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Supply Chain Connections

41 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings

In Supply Chain, relationships come first. Learn about the unique Supply Chain Connections that make up the Chain.io partner and customer ecosystem. 

Each of us has a unique journey through this industry. In each episode we focus on the individual, learning about how they got into the industry, what made them stay, and how they're overcoming the industry's biggest challenges. 

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The Role of Freight Forwarders in a Tech-Enabled World with Vincent Iacopella

April 23, 2024 10:00 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MB

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 customers For over 30 years Vince managed global customer relationships in Transpacific markets with cross border imp...

Giving Customers Their Lives Back with Michael Rentz

April 09, 2024 10:00 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MB

In this episode, Michael Rentz, CRO at Gnosis Freight, joins Host Brian Glick, CEO of Chain.io, to discuss: Tech that makes customer’s jobs and lives easier Growing container volumes and data complexities Supply chain visibility purchasing trends The importance of relationships in the supply chain industry FinOps challenges in international trade Gnosis company culture, sales, and product development Michael has spent his career helping people live a better life, by moving t...

Customs Brokerage is an Information Business with Christopher Wall

February 06, 2024 11:00 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MB

In this episode, Christopher Wall, Co-Founder and CEO of Zeus Logics, joins Host Brian Glick, CEO of Chain.io, to discuss: Why accurate, real-time data is essential for the customs process The importance of understanding current legislation during the customs process Developing customs clearance technology to help importers take control of their customs clearance The future of customs data and compliance Chris’ background in investment management and his transition to the supply...

Modernizing Customs and Trade Systems with Cindy Allen

January 23, 2024 11:00 - 35 minutes - 48.5 MB

In this episode, Cindy Allen, CEO and Managing Director of Trade Force Multiplier, joins Host Brian Glick, CEO of Chain.io, to discuss: Cindy’s journey in the trade industry, from from CJ Tower and DHL, to FedEx Trade Networks and now as founder of Trade Force Multiplier Navigating government interactions for a small business Prioritizing collaboration between CBP, the trade, and other government agencies The importance of mentorship and career support in the supply chain industry ...

Part 2: Global Trade and Gen AI with Ami Daniel

January 05, 2024 18:02 - 21 minutes - 29.7 MB

In the second and final part of this series, Ami Daniel, Co-Founder and CEO of Windward, joins Host Brian Glick, CEO of Chain.io, to discuss: Global trade, job security, and the impact of technology AI-generated content and its impact on businesses The cost of capital and company growth The future of supply chains with emerging technologies Ami is the co-Founder and CEO of Windward, a maritime data and analytics company bringing visibility to the maritime domain. Connect with Ami...

Part 1: Building Supply Chain Tech with Ami Daniel

December 19, 2023 11:00 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MB

In this episode, Ami Daniel, Co-Founder and CEO of Windward, joins Host Brian Glick, CEO of Chain.io, to discuss: His journey from Naval Officer to Founder Entrepreneurship, purpose, and resilience in turbulent times Building company culture and learning from failures Taking Windward public and lessons learned Ami is the co-Founder and CEO of Windward, a maritime data and analytics company bringing visibility to the maritime domain. Connect with Ami Connect with Brian Explore Win...

Building Trust Through Supply Chain Journalism with Peter Tirschwell

December 05, 2023 11:00 - 22 minutes - 30.4 MB

In this episode, Peter Tirschwell, VP of S&P Global, joins Host Brian Glick, CEO of Chain.io, to discuss: AI investments, industry trends, and progress toward greener supply chains How personal relationships continue to drive growth in logistics The value of S&P’s annual maritime event, TPM Peter’s journey with the Journal of Commerce and lessons learned in his role Peter has been reporting on supply chains for nearly 30 years. Prior to his role as the Vice President of S&P Global...

