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The Expeditors PodcastEpisode 50 | Navigating U.S. Customs: Strategies for French ShippersDiscover how recent tariff changes are impacting French exports to the US and what companies can do to stay agile. Host Chris Parker is joined by Dana Lorenze,SVP of Global Customs, and Marc Rached, Regional Director of France, to discuss the evolving trade landscape, the importance of compliance, and practical strategies for navigating shifting regulations. Learn about the tools, resources, and collaborative approaches that help businesses adapt and thrive in today’s dynamic environment.
2025-12-1726 min
The Leadership PlaybookUnlimited Opportunity: Leading with Humility, Grit, and Care
What happens when someone who never planned on college ends up leading a global logistics company? In this episode, Dan Wall, President and CEO of Expeditors International and alum of Seattle University's Leadership Executive MBA program, reflects on his unlikely path from airport courier to the C-suite.
Dan talks about Expeditors' "unlimited opportunity" culture, why titles don't define importance, and how he stays grounded while overseeing operations in more than 100 countries. He shares real stories of navigating constant supply chain disruption, cyberattacks, and regulatory complexity—while keeping people's livelihoods at the center of every decision.
The Leadership Playbook asks top exec...
2025-11-2655 min
Seattle Job Market ReportSeattle's Evolving Job Landscape: Tech, Healthcare, and the Rise of Flexible Work in 2025Seattle’s job market in November 2025 is characterized by its dynamic mix of industries, a tech-driven employment base, and emerging shifts driven by economic trends and policy. Seattle remains the Pacific Northwest’s leading employment hub, attracting talent regionally for opportunities in technology, healthcare, logistics, and business services, as detailed by Haven Lifestyles. According to Pacific Business News, the city’s unemployment rate in late 2025 is slightly elevated compared to previous years, reflecting broader national trends and a recent slowdown in the pace of hiring. The typical unemployment rate for college-educated workers aged 23 to 27 is around 4.6 percent, which is higher than p...
2025-11-1003 min
Enterprise AI DefendersBehavior Is the Battlefield: Rethinking the Cyber Perimeter with Expeditors VP & CISO Rob NolanOn the 28th episode of Enterprise AI Defenders, hosts Evan Reiser and Mike Britton, both executives at Abnormal AI, talk with Rob Nolan, Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at Expeditors. Expeditors is a Fortune 500 freight and logistics company, powering over 25% of all U.S. customs clearance. They enable global trade and supply chain resilience for many of the world's most recognizable brands. In this conversation, Rob shares how AI is changing the attack surface and the defensive playbook, why behavior and identity have become the new cybersecurity perimeter, and how AI helps enterprise defenders flip the script...
2025-05-2829 min
Oral Arguments for the Court of Appeals for the First CircuitKeane v. Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.Keane v. Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.
2025-05-0530 min
The LoadstarNews in Brief Podcast | Week 3 |Ceasefire talks, ecommerce and Expeditors In this episode of The Loadstar’s News in Brief Podcast, host and news reporter Charlotte Goldstone recaps last week’s supply chain news, including which ports are facing backlogs, and offers a preview of stories that might appear on The Loadstar this week.
She is helped by The Loadstar managing editor Gavin van Marle, who touches on the possible implication of an Israel/ Palestine ceasefire and the latest developments in a heating trade war ahead of Trump’s inauguration.
Then, The Loadstar publisher Alex Lennane discusses a new proposal to change US de minimis rules and layoff...
2025-01-2014 min
Community CornerExpeditors International of Washington - Episode #846Welcome back to the Community Corner podcast! Today we're exploring the behavioral finance logic of Expeditors International of Washington! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a like to stay tuned for future episodes! Follow us on Instagram - @communitycorner_podcast Timecodes: 0:15 - Introduction 2:15 - Early Breakthroughs 4:01 - Expeditors International of Washington’s Role in the Future
2024-10-1006 min
Community CornerExpeditors International - Episode #407Welcome back to the Community Corner podcast! Today we're exploring the story of Expeditors International! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a like to stay tuned for future episodes! Follow us on Instagram - @communitycorner_podcast Timecodes: 0:15 - Introduction 2:15 - Early Breakthroughs 4:01 - Expeditors International's Role in the Future
2024-10-0906 min
Supply Chain ConnectionsData, Tech, and Team Alignment with Justin KyngdonIn this episode, Justin Kyngdon, Principal of Supply Chain Solutions at Expeditors, joins Host Brian Glick, CEO of Chain.io, to discuss: The importance of data, technology, and team alignment in supply chain management Why you need a clear philosophy and collaboration between procurement and supply chain The challenges of supply chain negotiations and partnerships Some best practices for organizing supply chain dataJustin has over 20 years of experience in the supply chain and transport industry across APAC. In his current role at Expeditors, he works on the Supply Chain Solutions team to offer professional consulting services...
2024-09-1037 min
The Expeditors PodcastEpisode 50 | Perspective: Building Resilient Supply Chains in a Post-COVID EraIn the 50th episode of the Expeditors Podcast, Ian Mallison, Vice President of Supply Chain Solutions, discusses the challenges and disruptions the logistics and freight forwarding industry has faced this past year, and highlights the need for companies to have resilient supply chains that can adapt to changing circumstances. You’ll also hear about the role of digital twin technology in supply chain management, with emphasis on the importance of good data collection and analytics in making informed decisions and preparing for uncertainties.Guest: Ian Mallison - Vice President, Supply Chain Solutions3:40 - Impact of th...
2024-04-2336 min
The Expeditors PodcastEpisode 49 | Perspective: Systems Thinking in Supply Chain ManagementThis episode dives into the abstract as Vice President of Strategy & Innovation Pat St. Laurent discusses his observations of the supply chain industry and how taking a systems thinking approach could bring new levels of communication, collaboration, and optimization within a supply chain and with everyone involved. 2:02 - What is systems thinking?5:31 - The challenges of adopting systems thinking9:23 - "How did we get here in the first place?"13:39 - Does systems thinking ask for too much?18:07 - Successful implementation19:56 - Cultural change21:33 - Working...
2024-01-2331 min
The Expeditors PodcastSpecial Episode | Wrapping Up 2023The year is coming to a close and we're taking a break to gear up for 2024. In the meantime, you can check out some interesting and popular links in our Horizon Blog and the podcast series itself. If you'd like to leave some feedback, you can always reach out to Chris at chris.parker@expeditors.com. Thank you for your support and we'll see you next year! Top 5 Horizon Blog Articles2023 Global Outlook - A Year of Transitions German Maut Changes: When and What to Expect Ground Network Services in North...
2023-12-1903 min
The Supply ChainersT3E04| Digitalización en procesos logísticos |Jose CobosEn este episodio conversamos con Jose Cobos sobre:
Proceso de ventas y resiliencia.
Innovación y digitalización de procesos logísticos.
Entornos de cambio y crecimiento personal.
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2023-12-061h 25
Hardik BrahmbhattEP 24 Bonus Episode Advancement and improvement in expediting process.As in supply chain management, project management, engineering procurement & construction, manufacturing business, a need of expediting comes frequently and naturally is fulfilled by fellow expeditors.
