Consulting Logistics presented by FreightPlus is a podcast covering all things logistics, supply chain, transportation, trucking, tech, and news.
For show info, guest bookings, & questions please email kmacnaught@FreightPlus.io
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Episode 69 - Are Insurance Cost Really Shutting Down Carriers?
While 2019 will go down as a trucking nightmare for some as hundreds of carriers, both large and small, shut up shop the big question was why. If you had followed the headlines, insurances was a major factor to blame but is that really the case? To explain the motor carrier insurance market, we’ve asked past guest and insurance guru, Lane Munson VP of Commercial Risk & Benefits at Aon Transportation and Logistics Practice, to join the show. Lane will discuss the reality behind the insurance rates and nuclear verdicts and what carriers are doing to right the ship.
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Episode 68 - A Load Planner's Perspective: Data Behind Booking Freight
In this week’s episode, Aborn's Director of Logistics, Donna Paton joins the show to provide her perspective on data and load planning. Donna has almost 20 years of working in the supply chain and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the show. Kyle and Donna chat about the role data takes in her day-to-day and examine how the modern supply chain is still a human endeavor.
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Episode 67 - How to get Started with a Logistics Podcast
An unfiltered look at what we use to create the Consulting Logistics podcast. Hear the equipment, software and tips from the host Kyle MacNaught. Visit the podcast page to see the full list of equipment with links.
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Episode 66 - Top 4 Dangers of Shipping in the Winter and how to get in front of them
Heavy rain, blizzards and high winds are estimated to cost the trucking industry $3.5 billion a year due to delays. Understanding the issues that are associated with winter weather is the only way to get in front of the storm. To help layout the dangers and what you need to do, I've asked Stephen Aborn, director at Aborn & Co., to join the show. Steve will identify the top four dangers and provide tested solutions to the issues.
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Episode 65 - How to Conquer the Negotiation with Rich Freight Data
There are a ton of rich insights you as a shipper can gain by looking into your data and to help explain what you could be doing, I’ve asked our negotiation expert, Chris Peckham, to join the show. Chris will discuss how he utilizes our data science team at Aborn to conquer the negotiation of freight to the tune of $20 million in cost savings the past year for our clients.
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Episode 64 - This is Why Freight Optimization Results in Cost Savings
In this episode, we take a look at what’s under the hood when it comes to Aborn’s optimization with our Data Scientist, Stephen Ryan. We will discuss our algorithm when it comes to optimization and how it works to help clients see cost savings and sustainability.
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Episode 63 - Supply Chain Quarterback with John Hantzis of Signify
John Hantzis, supply chain logistics manager at Signify, joins the show to discuss his passion, what he sees in the industry and how you can be a quarterback in organized chaos.
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Episode 62 - SCU30: Supply chain under 30 with Colin Fleming, Operations Planner at Aborn
#SCU30 is where we talk with professionals under the age of thirty currently working the supply chain. In this episode, Aborn’s operations planner, Colin Fleming sit down to talk about his unique path into the supply chain.
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Episode 61 - December at Amazon
Former Supply Chain Manager at Amazon, Steve Aborn, discusses what it was like to work for the internet marketplace during the busiest time of the year, December.
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Episode 60 - SCU30: Supply chain under 30 with Meagan Kidder, Account Manager at Aborn
#SCU30 is where we talk with professionals under the age of thirty currently working the supply chain. In this episode, the amazing Meagan Kidder, Account Manager at Aborn, discusses how she got involved in logistics, what she likes about it and what sucks, and what advice she has for others thinking about getting involved.
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