Decarbonizing Logistics with Tim Weiss

November 28, 2023 11:00 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MB

In this episode, Tim Weiss, Co-Founder and CEO of Optera, joins Host Brian Glick, CEO of Chain.io, to discuss: Balancing grassroots impact and corporate regulation in sustainability Environmental activism strategies for businesses Reducing emissions and decarbonization efforts in the logistics industry New regulations, taxes, and considerations for shippers and forwarders Climate tech for emissions reduction Tim is Co-Founder and CEO of Optera, a platform that helps corporation...

Tips for LSPs Navigating Changing Shipper Needs in 2024 with Rose Smith

November 07, 2023 11:00 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MB

In this episode of supply chain connections, we're sharing a recording from a recent webinar hosted by Brian Glick, CEO, and Rose Smith, VP of Customer Success, at Chain.io. In this episode, Brian and Rose explain the evolving shipper needs LSPs should be aware of as we move into 2024 including: The different requirements of shippers based on their size and complexity What shippers are focused on post-pandemic The importance of maintaining relationships during a downturn Innovation...

Understanding Complex Supply Chains with Chris Jamroz

October 24, 2023 10:00 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MB

In this episode, Chris Jamroz, Executive Chairman of the Board and CEO at Roadrunner, joins Host Brian Glick, CEO of Chain.io, to discuss: Improving logistics services through direct connectivity Process optimization and technology to improve efficiency and customer experience Challenges of relying on outdated technology Chris Jamroz is the Executive Chairman of the Board and CEO at Roadrunner. Chris is a highly experienced executive focused on creating shareholder value through acti...

Payables Automation for Forwarders with Tom Durrenberger

October 03, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 38.5 MB

In this episode, Tom Durrenberger, CEO at Bravotran, joins Host Brian Glick, CEO of Chain.io, to discuss: Software investments for freight forwarders Methods for cost saving and improved visibility Streamlining the payables and invoicing process Industry challenges and culture in supply chain BravoTran’s focus on payables automation Tom was inspired by BravoTran’s ability to bring just the right tools to the freight forwarding world. He saw what BravoTran can do to overcome mas...

The Value of Logistics Providers with Roger Garza

September 19, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes

In this episode, Roger Garza, Director of Global Product Management at xpd global, joins Host Brian Glick, CEO of Chain.io, to discuss: The problems that logistics providers solve for their customers Challenges in supporting manufacturers How xpd organizes data across their company and customers Why project planning is a pivotal part of his role in product management The value logistics providers bring to the market Roger Garza, Director of Global Product Management at xpd glob...

Sustainability in Logistics with David de Picciotto

September 05, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes

In this episode, David de Picciotto, CEO and Co-Founder of Pledge, joins Host Brian Glick, CEO of Chain.io, to discuss: The cultural surprises and business complexities of supply chains Sustainability in the logistics industry The climate data that is important to freight forwarders How climate data can boost business growth Lessons David has learned as a founder of a climate technology company The benefits of digitization in climate technology Connect with David Connect wit...

Trade Compliance in the 21st Century with Amy Morgan

August 15, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes

In this episode, Amy Morgan, VP, Head of Trade Compliance at Altana Technologies,, joins Host Brian Glick, CEO of Chain.io, to discuss: Amy’s journey in the supply chain industry The definition of trade compliance and recent paradigm shifts How data elevates trade compliance The evolution of supply chain compliance Altana’s compliance work with customs As the VP, Head of Trade Compliance at Altana Technologies, Amy leads the development and implementation of innovative solution...

The Intersection of Customer Experience and Technology with Eric Ritchey

August 01, 2023 10:00 - 38 minutes

In this episode, Eric Ritchey, Director of Operations and Business Development at Panda Logistics, joins Host Brian Glick, CEO of Chain.io, to discuss: How Eric got started in international trade and logistics The role of a freight forwarder and how it’s evolved Obstacles forwarders face in international shipping The motivation for creating a tracking portal Tips to run an efficient and effective logistics business Eric works as the Director of Operations and Business Developme...