As a part of the business an expeditor’s discipline must have to evolve from very basic of ‘’ late delivery warning’’ to excellence in business where from beginning of the trade an expeditor, supplier, procurement must have to set a common vision for the timely and profitably execution of project/assignment. As to strengthen the relation between expeditors, suppliers, procurement. More open and inclusive approach has to be applied. Whereas an expeditor must have to be empower...
2023-11-0901 min
The Expeditors PodcastEpisode 48 | Veterans in Supply Chain: Value and OpportunitiesOn November 11th of this year, the United States will observe and recognize the service of men and women in the military. In this episode, Lenora Turner and Ted Lucas from the Opportunity Knocks program at Expeditors discuss the value veterans bring to the civilian workforce and things for companies to keep in mind when building programs designed to seek out veterans and create opportunities with lasting impact.:47 - Expeditors' Opportunity Knocks Veterans Program7:38 - Qualities that come with service10:33 - Handling higher stakes and stress14:53 - Examples of success
2023-10-3138 min
The Expeditors PodcastEpisode 47 | Luxury Goods: French Fashion FreightIt's Paris Fashion Week at the time of this episode's release, so Global Account Manager Sophie Duquesnoy and District Manager of Paris Marc Rached share what is affecting the high end fashion industry in terms of its consumers, brand, compliance, sustainability goals, and more. 3:59 - Defining high end fashion5:50 - What has fashion maisons' attention9:12 - How the industry engages with logistics12:42 - The role of the freight forwarder14:52 - Classifying high end fashion20:42 - Making the luxury experience sustainable24:15 - Secure movement26:22...
2023-09-2630 min
The Expeditors PodcastEpisode 46 | Perspective: SaaS Visibility Tools in Supply ChainsSince the global shipping crisis of 2020, software as a service (SaaS) offerings for visibility have become increasingly popular. Michelle Weaver, Senior Vice President of Order Management, talks about the problems customers are trying to solve with SaaS, and how to understand the resiliency of your supply chain through an assessment of people, process, and technology.1:10 - 2020 to now4:25 - Have customers regained control?8:34 - People, process, and technology; which model are you?15:56 - Have SaaS evolved?17:14 - Fragility in people, process, and technology19:12 - Customers' takeaways
2023-08-2922 min
The Expeditors PodcastEpisode 45 | Aviation: Industry Developments & Advancing TechnologiesThe aviation industry has shown incredible resiliency and profitability for decades, so how is it faring after the last 3 years? Jim Cangiano, Global Director of the Aviation and Aerospace Vertical, discusses how this industry continues to keep planes flying, both off the assembly line and in the air. Guest: Jim Cangiano - Global Director, Aviation & Aerospace Vertical5:10 - The needs of the aviation industry11:39 - Vulnerabilities16:05 - Absorbing impact from global events23:11 - Competing with other industries for resources26:25 - How will sustainable designs affect supply chains?
2023-07-1338 min
The Expeditors PodcastEpisode 44 | Perspective: Globalization in 2023Globalization, geopolitics, and macroeconomics impact the movement of goods, how businesses grow, and quality of life. Fernanda Kroup, Vice President and Head of Onyx Strategic Insights, gives her take on how things are looking this year and how current trends are affecting logistics in 2023.Guest: Fernanda Kroup - Vice President, Head of Onyx Strategic Insights3:53 - Globalization then and now10:16 - Lessons learned17:30 - Threats to globalization24:18 - How shipping & logistics has adapted27:40 - The health of the global community as an organism32:14 - What...
2023-06-0838 min
Top StocksS1E11 - Should I buy Expeditors?In this episode, I do a deep dive review of Expeditors to determine if it’s a good buy, hold, or sell.
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2023-06-0516 min
Art of SupplySupply Chain Cyber Attack: Expeditors and iRobotCyber attacks have been on the rise since 2020, occurring with increasing frequency and having a more detrimental impact to the companies affected. Cyber risk regularly tops C-level risk rankings as a high priority and short term concern. Almost 20% of all data breaches are associated with third-parties in a company's supply chain. We can see how this plays out by looking at the case of Expeditors International and how a 2022 cyber attack not only impacted them as a company, but it also led to a lawsuit brought by a customer: iRobot. In this week's episode of...
2023-05-1124 min
The Expeditors PodcastEpisode 43 | Sustainability: Emissions & Carbon Footprint DataWhy is capturing emissions and carbon footprint data so difficult in the transportation industry? Cam Smith, Director - Environment Sustainability, and Nina Barton, Manager - Network Solutions & Environmental Sustainability, North Asia, talk about ESG in transportation and how infrastructure, customer expectations, and lack of harmony are getting in the way of reliable data that helps shippers find ways to reduce emissions and meet their goals.Guests: Cam Smith - Director, Environmental SustainabilityNina Barton - Manager, Environmental Sustainability & Network Solutions4:19 - Sustainability in the transportation industry6:58 - Why ESG...
2023-05-0231 min
The Expeditors PodcastEpisode 42 | Customs: CBSA Assessment & Revenue Management (CARM)In October 2023, the Canada Border Services Agency will implement a new program to change the way it collects duties and taxes from importers. Steve Bunda shares information on what's changing, how to act, and illustrates why now is the best time to act in preparation for this massive change. 1:46 - What is CARM?4:07 - Affecting the relationships between brokers and importers4:57 - Are people acting in a timely fashion?7:03 - CARM registration process9:53 - Challenges ahead with rollout12:57 - Closing thoughtsExpeditors | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook...
2023-03-2814 min
Global ValueExpeditors International Stock Analysis | EXPD Stock | $EXPD Stock Analysis | Best Stock to Buy Now?In this video, we'll perform an EXPD stock analysis and figure out what the company looks like based on the numbers. We'll also try to figure out what a is the intrinsic value of Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. And answer is Expeditors International of Washington one of the best dividend aristocrat stocks to buy at the current price? Find out in the video above! Global Value's Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. stock analysis.
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2023-02-0818 min
The Expeditors PodcastSpecial Announcement: Wrapping Up 2022That's a wrap on 2022! Thank you for listening to the wide range of topics covered this year. While we take a break and prepare for 2023 you can check out the show notes for the most popular articles of 2022 from the Expeditors Horizon Blog as well as links to our various subsidiaries. Happy holidays and have a Happy New Year!Horizon Blog:International Maritime Organization (IMO) 2023Bill of Lading and Sea Waybill: Pros, Cons, and Everything in BetweenIntroducing Expeditors' New Facility in BrusselsExpeditors' First 100% Electric Truck...
2022-12-1300 min
Bicara Supply Chain190. Unlocking the potential of digital twin in supply chainGuest Name: Justin Kyngdon, General Manager, Supply Chain Solutions at Expeditors, Language: English, Publication date: Dec, 01. 2022
Justin Kyngdon is the General Manager of Supply Chain Solutions for Expeditors, where he leads the practice in South Asia and is based in Sydney, Australia. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
Before joining Expeditors, Justin has worked in several roles for LEP Logistics and Agility Logistics. He earned an Executive Masters in Business Administration from the Australian Graduate School of Management at the University of New South Wales (AGSM).
