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Unlocking Supply Chain Visibility: A Conversation with Iliriana Kaçaniku of Open Visibility Network
In this enlightening episode of "Full of Ship," we are thrilled to host Iliriana Kaçaniku, the Vice President for Strategy & Innovation at the Open Visibility Network (OVN). With over two decades of experience in cultivating open systems through Open Innovation, Open Government, and Open Society, Iliriana is a seasoned leader and systems thinker, driving impact through innovative interventions and strategic opportunities.
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Introductions & Background:
Iliriana shares her journey into the logistics industry and discusses her inspiration behind joining OVN. She illuminates her transition from impacting public institutions and civil society to contributing to OVN's mission for open visibility supply chains, which stems from her extensive background in various organizations including the Open Society Foundations, IDEO, and the US Government.Topic 1: Open Visibility Network (OVN) and Its Potential:
We delve into the essence of visibility in the logistics industry and why it is paramount for efficiency, customer satisfaction, and improved disruption management. Iliriana sheds light on OVN’s mission to democratize visibility across the supply chain, discussing the challenges and the conceptual novelty of cultivating trust and standardizing interoperability among visibility technology providers.Topic 2: Collaboration in the Visibility Technology Sphere:
The discussion transitions to the importance of collaboration among visibility tech providers in improving customer experience and leading the standardization of visibility technologies. Iliriana explains how OVN is fostering collaboration to ensure comprehensive visibility by building awareness and cultivating opportunities for standardization.Topic 3: Visibility and its Impacts on Stakeholders:
We explore the different facets of visibility in the supply chain, focusing on interoperability, complementarity, and secure and responsible data exchange. Iliriana elaborates on how enhanced visibility provides both measurable and immeasurable returns, aiding in everything from demand-driven supply chains to improved inventory management.Topic 4: Future Prospects for OVN and the Logistics Industry:
Iliriana reveals the future plans and objectives for OVN and how it is gearing up to tackle future disruptions in the logistics world. We also discuss how Vizion aligns with OVN’s principle of making visibility accessible to all.Closing Thoughts:
Iliriana offers invaluable advice for both newcomers and established players in the logistics and supply chain industry, emphasizing customer-centricity and the avoidance of silos within market segments. She shares insights on open visibility and how it builds trust among chain stakeholders. -
In this riveting episode of "Full of Ship," we are elated to have Anya Skomorokhova, Co-founder & Chief Operating Officer of PorterLogic. Embark with us on this enlightening expedition into the world of B2B SaaS and supply chain optimization, as Anya shares her invaluable insights and experiences. From leading B2B SaaS product teams to establishing PorterLogic, her journey is nothing short of inspirational. Dive in as we uncover the nuances of data-driven decision-making in the realm of supply chain operations. 🚢🎙️ Topics:
Introductions & Background: Anya introduces herself and shares the captivating tale of her transition from helming B2B SaaS product teams to becoming a pivotal figure at PorterLogic. What sets PorterLogic apart in today's intricate supply chain landscape?Harnessing Data for Supply Chain Optimization: Anya delves into the power of data in supply chain optimization. How can the dissolution of siloed systems benefit burgeoning businesses? What role does data play in steering better decisions and enhancing operational efficiency? How can companies harness the vast amounts of data they generate to identify growth avenues, enrich customer experiences, and foster innovation? Anya provides answers to these pressing questions and more.Navigating Data Challenges: Every coin has two sides, and so does data. Anya discusses the common challenges companies face while dealing with data. How do these hurdles manifest, and how can businesses tackle them effectively?Breaking Down Barriers Through Shared Data & Integrated Systems: Collaboration in the supply chain sector is vital for success. Traditionally, that’s been a challenge. How can shared data and integrated systems break down the barriers between different players and foster a more collaborative and streamlined supply chain network?PorterLogic's Impact on Clients: Anya shares examples where PorterLogic's approach to data analytics and management has had a significant impact on a client's business.Scaling Supply Chain Operations: What are the key considerations for businesses when scaling their supply chain operations? How does supply chain functionality and strategy evolve at different stages of a company's growth? What are the systems and functionalities that businesses typically need at these different stages?Closing thoughts & Goodbye: Where can our listeners follow your work and learn more about PorterLogic? You can follow me or our company on LinkedIn, or go to our website, porterlogic.com. We post weekly on all of our channels and also have a monthly no-nonsense blog about current trends. And feel free to send me a note on LinkedIn or an email at [email protected]. Thank you, Anya, for sharing your insights and experiences on "Full of Ship" -
