Tony Thrasher talks about SPS Commerce; the landscape of retail supply chain; collaboration; and the importance of meeting consumers where they want to buy.

[06.11] An introduction to SPS Commerce, and why #collaboration has been key to their vision and sustained success.

[09.08] The changing landscape of the retail supply chain, and the current challenges and trends of a post-pandemic environment.

[11.38] A closer look SPS – what they do, how they help their customers, and how they facilitate effective working relationships between retail organizations.

[14.20] The ideal client for SPS Commerce.

[16.46] A reminder of what EDI is and the role it plays in data exchange; and how SPS makes #integration and trading partnerships easy and effective.

[22.25] What data and #visibility mean to SPS and their customers;  the importance of data normalization; and why customers that use SPS Analytics outperform industry benchmarks.

[26.42] A case study detailing how SPS helped a key 3PL client simplify and speed up customer onboarding, with effective integration and playbooks for working with key trading partners.

[29.55] How SPS is changing the industry for the better with inclusive, two-way collaboration.

[32.51] The importance of meeting every consumer where they want to buy, and how SPS is helping customers to serve their consumers effectively down the chain.

[35.12] What #onboarding and #integration look like with SPS Commerce.

[38.10] What 3PL’s should be thinking about and #investing in as the industry continues to evolve.

[41.29] The future for SPS Commerce.

The panel discussed what it means to be a victim; personal experiences; weaponizing and gatekeeping victimhood; bias and discrimination; and pity.

Lee Newitt talks about DCLI; investing in improving trucker experience; chassis regulation; & its mission to transform the way chassis work within supply chain.

 [05.32] A closer look at the landscape of the #intermodal industry, and what the market looks like as we head into the second half of 2023 and into 2024.

[09.13] A breakdown of different #chassis types, and an overview of DCLI – who they are, what they do, and their impressive company growth over the last decade.

[12.00] How DCLI works with a multitude of different industry stakeholders, and why a focus on creating exceptional driver experiences brings everyone together and drives success.

[16.01] The different challenges that DCLI customers face, and the unique, customer-focused, and flexible approach that DCLI takes to problem-solving for them.

[19.39] How DCLI has worked with private domestic container customers to provide flexible #collaborative solutions that have helped these customers scale efficiently and cost-effectively.

[22.22] DCLI’s mission is to transform the way chassis work within the intermodal supply, and how that mission will continue to change the industry for the better.

[24.25] A closer look at DCLI’s best-in-class equipment and ongoing initiatives, from true improvement to chassis refurbishment, that deliver improved #sustainability and efficiency, as well as reduced costs, for customers.

[28.06] How DCLI supports customers in the back end, through tools for tracking and quoting, and the investments we can expect DCLI to make in this area in the coming years.

[30.46] DCLI’s recent #acquisition and the benefits that it will bring.

[31.56] Where DCLI stands on the controversial topic of the government regulation of chassis and the creation of national gray pools.

[37.43] The future for DCLI.

Alexis Mizell-Pleasant talks about her time in the US Navy and her passion for supporting veterans; balancing a career with motherhood; and supply chain trends.

[05.53] Alexis’s early years, and the family history that led her to join the Navy and attend a military college.

[07.53] Alexis’s passion for communication and the arts, why she moved from the military to academia, and how she came to study British literature in London.

[12.10] How Alexis joined AC Business Media, and her prior experience in supply chain.

[14.41] A closer look at Alexis’s role as the Managing Editor at Supply & Demand Chain Executive and Food Logistics magazines.

[15.37] Alexis’s perspective on the supply chain industry, and why it needs to be more proactive in seeking out fresh pairs of eyes.

[16.49] Alexis’s take on the emerging supply chain trends to look out for.

[18.41] Alexis’s experience as a woman, as she moved from the Navy to supply chain, and the similarities between the two worlds.

[19.57] The growth of Supply & Demand Chain Executive and Food Logistics magazine’s Women in Supply Chain award and forum, and their #collaboration with Let’s Talk Supply Chain.

[22.52] The importance of supporting veterans as they transition out of the military and into civilian life, and Alexis’s tips for organizations looking to hire #veterans.

[25.42] Why Alexis is a Mom first, the challenges of striking the work/life balance, and the importance of an understanding, empathetic work #culture.

[29.25] Alexis’s perspective on the importance of supply chain #certifications and ongoing education.

[32.33] The future for Alexis.

Christopher Platt talks about Blackberry Radar; the challenges & opportunities in multimodal; safety & compliance; & why now is the time to invest in tech.

[05.53] Alexis’s early years, and the family history that led her to join the Navy and attend a military college.

[07.53] Alexis’s passion for communication and the arts, why she moved from the military to academia, and how she came to study British literature in London.

[12.10] How Alexis joined AC Business Media, and her prior experience in supply chain.

[14.41] A closer look at Alexis’s role as the Managing Editor at Supply & Demand Chain Executive and Food Logistics magazines.

[15.37] Alexis’s perspective on the supply chain industry, and why it needs to be more proactive in seeking out fresh pairs of eyes.

[16.49] Alexis’s take on the emerging supply chain trends to look out for.

[18.41] Alexis’s experience as a woman, as she moved from the Navy to supply chain, and the similarities between the two worlds.

[19.57] The growth of Supply & Demand Chain Executive and Food Logistics magazine’s Women in Supply Chain award and forum, and their #collaboration with Let’s Talk Supply Chain.

[22.52] The importance of supporting veterans as they transition out of the military and into civilian life, and Alexis’s tips for organizations looking to hire #veterans.

[25.42] Why Alexis is a Mom first, the challenges of striking the work/life balance, and the importance of an understanding, empathetic work #culture.

[29.25] Alexis’s perspective on the importance of supply chain #certifications and ongoing education.

[32.33] The future for Alexis.