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2022-11-3017 min
The Expeditors PodcastEpisode 41 | Global Customs: Customs Evolving in Southeast AsiaSoutheast Asia is gaining more spotlight as a sourcing alternative and for its growing economies. Director of Customs in South Asia Manal Sakr Bradnam talks about how customs could be affected and what a push for stronger enforcement and compliance looks like as global organizations take interest in expanding to Southeast Asia.Guest: Manal Sakr Bradnam - Director of Customs, South Asia3:37 - Southeast Asia customs and signs of change8:14 - Contributing factors to change12:14 - Meeting global expectations14:54 - Growing pains?17:16 - Technology investments in customs
2022-11-0831 min
The Expeditors PodcastEpisode 40 | Aviation: Digital Transformations with Digital TwinsDigital Twin is an exciting technology that builds an accurate representation of a real life system, making it easy to test, verify, and implement changes. Kel Chou, Regional Manager of the Aviation & Aerospace Vertical for North and South Asia, talks about its origins and possibilities when applied to supply chains, creating myriad questions and discoveries for significant transformation.3:17 - What is Digital Twin Technology?5:36 - Unique characteristics of aviation supply chains9:47 - Why Digital Twin is right for aviation & aerospace13:00 - Why is adoption difficult?14:36 - Test, validate, implement
2022-10-1131 min
The Expeditors PodcastEpisode 39 | Assessing Your Level of ResiliencePat St. Laurent, Vice President of the Strategy Group at Expeditors, shares his thoughts on the meaning of resiliency, agility, and the drivers that can impact the survival of companies. Why is resiliency difficult to attain, and how does a company begin to understand its level of risk?Guest: Pat St. Laurent - Vice President, Strategy Group3:49 - Resilience in context to global supply chain4:51 - What continues to succeed?6:38 - Agility vs. Resiliency9:49 - Why resilience now?11:00 - What leadership is seeking internally14:48...
2022-09-1333 min
The Expeditors PodcastEpisode 38 | Global Healthcare: Keeping the Medicine MovingAt the onset of the pandemic, it seemed the greatest spotlights were on two major industries: shipping and pharmaceuticals. In today's episode with Global Director of the Healthcare Vertical Andrew Lester, we'll discuss the relationship between the two as the years passed and how they'll have to work together with new perspectives, strategies, and expectations.Guest: Andrew Lester - Global Director, Healthcare Vertical4:25 - The pandemic's impact12:25 - The current state of pharmaceuticals' supply chains17:18 - How the freight forwarder has changed19:46 - Costs of seeking flexibility21:18...
2022-08-0938 min
The Expeditors PodcastEpisode 37 | Aviation StartupsNeil Rub, our Regional Manager of Aviation & Aerospace Vertical in MAIR (Middle East, Africa, and Indian Subcontinent Region) sheds light on how startups in aircraft manufacturing are bringing new ideas and therefore special expertise when it comes to how they move their resources, prototypes, and more. And what do governments and airlines gain from startups' success?Guest: Neil Rub - Regional Manager for MAIR (Middle East, Africa, and Indian Subcontinent Region), Aviation & Aerospace Vertical3:56 - How the aircraft manufacturing industry works7:05 - What startups do differently9:20 - Innovations brought by startups
2022-07-1228 min
The Expeditors PodcastEpisode 36 | U.S. Customs: Fighting Forced LaborBrenda Smith, Global Director of Government Outreach, details how the United States fights forced labor and what to expect when the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act goes into effect mid-June. We'll also take a look at what other countries are doing, as well as developments in technology to ensure compliance.Guest: Brenda Smith - Global Director, Government OutreachResources: UFLPA Fact Sheet from CBP4:14 - The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA)6:20 - Defining forced labor7:33 - Responses to forced labor11:44 - The U.S. Model
2022-06-1430 min
The Expeditors PodcastEpisode 35 | Global Customs: Anti-Dumping & Countervailing DutiesStephanie Holloway, Regional Customs Manager for The Americas, gives a crash course on anti-dumping and countervailing duties: how they're alike, how they work, what importers need to do to avoid overpaying, and much more.Guest: Stephanie Holloway - Regional Customs Manager, The AmericasResources: Expeditors NewsflashUSCBP Cargo Systems Messaging Service1:42 - What are anti-dumping and countervailing duties?3:46 - How these duties are applied7:51 - "Are we the baddies?"10:26 - "Why is this relevant today?"11:58 - Conversations to have internally and with logistics...
2022-05-3119 min
The Expeditors PodcastEpisode 34 | Battery Recycling and LogisticsWhen an electric vehicle meets the end of its life, there is a precious component inside it that is growing a new industry. Global Director Karen Kinsella and Regional Manager of Europe Jamie Lansdell from our Automotive and Mobility vertical discuss the automotive and battery recycling industries, their impact on renewable energy, and the quest to reduce carbon emissions.Guests: Karen Kinsella - Global Director, Automotive & Mobility VerticalJamie Lansdell - Regional Manager for Europe, Automotive & Mobility Vertical3:55 - The significance of electrification in the automotive industry6:58 - Moving a complex...
2022-05-1725 min
PB & JaisyEpisode 50: "Where's My Couch!?" - Matt SmithSo many Americans are riddled with the agonizing first world problem of "where's my package?!". Well, we've got a face for you to put your anger towards :). We're joined today by super smart Matt Smith, Product Manager for Global Systems and Development at Expeditors International, a company that deals with supply chain, transportation as well as warehouse & distribution. Matt fills us in on what the hold up can be & even how cybersecurity breaches have affected the bizz.Matt SmithJaisy George - Instagram: @jaisyyySarah Padgett - Facebook: @sarahpsellshousesBill Steddum - Facebook: @Bill...
2022-05-1131 min
The Expeditors PodcastEpisode 33 | Navigating DisruptionKara Mahoney, Vice President of Account Management in The Americas, joins the podcast to share her experiences with customers last year, the conversations she was having this year, and how to prepare to finish 2022 strong. We'll cover the must haves, the don't forgets, and surprising revelations.Guest: Kara Mahoney - Vice President of The Americas, Account Management4:37 - Conversations with customers6:46 - In front of company executives8:53 - The rest of 202213:12 - What's prevailed18:09 - The value of digital twin technology19:59 - Knowing what you...
2022-05-0333 min
The Expeditors PodcastEpisode 32 | Global Trade: Top 5 Trade Lessons for 2022The podcast returns and sits down with Vice President of Tradewin Michael Bellezza to reflect on 2021 and identify key lessons for the rest of 2022: resiliency, flexibility, creativity, empathy, and knowledge.Guest: Michael Bellezza - Vice President, Tradewin0:29 - TradeLane Blog post0:53 - Identifying these lessons4:10 - Lesson 1: Be resilient8:41 - Lesson 2: Be flexible11:14 - Lesson 3: Be empathetic14:07 - Lesson 4: Be creative17:16 - Lesson 5: Be knowledgeable20:07 - Closing thoughtsExpeditors | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Horizon Blog
2022-04-1922 min
The Expeditors PodcastEpisode 31 | Beer, Wine, & SpiritsComing down from Chinese New Year and a season of celebrations, Regional Business Development Managers Angela Zhou, Andreas Buch, and Matteo Del Zoppo talk about the world of Beer, Wine, & Spirit, how this market has evolved during the pandemic, and what might be ahead as conditions improve and business return to welcoming customers. What makes these products unique and what are their logistics needs to meet the changed demands and tastes of customers?Guests: Angela Zhou - Regional Business Development Manager, South AsiaAndreas Buch - Regional Business Development Manager, EuropeMatteo Del...
