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Our guest on this week's episode is Peter Latta, chairman and CEO of A. Duie Pyle, a  Northeast regional trucking and logistics company. This year marks the 100th anniversary of A. Duie Pyle. Latta discusses some of the challenges his company has overcome to hit the century mark as well as issues currently facing the trucking industry.

Finding workers for our nation’s warehouses has not been easy the past couple of years. But there is automation available that can help to close the warehouse labor gap. Looking for ways to maximize your workforce and improve throughput? Automated forklifts may be the answer.

The Covid pandemic caused all sorts of headaches for anyone trying to run a logistics business. One of the biggest challenges was the wild fluctuations of inventory levels in warehouses. We experienced huge demand for certain goods, then shortages, then over-compensation, then port congestion… basically it was a mess. But things may be finally improving. We discuss a report this week that said that U.S. retailers may have finally gotten their inventory levels to settle down again,  or right-sized.

CSCMP's Supply Chain Xchange  also offers a podcast series called Supply Chain in the Fast Lane.  It is co-produced with the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals.  Eight new episodes drop Tuesday on Supply Chain Jobs of Tomorrow. Go to your favorite podcast platform to subscribe to Supply Chain in the Fast Lane and listen to past and future episodes.


Articles and resources mentioned in this episode:

• A. Duie Pyle 
• Retailers have finally right-sized inventory levels
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AI, Industries, and Customer Experience

The Big Themes

• Unified SAP strategy: SAP strategically integrates Customer Experience (CX) and Industries, leveraging its status as a big enterprise with 400,000+ global customers. Its unique approach of combining strengths offers comprehensive tools from supply chain to enterprise resource planning (ERP) for a seamless, industry-focused experience for a diverse customer base.
• Retail evolution: The retail space is evolving into a combination of multiple industries, with a focus on providing a smooth, connected experience for customers from discovery to fulfillment. Every step of the journey, there's a promise to the customer that needs to be met, which software can help fulfill.
• Business outcomes and AI: It's critical to focus on business outcomes rather than getting overly caught up in the technology itself. The goal is to deliver tangible value to customers and optimize operations. SAP's approach to AI involves solving for business outcomes first and avoiding distraction by the technology itself.

The Big Quote: “... what SAP will do this year, and in the years to come, is [to be] laser-focused on the outcome of what our customers are asking, independent of solutions. Optimizing the whole, looking at it as a connected, intelligent CX, that solves for outcomes at every step of the journey."

Connect with Lolo on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube @UPLIFTbyLolo. You can also visit her website at www.homesbylolo.com.

In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, Katie  welcomes Logan Webster, founder of Camo Retro. They discuss Logan's background in the outdoors and his love for waterfowl. Logan expresses his gratitude for the mentors who introduced him to the outdoors and shares his experience growing up hunting. Logan speaks on his love of story-telling and how the connection or story and objects led him to create his business. Tune in to hear more about Logan's journey and his passion for the outdoors.

 
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Bahadir, coming from a digital product management background, crafted products for both small online businesses and public DTC companies like Martha Stewart’s Marley Spoon. 

In the past 5 years, he has been leading his tech company Fabrikatör (can be read as fabricator in English) building solutions for DTC businesses.

In This Conversation We Discuss: 

• [00:00] Intro
• [01:49] A business born out of witnessing inventory pains
• [02:47] Providing solution for out of stock/overstock  
• [03:48] Challenges arise when solving inventory issues
• [04:58] When an inventory planning software is needed
• [06:10] Prepare your stocks for peak seasons
• [06:37] Prioritize inventory as early as you can
• [07:24] Learn spreadsheets for a solid foundation
• [08:14] The painful lag between investments and supply
• [09:38] Using a unified platform to track all operations
• [10:41] Monitor where you park your cash and capital
• [11:38] Inventory forecasting makes or breaks a business
• [12:35] Successfully using pre-orders as a research tool
• [14:10] Your storefront reflecting your inventory
• [15:15] An inventory solution for every step of operations
• [16:56] Pre-orders as a safety net for unexpected issues
• [17:45] Inventory issues affect marketing efforts as well
• [18:41] Collaborative platform for marketing and operations
• [19:43] Overstocking costs more in an ever-changing market
• [20:20] Reducing carbon footprint as an Ecommerce business
• [21:21] Get started with Fabrikator’s all-around solutions

Resources:

• Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on Youtube
• Inventory management software for Shopify fabrikator.io/
• Follow Bahadir Efeoglu linkedin.com/in/befeoglu/

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In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Katie Burke is joined by Wes Dillon, an independent consultant for the firearms industry, and Josh Loewensteiner, Fine Arms Division Head with Guyette and Deeter. They discuss the G&D Fine Sporting Arms Auction and the enthusiasm in the market for high-quality sporting guns. Wes and Josh share their background growing up in a hunting and outdoor environment and joining the Fire Arms industry. Wes shares the story of when the legendary gun, Bo Whoop was found and auctioned. The trio also discuss some interesting parts of American fire arms history.