Embracing a Digital Supply Chain with Mauro Rodrigo Gonzalez

July 18, 2023 10:00 - 24 minutes

In this episode, Mauro Rodrigo Gonzalez, CSO + President of Ascent On-Demand at Ascent Global Logistics, joins Host Brian Glick, CEO of Chain.io, to discuss: How technology has powered their supply chain operations The challenges of leading on-demand supply chains The difference between a digital platform and a logistics operation How to approach change management in supply chains The differences in workplace culture across the world Their strategy for embracing a digital exp...

Transforming Supply Chain Connections: Updates from Chain.io

July 06, 2023 14:34 - 22 minutes

In this very special episode, Brian Glick,  CEO of Chain.io, is joined by Johnny Bilotta, VP of Product, to share about some exciting new features on Chain.io's roadmap including: Launch of Open Connect New EDI Capabilities with STEDI Custom Processors Feature Follow along on LinkedIn and Twitter to stay up to date on the latest Chain.io releases and features.

Finding Product Fit in the Supply Chain Market with Jake Hoffman

June 20, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes

In this episode, Jake Hoffman, CTO of Gnosis Freight, joins Host Brian Glick, CEO of Chain.io, to discuss: In this episode, Jake Hoffman, CTO of Gnosis Freight, joins Host Brian Glick, CEO of Chain.io, to discuss: The importance of collaboration across the supply chain industry Jake’s start in the logistics industry and the problems Gnosis Freight solves The different priorities for different shipping companies How to determine what to buy vs build What the future of logistic...

How Supply Chains Can Be Differentiators with Jaison Augustine

June 06, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes

In this episode, Jaison Augustin, EVP & Business Unit Head - Shipping & Logistics at WNS Global Services, joins Host Brian Glick, CEO of Chain.io, to discuss: What’s changed in the shipping industry over the past 30 years The importance of having the right people in the room for your transformation plan Why lengthy paper trails can cause major problems for supply chain pros The best practices large companies should follow when digitizing operations Why industry-wide standardizat...

Winning First and Last Mile Delivery with Penelope Register-Shaw

May 02, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes

In this episode, Penelope Register-Shaw, Global Legal and Compliance Leader, joins Host Brian Glick, CEO of Chain.io, to discuss: The first mile gap between the top 10% of retailers and everyone else Supply chains cooling down while problems are heating up Lessons learned from time at retail giants and supply chain startups The labor situation on the West Coast What opportunities lie ahead in the last mile supply chain space Penny has a wide range of experience across retail su...

The Next Big Thing in Supply Chain with Graham Parker

April 19, 2023 04:02 - 25 minutes

In this episode, Graham Parker, CEO and Founder of Gravity Supply Chain, joins Host Brian Glick, CEO of Chain.io, to discuss: Why he founded Gravity Supply Chain The key factors that impact forwarder and shipper business How third-parties help you sell to your customers The importance of 'team' in logistics What forwarders and carriers miss when it comes to supply chain Graham is an experienced founder and leader with a comprehensive and proven track record in the logistics and...

The Value of Supply Chain Partnerships with Juli Lassow

April 04, 2023 10:00 - 31 minutes

In this episode, Juli Lassow, Owner & Principal at JHL Solutions, joins Host Brian Glick, CEO of Chain.io, to discuss: How LogTech has impacted supplier partnerships The impact of insolvency on supply chains How to transition from customers to partners The nitty gritty of sourcing, nearshoring, and multi-source sourcing How virtual meetings enable creativity The best operational practices for shippers and retailers Juli is dedicated to supporting retailers and suppliers in f...

Meeting Supply Chain Professionals Where They Are with Sarah Barnes-Humphrey

March 21, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes

In this episode, Sarah Barnes-Humphrey, founder of Let’s Talk Supply Chain, joins Host Brian Glick, CEO of Chain.io, to discuss: Sarah’s start in Supply Chain Media The right social media channels for B2B orgs Why collaboration is the future of business The value of connected data Themes from 2023 industry events The rise of B2B influencers in supply chain How the supply chain has progressed and where it’s headed Sarah is a logistics and supply chain expert, as seen on BB...