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In this compelling episode of "Full of Ship," we are thrilled to welcome Miles Varghese, Growth Product Manager at Expedock. Join us as we voyage through the intricate channels of the logistics industry, enlightened by Miles' profound insights. With an illustrious background that spans numerous achievements in the realm of logistics and technology, Miles offers a fresh and informed perspective on the current challenges and future predictions for the industry. 🚢🎙️ Topics:
Introductions & Background: Miles takes us on a journey through his impressive career, detailing his experiences and accomplishments that have led him to his current role at Expedock. What makes Expedock stand out in today's complex logistics landscape?Challenges & Predictions for Independent LSPs: Drawing from his recent newsletter "The Helm #6," Miles discusses the paramount challenges independent logistics service providers (LSPs) face in 2023. How can LSPs tackle complexity, visibility, sustainability, and viability in the coming months?Technology & Partnerships for Small Forwarders and BCOs: As the logistics industry evolves, how can LSPs harness technology and form strategic partnerships to stay afloat? Miles sheds light on what small forwarders and BCOs need to consider in this tech-driven era.ChatGPT's Impact on Technology: With the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT, what shifts can we anticipate in the logistics tech landscape? Miles explores how LSPs can integrate such tools to enhance their operations and enrich customer experiences.Navigating Data Providers: The industry is brimming with data providers, but how can smaller players discern the best fit for their needs? Miles provides a roadmap to navigate this terrain, highlighting key differentiators to consider.Balancing Data & Business Partnerships: In an age where data is king, how can LSPs maintain equilibrium between their roles as data and business partners? Should data companies also delve into business tools in this AI era?The Future of Independent LSPs: As startups, data service providers, and novel technologies burgeon in the maritime, shipping, and logistics sectors, what's in store for independent LSPs? Miles shares strategies for LSPs to harness change management and seize emerging opportunities.Last Thoughts on Logistics Technology: As we chart the course for the next 18 months, Miles shares his predictions on the future of logistics technology.Conclusion: We wrap up with Miles' invaluable insights, leaving listeners with food for thought on the ever-evolving logistics industry.Embark on this enlightening journey with us, as we delve deep into the world of logistics, only on the "Full of Ship" podcast. 🚢🎙️ -
n this riveting episode of "Full of Ship," we have the pleasure of hosting Matthew Silver, the VP of Strategic Partnerships at Greenscreens.ai. Dive into a conversation that scales the breadth and depth of the logistics industry, touching upon the powerful transformation led by Greenscreens.ai - an entity that promises pricing precision unlike any other. Matt, with his diverse background from grassroots small businesses to an executive leadership role at one of the most rapidly growing freight brokerages globally, brings a unique perspective to the table. His "better together" mantra is the North Star, guiding the industry to collective growth and evolution.Topics:
Introductions & Background: Matt walks us through his inspiring journey - from a small business owner to a pivotal role at Greenscreens.ai. How did Greenscreens.ai become a game-changer in the logistics realm?The Power of Data and Predictive Pricing: Delve deep into the sophisticated techniques that allow Greenscreens.ai to harness historical and real-time data, enabling highly accurate buy rates and sell prices. What has this meant for the logistics industry?The Role of APIs and Automation in Logistics: Understand the synergy of APIs and automation in enhancing data quality and the resultant ripple effect on the logistics industry. How does Greenscreens.ai ensure seamless integration with other systems?Building an Effective Tech Stack for Logistics: In this digital age, how important is it for logistics firms to have a formidable tech stack? Matt shares insights on the essential components.The Future of Freight Pricing and Cost Optimization: As technology zooms ahead, what does the future landscape of freight pricing look like? How can predictive models serve as powerful allies for companies?Advancing the Logistics Industry with a "Better Together" Approach: Matthew sheds light on his guiding principle and the profound impact of an inclusive strategy on the logistics industry.Future Trends in Logistics and Predictive Analysis: As we stand on the cusp of revolutionary changes in the logistics sector, Matt shares his predictions, especially concerning predictive analysis. What role will data play?Closing Thoughts: Matthew offers pearls of wisdom for both newcomers and stalwarts in the logistics and supply chain domain. Plus, find out how you can keep up with his visionary work.Join us for a profound exploration of the logistics landscape, only on the VIZION podcast, "Full of Ship". 🚢🎙️ -
Kyle Henderson is joined by David Applegate, Founder of ImportYeti, to discuss how the company leverages U.S. customs sea shipment data to streamline supplier discovery, tips on setting up & maintaining supplier relationships, and how ImportYeti's data aid in the negotiation and cost management aspects of these relationships.
5:06 Data-Driven Successful Supplier Relationships
13:54 Negotiation/Cost Management in Import/Export Business
24:41 Risk Management in the Logistics Industry
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Kyle Henderson is joined by Jonah McIntire, Chief Network Officer at Transporeon, to discuss digitalization within the supply chain industry, freight market cooling, and ChatGPT!
10:30 Where are we in the industry with digitization?
37:50 Let’s talk about the substack newsletter articles.
45:00 With the freight market cooling, what does it mean for the industry?
