The Best Logistics Team You Have Never Heard Of with Matt Scherer
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
Release Date: 06/16/2021
Triple Bottom Line Logistics with Tom Raftery
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
and discuss triple bottom line logistics. Tom is an entrepreneur, sustainability expert, technology executive and all-around thought leader. Tom advises logistics and supply chain companies on technology, sustainability, and communications Summary: Triple Bottom Line Logistics , a sustainability expert, discusses the importance of triple bottom line logistics in the supply chain industry. He explains how reducing emissions and making operations more sustainable can lead to cost savings and improved profitability. Raftery shares his journey and insights on how companies can achieve a triple...
info_outline
REPOST: An Alternative to UPS and FedEx with Mark Lavelle
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
and discuss an alternative to UPS and FedEx. Mark is the Chief Executive Officer at , a first-of-its-kind parcel delivery platform, purpose-built for branded direct-to-consumer delivery using modern technology and advanced data capabilities. About Mark Lavelle is the Chief Executive Officer at Maergo, a first-of-its-kind parcel delivery platform, purpose-built for branded direct-to-consumer delivery using modern technology and advanced data capabilities. Mark has over 20 years of experience growing businesses at the intersection of commerce, payments, and...
info_outline
DAT iQ: The Metrics that Matter with Samuel Parker
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
and discuss DAT iQ: the metrics that matter. Samuel is Director of Product Marketing at ' Shipper segment. DAT operates the largest truckload freight marketplace in North America. Shippers, brokers, carriers, news organizations and industry analysts rely on DAT for trends and data insights based on a database of $150 billion in annual market transactions. DAT iQ provides freight intelligence to inform your budget and procurement strategies so you can navigate market volatility with greater confidence and agility. About Samuel Parker is the Associate Director for DAT...
info_outline
Freight Recession: Opportunity or Threat with Steve Elwell
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
and discuss freight recession: opportunity or threat. Steve is the Founder and Managing Director of Partners a boutique leadership, business strategy and turnaround consulting firm. About Steve Elwell is the Founder and since 2010 Managing Director of iDev Partners a boutique leadership, business strategy and turnaround consulting firm located in Farmington Hills, MI. In this role he has helps leaders and organizations realize their potential and mission. Steve has lead multiple technology, manufacturing, and start-up businesses as CEO, COO, and President. His consulting...
info_outline
REPOST: Growing a Brand and a Business with Adam Vazquez
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
and discuss growing a brand and a business. Adam is the CEO of , a marketing firm that specializes in creating audio and video content that educates, entertains, and engages target markets. About Adam Vazquez is an experienced marketing leader who serves as the CEO of Heard Media. Adam has built memorable growth stories for numerous companies throughout the supply chain, healthcare, and technology industries, and is a leading mind for growth and marketing in the B2B space. Applying the strategies and methodologies he learned while serving Fortune 1000 brands as a...
info_outline
Driving Sales Pipeline with Jim Waters
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
and discuss driving sales pipeline. Jim is the Founder of , an advisory and fractional CMO service that helps logistics technology providers acquire more customers. About Jim Waters is a Boston-based B2B marketing executive with a proven track record of building robust sales pipelines. His passion lies in driving meaningful conversations, understanding customer pain points, and creating compelling content that generates active pipeline velocity. A results-driven innovator, Jim was an early employee at both FRAYT and Tive, where he spearheaded Global Marketing. Jim's entrepreneurial spirit...
info_outline
Understanding the Canadian Logistics Landscape with Dean Duffin
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
and discuss understanding the Canadian logistics landscape. Dean is Co-founder and CEO of , one of Canada's fastest growing full-service third-party logistics companies. About Dean Duffin Growing up enjoying the small-town Alberta lifestyle, Dean excelled academically. He graduated high school with honors and pursued a Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University of Alberta, with a focus on international business and new venture creation. Upon completing his education, he relocated to Calgary, where he started his journey in the logistics industry with a prominent...