What Freight Forwarding Customers Actually Want with Dave Broering

March 13, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes

In this episode, Dave Broering, President of Integrated Logistics at NFI, joins Host Brian Glick, CEO of Chain.io, to discuss: Creating good relationships between shippers and carriers The difference between non-asset solutions and integrated logistics Dave's passion for the tech and startup scene What freight forwarding customers actually want Advice to the next generation of logistics leaders Dave Broering has over two decades of experience within the non-asset based logistic...

The Importance of Collaboration for Logistics Service Providers with Christian van Eeden

February 21, 2023 20:40 - 30 minutes

In this episode, Christian van Eeden, VP of Transformation Architecture at Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, joins Host Brian Glick, CEO of Chain.io, to discuss: The importance of collaboration in the supply chain industry Empowering growth and stability through tech Maintaining efficient operations in a distributed environment Change management in the logistics industry What forwarders should be investing in right now Christian has worked in the supply chain industry for 20 years ...

Diversifying the Supply Chain Industry with Shay Abrahams

February 01, 2023 18:20 - 31 minutes

In this episode, Shay Abrahams, Senior Events Manager at S&P Global joins Host Brian Glick, CEO of Chain.io, to discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion in the supply chain industry.  Shay runs the diversity committee at the TPM conference, which is focused on making TPM a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. Through this initiative, the committe also aims to support increased diversity of the supply chain industry as a whole.  Attending TPMTech or TPM 2023? Make sure to che...

Building Tech For Supply Chains With Jenna Brown

September 02, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes - 37.5 MB

Our guest this episode is JENNA BROWN, CEO & Co-founder of Shipamax. Shipamax is a full service solution that takes care of data entry automation, so you can focus on your core business. Shipment volumes have exploded over the last decade - and it's set to continue, with the 2020 pandemic accelerating consumer trends and placing them on an irreversible path. However, the fundamental processes and documentation that sits behind the delivery of goods from A to B remains the same. These were n...

Episode 13 - Investing In Your Team and Company Culture With Bill Lally Jr.

December 10, 2020 12:00 - 23 minutes - 31.9 MB

Our guest is BILL LALLY JR., President of the Janel Group, a world-class seamless supply chain solutions company that operates with an agile, customer-centric, team-based approach that provides measurable, transformational value to the supply chain community. Bill has led the integration of acquired companies, spearheaded technological connections with customers, and maintained close relationships with customers, agents, partners, and industry leaders around the globe. He also believes dee...

Episode 12 - Managing Through A Downturn

March 19, 2020 02:23 - 21 minutes - 30.1 MB

In this special episode, Eric Johnson of the Journal of Commerce joins Brian Glick to discuss tips and tricks for managing Logistics IT through an economic downturn. In this episode, you'll find tips for both IT leaders within LSPs and sales leaders within technology companies.   Topics covered include: Moving discussions from headcount reductions to business value Removing scope from existing projects Selling to Logistics Providers with a faster delivery and ROIs Making a short-t...

Episode 11 - Daniel Gardner, President of Trade Facilitators Inc. 

February 25, 2020 17:31 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MB

PROFILES SUPPLY CHAIN CONVERSATIONS   —————————————————   EPISODE 11 - DANIEL GARDNER, President of Trade Facilitators Inc.    —————————————————   Welcome to Profiles, a podcast centered around supply chain conversations hosted by Brian Glick, founder and CEO of Chain.io.   Our guest this week is DANIEL GARDNER.   Daniel is a global trade executive with a unique combination of 3PL, consulting and Beneficial Cargo Owner experience. He is fully bilingual (ESP) and a Licen...