2022-02-1533 min
The Expeditors PodcastEpisode 30 | Complemento Carta Porte and the US/Mexico BorderHave you heard of the new required document for shipments in Mexico? The rollout of the complemento Carta Porte went live January 1st, 2022, and in today's episode, Regional Transcon Manager Carolina Galindo and Regional Customs Manager David Sanchez will walk you through the backstory of this new document and what you'll need to do to keep things moving through an already challenging area.Guest: Carolina Galindo - Regional Transcon ManagerDavid Sanchez - Regional Customs Manager3:19 - What is the complemento Carta Porte?6:11 - What Mexico hopes to achieve9:51...
2022-02-0127 min
The Expeditors PodcastEpisode 29 | Strategy & Innovation in 2022The Expeditors Podcast is back and in the first episode for 2022, Chief Strategy Officer Ben Clark talks about the Expeditors approach to strategy and innovation and how the two work together. As you move forward this year, what can you discover when you ask, "Why?"Guest: Ben Clark - Chief Strategy Officer3:42 - Defining innovation10:08 - Defining strategy13:55 - What too much innovation looks like15:37 - Can strategy and innovation be imbalanced?18:55 - Identifying critical assumptions for heavy testing20:17 - The challenge of buy-in
2022-01-1828 min
The Expeditors PodcastEpisode 28 | Global Distribution: Automation and Improvements in DistributionAs we wrap up this year, Senior Vice President of Global Distribution Bruce Krebs shares what's been going in in the distribution and warehousing world, how automation is developing, and what you can keep in mind to tackle 2022. Guest: Bruce Krebs - Senior Vice President, Global Distribution4:36 - Bruce Krebs' day to day8:32 - The world of distribution13:32 - The consumer's impact on distribution14:55 - Investments now vs. 5 years ago18:45 - Balance between labor and automation24:24 - "Plan, prepare, power through."25:43 - The successful distribution...
2021-12-2130 min
The Expeditors PodcastEpisode 27 | Global Customs: The 2022 Harmonized System ReviewThe World Customs Organization will be rolling out changes and updates to the Harmonized System and that could mean barely a blip on your radar or big changes to how your goods are classified. Listen in as Stephanie Holloway, Regional Customs Manager for The Americas, gives an overview of the Harmonized system, why reviews of the system are conducted, and what to expect when changes hit in 2022.Guest: Stephanie Holloway - Regional Customs Manager for The Americas, Global Customs3:19 - Harmonized System overview6:54 - Changes for 20229:00 - Trends informing changes
2021-12-0717 min
The Expeditors PodcastEpisode 26 | Global Ocean: About Those Containers Out There...As 2021 comes to a close, how will typical, yearly events like peak season and holiday shopping be impacted by what's being observed today? Karl Francisco, Senior Vice President of Global Ocean covers past events and lessons learned from previous shortages, delays, and contract negotiations.Guest: Karl Francisco - Senior Vice President, Global Ocean2:43 - Important considerations3:42 - Carriers' response to consumer demands4:29 - The ocean market today6:22 - The remainder of 20217:51 - Lessons from 20208:34 - ILWU contract negotiations12:01 - Navigating port lockouts
2021-11-1619 min
The Expeditors PodcastEpisode 25 | Digital Solutions: Modernizing Trade DataDirector of Tradeflow Nic Beehler talks through the history of trade data management, the legislation that brought massive change to the customs process, and how online management systems are aiding shippers today, when colleagues aren't always in the same space to collaborate.Guest: Nic Beehler - Director, Tradeflow1:38 - Tradeflow overview4:19 - The Customs Modernization Act6:34 - Educating shippers9:26 - Problems solved by trade data systems11:53 - Mod Act's impact on digital trade data12:59 - Pandemic problems revealed16:19 - How to stay productive
2021-11-0225 min
The Expeditors PodcastEpisode 24 | Digital Solutions: Digitizing LTLThe penultimate episode of our Visibility Economy series brings in Director of Koho Max Lock to discuss how being able to book less than truckload (LTL) shipments through an online platform gives small to medium sized shippers the ability to still reach their customers during a time of capacity, equipment, and driver shortages.Guest: Max Lock - Director, Kohogokoho.com1:06 - What is Koho?3:43 - What makes LTL attractive?5:00 - Barriers to supply chains7:26 - Accessing advanced logistics knowledge8:35 - The LTL world today
2021-10-1927 min
The Expeditors PodcastEpisode 23 | Digital Solutions: Visibility & IoTHow does connected, smart cargo do more for you? In this episode of the Expeditors Podcast, we return to our series on Digital Solutions with Global Director of Cargo Signal Randy Gould to learn how the Internet of Things is bringing change to the logistics industry and what that means for visibility and supply chain resilience.Guest: Randy Gould - Global Director, Cargo Signal1:38 - Visibility problems exposed by the pandemic2:47 - Internet of Things and Visibility Economy refreshers5:41 - IoT's impact on logistics10:42 - What do you do...
2021-10-0520 min
On Air with Air Cargo NextExpeditors shares Opportunity Knocks internship guideWashington-based logistics company Expeditors this month opened its Opportunity Knocks internship program to other companies hoping to launch their own version of the program. In cooperation with non-governmental organizations, the program supports interns just starting their careers, introducing them to Expeditors, logistics and the professional world more broadly. More than 90 of the program’s former interns went on to full employment with Expeditors. Now, Expeditors has made the program available to other interested companies.In this episode of “On Air with Air Cargo World,” Editor Caryn Livingston speaks with Lenora Turner, director, Opportunity Knocks, and Jose Ubeda, senior...
2021-09-2220 min
The Expeditors PodcastEpisode 22 | Global Customs: Changes and Challenges Amidst the Global Shipping CrisisTaking a break from our Digital Solutions series on the Visibility Economy, today's episode will be all about customs and four key pressures: complexity, geo-political issues, security, and innovation. Senior Vice President of Global Customs Dana Lorenze breaks down the challenges these four topics pose to customs and what customers should know as they work through the global shipping crisis.Guest: Dana Lorenze - Senior Vice President, Global Customs3:22 - Expeditors' history with customs brokerage4:28 - The current state of customs7:13 - Complexity15:19 - Geo-politics and the environment
2021-09-2137 min
The Expeditors PodcastEpisode 21 | Digital Solutions: Carrier AllocationContinuing a series of discussions around visibility and technology supporting it, Senior Manager of Carrier Allocation Staci Alalem-Clark talks about capacity planning for ocean shipments and how this historically manual process is being changed by software to provide stronger visibility and flexibility for shippers.Guest: Staci Alalem-Clark - Senior Manager, Carrier Allocation3:04 - What is Carrier Allocation?6:23 - What's going on in the ocean world?9:35 How this holiday season will be different12:50 Capacity Planning15:18 - Bringing digital solutions to capacity planning18:19 What shippers can focus...