info_outline
REPOST: Drone Delivery is Here with Tom Walker
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
Drone delivery is here and it is an increasingly viable mode for home delivery. and discuss the logistics and economics of drone delivery. Tom is the Founder and CEO of , a pioneering autonomous drone delivery company that specializes in last-mile delivery. About Tom Walker is the Founder and CEO of DroneUp. DroneUp provides drone delivery and flight services to organizations and communities. Tom has also brought a singular purpose to the Unmanned Transportation (UTM) market – to bring the economic benefits of drones that are essential for communities...
info_outline
REPOST: The Freight Brokerage Market with Kevin Hill
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
and discuss the freight brokerage market. Kevin is the owner of , a sales and marketing research firm that helps companies sell to freight brokerages across North America. About Kevin Hill is a respected expert in the freight industry, with over 10 years of experience in sales, marketing, and media production. He is the owner of Brush Pass Research, a sales and marketing research firm that helps companies sell to freight brokerages across North America. He is also the host of Put That Coffee Down, a popular freight sales show on FreightWavesTV. Kevin is passionate about helping freight...
info_outline
Getting Good Shipper Freight with Ed Burns
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
and discuss getting good shipper freight. Ed is the CEO of , a transportation sales agency that connects shippers and carriers in a way that helps both to achieve their goals. About Ed Burns loves to connect people. It’s amazing what can happen when good people come together. He asks big questions in the hope of finding big answers. He started his first real business at 20, a marketing agency which he sold after running for seven years. He grew up around the freight world and is fascinated by big trucks. He joined the family business in 2020 while the world was ending, and is committed to...
info_outlineThe Best Logistics Team you Have Never Heard of with Matt Scherer
Matt Scherer and Joe Lynch talk about The best logistics team you have never heard of. Matt has been helping thousands of people create, update and improve their LinkedIn profiles.
About Matt Scherer
Matt Scherer has been helping thousands of military professionals, college students, and other business executives create, update and improve their LinkedIn profiles. He is the author of "LinkedIn For Military", now in its third edition. He and his team are also in the final stages of producing "LinkedIn for Learners," a book with the goal of helping high school and college students to make informed choices about their studies and career goals.
About Scherer Communications
Formed in 2005, the firm focuses on media relations, content development for trade publications and social media coaching. His team has produced work for trade publications and has handled appearances for them on national and local news. As a retired public affairs professional, Matt Scherer, the CEO, appeared at a military spokesman for Good Morning America and the CBS Morning News. After leaving Lowry AFB, Colo., he was honored with "Technical Sergeant David M. Scherer in the City and County of Denver Day" for his work in community affairs in Colorado.
About Military Transition Roundtable
Their non-profit helps military professionals in transition with forming a strategic journey towards a successful transition. Military transition Roundtable's mission is to create small working groups, using the MasterMind process developed by Napolean Hill in the early part of the 20th Century. Since forming the non-profit over 18 months ago, the organization has helped more than 25 veterans find exceptional careers and other opportunities.
Key Takeaways: The Best Logistics Team you Have Never Heard of
- Military logistics teams are often overlooked, but they are elite when it comes to transportation, logistics, and operations in difficult environments.
- Military logistics teams operate in VUCA environments where they need to support either front line troops or people in the midst of a humanitarian crisis.
- The military most likely invented logistics and few civilian organizations can match their operational might, scope, and performance on big stages.
- In the military, winning logistics is literally the difference between life and death.
- Military logisticians are well-trained, experienced, and they have been raised in a culture that expects leadership, accountability, sacrifice, ingenuity, and teamwork. They are the culture warriors every civilian organization should be looking for.
- Unfortunately, not all military logistics and supply chain professionals are successful in their transition to civilian life. For some the cultural divide and or communicating their worth to employers holds them back.
- Many Employers also overlook this underutilized well spring of talent because they come from a unique background.
- The Military Transition Roundtable is helping military veterans transition ease their journey from active duty to new career opportunities.
Learn More About the Best Logistics Team you Have Never Heard of
Military Transition Roundtable
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
- If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues.
- The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast
- Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube