REPOST: Scaling Logistics Innovation at Descartes Systems Group with Dan Cicerchi
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
Release Date: 09/01/2026
The P44 and LSP44 Story with Jett McCandless
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
In “ The P44 and LSP44 Story”, speaks with Founder and CEO of project44 and LSP44, , about how project44 and LSP44 are split to serve shippers and service providers through AI agents, global connectivity, and API infrastructure. About Jett McCandless has spent 25 years inside the global supply chain, running it, not studying it. He started on the dock and in dispatch at YRC Freight, helped scale GlobalTranz past $2 billion in revenue, then founded Metafora, an Inc. 500 advisory firm. In 2014, he founded project44 on a simple bet: enterprises don’t need another dashboard, they need...
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Reinventing Fleet Efficiency: Cutting Friction in Maintenance, Routing, and Dispatch with Michael Kornhauser
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
In “Reinventing Fleet Efficiency: Cutting Friction in Maintenance, Routing, and Dispatch”, speaks with sector vice president of Trimble, , about how integrated ecosystems, agentic AI, and smart routing technologies eliminate back-office friction and boost fleet performance across modern transportation networks. About Michael Kornhauser is sector vice president of Trimble, leading Transportation & Logistics in North America. With more than 20 years in various leadership roles, Michael has proven to be an astute and dynamic leader with deep industry understanding and passion for...
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The New Supply Chain Era with Nate Shutes
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
In “The New Supply Chain Era”, speaks with Founder of Ballast and Head of Strategy for LogistiVIEW, , about how the evolving landscape of AI, fractional leadership, and community support are shaping the future for supply chain entrepreneurs. About Nate Shutes has 25+ years of supply chain and logistics leadership spanning Fortune 500 companies to mid-market, founder-led businesses. He is the Founder of Ballast, the private peer group for supply chain entrepreneurs and Head of Strategy for LogistiVIEW, the leading Warehouse Orchestration Software platform for complex fulfillment...
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REPOST: OCM: The New Standard for Global Imports with Century's Jim McCullen
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
In “OCM: The New Standard for Global Imports with Century's Jim McCullen”, and , Chief Technology Officer at Century Supply Chain Solutions, discuss how Origin Cargo Management provides the upstream visibility and tactical control necessary to optimize global supply chains before goods ever leave the factory. About Jim McCullen serves as Chief Technology Officer at Century Supply Chain Solutions, bringing over 30 years of deep expertise in logistics technology, digital transformation, and innovation. He leads global technology teams that pioneer Century's proprietary VIZIV platform,...
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Future-Proofing Warehouses Against Real Estate and Labor Crunches with Adam Brown
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
In “Future-Proofing Warehouses Against Real Estate and Labor Crunches”, speaks with Senior Director, Market Intelligence at Dematic, , about how automation, software, and high-density storage solve the industry's toughest labor shortages and space constraints. About Adam Brown is a seasoned supply chain and automation leader with more than two decades of experience in material handling, warehouse execution and industrial automation. Throughout his career, he has held leadership, sales, engineering, service and market development roles at Dematic, SSI Schaefer, Transbotics Corporation,...
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Why the FMC Exists and How It Protects American Supply Chains with Laura Dibella
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
In “Why the FMC Exists and How It Protects American Supply Chains”, speaks with Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), , about how the agency regulates ocean shipping, resolves cargo disputes, and safeguards American importers, exporters, and consumers from supply chain disruptions. About Laura DiBella serves as Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission, having been nominated by President Trump in September 2025, confirmed by the Senate in December, sworn in as Commissioner on January 6, 2026, and designated Chairman later that month for a term through June 30, 2028. Before...
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Why the Yard is Your Supply Chain’s Biggest Bottleneck (And How to Fix It) with Adam Newsome
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
In “Why the Yard is Your Supply Chain’s Biggest Bottleneck (And How to Fix It)”, speaks with CEO of Lazer Logistics, , about how turning the yard from an unmanaged blind spot into an optimized, tech-enabled transition zone unlocks massive supply chain velocity and cost savings. About Adam Newsome is CEO of Lazer Logistics, bringing 25 years of business experience to the company’s strategic vision and growth. He leads with a focus on operational excellence, disciplined execution and a people-first culture. Raised in an entrepreneurial household, Adam helped launch Lazer alongside his...