2021-09-0725 min
The Expeditors PodcastEpisode 20 | Digital Solutions: The Visibility Economy"Where's my stuff?" It's probably the oldest question in logistics, and today the answer is more important than ever as the global shipping crisis continues to rage on. As we gain more visibility in our lives through the tracking of online orders, what solutions are out there for shippers? How do you choose the right one? Jose Ubeda, Senior Vice President of Digital Solutions at Expeditors, shares his perspectives and observations over his 37 year career in logistics and how the needs around visibility have grown in complexity.Guest: Jose Ubeda - Senior Vice President, Digital Solution
2021-08-2423 min
The Expeditors PodcastEpisode 19.5 | Innovation & Technology at ExpeditorsToday's episode is a presentation given by CIO Chris McClincy explaining the approach to innovation at Expeditors. This presentation is a preface to a series of discussions with Jose Ubeda, Senior Vice President of Digital Solutions, and leaders of various companies within this division.Digital Solutions You Can TrustExpeditors | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
2021-08-1010 min
The Expeditors PodcastEpisode 19 | Global Air: Capacity CrunchAs if the woes around the semi-conductor chip shortage weren't enough, capacity has been in short supply these days as the global shipping crisis continues to rage on. Senior Vice President of Global Air Kelly Blacker gives an update on what she's been seeing as airlines work to create capacity and take on increasing demand from organizations looking to fly instead of float.Guest: Kelly Blacker - Senior Vice President, Global Air2:34 - The state of air freight today5:48 - Where did the capacity go?8:44 - The logistics ecosystem15:36...
2021-07-2728 min
The Expeditors PodcastEpisode 18 | Automotive & Mobility: Chip Shortage PressureJamie Lansdell, Regional Manager of North America in our Automotive and Mobility vertical, discusses the impacts, responses, and realizations of the automotive industry as it finds its way through an incredibly challenging time as the world is engrossed with strain on capacity and an overwhelming demand for semiconductor chips.Guest: Jamie Lansdell - Regional Manager of North America, Automotive & Mobility Vertical6:17 - Chip Shortage Overview8:48 - Impacts on the automotive industry10:38 - The response and solutions18:43 - Electric Vehicle's response22:06 - Support from logistics and freight forwarding...
2021-07-1334 min
The Expeditors PodcastEpisode 17 | Retail & Fashion: Big Changes and Trends in the Cosmetics IndustryRashida Morisset and Nick Wyss, Regional Managers of North America and Europe in Expeditors' Retail and Fashion Vertical, give insight into the myriad complexities of the cosmetics industry. We'll cover the changes in their products, new expectations of their customers, the sensitivity to move their products, and even touch on how social media can have great impact on legacy brands.Guest: Rashida Morisset - Regional Manager, North America - Retail & Fashion VerticalNick Wyss - Regional Manager, Europe - Retail & Fashion Vertical5:26 - Cosmetics industry overview7:08 - Changes/trends in cosmetics...
2021-06-2930 min
The Expeditors PodcastEpisode 16 | Aviation & Aerospace: Conversions, Electrification, and the New Space RaceGlobal Director of the Aviation and Aerospace Verticals, Marie Berner, gives an update on what's been going on with airlines lately as they make tough choices and adjustments to keep capacity and their planes available during the pandemic. Also, learn the new market for the electrification of aircraft and why now is the most exciting time to look to the stars.Guest: Marie Berner - Global Director, Aviation & Aerospace Vertical2:51 - Introduction to the aviation5:01 - The Aviation Industry Today18:08 - Electric Aircraft28:39 Aerospace Industry Growth and Needs
2021-06-1538 min
The Expeditors PodcastEpisode 15 | Global Trade: Free Trade ZonesIn this episode of The Expeditors Podcast, Wendy Armbruster, Regional FTZ Program Manager of the Americas, opens the lid on the history of free trade zones and how they're used today to keep companies invested in their local labor pools, resources, and more. We'll also learn about interesting rules and exceptions when operating as an FTZ, along with the qualities that make FTZ programs the right option for an organization.Guest: Wendy Armbruster - Regional FTZ Program Manager, The AmericasExpeditors | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
2021-06-0128 min
The Expeditors PodcastEpisode 14 | Supply Chain Solutions: The Digital TwinDigital Twin technology is making its way into the logistics space, and with it are new ways for organizations to experiment, prototype, and implement new strategies to keep their supply chains strong. Vice President Ian Mallison and Senior Manager Jarrett Hendricks from Supply Chain Solutions discuss the history of Digital Twins, their impact on other industries, and how they are improving the way freight forwarders can service their customers.Guest: Ian Mallison, Vice President of Supply Chain SolutionsJarrett Hendricks, Senior Manager, Supply Chain Solutions[Article] Rise of the Digital Twin: How Lessons...
2021-05-1832 min
The Expeditors PodcastEpisode 13 | Ocean: LCL Consolidation & How Retail Stays AfloatLess than Container Load (LCL) consolidation has been gaining a lot of traction lately as a way to continue the movement of goods while the ocean market faces container shortages, events impacting global trade like the Suez Canal blockage, and overall strain on supply chains. Expeditors' Manager of LCL and Network Planning Brian Murphy expands on LCL, while Director of Retail Vertical Bryan Ransford shares how the retail industry is using LCL to adjust to trends changing their products and access to end customers.Guests: Brian Murphy - Manager, Global Ocean, LCL & Network PlanningBryan...
2021-05-0428 min
The Expeditors PodcastEpisode 12 | Project Cargo: Factory RelocationsWhether it's growth, new strategies, duties, or strengthening your supply chain resilience, a factory relocation is a massive undertaking for any organization and, as we'll hear with Vice President of Project & Energy Services Pat Roche, requires an incredible amount of coordination, preparation, and communication. Chris and Pat will discuss timelines, processes, and considerations to execute a successful relocation.Guest: Pat Roche - Vice President, Project & Energy ServicesExpeditors | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Horizon Blog
2021-04-2032 min
The Expeditors PodcastEpisode 11 | Global Logistics: Germany's Role in EuropeGermany's attention to detail and precision can be found in the country's culture, exports, and in the case of this episode, logistics and infrastructure. Regional Director of Germany Ben Eidenschink and Regional Manager of the Automotive Vertical in Europe Juergen Adler talk about the history of trade in Germany. They'll also talk about how its strong automotive legacy hints at the larger role Germany plays in Europe's logistics.Guest: Ben Eidenschink - Regional Director, Germany (Frankfurt office)Juergen Adler - Regional Manager, Automotive Vertical Europe (Frankfurt office)Expeditors | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Horizon...
