498: Tariffs, Turbines, and an Information Super Highway: Behind the Scenes at the Port of Long Beach
Release Date: 10/27/2025
505: New Tech and A Big Announcement: Go Behind the Scenes at IANA, with Lynxis
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Allen Thomas of Lynxis talks about two new products; demystifying AI; the biggest challenge & opportunity in intermodal; & why terminals need to work better. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [02.12] An introduction to Allen and Lynxis. “We have the tech, services and infrastructure to make terminals work better.” [02.48] Why we need terminals to work better. [03.16] Why Union Pacific's proposed merger with Norfolk Southern is top of mind for the intermodal industry right now. [04.43] Why investment is a key area of opportunity for intermodal organizations, and how Lynxis...
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504: Discover the Recipe for Best-in-Class Transformation, with EyeOn
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Freek Aertsen & Bart Paridaen of EyeOn talk about digital transformation: value discovery, creation & realization; the big challenges; & key success factors. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [04.17] An introduction to Freek and Bart, their backgrounds, and roles at EyeOn. “I have a background in economics, took a wrong turn somewhere - and ended up in supply chain!” Freek [07.13] An overview of EyeOn – who they are, what they do, and how they help their customers. “Response is all about planning.” “We connect data, systems, data science and AI with people...
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503: Women In Supply Chain™, Andrea Morgan-Vandome
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Andrea Morgan talks about her career journey; the similarities between supply chain & astrophysics, innovation, and why women need to bloom where they land. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [03.37] Andrea’s degree in astrophysics, and why curiosity was her biggest driver. “I had a deep interest in the origins of the universe… It gave me the training to ask the right questions.” [5.14] How a post-graduate placement at IBM exposed Andrea to a range of business areas, and ignited a passion for supply chain. “I learned that I didn’t want to be a researcher, I liked...
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502: Current Success vs Future Potential: Finding the AI Balance, with Shipium
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Jason Murray of Shipium talks about AI: its impacts, now and in the future; common misconceptions; investment; developing new skills; & changing your mindset. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [04.04] An introduction to Jason, his career, and why he founded Shipium. “Lots of companies are going through an Amazon-ification. Amazon was really good at dealing with this complex multi-source, multi-destination supply chain, and everything is evolving towards that.” [07.04] Jason’s take on the factors that sit behind his success, and how he got to where he is today. ...
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501: Uncover Hidden Inefficiencies and Opportunities, with Pallet Alliance
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Mary Casillo & Aubrey Galbraith talk about how Pallet Alliance's onsite audits uncover inefficiencies & identify opportunities for cost-saving & sustainability. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [04.04] An introduction to Mary and Aubrey, their backgrounds, and roles at Pallet Alliance. [07.30] An overview of Pallet Alliance – who they are, what they do, and how they help their customers. [10.10] From cost to sustainability, the big challenges and opportunities for Pallet Alliance customers in the current landscape. “We see organizations trying to find opportunities...
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500: Women in Supply Chain, Angela Woody
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Angela Woody talks about her career journey; learning to let go of inherited beliefs; making IT investments; & the guiding principles that have shaped her life. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [04.09] Angela’s coincidental career – how volunteering at an event led to an internship that led to a full-time role at Kimberly-Clark. “It was a happenstance!... Someone took a chance on me.” [08.41] Angela’s 13-year tenure at Kimberly-Clark: how her career progressed, what she learned, and her biggest achievements. “Working for a global manufacturing company, you just had a...
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499: Navigating the EV Revolution, with Anaplan
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Emily Nicholls of Anaplan talks about how integrated business planning helps automotive OEMs navigate EV growth & build finance-forward future-ready businesses. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [03.38] An introduction to Emily, her background in physics, and how her boutique supply chain specialist consultancy was acquired by Anaplan. [05.44] An overview of Anaplan – who they are, what they do, and how they help their customers. “We provide a cloud-based platform that helps people truly connect their plans. We operate across all the major business functions of the business, and can...
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498: Tariffs, Turbines, and an Information Super Highway: Behind the Scenes at the Port of Long Beach
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Noel Hacegaba of the Port of Long Beach talks about tariffs, sustainability, infrastructure investments & the creation of a Supply Chain Information Highway. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [02.02] An introduction to Noel, and his role at the Port. “Our tagline is ‘the port of choice.’ And one of the reasons we are the port of choice is because we have a team that’s committed to excellence.” [03.19] An introduction to the Port and what sets it apart, from sustainability to customer service. [04.51] The Port’s record-breaking year – why they achieved the busiest...
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497: Transform Your Returns Management and Delight Customers, with Blue Yonder
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Tim Robinson of Blue Yonder talks about returns: the challenges & potential, role of AI, inventory management, tariffs, & the importance of customer experience. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [03.42] Tim’s career; how he founded his business, Doddle, and the story behind the name; and how that journey led him to Blue Yonder. “It’s quite rare that you isolate and identify supply chain as your chosen goal in life, but I fell into it and have loved it ever since.” [06.34] The current returns landscape, and what Blue Yonder’s recent survey revealed about...
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496: AI-Powered, Human-Led – Discover the Future of Routing, with OneRail
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Bill Catania of OneRail & Adam Isenberg of National Association of Wholesale Distributors discuss routing - the challenges, the tech & why unification is key. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [03.02] An introduction to Adam and the National Association of Wholesale Distributors (NAW). “We’re the leading advocacy and government affairs voice for the distributors, whether you’re moving computer chips, potato chips, or anything in between!” [04.34] How listeners can catch up on OneRail content, and why Bill believes in collaboration and connection. [06.03] An overview...
info_outlineNoel Hacegaba of the Port of Long Beach talks about tariffs, sustainability, infrastructure investments & the creation of a Supply Chain Information Highway.
IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:
[02.02] An introduction to Noel, and his role at the Port.
“Our tagline is ‘the port of choice.’ And one of the reasons we are the port of choice is because we have a team that’s committed to excellence.”
[03.19] An introduction to the Port and what sets it apart, from sustainability to customer service.
[04.51] The Port’s record-breaking year – why they achieved the busiest year in their 114 year history and what made 2024 different.
“What’s even more remarkable about our record year is not the number of containers we processed, but the fact that we did so without any congestion, backlogs or delays... Last year set a new standard.”
[06.33] The Port’s perspective on tariffs and why, despite the challenges, the Port is still thriving.
“There’s a lot of uncertainty, and that’s what slows investments… In spite of that uncertainty, 2025 is on track to be another record year for the Port of Long Beach… But all these record volumes are not translating across the supply chain.”
[09.22] What the remainder of 2025 will bring for the Port.
[10.16] From upgrading infrastructure to capacity expansion, the strategic projects and big investments being made by the Port as they look to enable growth over the next 10 years.
“The best way to predict the future is to create it.”
[13.24] The Port’s Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility project, its purpose, and why it matters, not just for the region but for the nation’s transportation system.
[15.43] The Port’s Supply Chain Information Highway, and the impact it will have for the industry.
“We’re trying to leverage the power of data sharing… The Supply Chain Information Highway was designed to bring value to the industry by maximizing visibility, velocity, and value. And, by pairing technology with collaboration, we’re unleashing the power of data sharing.”
[18.30] The importance of sustainability and the Port’s commitment to green initiatives, including a new wind turbine project.
[22.14] Noel’s prediction for the industry in 2026.