 
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This week, Jason brings us another installment in his introduction to the Enneagram as he takes look at Type 5.  Jordan has a few comments and the brothers celebrate gaining an hour on the clock!!!    We drink our first ever local craft yellow beer!  Like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram - @musicofthespherespod, follow us on Twitter - @musicspherespod, check out our website - www.musicofthespherespodcast.com, and send us an email at brothers@musicofthespherespodcast.com.

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This special Black Friday and Cyber Monday episode features advice from seven Shopify merchants, including Momofuku, Dieux Skincare, Jono  Pandolfi Designs, Magnolia Bakery, Offlimits, Bandit Running, and perfectwhitetee.

To learn more about the podcast, find past episodes and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/topics/podcasts

Browze, specializing in home and kitchen products, successfully delivered over 2.5 million packages worldwide. 

After opening his own China-based fulfillment center to improve customer experience, Izzy recognized an opportunity to assist other DTC brands with direct shipping to their customers, leading to the birth of Portless. 

With Portless, Izzy aims to revolutionize the industry by massively improving DTC's cash flow and profit margins through direct fulfillment. 

In This Conversation We Discuss: 

• [00:52] Intro
• [01:15] How Portless helps DTC brands with shipping
• [02:26] Building a business based on personal pain points 
• [03:09] The evolving space of cross border logistics
• [03:53] Seizing better opportunities on and for DTC brands
• [04:59] How shipping containers disrupted manufacturing
• [06:01] Grabbing unexpected business opportunities 
• [07:08] Balancing existing and new businesses
• [08:24] How industries can save more with Portless
• [10:15] Section 321, the de minimis
• [11:16] Using FBA injections for faster transactions 
• [11:44] Generating profits from strategic shipping options
• [13:13] Streamlining supply chains and local experiences
• [13:47] Going international on your business
• [14:32] Creating specific experiences internationally
• [15:32] How integration works at Portless
• [16:51] Ways to reach out to Izzy and Portless

Resources:

• Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on Youtube
• A go-to Ecommerce shipping platform trusted by top companies www.portless.com/
• Affordable home decor and kitchen accessories browze.com/
• Follow Izzy Rosenzweig linkedin.com/in/izzy-rosenzweig-13653846/

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Join us for this fun and captivating conversation between Patricia Holbrook and Max Lucado. 

In this episode, Max and Patricia start the conversation talking about their experiences in Brazil.  They turn their conversation to the subject of Max' new book:  "God Never Gives Up on You," drawing lessons from the biblical character Jacob, who, despite his flaws, was chosen by God and used to fulfill His plans. Max reminds us that no matter how far we may have strayed, God is never done with us. 

He shares stories from his own life, including his battles with alcohol and anger, highlighting the power of God's grace and the beauty of the gospel message. Max also talks about his new book  

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If you consider data more valuable than oil, then nVentic’s approach to inventory management is the key to striking gold.

Tackling an issue shared by most organisations, Founder Dan Weil and Managing Director Matthew Bardell are the bright minds behind a technology that analyses data to give businesses actionable insights.

Behind this is a dynamic between the Founder and Managing Director, which we dive into in this episode of Extrology.

Lee, Matthew and Dan discuss:

• Adding value with the right questions
• How Matthew and Dan build algorithms to solve core issues
• The power of data, and how to create ‘Data Lakes’
• Being motivated by the mission, not a quick sell
• The AI landscape, and why they’re hesitant to describe their work with the term

Extrology is sponsored by Progresso Talent Partners who for more than 25 years have successfully delivered interim and permanent leadership talent to transform businesses and to hire the talent you need to enable your business to thrive: https://www.progressotalent.com/

Today, we take a deep dive into the intricacies of the latest Consumer Price Index report, its impact on the housing market, and the surge of information from the mainstream media. Join us as we unravel these interconnected topics and shed light on the complexities of the real estate landscape.

