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Modernizing MRO using AI with Paul Noble

Release Date: 09/25/2023

Ryder's Freight Market Update with Kevin Clonch

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

and discuss Ryder's freight market update. Kevin is the group director of customer logistics for , a leading logistics and transportation company. About Kevin Clonch is the Group Director of Freight Brokerage at Ryder System, Inc. With a focus on Ryder’s freight brokerage group, Kevin is responsible for supporting a growing portfolio of accounts across the United States. Kevin joined Ryder in October 2015 and led Ryder’s outsourced transportation procurement activity as senior director. Today, his focus is on our freight brokerage operations where he has driven...

Unlocking Logistics Profits with Matt McKinney

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

and discuss unlocking logistics profits. Matt is the Co-founder and CEO of , a modern transportation audit & pay company. About Matt McKinney is the Co-founder and CEO of Loop, a modern transportation audit & pay company. Loop's AI-driven platform removes payment friction in the supply chain to unlock margin and increase liquidity. Matt drew upon his background at Uber Freight to tackle the massive problem of building a new structure for the legacy transportation payment system that supports the global supply chain. Having studied engineering at USC and Stanford, Matt is no stranger...

Financial Predator vs Partner with Bharath Krisnamoorthy

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

and discuss financial predator vs partner. Bharath (“B”) is CEO and Co-founder of , an all-in-one financial services platform rapidly disrupting the $250 billion freight intermediary market. About Bharath Krishnamoorthy is CEO and co-founder of , a freight financial partner that processes over $1 million daily. Recognized for its innovation, Denim was named in the by FreightWaves. As CEO, Bharath leads Denim’s overall business strategy and fundraising efforts, which have supported the company’s rapid growth and resulted in $165 million in funding. An alumnus of...

Scaling a FreightTech Business with Mark McEntire

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

and discuss scaling a FreightTech business. Mark is the Chief Executive Officer off , a SaaS-based transportation management system (TMS). About Mark McEntire is the Chief Executive Officer at Princeton TMX, a SaaS-based transportation management system (TMS). Founded in 2016, and located in Fort Wayne, IN, Princeton TMX provides an intuitive user experience, configured to meet specific business requirements and streamline, automate, and optimize all modes of transportation. Mark joined Princeton TMX in September 2023. Mark’s 35 years in transportation and logistics...

Bridging Supply Chain Silos with Pawan Joshi

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

and discuss bridging supply chain silos. Pawan is the Executive Vice President, Product Management & Strategy at , a supply chain platform that is helping the world’s largest companies transform the way they make, move, and sell goods and services. About Pawan Joshi joined e2open in 2003 and currently serves as Executive Vice President, Product Management & Strategy. In this role, he is responsible for corporate strategy as well as product and technology strategy. Pawan works closely with customers to understand and address their complex and evolving supply chain needs while...

Driving the Mission with Graig Morin

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

and discuss driving the mission. Graig is the Co-Founder and President of Brown Dog Carriers & Logistics. Graig and the Brown Dog team are big supporters of the . About Graig Morin was born and raised in Biddeford, Maine. Shortly after high school, Graig began investing in truck driving. This investment transpired in 1998, after a road trip from Maine to Arizona with a few friends. While on the trip, he knew that the trucking industry was his passion and lifelong desire. Since 1998, Graig has been fully involved in the transportation...

Turning the Tables with Nate Shutes

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

Turning the tables – in this episode, interviews on his podcast, . Nate is also the Founder of , the world’s first private community exclusively for logistics entrepreneurs. About Nate Shutes is the host of The Bootstrapper’s Guide to Logistics podcast and is currently building a private community for logistics entrepreneurs. He is also the VP of Global Fulfillment & Logistics for Blu Dot, a modern furniture designer and retailer based in Minneapolis, MN. With deep expertise in big and bulky products having worked for both 3PLs and shippers, Nate is sought after for...

FreightTech Reality Check with Brad Forester

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

and discuss FreightTech reality check. Brad is the Founder of , a supply chain execution strategy and systems integrator to logistics-intensive companies of every size and any industry. About Brad Forester is the Founder and Managing Partner of . Brad is a highly recognized senior supply chain leader with over 23 years of managing, designing, and implementing freight transport technology. He has a unique mix of carrier, shipper, software, and consulting experiences that benefit clients. With functional expertise in Global TMS Programs, Change Management,...

FreightTech Investment Environment with John Larkin

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

and discuss the FreightTech investment environment. John is Strategic Advisor of Transportation & Logistics at , a private equity sponsor focused on developing investment opportunities and providing strategic advisory services to the transportation, logistics and distribution sectors. About John Larkin, CFA , CFA is a Strategic Advisor to Clarendon Capital. John Larkin was named an Operating Partner at Clarendon Capital in May of 2019. In April of 2021, Mr. Larkin became Strategic Advisor at Clarendon, and was named Chair of the firm’s Advisory Board. His mission is...

Building a Resilient Port Strategy with Brian Kempisty & Lauren Beagen

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

, and discuss building a resilient port strategy. Brian is the Founder of , a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S. and Canada. Lauren is a lawyer and the Founder of , a boutique maritime consulting and legal solutions company. About Brian Kempisty is the Founder of Port X Logistics, a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S. and Canada. Brian grew up as a farm kid outside of Buffalo, NY and learned how to work at a young age. While earning his degree at Canisius College he...

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Paul Noble and Joe Lynch discuss modernizing MRO using AI. Paul is the Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Verusen, a supply chain intelligence platform, purpose-built to help manufacturers streamline their MRO supply and materials management.

About Paul Noble

As Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Verusen, Paul Noble oversees the company’s vision and strategic direction. He has extensive experience in the industrial supply chain and distribution space, as he was recognized as a Supply Chain Pros to Know by Supply and Demand Chain Executive in 2021, 2022, & 2023. Prior to founding Verusen, Noble spent over a decade with The Sherwin-Williams Company, where he specialized in supply chain/manufacturing and led its Eastern U.S. Industrial Distribution business unit. Noble graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in management and marketing from Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee.

About Verusen

Verusen is a leading MRO Materials Intelligence provider focused on helping global manufacturers streamline their MRO supply and materials management strategy. Verusen utilizes advanced data science and artificial intelligence to harmonize disparate material data across multiple enterprise systems to provide complex supply chains with material truth for supply and inventory planning and procurement intelligence. This helps organizations reduce risk and tail spend, optimize working capital, and ensure production uptime to meet customer needs. The result is a foundation that organizations can trust to fuel digital transformation and support supply chain maturity initiatives. Headquartered in Atlanta, Verusen has been named one of Georgia’s Top 10 Innovative Technology Companies.

Key Takeaways: Modernizing MRO using AI

Verusen is a leading provider of materials intelligence solutions that help companies improve their supply chain resilience and efficiency.
Verusen is the leader in materials intelligence for the digitalization of the supply ecosystem.
The company utilizes AI, data harmonization, and decision support to help companies achieve supply chain resiliency and improve bottom lines.
Verusen provides configurable, scalable, and sustainable supply optimization for MRO, spare parts, and indirect materials.
For manufacturers:
- Optimizes inventory and harmonizes data to reduce costs, improve visibility, and make better sourcing decisions.
- Minimizes unplanned production downtime by ensuring the right materials are in the right place at the right time.
- Reduces duplicate materials and centralizes inventory to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
For suppliers and industrial distributors:
- Improves efficiency and accuracy by automating manual processes and addressing data variability.
- Increases sales and order volumes by reducing RFQ response time and identifying material candidates for VMI solutions.
- Grows market share by helping suppliers preemptively avoid RFQs and increase their share of wallet with customers.