2021-04-0636 min
The Expeditors PodcastEpisode 10 | Ocean: Shipment Schedule IntegrityShips are getting bigger, they're retiring sooner, and new developments are increasing capacity, efficiency, and speed to build these behemoths. So why did shipment schedules have a record low for integrity/reliability in 2020? Put simply, why was freight late? Vice President of Global Ocean Services in the Americas Scott Kelly talks about this longstanding reality of the maritime industry and what can be done to get ahead of the issue.Guest: Scott Kelly - Vice President, Global Ocean Services, AmericasExpeditors | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Horizon Blog
2021-03-2324 min
The Expeditors PodcastEpisode 9 | Trade Compliance: Measuring & Managing What Doesn't HappenYou can track a shipment through its various milestones to see it delivered, but tracking the success of trade compliance can be a bit difficult when no news is considered a sign of success. Nic Beehler, Director of Tradeflow at Expeditors, shares his thoughts on how underlying issues can reveal themselves over time and how to advocate for investments in measuring trade compliance.Guest: Nic Beehler - Director, TradeflowBook: Upstream: The Quest to Solve Problems Before They HappenExpeditors | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Horizon Blog
2021-03-0927 min
The Expeditors PodcastEpisode 8 | Cargo Insurance: Jumping to General AverageGeneral average has a very deep history in maritime trade, but how is it figured out today? Is that the main concern when insuring shipments? Learn about general average, misconceptions with cargo insurance, and more with Ian Buchanan, Senior Manager of Risk Management at Expeditors Cargo Insurance Brokers (ECIB).Guest: Ian Buchanan - Senior Manager, Risk Management, ECIBExpeditors | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Horizon Blog
2021-02-2320 min
The Expeditors PodcastEpisode 7 | Trade Compliance: Going to the SourceEverything comes from somewhere. That’s a pretty general statement, but when thinking about trade and the flow of goods, that "somewhere" plays a heavy role - especially when it comes to access, infrastructure, and for this episode, compliance and regulations. What happens when a global event has you rethinking where you’re starting the journey of your goods? Vice President of Tradewin, Michael Bellezza, talks about how recent events are raising questions around sourcing, trade compliance, and supply chain resiliency.Guest: Michael Bellezza - Vice President, TradewinArticle: Trade in 2021Expeditors | LinkedIn | Twit...
2021-02-0926 min
The Expeditors PodcastEpisode 6 | Customs Brokerage: The Brexit Switch, Flipped!Just when the headaches of 2020 were behind us, 2021 continues on with its own set of issues. Brexit is here, and the world of customs brokerage has all eyes on them as they sort through confusion at the borders of the EU and the UK. Nanoh Park, Director of Global Customs at Expeditors, explains why Brexit is so unique from traditional trade agreements and how customs have come into the spotlight in recent years.Guest: Nanoh Park - Director of Global CustomsExpeditors | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Horizon Blog
2021-01-2630 min
The Expeditors PodcastEpisode 5 | Supply Chain Resiliency: Control vs. Influence“There’s no preventing it, there’s only learning to navigate it.”When things go awry, are you prepared to take action? How do your organization's choices impact your partners, your business, and your customers? Michelle Weaver, Senior Vice President of Global Order Management, talks about navigating through immense challenges by switching focus from controlling the situation, to influencing your options to create powerful, effective outcomes.Guest: Michelle Weaver - Senior Vice President, Global Order ManagementExpeditors | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Horizon Blog
2021-01-1226 min
Resiliency TheoryEpisode 11: Welcome Melissa GraceDuring episode eleven, I interviewed Melissa Grace, Branch Manager at Expeditors about values, resiliency, and leadership. She defines her values as hard work (what you do above and beyond), compassion, excellence (being competitive, pushing harder, and being consistent), and continuous improvement. I appreciate her process oriented mind, her ability to build relationships, lead change, and create small wins where she can. "There is never a wrong time to do something right!" Join in on the conversation: How can leaders create a space where change management is successful and all about the people. Listen. F...
2020-12-221h 04
The Expeditors PodcastSpecial Announcement: Wrapping Up 2020We'll be taking a break over the holidays to prepare new content for 2021. In the meantime, you can check out the show notes for the most popular articles of 2020 from the Expeditors Horizon Blog as well as links to our various subsidiaries. Happy holidays and have a Happy New Year!From Horizon Blog:Coronavirus Outbreak: Top Considerations to Help Businesses Evaluate Their Next MoveRise of the Digital Twin: How Lessons Learned from NASA Are Changing the Way Supply Chains are ManagedIn Navigating the Impact of COVID-19 Forecasting and Pre-Planning...
2020-12-2200 min
The Expeditors PodcastEpisode 4 | Automotive: The New Age of Automobility“We’ve seen a shift from just-in-time to just-in-case, and that’s really pulled forward the whole industry.”Breakthroughs in automotive and mobility have changed manufacturing and how products are brought to market, whether it be from start-ups, electric vehicles, or recently, the COVID-19 pandemic. Karen Kinsella, Global Director of Automotive & Mobility Vertical at Expeditors, joins Chris to talk about how these three forces are impacting logistics and supply chains to bring the transportation and the automobility industry to new levels of service.Guest: Karen Kinsella, Global Director, Automotive & Mobility VerticalArticle: Start-up Vehicle...
2020-12-0832 min
The Expeditors PodcastEpisode 3 | Cargo Security: Blind Spots"Cargo at rest is cargo at risk."What do you think of when it comes to the security of freight in transit? Some of the obvious may be theft or natural disasters, but Chris talks with Global Director of Cargo Signal Randy Gould to expand on understanding risk and what technology is doing to raise visibility between Point A and Point B.Guest: Randy Gould, Global Director, Cargo Signalcargosignal.comExpeditors | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Horizon Blog
2020-11-2431 min
The Expeditors PodcastEpisode 2 | Technology: The Pace of InnovationChris sits down (virtually) with Expeditors Chief Information Officer Chris McClincy to talk about how the coronavirus pandemic has moved technology in logistics from a position of evolution and efficiency to one of stability and safety. They'll also discuss the relationship between technology and the transportation world, why it's important to be cautious of hype, and the latest trends that have surfaced to keep the world moving.Guest: Chris McClincy, Senior Vice President and Chief Information OfficerExpeditors | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Horizon Blog
2020-11-1019 min
Getting Personal With GodVeterans Day, Transition & Business Fit for Career Changes to Civilian LifeIt is an honor to interview one of our veterans for Veterans Day, on November 11th.Lenora interviews Ted Lucas, former EOD Officer, now advocate for hiring, supporting transition and recognizing the service of Veterans at Expeditors:Ted and his careerThe meaning of Veterans Day and how to express appreciation Organizations you can get involved in that support our veterans.Tips and resources that support successful transition Why veterans are such a great fit for business Volunteer at a veteran’s service organization or take actions such as:USODonate travel miles to the F...
2020-11-1043 min
The Expeditors PodcastEpisode 1 | Supply Chain Resiliency: Disrupting DisruptionsIn the first episode of The Expeditors Podcast, host Chris Parker talks with Ian Mallison, Expeditors' Vice President of Supply Chain Solutions, to get a better idea of how supply chains have been impacted since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, and the resulting shift in dynamics and relationships between service providers and their customers as all parties navigate change together.Guest: Ian Mallison, Vice President of Supply Chain SolutionsExpeditors | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
2020-10-2023 min
The Expeditors PodcastThe Expeditors Podcast TrailerTake a good look around you. Everything you see - the car you drive, the bus you ride, the materials that built your home, the supplies in your medicine cabinet - they all had a journey to travel before they got to where they are now.This is the Expeditors Podcast where you can hear about front-of-mind topics in the logistics and freight-forwarding industry through the lens of Expeditors, a global logistics provider. Join Chris Parker as he chats with experts within Expeditors to get a better sense of the logistics and freight forwarding world...
2020-10-1501 min
The Final MileProtecting Your Last Mile by Optimizing Existing CapacityAs the holidays approach and capacity becomes scarce, knowing how to optimize your existing capacity is vital. Learn from last mile expert, Danny Barfield, as he explains how to make the most out of your existing capacity. In this 15 minute webinar, you will learn: The future of capacity Driver recruitment and retaining Building a system of networking technologyWatch the full webinar presentation here: www.etracfinalmile.com/blog/watch-protecting-your-last-mile-by-optimizing-existing-capacity/About the speaker: Danny Barfield is the Executive Vice President of eTrac, where he brings a depth of industry experience. He's worked in many areas of...
2020-09-1815 min
Getting Personal With GodTeenager to Top Executive - E11Jose Ubeda, Senior Vice President Digital Solutions at Expeditors, shares his story from a teenager to a top Fortune 500 Executive.From a bit of luck to the power of mentors, the right attitude and endurance, Jose found career success and a passion to give back to youth in multiple cities and countries.A fun and honest conversation about opportunity and making the most of them.Below are site links for documents and organizations mentioned during the interview:Opportunity Knocks In a BoxYear UpCristo Rey NetworkAvasar----Get on our notification...
2020-09-0123 min
The Alame Podcast: Change Your Company5. Leading a Successful Organization While Building a Powerful People Centered Culture: Interview with Mr. Rommel Saber ex President ExpeditorsMy guest is Rommel Saber, the retired ex President of Expeditors for Europe, Middle East Aftrica and Indian Suburbs. Starting as an intern, becoming a branch manager than rising all the way to the top. His success building and leading such huge region to success is very impressive but what’s even more impressive is his belief in and drive for the power of people and positive culture. You can feel the passion for people throughout his talk. A true masterclass in organizational leadership. We talked about success, culture, (level 5) leadership, alignment, taking care of people, his advice to yo...
2020-08-131h 13
Getting Personal With GodEntry Level To Fortune 500 Executive - E9An inspiring career story and a challenge for more companies to connect with young talent who need opportunity most.Lenora interviews Dan Wall, President of Global Products, at Expeditors about his career story and pathway to success where he won multiple top awards, earned an MBA in his 40’s, founded a program called "Opportunity Knocks" and offers a challenge to other Fortune 500 Leaders to begin their own program like the one he founded for those who can use it most.What we discussed…Success Principles:· “I won’t let you down”· Ta...
2020-08-1126 min
The On Call with Insignia PodcastLooking to the future of cross-border logistics in Southeast Asia: On Call with Janio COO Ali Madihid and Head of B2B George Oliver [Part 2]"It’s very important that you shouldn’t be putting your eggs into one basket...It’s very important [to] diversify your source of manufacturing, but more importantly work with a strong, robust, flexible logistics provider, such as Janio..." - Ali Madihid, COO & co-founder of Janio Asia"
About the episode
In the second part of our series on cross-border logistics in Southeast Asia, supply chain experts Ali Madihid and George Oliver take a deeper look into the opportunities for medium-sized businesses and SMEs amidst supply chain diversification. They also give their take on what cross...
2020-06-0216 min
The On Call with Insignia PodcastResponding to supply chain disruptions in Southeast Asia: On Call with Janio COO Ali Madihid and Head of B2B George Oliver"Airfreight for the foreseeable future is going to be more expensive, and we should look at that as the new norm...we have to look at the more multimodal solutions, sea freight, and speeding up the different supply routes across Southeast Asia."
About the episode
In the first of a two-part series on cross-border logistics in Southeast Asia, supply chain experts Ali Madihid and George Oliver share how they've responded to the supply chain disruptions created by the global response to COVID19. Both Ali and George have had extensive careers in logistics, and are...
2020-05-2617 min
Stellar FirmaEpisode 48 - Faces and AcesEpisode 48Faces and AcesCLIENT - Tracer P. Zazz Cage, The Face.The Face needs quarters not infested by space cats and it is starting to affect their mission critical work, the work of being The Face.Expeditors’ recommendations: general gushing, do not succumb to the cylindrical cats, force it to be worse to force it to be better, avoid further con…..ALERT, FILE CORRUPTION, SYSTEMS OVERRIDE DETECTEDComedic violenceEmotional abuseAlcoholismPotential suicide ideationMentions of animal harm.Special thanks to Hila...
2020-05-1522 min
Stellar FirmaEpisode 47 - Weatherboy and Working OutEpisode 47Weatherboy and Working Out CLIENT - Welby Weatherby (Weatherboy), Maintenance - Atmospheric Control MonitorWelby, a consistently misnamed Atmospheric Control Monitor, would like to be known by his proper name and not his mean nickname.Expeditors’ recommendations: mind your lung-bottom, ruin the meter, IMOGEN is a social influencer, heed the memo, indiscriminate nicknaming, abandon your name, weak historical puns.Comedic ViolenceBullying / TauntingEmotional AbuseAlcoholismSpecial thanks to Leif for this episode's Brief Submission, and this week's Patrons: DonovanPlanet ., Terra Minui...
2020-05-0825 min
Stellar FirmaEpisode 46 - Gonk and GrandiosityEpisode 46Gonk and Grandiosity CLIENT - Gonk, Cleaning - Disgruntled Gonk, a disgruntled and mopless cleaner, would like to have basic equipment and respect in return for his years of thankless service.Expeditors’ recommendations: Oh Gonk, weapons equal respect; mutually assured hammers; obey all the Trexmandments; find out which kind of god you are.Comedic ViolenceEmotional AbuseAlcoholismSpecial thanks to Jon Clark for this episode's Brief Submission, and this week's Patrons: Darria Leigh Dennison, Grace Anne, Alex Surname, Teaghan McCr...
2020-05-0124 min
Stellar FirmaEpisode 44 - Misunderstandings and MediationEpisode 44Misunderstandings and Mediation CLIENT - Axel Nee Juul, Legal - Blame Deflection and Excuses Axel Nee Juul, a Creative Writer in the Legal department is looking for assistance with an ongoing attack from a pack of rabid prosecutors. Expeditors’ recommendation: bring in a mediator, shake it out, smile through it, accept the hatred and silence, try the old switcheroo, j'accuse! Comedic ViolenceEmotional AbuseAlcoholismSpecial thanks to Jasper for this episode's Brief Submission, and this week's Patrons: caroline yepsen, Salsa...
2020-04-1723 min
Stellar FirmaEpisode 43 - Detectives and DetonationsEpisode 43Detectives and Detonations CLIENT - Kathbier Ninden, Office of Redundancy and Explosion Management Kathbier, a Planetside Relations Programmer would like assistance with the exponential growth of solar system destroying explosions.Expeditors' recommendation: extended noir scenes, rejection of reality, follow the money, take it to the top, take it to a different top, apply basic logic.Comedic ViolenceEmotional AbuseAlcoholismSpecial thanks to Mimic325 for this episode's Brief Submission, and this week's Patrons: Jamie Galioto, isobel, Sarah Kershaw, jenni from the bl...
2020-04-1022 min
Stellar FirmaEpisode 42 - Push Ups and PrivilegeEpisode 42Push-Ups and Privilege CLIENT - Doug Whimperton, MarketingDoug, an A.A.S.S.U.S.S.D.M. from Marketing, would like to not have very similarly named co-workers with the surname Whimperton.Expeditors' recommendations: let the board take care of it, Whimperton murder, be drunk on privilege, feed your rival to the ground to make it drunk.ALERT - Safety protocols deactivated, external control links detected.Comedic ViolenceEmotional AbuseAlcoholismSpecial thanks to Sarah M...