Episode 10 - Sarah Barnes-Humphrey of the "Let's Talk Supply Chain" Podcast

January 30, 2020 02:35 - 40 minutes - 54.9 MB

PROFILES SUPPLY CHAIN CONVERSATIONS   —————————————————   EPISODE 10 - SARAH BARNES HUMPHREY, HOST OF THE "LET'S TALK SUPPLY CHAIN" PODCAST AND "THE TRADE SQUAD" ON YOUTUBE   —————————————————   Welcome to Profiles, a podcast centered around supply chain conversations hosted by Brian Glick, founder and CEO of Chain.io.   Our guest this week is SARAH BARNES-HUMPHREY.   EPISODE 10 - SARAH BARNES-HUMPHREY, with a firm background of working within the supply chain, Sarah ...

Episode 9 - Eric Johnson, Senior Editor for Technology at the Journal Of Commerce

December 12, 2019 01:05 - 40 minutes - 55.7 MB

  PROFILES SUPPLY CHAIN CONVERSATIONS   —————————————————   EPISODE 9 - ERIC JOHNSON, SENIOR EDITOR FOR TECHNOLOGY AT THE JOURNAL OF COMMERCE  'Navigating the Supply Chain Network'   —————————————————   Welcome to Episode 9 of Profiles, a podcast centred around supply chain conversations, hosted by Brian Glick, founder and CEO of Chain.io.   Our guest this week is ERIC JOHNSON. With a background in journalism and business, Eric studied for his BA in Journalism at th...

Episode 8 - Rob Garrison, CEO of Mercado Labs on Taking the ‘Complicated’ Out of Logistics.

September 03, 2019 11:00 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MB

  PROFILES SUPPLY CHAIN CONVERSATIONS   ————————————————— EPISODE 8 - ROB GARRISON, CEO OF MERCADO LABS.  Taking the ‘Complicated’ Out of Logistics. —————————————————   Welcome to Episode 8 of Profiles, a podcast centered around supply chain conversations hosted by Brian Glick, founder and CEO of Chain.io. Our guest this week is ROB GARRISON. With a background in logistics and import. He has a BA from Marketing from Baker University. He was previously the Vice President...

Episode 8 - Rob Garrison, CEO of Mercado Labs on Taking the 'Complicated' Out of Logistics.

September 03, 2019 11:00 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MB

  PROFILES SUPPLY CHAIN CONVERSATIONS   ————————————————— EPISODE 8 - ROB GARRISON, CEO OF MERCADO LABS.  Taking the ‘Complicated’ Out of Logistics. —————————————————   Welcome to Episode 8 of Profiles, a podcast centered around supply chain conversations hosted by Brian Glick, founder and CEO of Chain.io. Our guest this week is ROB GARRISON. With a background in logistics and import. He has a BA from Marketing from Baker University. He was previously the Vice President of ...

Episode 7 - John Adams, CEO of Regiscope. The Trials and Successes of Transitioning to a Digital Business Model.

August 05, 2019 17:55 - 26 minutes - 35.9 MB

PROFILES SUPPLY CHAIN CONVERSATIONS   ————————————————— EPISODE 7 JOHN ADAMS, CEO OF REGISCOPE THE TRIALS AND SUCCESSES OF TRANSITIONING TO A DIGITAL BUSINESS MODEL —————————————————   Welcome to Episode 7 of Profiles, a podcast centered around supply chain conversations hosted by Brian Glick, founder and CEO of Chain.io.   Our guest is JOHN ADAMS. With a background in business and computer programming, He has an MBA from Rutgers Business School and more than 30 years experienc...