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Martin Schulze, CEO of BlueBox Systems & BusinessCode for 20+ Years, joins Full of Ship to discuss partnerships for End-to-End Visibility, the business requirements, customer needs and expectations in air freight, tiers of data importance in the visibility space, and what other elements of visibility that companies should be considering.
7:10 Partnerships for End-to-End Visibility
10:04 Business Requirements, Customer needs and Expectations In Air Freight
17:03 What are the tiers of data importance in the visibility space?
29:17 What does the next year look like for air freight rates?
33:40 What does market visibility mean for end-to-end visibility?
35:30 What are other elements of visibility that companies should be considering?
40:20 What will the future decision makers look like?
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Jim McCullen, Chief Information Officer of Century Distribution Systems joins Full of Ship to discuss tech solutions, trends for successful tech implementation, and his experience in the field.
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7:57 - Let's talk organization
10:30 - Do tech companies do enough to educate buyers on possibilities of data?
14:24 - What tech solution started to change the space?
19:22 - How do you advise owners to properly buy technology?
27:22 - What is the trend for successful technology implantations?
29:53 - Are there concerns about having too many different APIs in your solution?
33:28 - Have you seen any successes with AI or ML?
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Lucas Schorer, President & Co-Founder of Kestrel Insights joins Full of Ship to discuss Kestrel's focus on data quality & geofencing, if the industry's trending toward ecosystems or monoliths, the demand for indoor geofencing, & what the future look like for geo-related supply chain tech.
2:42 With your focus on quality data and geofencing, who are Kestrel's customers?
5:02 What do you think the buyers in the market are focused on around automation?
9:41 How do you build trust in data quality?
15:52 Is the industry trending toward ecosystems or monoliths?
18:38 What is next for Kestrel?
20:31 Where does support fall into the overall solution?
22:40 What about indoor geofencing? Is there demand for that?
26:39 What's the 'State of affairs' for geofence standards?
35:25 What does the future look like for geo-related supply chain tech?
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Amir Taichman, Founder & CEO of Unity SCM joins Full of Ship to discuss what is the future for supply chain consolidation, how much value has come from inter-operability, and how should supply chain decision makers plan for their future.
00 - Intros and Supply Chain Product Talk
18:32 - What is the future for supply chain consolidation
22:50 - How much value has come from inter-operability
27:33 - Differences between a network of EDI vs API
30:38 - How should supply chain decision makers plan for their future?
36:41 - Where do you see the industry going?
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Ken Lyon, Managing Director of Virtual Partners joins Full of Ship to discuss where is the market today in end-to-end supply chain visibility, is the chasing of Amazon’s logistics prowess realistic and how do companies look to compete to stay competitive with those expectations.
How Ken Lyon Landed on the Cover of Wired Magazine in 1999
Where is the market today in end-to-end supply chain visibility?
What should shippers think about when it comes to implementing new supply chain technology products?
Is the chasing of Amazon’s logistics prowess realistic? How do companies look to compete, how do they stay competitive with those expectations?
Ken’s Supply Chain Predictions
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Pierre Garreau CEO & Co-Founder of Searoutes joins Full of Ship to discuss what kind of customers does SeaRoutes serve, the biggest misconceptions regarding carbon emissions & technology, and the new trends for carbon emissions and logistics.
5:45 What kind of customers does SeaRoutes serve?
8:35 From Academia to marketable product... How did you do it?
19:04 What are the biggest misconceptions regarding carbon emissions and technology?
28:25 What countries already have regulations established like MRV?
34:04 How accurate is the estimate and how are companies using the data?
43:44 What are the new trends for carbon emissions and logistics?
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Daniel Sokolovsky CEO & Co-Founder of WARP joins Full of Ship to discuss what do customers ask for when it comes to visibility, what are the big trends in challenges coming up in the next few years and more.
6:31 What was the opportunity you saw in the market that led to WARP?
14:48 How has being tech-focused changed the tides with your business?
18:10 What challenges have you found in attracting operational talent?
21:20 How do you tell the story of being Digital First?
23:58 Where does WARP do business today?
24:48 What do customers ask for when it comes to visibility?
28:01 What additional visibility would help customers go further?
36:00 What are the big trends in challenges coming up in the next few years?
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Steven Weisensee from Continental Logistics joins Full of Ship to talk about everything you need to know about the chassis shortage, potential shifts happening between the ports, industry infrastructure and more!
6:40 Everything you need to know about the chassis shortage
18:50 How is Port Jersey dealing with empty return location changes
22:54 Is it getting better? Worse? Or no change in sight?
27:35 Let's talk about infrastructure. Where are the greatest bottlenecks?
31:25 Is there a shift happening between the ports?
36:28 What do the next 12 months look like?
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Eric Rempel of Redwood Logistics joins Full of Ship to discuss of all the digital solutions, which is furthest along the curve, what needs to change in the industry to help the non-tech person and more.
3:30 Who does Redwood Serve? How do you help?
4:47 What has popped up in the last few years that you didn't see before?
7:35 What has been the biggest bang for your customer's buck?
11:54 How long did it take you to fully automate?
14:04 What were some of the breakthrough moments?
17:03 Of all the digital solutions, which is furthest along the curve?
21:40 What sort of company doesn't currently have a TMS but should?
23:40 What is Redwood Connect? And what makes it different?
27:58 What needs to change in the industry to help the non-tech person? How do we make that solution reliable?
31:07 How do you get C-Levels to understand what 'no code/low code' supply chain orchestration is?
34:59 What are examples of 'supply chain first' companies?
36:19 What percentage of manufacturing shutdowns are preventable?
39:04 What are the biggest challenges the industry will face over the next few years?
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Lars Jensen, CEO of Vespucci Maritime & Industry Expert, joins Full of Ship to discuss what companies have responded well to the "supply chain crisis, what is visibility, what influence has it had over the past decade and much more.
3:48 What companies have responded well to the "supply chain crisis?"
9:47 "What we perceive as 'large events,' I tend to perceive as noise."
16:51 Are the loudest players simply noise creators?
23:03 Who is actually paying for all this profitability? Is that sustainable?
28:48 Do the bigger players benefit from these market crises?
29:41 What is the back pressure on that trend?
31:10 What is visibility? And What influence has it had over the past decade?
35:57 In the next 10-15 years, how different will planning and execution look?
46:17 What is the "noise" that has no real advantage?
50:08 What are your practical suggestions on where to invest for both short and long term benefit?
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Krenar Komoni, CEO, Founder at Tive Inc. joins Kyle Henderson to discuss what have been the drivers behind the need/desire for better visibility data, what is the OpenVisibility Network, and the actionable insights companies can use with visibility.
6:20 When did you decide to move from devices to software to services and why?
15:40 What is the OpenVisibility Network? How and why did it start?
19:56 How have customers been able to understand the interconnectivity of different supply chain companies?
24:47 What have been the drivers behind the need and desire for better visibility data?
28:27 Are you seeing the pressure for better visibility going upsteam?
30:10 After “Where is my stuff?” what is the next question visibility can answer?
33:27 What are the next actionable insights companies will use visibility for?
35:45 What does the future look like for supply chain and visibility?
37:07 How inefficient is today’s global supply chain?
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David Warrick, Executive Vice President from Overhaul, joins Full of Ship to discuss pain points of box software, what c-suite executives need to with data & analytics moving forward, is analytics process optimization the solution and finally what does the next generation of supply chain look like.
5:40 Let’s talk about the pain points of box software
11:25 What do supply chains need to do from the c-suite perspective with data and analytics going forward?
18:24 Big vs Small - What are the topics the c-suite are getting hung up on regarding supply chain?
23:40 What are the ‘low-hanging-fruit’ problems that supply chain professionals can start with?
32:03 What are the frontrunners doing differently with their supply chains?
36:40 What were some of the wins at Microsoft where actionable data helped the supply chain?
42:00 Is analytic driven process optimization the ‘silver bullet’ for supply chain transformation?
42:55 What does the next generation of supply chain look like?
49:00 How should supply chain executives think about their supply chain talent?
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Hannah Testani from Intelligent Audit joins Full of Ship to discuss what have cargo owners learned and what will they do differently, the evolution of tech over the years, and what is next for the freight audit space.
4:01 What has the evolution of technology been like over the years?
6:16 What is WBENC and how do you get certified in it?
12:49 Diversity - The importance of it and the ROI
14:40 How has the understanding of data evolved beyond the basic use cases?
17:37 What types of companies are excelling currently?
20:09 What have cargo owners learned and what will they do differently?
22:54 Is Maersk the new normal or an outlier?
27:11 What data insights are your customers excited about?
31:20 What is next for the freight audit space?
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Grace Sharkey and Kyle Henderson continue the conversation talking about why are we seeing more partnerships between tech players and platform suites, investments into proactive management, and predictions of M&A activity in 2022.
1:33 With all this attention on the supply chain, what is the c-suite doing to address the issues?
7:46 10% of every effort we make goes into moving stuff
8:27 What M&A activity do you see for 2022?
11:45 Why are we seeing more partnerships between tech players and platform suites?
14:54 Are investments into proactive management of freight the right move?
21:21 How should buyers be thinking about integrations and are they asking about quality and accessibility?
27:03 What do you see in the market for 2022? More M&A? More Startups? More maturity from buyers?
https://www.vizionapi.com/podcast/full-of-ship-episode-eleven-guest-grace-sharkey-pt-2 - Show more
