Supply Chain Secrets

Bryan, Caroline and Don discuss the shipper strategies they're seeing going into the contracting season and the pros and cons.

It's a new year with a new guest on the Supply Chain Secrets Podcast! Well-known and respected in our industry, Betsy Ducat is certainly not new to honing world-class supply chains and deeply understanding the needs of the world's leading shippers. While Donald Davis may have again picked up the baton to run the carrier race at ZIM Lines, the show goes on! He, Caroline Weaver, and Bryan Most discuss with Betsy, the key trends from a #3pl perspective and 2024 season predictions. 

In this episode, the Supply Chain Secrets team interviews Kevin Parkerson, who is the President and Founder of KP Global Logisitics.  In this episode, you will hear about:Kevin's background in supply chainCurrent top pain points for shippersImpact of blank sailings Insights into shipper forecasts...and much, much more!  Let us know what you think of the episode and if there are any new topics you want us to cover!

In this episode, Caroline Weaver is on vacation, so it's Bryan and Don talking about the current market condition.  In this episode, you'll learn about:What does the current market look like for shippers?Given the market condition, what does that mean for ocean carriers?What do these things mean for rest of the year and what can anyone do about it?and much much more!  Let us know what you think of the episode and if there are any topics that are top of mind for you!

This week we are happy to have back the podfather of Supply Chain Secrets - Bryan Most!In this episode, Bryan talks about what he's been doing in his time away and what he sees as the missed opportunities during the pandemic period.  He talks about the current state of the shipping industry and we compare notes on tech requirements and developments.  And, of course, we give more thoughts on what it takes to be a shipper of choice!

It’s our 50th show!  In this episode, our hosts sit down with Ian Weiland, who is the COO of JCT and aka ‘The Container Daddy’. In this episode, you will learn:How does the current market condition impact truckers?Are match backs possible or just a unicorn of shipping?How are environmental requirements impacting trucking? And much, much more!

In this episode, you will learn more about:Jason’s journey on how he became the managing director at Ardent Global LogisticsHis thoughts on that latest in the market and where it’s headedWhat are the requirements from technology and what to look for when choosing a providerAnd plenty more advice!!

This week, our hosts Don and Caroline chat with Rosemary Coates, who is the Founder, Executive Director and Chairman of the Board of the Reshoring InstituteIn this episode, you’ll learn:What’s changed to drive companies to reshoring versus offshoring?Are there any industries that we see more aggressively changing now versus others?How should a company get started on thinking about what and when to reshore?And much, much more!

In this episode, our hosts Don and Caroline have a conversation about everyone’s favorite shipping topic – surcharges!In this episode, you’ll learn:What’s the background on why carriers have so many surchargesWhat’s the point of view of shippers, carriers and NVOs on surchargesWhat Don and Caroline think about alternatives to surchargesAnd much, much more!

In this episode, we have a quick update on the market post-TPM 2023 and then dive into the conversation with Lynn Wong!Lynn is a NYSHEX alumni, a returning guest and currently doing coaching and talking about why health is so important in today’s working environment. In this episode, you’ll learn:It’s a changing environment - healthy people are more than just “not sick” or “not on medication” or “no allergies” – there’s a lot more to it!What should you be looking for as ‘signs’ where health may be a concern and what you can do about it.What’s happening this year for International Women’s Day and what Lynn, Don and Caroline are doing to embrace equityAnd much, much more!

2022 was a crazy year for the container shipping industry.But how can we take these learnings to adjust our strategies for the coming year?In our latest episode, Don brings back Caroline Weaver, Account Manager at NYSHEX, to review what happened in 2022 and what lessons we can bring into the new year.In this episode, you'll learn about:What happened in 2022 and notable observationsLearnings from 2022 and how we can think differently in 2023Some ideas for the podcast in 2023 (that we’d love to get your feedback on!)And much more!

After all the positive feedback from our first podcast, Don decided to get this group back together to discuss and reflect on how global shipping can continue to empower women and strategies on how to navigate the industry as a woman.In this podcast, Don sits down with April Zobel, Krissy Van Neikerk, and Karin Bridges to discuss strategies to navigate the container shipping industry as a woman.In this episode, you'll learn:How leaders can be more conscious in the workplace around exclusion in the workplaceWhat we need from leaders to have more diversity of thought in our organizationsThe importance of talented young women inspiring other young women to take on new challengesAnd much more!

In order to know where we're heading, we have to know where we came from!In our latest podcast, Don Davis sits down with Caroline Weaver, Account Manager at NYSHEX to discuss the history of container shipping and what we can learn from the past.In the episode, you learn about:The conference era of shipping and how the industry used to operateThe Ocean Reform Act of 1998 and how it changed the industryThe current Ocean Reform Act and what it means for container shippingAnd much more!

