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What's Up Dock? A Look Inside the Warehousing WorldNavigating Tech Challenges in Healthcare LogisticsWhen the COVID-19 pandemic began, the often-invisible supply chain that makes our world go round suddenly became a central concern, especially in the healthcare field, where we faced an unprecedented need to deliver materials that were crucial to save lives. As it turns out, managing healthcare logistics in a globalized world posed challenges we never saw coming. Today’s guest, Randy Subramany, Director of Supply Chain at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, delves into those challenges and explores the interconnectedness of sustainability, technology, and patient care. Randy also explores the importance of adapting to technological advancements, including AI solutions and big da...
2023-08-3049 min
Put That Coffee DownIs scheduling trucks the biggest headache for the freight industry?Kevin welcomes Jeff Booth from Opendock on the show to talk about the warehouse industry and scheduling trucks. From Kevin and Jeff’s experience it’s a task that shouldn’t be anywhere as complicated as it is today. Learn how many warehouses are out there and whether one day calling facilities to schedule appointments will feel like faxing around rate confirmations.Follow the Put That Coffee Down PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-08-0440 min
His Story: A journey through the greatest story of all timeLogistics Tech and Current News with Jeff Booth from OpenDockSend us a textA lot of logistics tech companies build software based on an idea with no problem to solve, which is the opposite of what Jeff Booth and his team have done at OpenDock. Join us on Thursday at 2:00pm CT for Episode 248 of Standing Out as we talk about his journey to OpenDock and what he loves about helping drivers and warehouses simplify the process of appointment scheduling. A word about our sponsors: SPI Logistics is the leading logistics firm in North America, with a respected network of 65 offi...
2023-07-1332 minWhat's Up Dock? A Look Inside the Warehousing WorldShipping Strategies for Businesses: Boosting EfficiencyWhen you’ve got a good thing you just know it.But how do you get there, and how do you keep it? In this episode, we talk with Nick Pombonyo, Director of Logistics at Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare, to discuss how companies can optimize their supply chains. We cover topics such as the importance of visibility, balancing cost and service, and the benefits of mode conversion. We also touch on the role of technology in logistics and the impact of e-commerce on the industry. And lastly, what incentives are offered by these platforms to encourage more eco-friendly shipping pr...
2023-05-0939 minWhat's Up Dock? A Look Inside the Warehousing WorldHow Geofencing is the Secret Sauce to GPSFrom your Uber driver finding you anywhere on earth to holding the supply chain together, the modern world runs on lesser-known technology known as geofencing. But what is geofencing and why is it so important?To find out, we’re speaking with Lucas Schorer, Co-Founder at Kestrel Insights, a company specializing in this critical technology. Lucas shares how geofencing powers our world and what it means for our future.Join us as we discuss:What geofencing is and its applicationsThe vital role geofencing plays in logisticsHow Kestrel is innovating geofencing technology for the future
2023-03-1544 minWhat's Up Dock? A Look Inside the Warehousing WorldThe Logistics of Meal KitsLogistical execution of direct to consumer meals is a whole other animal, or in today's case: fruits and veggies. It’s one thing to get an item from point A to point B in a timely and efficient manner, but it’s a brand new ball game when you introduce food safety and food quality into the mix. That’s when you need a real pro.Enter Wesley Williams, Senior Director of Logistics at Daily Harvest. Wesley gives all the ins and outs on the struggles that come with the logistics of meal kits. From choosing partners you can tr...
2023-02-1545 minWhat's Up Dock? A Look Inside the Warehousing WorldTelehealth Logistics: Overcoming Barriers to InnovationTelehealth is becoming a smarter and faster option for a lot of patients. But there is certainly no shortage of challenges for a supply chain that is being created from scratch.Irina Rosca, Senior Director Supply Chain at Helix, is a seasoned supply chain professional with over 15 years of experience in various industries, currently working in the healthcare field with a focus on efficiency and privacy of in-home health kits. Her background began with supply chain demands of wine imports for a 5-star restaurant group before she went on to shipping sporting supplies and the hurdles of planning for...
2023-02-0147 minWhat's Up Dock? A Look Inside the Warehousing WorldStart Up By Slowing DownHave you ever tried to tell a startup to slow down?That’s what Allison Ullrich, Director of Supply Chain at Outer, tells ‘em. The way she sees it, a lot of problems arise by going too quickly. If your people are moving too fast, they’re not coming up for air. They may be making emotional decisions instead of rational ones. Communication gets muddied. Data gets lost. Unnecessary expenditures are made. A lot of negative consequences for something that sounded like a good idea, right?In the end, what you’ll really find is that by slowi...
2022-12-2150 min
Lunch with Tech LeadersEpisode 21: What is Product Management?The Great Lakes Tech Leaders community rounded up product manager members from Google News Apps, DaySmart, and Opendock to discuss how product management came to be, how they would define product management, how they manage getting caught between stakeholders and the end user, and what their day-to-day work looks like.
2022-12-1642 minWhat's Up Dock? A Look Inside the Warehousing WorldLogistics and LeadershipWe can’t all be pilots.If your logistics team doesn’t make the on-time date, hit KPIs, or have a delivery route that’s not ideal, it’s probably not a life or death situation. But Derek Imig, Senior Director Logistics/Project Management at Marshall Retail Group/InMotion, hasn’t always been able to say that. Derek got his accidental start in logistics while serving for the military, including a tour in Iraq. There, he began to develop the life-or-death leadership lessons he forged under literal fire.Join us as we discuss:What it means to “...
2022-12-0752 minWhat's Up Dock? A Look Inside the Warehousing WorldThe Logistics of BeerYou’re sitting with a few friends on an early Friday evening having a well-deserved beer. While most of your friends reminisce over the creation and consumption of this delicious beverage, your mind wanders to how did it get here? The logistics behind beer transportation is complicated. It’s heavy, it can spoil, and it comes in multiple methods of packaging. Lester Jones, VP Analytics and Chief Economist at National Beer Wholesalers Association, gives the points about pints. Join us as we discuss: The unexpected way Covid disrupted beer supply Training truck drivers into real sup...
2022-10-1236 minWhat's Up Dock? A Look Inside the Warehousing WorldYou Cannot Win And That’s a Good ThingLogistics is like a sports referee: If you’re doing your job right, nobody will notice your good work. But when things go bad…Nobody knows this better than Tom Rowbotham, Vice President Supply Chain at Uponor. Tom sits with Colissa and Jeff to talk about how to shorten your supply chain, what diversification does for logistics, and the importance of good partnerships - the last of which is indispensable.Join us as we discuss:Analyzing the cost of your supply chain How to shorten your supply chainKnowing when and when to not b...
2022-08-3133 minWhat's Up Dock? A Look Inside the Warehousing WorldHow Technology Accelerates Logistics SolutionsConsumer habits are not going to snap back to the way they were pre-covid. So, why are some organizations clinging to outdated supply chain methods?Roberta Tamburrino, SVP, Logistics Operations at INXEPTION, sheds some light on how technology impacts logistics challenges, women in logistics, and improving existing methods in the industry.Join us as we discuss:Revitalizing workflows in supply chainsHow supply chains are like spider websThe importance of mentorship, and moreCongratulations to Roberta as a 2022 Top Women to Watch in Transportation!
2022-08-1749 minWhat's Up Dock? A Look Inside the Warehousing WorldTailoring Automation to Large-Scale OperationsAutomation is revolutionizing almost every industry, but algorithms still need people to point them in the right direction. Keith Moore, CPO at AutoScheduler.AI and Supply Chain Technologist, works with some of the largest companies in the world to orchestrate a balance between automation and existing supply chains. In this episode, he shares his perspective on the current trends and future of workplace automation.Join us as we discuss: Designing automation to fit large-scale projects Tech development and maintenance Human elements of automation
2022-07-2041 minWhat's Up Dock? A Look Inside the Warehousing WorldIntroducing What’s Up Dock?From software to loading docks, drones to trucks, be it 1 door or 50 doors, running a warehouse is a serious business and a million things can go right or wrong.For the people who know this world, this podcast is for you. After countless conversations with customers, Colissa and Jeff have come to realize that a community for these thoughts and ideas was missing, and they’re here to help.Join us as we discuss:Software and new technologiesThe future of the logistics industryThe people who make this whole thing work
2022-07-1304 min
The Logistics of LogisticsThe Unsung Hero of Logistics with Jeff BoothThe Unsung Hero of Logistics with Jeff Booth Jeff Booth and Joe Lynch discuss the unsung hero of logistics. Jeff is the General Manager of Opendock, a leading software provider for dock scheduling for warehouses that helps provide visibility into truck arrivals. About Jeff Booth Jeff Booth is the General Manager of Opendock, a leading software provider for dock appointment scheduling. Jeff has had the opportunity to help lead a variety of different business units throughout his career including Circuit City stores, the world's largest pet training service at Petsmart, analytics and strategy for a movie theater...
2021-10-1345 min
WHAT THE TRUCK?!?Dude, where’s my freight?On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude welcome Tive CEO Krenar Komoni to talk about shipment problem prevention, Forager CEO Matt Silver has some new carrier tools to show off, OpenDock’s Jeff Booth is on a mission to fix dock scheduling, and country artist Jerimiah Craig will #PlayItForward with a few tunes.Plus, what’s the DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index have to say about the market this week, ecommerce retailers paying double on logistics cost, and why one furniture startup is blaming Penske for their bankruptcy. Subscribe to the WTT new...
2021-01-1559 min
WHAT THE TRUCK?!?Dog food, dock data, and Truckers Final MileOn today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking to Robert Palm about Truckers Final Mile, Opendock dives in on the data behind the dock door, and we’ll step inside warehouse life with one worker who #PlaysItForward. In news, how COVID changed freight demand for dog food, this week in rates, and why Walmart is using drones to deliver COVID tests. Good news / news concerning parking tickets, the Rockefeller Christmas tree, and Thanksgiving They’re joined by special guests Robert Palm, CEO, TruckerFinalMile.org; Jeff Booth, Head of Product, Opendock; Jon Galletly...
2020-11-2059 min
Put That Coffee DownSell like a consultantOn today’s episode, Dooner and Hill are talking all about how to provide value and land more deals by thinking like a consultant. We’re joined by Jeff Booth, Head of Product, Opendock.Jeff Booth heads up Product for Opendock. In his role, he not only provides direct industry experience, but also guides design and development. Jeff previously worked with GlobalTranz, a leading third-party logistics provider focusing on freight brokerage. Jeff's background also includes financial analysis, strategy, and operations.Plus, listener feedback, advice, and community building! Visit our sponso...
2020-11-1959 min
WHAT THE TRUCK?!?A Freightmare on Elm StreetOn today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are taking you into Halloween weekend with a roundup on freight’s most diabolical variety show. Tom Curee crushes it with an original #PlayItForward live tune, Salesforce talks about seamless driver onboarding, Opendock explains why a warehouse would want to move to dock scheduling, and Josue Ramos inspires us with insight on Mexican-American entrepreneurship in trucking.Plus, good news / bad news concerning a kitten stuck to a semi, forced monkey labor, and panther petting zoosThey’re joined by special guests Bob Hitt, North American lead, Tr...
2020-10-3059 min