006 - Graham Parker, Co-Founder and CEO at Kontainers

July 01, 2019 14:50 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MB

  PROFILES SUPPLY CHAIN CONVERSATIONS   —————————————————   EPISODE 6 GRAHAM PARKER, CO-FOUNDER & CEO AT AWARD-WINNING OCEAN SOFTWARE PLATFORM KONTAINERS    —————————————————   Welcome to Episode 6 of Profiles, a podcast centered around supply chain conversations hosted by Brian Glick, founder and CEO of Chain.io.   Our guest this week is Graham Parker, Co-Founder and CEO at award winning Ocean Software platform Kontainers.    Listen in as Brian and Graham discuss: ...

005 - Mark Ketcham, Vice President of the Americas For Riege Software International

March 01, 2019 11:00 - 28 minutes - 38.7 MB

PROFILES SUPPLY CHAIN CONVERSATIONS   —————————————————   EPISODE 5 MARK KETCHAM, VICE PRESIDENT OF THE AMERICAS FOR RIEGE SOFTWARE INTERNATIONAL   —————————————————   Welcome to Episode 5 of Profiles, a podcast centered around supply chain conversations hosted by Brian Glick, founder and CEO of Chain.io.   Our guest this week is Mark Ketcham. Mark is a sales and marketing professional with nearly 20 years of executive management experience, growing multinational companies in...

004 - What it Takes to Move Priceless Fine Art with John O'Halloran

January 14, 2019 14:02 - 20 minutes - 28.3 MB

  PROFILES SUPPLY CHAIN CONVERSATIONS   —————————————————   EPISODE 4 WHAT IT TAKES TO MOVE MULTIMILLION DOLLAR PIECES OF FINE ART WITH JOHN O’HALLORAN   —————————————————   Welcome to Episode 4 of Profiles, a podcast centered around supply chain conversations hosted by Brian Glick, founder and CEO of Chain.io.   Our guest this week is John O’Halloran, President of the Fine Arts and Security Group at Masterpiece International Ltd. John brings an interesting twist to the...

003 - Bryan Eichenberg of Freightsnap on Pallet and Parcel Dimensioners, Augmented Reality, and Finding a Fish in a Loading Dock in Memphis

December 03, 2018 11:00 - 28 minutes - 38.5 MB

PROFILES SUPPLY CHAIN CONVERSATIONS   —————————————————   EPISODE 3 BRYAN EICHENBERG OF FREIGHTSNAP ON PALLET AND PARCEL DIMENSIONERS, AUGMENTED REALITY, AND FINDING A FISH IN A LOADING DOCK IN MEMPHIS   —————————————————   Welcome to Episode 3 of Profiles, a podcast centered around supply chain conversations hosted by Brian Glick, founder and CEO of Chain.io.   Our guest this week is Bryan Eichenberg of FreightSnap. FreightSnap is a really interesting company that has develope...

002 - Catherine Cooper on Change Management, Internal Communications, and Defining Success

November 19, 2018 11:00 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MB

  PROFILES SUPPLY CHAIN CONVERSATIONS   —————————————————   EPISODE 2 CATHERINE COOPER ON CHANGE MANAGEMENT, INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS, AND DEFINING SUCCESS   —————————————————   Welcome to Episode 2 of Profiles, a podcast centered around supply chain conversations hosted by Brian Glick, founder and CEO of Chain.io. Our guest this week is Catherine Cooper. Educated as an engineer, Catherine has dedicated her career to the logistics industry with the last 18 years in top leaders...

001 - Scott Case, The Future of Supply Chain Marketing, And the Attack of the Robot Overlords

October 24, 2018 16:01 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MB

PROFILES SUPPLY CHAIN CONVERSATIONS   —————————————————   EPISODE 1 SCOTT CASE, THE FUTURE OF SUPPLY CHAIN MARKETING, AND THE ATTACK OF THE ROBOT OVERLORDS   —————————————————   Welcome to Episode 1 of Profiles, a podcast centered around supply chain conversations hosted by Brian Glick, founder and CEO of Chain.io. For our inaugural guest, we have Scott Case, the founder and chief storyteller at Position Global. Scott has been in transportation his whole life, literally. His fa...

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