Painter, Trimble's President and Chief Executive Officer, discuss how Trimble connects the freight ecosystem—people, data, and workflows—to navigate the difficult truckload market and drive customer efficiency using AI and integrated commercial solutions. About Rob Pa…

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SPS Commerce: Optimize Speed to Revenue with Wes Arentson 51:20

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In "SPS Commerce: Optimize Speed to Revenue", Joe Lynch and Wes Arentson, Senior Sales Manager, Logistics at SPS Commerce, discuss how streamlining the supply chain's Order-to-Cash cycle is the key to accelerating business growth. About Wes Aretson Wes Arentson is a Sales Manager at SPS Commerce. He leads a logistics sales team focused on providing…

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Penske's State of Logistics: Leasing, Tech, and Loss Prevention with Andy Moses 51:14

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In "Penske's State of Logistics: Leasing, Tech, and Loss Prevention with Andy Moses", Joe Lynch and Andy Moses, Senior Vice President of Solutions and Sales Strategy for Penske Logistics, discuss the critical findings from the State of Logistics Report, the strategic advantage of integrating leasing and logistics services, and the operational neces…

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Tariffs, Typhoons, & Turmoil: Derisking the Supply Chain with Moody's Andre Quinn Barabanov 53:57

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In "Tariffs, Typhoons, & Turmoil: Derisking the Supply Chain with Moody's Andrei Quinn-Barabanov ", Joe Lynch and Andrei Quinn-Barabanov, Moody's lead Supply Chain expert, discuss the need to leverage predictive data and holistic strategies to mitigate complex, interconnected global risks. About Andrei Quinn-Barabanov Andrei Quinn-Barabanov is Mood…

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Taking Control of Construction Schedules 29:53

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In this episode of The Construction Revolution Podcast, we’re joined by Mike Pink, CEO of SmartPM Technologies. Mike shares insights from two decades of consulting experience, explaining why schedule mismanagement is one of the industry’s most persistent challenges and how SmartPM brings clarity, accountability, and early risk detection through AI-…

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Orchestrating Chaos: Lully's Take on the Top Warehousing Challenges with Mike Myers 50:16

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In "Orchestrating Chaos: Lully's Take on the Top Warehousing Challenges", Joe Lynch and Mike Myers, the Founder and CEO of Lully.ai discuss how to supercharge existing Warehouse Management Systems with bolt-on algorithms for labor and cost savings. About Mike Myers Mike Myers is the Founder and CEO of Lully.ai, a bolt on technology that allows ware…

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Making a Living and a Life on the Road with Dave Nemo 52:44

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In "Making a Living and a Life on the Road", Joe Lynch and Dave Nemo, Host of RadioNemo, discuss the blend of essential industry information, driver wellness, and community building that allows professional truckers to find success and connection over a long career on the road. About Dave Nemo Dave Nemo has been the voice of trucking radio for the …

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Scaling Logistics Innovation at Descartes Systems Group with Dan Cicerchi 53:06

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In "Scaling Logistics Innovation at Descartes Systems Group", Joe Lynch and Dan Cicerchi, the General Manager of Transportation Management Solutions at Descartes Systems Group, discuss the strategic integration of trustworthy AI to enhance existing core logistics technology and solve practical pain points across the global supply chain. About Dan C…

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The State of Logistics Hiring with Charlie Saffro 25:52

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In "The State of Logistics Hiring", Joe Lynch and Charlie Saffro, a recruiting and retention expert and CEO of CS Recruiting, discuss why employee-focused cultures and niche expertise are now critical to overcoming talent shortages in the supply chain industry. About Charlie Saffro Charlie Saffro is a recruiting and retention expert, a female entre…

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Beyond TMS: McLeod's Open Ecosystem and Automation with Doug Schrier 1:01:38

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In "Beyond TMS: McLeod's Open Ecosystem and Automation", Joe Lynch and Doug Schrier, Vice President of Growth and Special Projects at McLeod Software, discuss the strategic pivot toward an open, automated ecosystem that redefines modern supply chain management. About Doug Schrier Doug Schrier, Vice President of Growth and Special Projects at McLeod…

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Leveraging Shipper Intent Data to Win More Freight with Rob Light 44:27

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Leveraging Shipper Intent Data to Win More Freight", Joe Lynch and Rob Light, CEO & Co-founder at CarrierSource, discuss how their platform provides the real-time intent signals and AI tools necessary to turn passive interest into high-value revenue. About Rob Light Robert Light is the CEO and a Co-Founder of CarrierSource, the leading review websi…

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Who Stole Guy Fieri and Sammy Hagar's Tequila with Jessica Mcfate 49:23

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In "Who Stole Guy Fieri and Sammy Hagar's Tequila", Joe Lynch and Jessica McFate, Sr. Director of Intelligence Solutions at Babel Street, discuss how national security intelligence methods are now vital for solving commercial theft and securing global supply chains. About Jessica McFate Jessica Lewis McFate is Sr. Director of Intelligence Solutions…

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Real-World Supply Chain AI Applications with Gather AI's Sankalp Arora 52:25

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In "Real-World Supply Chain AI Applications with Gather AI's Sankalp Arora", Joe Lynch and Sankalp Arora, CEO and Co-founder at Gather AI, discuss how Gather AI's combination of drone-collected visual data, AI analysis, and WMS integration is revolutionizing warehouse inventory management. About Sankalp Arora Sankalp Arora is the CEO & Co-Founder o…

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Beyond the Rate: Why Accuracy, Transparency, and Context Matter with Dawn Favier 48:25

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In "Beyond the Rate: Why Accuracy, Transparency and Context Matter", Joe Lynch and Dawn Salvucci-Favier, President, Intelligence, at Triumph, discuss how accuracy, transparency, and network connectivity are the new drivers for precision and confidence in the logistics industry. About Dawn Favier Dawn Salvucci-Favier serves as President, Intelligenc…

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From Bid to Build: Contract Intelligence for Construction 27:57

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In Giatec’s episode of The Construction Revolution Podcast, we’re joined by Josh Levy, CEO from Document Crunch. We explore how contract intelligence helps contractors and trade partners simplify complex documents, standardize risk reviews, and make faster decisions from bid through preconstruction and active construction. Josh explains why inconsi…

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Beyond the Mega Shipper: Finding Untapped Demand with Shan Wu 43:48

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In "Beyond the Mega Shipper: Finding Untapped Demand", Joe Lynch and Shan Wu, Co-founder of breadd.ai, discuss the massive, yet often overlooked, opportunity in the mid-market. This essential pivot from chaotic prospecting to laser-focused selling is what breadd.ai helps brokers achieve. About Shan Wu Shan Wu is the cofounder of breadd.ai. As a lif…

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The Margin Compression Playbook: The Essential Strategies for Brokerage Survival with Kevin Hill 46:12

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In "The Margin Compression Playbook: The Essential Strategies for Brokerage Survival", Joe Lynch and Kevin Hill, Head of Sales at CarrierSource.io and Founder and owner of Brush Pass Research, discuss how freight brokerages can utilize specialized data, technology, and superior carrier quality to overcome margin pressure and secure long-term viabil…

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Sales Insights for Logistics Leaders with Trey Griggs 36:37

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In "Sales Insights for Logistics Leaders", Joe Lynch and Trey Griggs, Founder and Chief Encouragement Officer of BETA Consulting Group, discuss the strategy for logistics leaders to build a trusted brand and create sales momentum using clear messaging, social proof (testimonials), and self-awareness to replace reliance on their shrinking profession…

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Private Fleet Net Zero: The Deadhead is Dead with Russ Jones 46:46

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In "Private Fleet Net Zero: The Deadhead is Dead", Joe Lynch and Russell Jones, CEO & Co-founder of Private Fleet Net Zero, discuss how PFNZ is using AI to eliminate the deadhead of private fleets, turning empty miles into profitable, superior capacity while simultaneously driving significant progress toward net zero. About Russ Jones Russell Jones…

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Long Beach: Port of the Future with Dr. Noel Hacegaba 40:49

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In "Long Beach: Port of the Future", Joe Lynch and Dr. Noel Hacegaba, Chief Operating Officer of the Port of Long Beach, a global leader in green port initiatives and top-notch customer service, moving cargo with reliability, speed and efficiency. As the premier U.S. gateway for trans-Pacific trade, the Port handles trade valued at $300 billion ann…

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Smarter Landside Logistics with Brian Kobza 35:11

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In "Smarter Landside Logistics", Joe Lynch and Brian Kobza, Chief Commercial Officer at IMC Logistics, discuss leveraging IMC's asset-based capacity, actionable visibility, and end-to-end services—all underpinned by strong relationships—is essential for achieving greater control and cargo velocity in the critical first and last mile of the supply c…

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How Tive is Making Supply Chain Safer and Smarter with Richie Daigle 1:00:23

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In "How Tive is Making Supply Chain Safer and Smarter", Joe Lynch and Richie Daigle, Enterprise Account Executive at Tive, discuss how Tive's comprehensive solution of hardware, software, and 24/7 monitoring provides real-time, end-to-end visibility for sensitive and high-value cargo to prevent theft, damage, and spoilage through data-driven decisi…

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From Deal Flow to Data Flow: Investing in the Freight Market with Ben Gordon 42:58