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Why the Future of Freight Has No Driver's Cab with Eyal Cohen
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
In “Why the Future of Freight Has No Driver's Cab”, speaks with Founder and CEO of Humble Robotics, , about how cabless, electric autonomous haulers are reimagining commercial logistics from the ground up. About Eyal Cohen is the Founder and CEO of Humble Robotics, an autonomous electric trucking company that recently closed a seed round and emerged from stealth with the Humble Hauler – a fully autonomous, cabless, electric Class 8 truck built from the ground up. Cohen spent his career at the frontier of autonomous vehicles and electrification: he was inside Apple's self-driving...
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REPOST: Scaling Logistics Innovation at Descartes Systems Group with Dan Cicerchi
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
In "Scaling Logistics Innovation at Descartes Systems Group”, and , the General Manager of Transportation Management Solutions at Descartes Systems Group, discuss the strategic integration of trustworthy AI to enhance existing core logistics technology and solve practical pain points across the global supply chain. About Dan Cicerchi is the General Manager of Transportation Management Solutions at Descartes Systems Group, where he leads strategy and innovation for one of the industry’s most widely adopted logistics technology platforms. A seasoned entrepreneur and...
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Scale or Fail: Navigating Trade Volatility for Emerging Brands with Laura Ritchey
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
In “Scale or Fail: Navigating Trade Volatility for Emerging Brands”, speaks with President and CEO of the Americas region of GEODIS, , about how emerging brands can navigate trade volatility, manage inventory, and build scalable, resilient supply chains. About Laura Ritchey joined GEODIS in July 2025 as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Americas region. Laura is responsible for overseeing the region’s freight forwarding, contract logistics and transportation business units along with engineering and technology, IT, ProVenture (U.S.-based subsidiary of GEODIS focusing...
info_outlineIn "Scaling Logistics Innovation at Descartes Systems Group”, Joe Lynch and Dan Cicerchi, the General Manager of Transportation Management Solutions at Descartes Systems Group, discuss the strategic integration of trustworthy AI to enhance existing core logistics technology and solve practical pain points across the global supply chain.
About Dan Cicerchi
Dan Cicerchi is the General Manager of Transportation Management Solutions at Descartes Systems Group, where he leads strategy and innovation for one of the industry’s most widely adopted logistics technology platforms. A seasoned entrepreneur and logistics tech pioneer, Dan co-founded MacroPoint, a real-time freight visibility solution that transformed how brokers, shippers, and carriers track and manage loads. Following its acquisition by Descartes, he has continued to champion technology that drives efficiency, transparency, and resilience across global supply chains. With decades of experience spanning startup growth and enterprise leadership, Dan is passionate about applying practical AI and automation to solve the freight industry’s most pressing challenges. He frequently shares insights on freight visibility, fraud prevention, and the future of transportation management.
About Descartes Systems Group
Descartes Systems Group is a global leader in providing on-demand, software-as-a-service solutions designed to improve the productivity, performance, and security of logistics-intensive businesses. Headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, with offices and customers worldwide, Descartes helps shippers, carriers, freight forwarders, and logistics service providers connect, collaborate, and automate across the supply chain. Its portfolio includes transportation management, visibility, customs and regulatory compliance, and e-commerce logistics solutions. By combining deep industry expertise with innovative technology, Descartes enables organizations to streamline operations, reduce costs, and deliver superior customer experiences. Thousands of companies around the world rely on Descartes’ logistics network and software to move goods more efficiently, mitigate risk, and stay ahead in an increasingly complex global marketplace.
Key Takeaways: Scaling Logistics Innovation at Descartes Systems Group
- In "Scaling Logistics Innovation at Descartes Systems Group”, Joe Lynch and Dan Cicerchi, the General Manager of Transportation Management Solutions at Descartes Systems Group, discuss the strategic integration of trustworthy AI to enhance existing core logistics technology and solve practical pain points across the global supply chain.
- Trust First: AI adoption in logistics must be built on governance and trust, using frameworks like NIST to ensure data security and accountability.
- AI Augments, Doesn't Replace: AI is a powerful enhancer for core systems (TMS, visibility), not a standalone replacement. Its primary role is to improve efficiency.
- Focus on Practical Pain Points: Start AI implementation by targeting tedious manual tasks (e.g., check calls, data entry, carrier onboarding) for rapid, measurable ROI.
- Stability Over Startups: Partnering with existing, integrated tech vendors (like Descartes) ensures greater stability, expertise, and roadmap alignment than relying on new AI-only startups.
- Audit Your Current Tech: Before investing in new AI, ensure you are fully utilizing the latest features and integrations of your current mission-critical systems.
- Build Trust with Staff: Overcome internal resistance by layering AI into current workflows and establishing clear performance baselines (ROI) before deployment.
- Enhance What Works: The path to resilience is through strategically integrating AI into proven, existing workflows step-by-step, not by chasing every new technology trend.
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