How do we expect carriers to innovate following the disruptions of the last few years?With service and reliability taking a major hit during the pandemic, carriers are now center-stage with an opportunity to prove themselves as both business partners and technology providers.Last week Don Davis sat down with Pete Mento, former Global Head of Procurement & Products at Wayfair, to discuss the role carriers could play in the next decade and why their relationships with shippers are changing.But what should their focus be and why?In this week’s episode, you'll get to hear about:✔️ Opportunities for standardization and innovation✔️ Market reactions to the global recession✔️ The biggest objectives of shippers today✔️ How carriers should look at differentiationAnd plenty more 🔥 advice!#supplychainmanagement#logistics #technology#freight

History may not repeat itself, but it most certainly rhymes.Last week Donald Davis sat down with the esteemed Lars Jensen to discuss what has been happening in the markets and what to expect going forward. Strikes, disruptions, reduced capacity, rate changes, IMO, new alliances. This episode covers a ton and provides some market context that you wont want to miss.If you’re looking for an efficient way to stay up to date, go give it a listen.In this week’s episode, you'll get to hear about:✔️ The next 12 months for spot and contract rates✔️ Carrier alliance and potential scenarios for networks next✔️ New capacity and the outlook for IMO 2023And plenty more 🔥 advice!#supplychainmanagement#logistics #technology#freight

How are shippers thinking about this market?With everything going on from freight strikes to rates slipping, we sat down with James Thatcher from Totes Isotoner to hear how one shipper is handling the changes and strategizing for the future.Don Davis asks the important questions as always on moving containers, carrier differentiation, and whether new services affect shippers perspective when picking carriers.In this week’s episode, you'll get to hear about:✔️ Changes in the industry since 2020✔️ Tactical solutions to moving containers inland✔️ Cost-benefit analysis between higher rates and better services✔️ Carrier differentiation and technology for shippersAnd plenty more 🔥 advice!#supplychainmanagement#logistics #technology#freight

One of the biggest challenges in the supply chain for retailers and cargo owners has been the fluctuations in the ocean market and the significant variability in contract performance. As rates and fees continue to adjust, what can retailers do to secure predictability and performance reliability? Hear from Matt Marshall from NYSHEX, Jenny Bartolf from BARK, and Sherry Liu from CarParts.com to hear what to expect in the future of ocean contracting and how forward-thinking retailers are shifting their strategies. #supplychainmanagement#logistics #technology#freight

Knowledge doesn’t always translate to power.In fact, most supply chains struggle to make sense of the massive influx of data and events that occur in global shipping at any given moment.So Don Davis tried to make it easy for you.If you’re looking to get your knowledge straight from the tap, check out our latest episode with Peter Tirschwell from S&P Global (who recently merged with the JOC and IHS Markit) to get an update on labor negotiations and more!In this week’s episode, you'll get to hear about:✔️ Takeaways from TPM 2022✔️ Demand outlook for the remainder of 2022✔️ ILWU, PMA, and OSRA updates for the industry✔️ IMO 2023 and the new fuel ratingsAnd plenty more 🔥 advice!#supplychainmanagement#logistics #technology#freight

Let’s talk NVO strategy.This week Don Davis sat down with Benton Kauffman, SVP of Transpacific Ocean at DSV, and Konrad Torzewski, Senior Director of Account Management, NVO at NYSHEX to talk about the past, present, and future of NVOCCs.If you rely on NVOs as a key part of your supply chain strategy, you’ll want to give this one a listen.In this week’s episode, you'll get to hear about:✔️ Defining the modern NVOCC for the industry✔️ The evolution of NVOCCs over the last decade✔️ Becoming an “NVO of Choice”✔️ How to manage both shipper and carrier relationshipsAnd plenty more 🔥 advice!#supplychainmanagement#logistics #technology#freight

From the Let's Talk Supply Chain Podcast:Today I’m joined by NYSHEX, a leading shipping technology company that is creating reliable ocean shipping through effective digital contracts.NYSHEX was built to restore trust and reliability in global trade. As the leader in two-way committed contracts, their neutral exchange unites shippers and carriers with a predictable, efficient, and accountable system for global commerce.Today Gordon Downes, co-founder and CEO at NYSHEX, joins me to chat all about the company: what they do; the current challenges faced by the shipping industry; the importance of collaborative relationships; and how improving supply chain reliability will revolutionize the industry.In this episode we discuss Ocean Shipping and:[06.22] Gordon’s journey, from working across the world for Maersk to co-founding NYSHEX, and what he learned along the way.“I started to question – ‘why is the ship full, why do we have to roll these customers?’ And you start to realize, quite quickly, that in our industry – even though contracts get signed and agreements are made – the practice is not to take them as seriously.”[12.08] A closer look at the landscape of the shipping industry, how it’s changed since NYSHEX was founded, and the current challenges.“People were telling me ‘this will never work – people are too stuck in their ways! It’s such an old, legacy industry’… but through the pandemic, and even prior, the mindset of the industry was starting to change.”[16.42] An overview of NYSHEX – what they do, and how they help their customers – and exactly how NYSHEX benefits ocean shippers.“The average contract fulfilment rate – and this is data from pre-pandemic, it’s got worse during the pandemic – is about 65%. We’re seeing fulfilment rates through our application of around 98%.”[23.45] The impact of NYSHEX’s benefits on shippers, and on the industry.[27.11] A look at the integration and onboarding process for shippers.[31.18] How NYSHEX works for carriers and the benefits the product brings.[38.19] The ideal client for NYSHEX.“Collaboration and trust is paramount… so, for us, it’s the shippers and carriers who really have the intention to make good on the terms of their agreements with their customers, because not everyone is like that.”[41.12] A case study, showing how NYSHEX helped one key customer ‘save Halloween.’[44.56] The future for NYSHEX, and for the ocean shipping and industry at-large.“Coming out of the pandemic, as bumpy and disruptive as it’s been, it’s going to result in a much more robust, more resilient shipping and logistics industry, coupled with the supply chain that runs on top.”Want to watch this on YouTube? 👀 Click here! Head over to NYSHEX’s website now to find out more and discover how they could help you too. You can also connect with NYSHEX and keep up to date with the latest over on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram, or you can connect with Gordon on LinkedIn.Check out our other podcasts HERE.