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In "From Deal Flow to Data Flow: Investing in the Freight Market", Joe Lynch and Ben Gordon, Founder and Managing Partner of Cambridge Capital, discuss the evolution of investment in the supply chain sector, highlighting the shift from traditional deals to a focus on leveraging data and technology for strategic growth. About Ben Gordon Benjamin Gor…

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The M&A Playbook for Logistics Leaders with Spencer Tenney 49:20

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In "The M&A Playbook for Logistics Leaders", Joe Lynch and Spencer Tenney, President & CEO of Tenney Group, discuss the current state of mergers and acquisitions in the logistics sector, offering key insights on how business leaders can navigate a more selective market, build value, and secure successful deals. About Spencer Tenney Spencer Tenney s…

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How Pathways AI and Giatec are Decarbonizing Concrete 43:10

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In this episode of the Construction Revolution Podcast, Giatec CEO and co-founder Pouria Ghods speaks with Leise Sandeman, CEO and co-founder of Pathways AI. Together, they explore how Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are evolving from compliance tools into powerful drivers of decarbonization and competitive advantage. Leise shares insight…

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AI Literacy in Logistics with Gather AI's Andrew Hoffman 59:12

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In "AI Literacy in Logistics with Gather AI's Andrew Hoffman", Joe Lynch and Andrew Hoffman, CTO at Gather AI, discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming warehouse operations by using visual data from drones and other machines to identify issues, suggest next steps, and ultimately improve efficiency and accuracy. About Andrew Hoffman Andre…

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Intermodal Expo 2025: Unpacking Cargo Theft, AI, and M&A with Anne Reinke 55:47

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In "Intermodal Expo 2025: Unpacking Cargo Theft, AI, and M&A", Joe Lynch and Anne Reinke, President & CEO of IANA, discuss the critical issues and forward-looking trends that are shaping the future of the intermodal freight industry. About Anne Reinke Anne Reinke became the Intermodal Association of North America's third President & CEO in December…

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Inside the DAT - Convoy Platform Deal: What This Acquisiton Means for the Freight Market with Bill Driegert 53:29

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In "Inside the DAT - Convoy Platform Deal: What This Acquisiton Means for the Freight Market", Joe Lynch and Bill Driegert, EVP of Convoy Platform - DAT Freight & Analytics, discuss how the integration of the Convoy Platform's automation and AI technology with DAT's massive freight marketplace will help brokers combat fraud, increase efficiency, an…

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How Humanoid Robots are Shaping the Future of Logistics with Parker Conroy 55:21

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In "How Humanoid Robots are Shaping the Future of Logistics", Joe Lynch and Parker Conroy, Head of Product at Apptronik, discuss how Apollo, a human-centered, AI-powered humanoid robot, is set to transform the industry by working alongside humans to fill labor gaps and perform a wide range of tasks in a safe and efficient manner. About Parker Conro…

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The C.H. Robinson Perspective: Navigating the Next Era with Michael Castagnetto 50:17

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In "The C.H. Robinson Perspective: Navigating the Next Era", Joe Lynch and Michael Castagnetto, President of North American Surface Transportation at C.H. Robinson, discuss how the company's people-first culture and commitment to developing its employees drive its ability to solve complex logistics challenges and innovate for the future. About Mich…

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REPOST: Blind Spots & Bottlenecks: Unmasking the Hidden Enemies of Supply Chain with Briana Birkholz 44:00

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Briana Birkholz and Joe Lynch discuss blind spots & bottlenecks: unmasking the hidden enemies of supply chain. Briana is the Vice President of Product Management for the 3PL market segment at SPS Commerce, the world's leading retail network, connecting trading partners around the globe to optimize supply chain operations for all retail partners. Ab…

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Rethinking Balcony Construction with Modular Methods 39:14

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In Giatec's new episode of The Construction Revolution Podcast, we’re joined by Antonio Manchisi, Vice President of Construction at Sapphire Balconies. Antonio shares how Sapphire is pushing the boundaries of safety, sustainability, and modular design in the balcony construction space. With decades of experience in offsite manufacturing and large-s…

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Project 61: The Mission to Give Truckers a Longer, Healthier Life with Jeremy ReymerProject 61: The Mission to Give Truckers a Longer, Healthier Life with Jeremy Reymer 53:09

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In "Project 61: The Mission to Give Truckers a Longer, Healthier Life", Joe Lynch and Jeremy Reymer, the Founder and CEO of Project 61, discuss the shocking statistic that the average life expectancy of a truck driver is just 61 years and the organization's mission to address this health crisis. About Jeremy Reymer Jeremy Reymer is a recognized lea…