2020-04-0321 min
TRADEGEEK PODCAST with your host Pete MentoPhil Coughlin and Pete talk about technology trade and the future of forwarding.Phil Coughlin was most recently the Chief Strategy Officer of Expeditors International of Washington. Over the span of his 34 year career with him he did it all. From running documents to working with senior leaders to set the tone of the company’s long term strategy. He was also Pete’s boss back at his Tradewin days and a major influence on his way of thinking and doing business. As always, this episode of the podcast is brought to you by the World Trade Centers. Whether you are new to global trade, or have been selling across borders for decades, your...
2020-02-1432 min
Visual Workplace Radio: Let the Workplace SpeakEncore: Leader Tool 1/Supervisors: Visual Displays (part 1)Change is never easy, especially when we are the focus. Join Gwendolyn Galsworth in the next show in her visual leadership series as she discusses the power of visual displays to help supervisors/managers learn the behaviors of becoming leaders of improvement. No longer harried expeditors of logistics, these hard-working lieutenants use displays to organize information into a single, centralized format so they can: a) see the dynamic relationship between complex layers of fast-changing data, b) derive meaning, c) make precise, useful decisions, and d) take timely, independent action. Through displays, supervisor gain control over their corner of the world...
2019-12-0354 minVisual Workplace Radio: Let the Workplace SpeakVisual Displays: A Supervisor's First Tool (8)Change is never easy, especially when we are the focus. Join Gwendolyn Galsworth in the next show in her visual leadership series as she discusses the power of visual displays to help supervisors/managers learn the behaviors of becoming leaders of improvement. No longer harried expeditors of logistics, these hard-working lieutenants use displays to organize information into a single, centralized format so they can: a) see the dynamic relationship between complex layers of fast-changing data, b) derive meaning, c) make precise, useful decisions, and d) take timely, independent action. Through displays, supervisor gain control over their corner of the world...
2019-11-2654 min
WHAT THE TRUCK?!?What The Truck?!? - August 10, 2018First, the dynamic freight duo compare Bell’s Two-Hearted (shocker!) versus Drivin and Cryin Straight to Hell IPA.
Then, they cover the headlines of the week from Uber to toys to blockchain to Bangladesh.
Uber spins off Uber Freight as separate business unit, brings back Lior Ron to lead
Toys ‘R’ Us bankruptcy leaves retailers anxious to pick up the slack
Maersk, IBM open blockchain platform to world as they seek additional partners
The shipbreaking industry where workers die on the shores of Bangladesh
And after all that g...
2018-08-1035 min
Tastemakers PodcastEpisode 53 - Krystal & On the Border - Sloane PerrasThis is a conversation with Sloane Perras. She is the Chief Administrative and Legal Officer at Krystal and On the Border. Sloane has led legal teams at Expeditors International, Americold, and Aaron’s before moving into the restaurant business. I got her perspective on changes in the industry at the Restaurant Leadership Conference last April. Enjoy!
2018-07-2300 min
What the HELL Were You Thinking?Episode 109 "Goodbye My Comey Island Baby"This week Host Dave Bledsoe examines his options visa vie curtailing redundancies in the human resources area, so many people are no longer viable members of the workforce and finds out he can’t fire Gavin because no one else will work for him. On the show this week we talk Trump’s latest downsizing in the form of a smaller work force at the FBI.
Along the way we address the dearth of reliable henchmen in the Transylvanian Market and how hard it is to get a reliable lackey in the DoJ. (Apparently, very!) We also examine the latest tren...
2017-05-1333 minVisual Workplace Radio: Let the Workplace SpeakEncore: Becoming a Leader of Improvement: SupervisorsWhat do supervisors do? What is their job? Is that job the same in companies pursuing the new excellence? This week, in the fourth show of her new Visual Leadership series, Dr. Gwendolyn Galsworth, your host and visual expert, shares her perspective on supervisors and their work. While not yet widely recognized, this perspective tells of a new role for supervisors, one that is pivotal and transformative. Galsworth describes that new role—not as logistical expeditors—but as Leaders of Improvement, a revolutionary principle that can trigger a deep cultural shift. When supervisors learn and adopt this new role (this wide...
2017-03-1657 min
Talking Business NowBig Wheels & High Heels: IXT Trucking Keeps Things Moving Around the Globe.Karen Duff, President, and CEO of International Express Trucking or IXT sees a need, meets it and then exceeds it. As the head of IXT since 1993, she continues to explore ways to make the company bigger and better. Today, IXT continues to be the largest women-owned intermodal drayage business within the six-state Midwest region.
Duff and IXT's Vice President of Operations, Martha Schmidt on this episode of Smart Companies - KC, visit with host Kelly Scanlon to talk about the business that physically encompasses 13 acres in the Fairfax district in Kansas City, Kansas with more than 70 drivers. IXT has long-term commit...
2016-07-2923 min
What the HELL Were You Thinking?Episode 64: "Love the Way You Lie":This week Host Dave Bledsoe is done with your bullshit and is here with a big ass shovel and bucket, ready to start scooping. We take a look at the lies the bind, the things we keep telling ourselves as though we really believe them.
We want to tell you this is a fun, happy little show with lots of jokes and lighthearted ribbing, but that would be a lie. It’s angry, bleak and disheartening--kind of like you when you found out the truth about Santa Claus. Like Elvis Costello’s mirror he’s going to tell you things he lov...
2016-06-1830 min
Sacred Starlight Spiritual Podcast: Astrology, Magick, Metaphysics & GraceKarmic Expeditors: The Astrological Phenomena Of Eclipses with Rebecca GordonReal Talk For The New Age. www.everydayseeker.net - Created and hosted by Rebecca Muir - Episode 11 - Karmic Expeditors: The Astrological Phenomena Of Eclipses with Rebecca Gordon - "Eclipses are one of the most ancient tools in astrology, back to Babylonian times. They're extremely powerful, they're visually stunning and they're probably the most dramatic event of the year… Eclipses are radical change… expedited evolution… It's happening on a global level and it's also happening inside each one of us." - Rebecca Gordon, www.mypathastrology.com
2015-09-091h 27Visual Workplace Radio: Let the Workplace SpeakSpecial Encore Presentation: Becoming a Leader of Improvement: SupervisorsWhat do supervisors do? What is their job? Is that job the same in companies pursuing the new excellence? This week, in the fourth show of her new Visual Leadership series, Dr. Gwendolyn Galsworth, your host and visual expert, shares her perspective on supervisors and their work. While not yet widely recognized, this perspective tells of a new role for supervisors, one that is pivotal and transformative. Galsworth describes that new role—not as logistical expeditors—but as Leaders of Improvement, a revolutionary principle that can trigger a deep cultural shift. When supervisors learn and adopt this new role (this wide...
2015-09-0357 min
Jon Hansen (PI Window on The World)Procurement Unplugged: The Three Most Important Questions For 2015Over the coming weeks, I will be doing a series of what you could call informal, off the cuff interviews with a number of executives and experts from various areas of the procurement world, regarding what I would consider to be the three most important questions in our industry for 2015.
Joining me today are Kate Vitasek, who is one of our industry's top experts and the author of the five books including Vested and Getting To We, and Phil Coughlin President, Global Geographies and Operations Expeditors International.
2015-01-2800 min