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The Dark Funnel Demystified: Unlocking Hidden Sales with Jennie Malafarina 1:03:14

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In "The Dark Funnel Demystified: Unlocking Hidden Sales", Joe Lynch and Jennie Malafarina, the CEO of Virago Marketing, discuss how businesses can drive measurable revenue growth by understanding and leveraging the invisible customer journey. About Jennie Malafarina Jennie Malafarina is the CEO of Virago Marketing, a Cleveland-based agency helping …

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The Skill Gap Epidemic: How Untrained Workers Are Holding You Back with Cary Dittmann 51:14

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In "The Skill Gap Epidemic: How Untrained Workers Are Holding You Back", Joe Lynch and Cary Dittmann, the the Chief Operating Officer at FreightPath, discuss the critical challenges facing the global logistics industry and how targeted workforce development is essential for overcoming the widening skills gap. About Cary Dittman Cary Dittmann is the…

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Freight Downturn: What Winners Do to Gain Ground with Nick Klingensmith 55:22

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In "Freight Downturn: What Winners Do to Gain Ground", Joe Lynch and Nick Klingensmith, the Founder of Stride Motivation, discuss how professionals can adopt an endurance athlete's mindset to overcome fear, rejection, and self-limiting beliefs in the face of a challenging freight market. About Nick Klingensmith After being thrown out of a Las Vegas…

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Unveiling the Subsurface Network with 4M Analytics 32:54

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In Giatec’s new episode of The Construction Revolution Podcast, we welcome Itzik Malka, Co-Founder and CEO of 4M Analytics, a company on a mission to map the underground world and prevent costly utility strikes. Itzik shares how 4M is using cutting-edge AI and geospatial data to create the world’s first comprehensive map of underground utilities—em…

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Warp is The LTL Network of the Future with Daniel Sokolovsky 54:39

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In "Warp is The LTL Network of the Future", Joe Lynch and Daniel Sokolovsky, the Co-Founder and CEO of Warp, discuss how Warp's technology-powered freight network is modernizing LTL logistics across the U.S. by connecting shippers, cross-docks, and carriers through a single operating system to enable flexible, efficient, and highly visible freight …

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From Farm to Fork: A Broker's Guide to Food Safety and Cold Chain Logistics with Brian Hastings 44:23

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In "From Farm to Fork: A Broker's Guide to Food Safety and Cold Chain Logistics", Joe Lynch and Brian Hastings, the CEO and Co-founder of Veritas Logistics, discuss the critical role of human-centric logistics and strong partnerships in ensuring the safe and efficient transportation of food. About Brian Hastings Brian Hastings is the CEO and Co-fou…

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CHAINge, AI and the Future of Freight with Bart A. De Muynck 1:13:38

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In "CHAINge, AI, and the Future of Freight", Joe Lynch and Bart De Muynck, an industry expert and thought leader with over 30 years of supply chain and logistics experience across the globe, discuss how artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are reshaping the logistics landscape and what the future holds for global freight. About Bart A.…

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Safeguarding Your Shipments: Denim's Insights on Fraud, Payments, and Carrier Vetting with Chad Capooth 57:28

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In "Safeguarding Your Shipments: Denim's Insights on Fraud, Payments, and Carrier Vetting", Joe Lynch and Chad Capooth, VP of Operations at Denim, discuss the evolving landscape of freight fraud, payment challenges, and how Denim provides comprehensive solutions to ensure financial and operational security for freight businesses. About Chad Capooth…

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Empowering Careers in Concrete with AI 40:05

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In this episode of Building Better with AI mini-series, host Sarah McGuire is joined by Robert Litton, Director of Client Development at Concrete Careers, to explore the evolving labor landscape in the concrete industry, and the critical role technology plays in shaping its future. Together, they unpack how AI can help address workforce shortages, …

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Navigating the Numbers: Tariffs, AI, and the Future of Supply Chains with Corey DeSantis 1:04:09

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In "Navigating the Numbers: Tariffs, AI, and The Future of Supply Chains", Joe Lynch and Corey DeSantis, BDO's Logistics and Transportation Subject Matter Expert, discuss the evolving landscape of global trade, the transformative power of artificial intelligence, and strategies for building resilient supply chains for tomorrow. About Corey DeSantis…

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The Threads of Trade: How Global Events are Reshaping Cotton Logistics with Michael Symonanis 1:07:06

6M ago1:07:06

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In "The Threads of Trade: How Global Events are Reshaping Cotton Logistics", Joe Lynch and Michael Symonanis, Director of Strategic Network at Louis Dreyfus Company, discuss how global events are reshaping cotton logistics, leveraging Michael's dual perspective as a BCO and former ocean carrier, and the importance of collaboration and data transpar…