WHAT TO LISTEN FOR


The basic concept of CPI and its impact on the economy
Significant obstacles faced by first-time homebuyers in today’s housing market 
Adverse effects of the increasing rental property supply 
How the mainstream media influences the real estate industry 

RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED


Jay Parsons | LinkedIn and Twitter
Black Knight: https://www.blackknightinc.com/
CNBC: https://www.cnbc.com/
Sunbelt Construction Boom Threatens Top Apartment-Building Owners
Treasury Department: https://home.treasury.gov/
CoStar: https://www.costar.com/
Yardi: https://www.yardi.com/
RealPage: https://www.realpage.com/ 

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This week our guest is Eric Nuttall, Partner, and Senior Portfolio Manager at Ninepoint Partners LP.  Eric manages the Ninepoint Energy Fund (NNRG) and the Ninepoint Energy Income Fund (NRGI), which are traded on the NEO Exchange. The Ninepoint Energy Funds are some of the largest actively managed energy funds in the world. Eric’s views on oil and gas commodities and equities are sought after by the media and investors.   

Here are some of the questions Peter and Jackie asked Eric:  Are you still an oil bull? Do you think oil markets could rally in the second half of 2023? What is your view on longer-term oil market fundamentals? At current oil prices, how are oil and gas equities performing?  Are institutional investors still avoiding oil and gas equities?  With oil and gas equities at relatively low valuations, should we expect foreign takeovers? Why are Canadian oil and gas companies valued less than their US peers?  Does Canadian federal policy, like the cap on oil and gas emissions, impact the valuations of Canadian producers? 

Content referenced in this podcast: 

• Eric Nuttall’s recent webinar “What does a possible recession mean for the oil trade?” (April 12, 2023) 
• Trans Mountain Pipeline Interim Tolls (June 2023) 

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For this episode of the eCom Logistics Podcast, we welcome Scott Weiss, Vice President Technical Sales-Warehousing and Distribution Services at Maersk North America. Today, he shares his thoughts on why many brands and 3PL relationships end up falling apart and how to approach issues that arise within the partnership.
 

ABOUT SCOTT

Scott Weiss has over 25 years of 3PL warehouse and distribution leadership experience.  As Vice President of Technical Sales, Scott oversees the Warehouse and Distribution sales for Maersk North America.  Founded in 1904, A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated, asset-based logistics company working to connect and simplify its customers’ supply chains from factory to door. 

As the global leader in logistics services, the company operates in 130 countries and employs more than 100,000 people worldwide with 550 global warehouses.  Maersk is one of the leading omni-channel logistics providers in North America that operates over 7,000 trucks, 158 warehouses, and 26 million square feet of warehouse space with an extensive list of e-commerce, wholesale, and retail companies ranging from start-up to CPG Fortune 500 companies. 

Scott holds an M.B.A. degree in Management from California State University, Fullerton; a B.S. Degree with a triple concentration in Finance, Banking, and Real Estate from San Francisco State University; and Global Logistics Specialist (GLS) designation from California State University, Long Beach.  He resides in Malibu, CA.

HIGHLIGHTS

• 01:31 Majority of brand-3PL relationships end in a divorce
• 07:00 3PLs are at a good position to be supply chain advisors for midmarket brands
• 09:49 What clients ask for when it comes to helping with sourcing a product
• 13:01 Pros and cons of a single node network
• 15:42 Are customers asking for automation and robotics?

QUOTES

10:35 What to consider from sourcing the product to delivery - Scott: "You need to look at the whole picture. Inbound, real estate,  labor, and outbound, before you can give them the answer. So with global supply chain, looking at that whole piece of a puzzle is the only way you're going to give the best possible answer and recommendations." 
 

16:37 Protect your workforce - Scott: "Employee retention, I've seen a big increase for companies that have their own warehousing 3PLs. The value of treating an employee and taking care of them has never been higher. That's one thing that came out of COVID that companies frankly did not pay as much attention to before."
 

Find out more about Scott in the links below:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottweisslogistics/
• Website: https://www.maersk.com/

In this Their Story podcast on ITSPmagazine, Huxley Barbee delves into the world of InfoSec and asset management, discussing the importance of having a full asset inventory and how his company, RunZero, addresses this challenge with a cyber asset management solution.

Founders HG Moore and Chris Kirsch identified the need for better tooling as security teams' scopes expanded beyond managing traditional IT devices to securing IoT and OT devices across various environments. RunZero helps organizations understand gaps in security controls coverage, identify potentially vulnerable devices in the face of zero-day threats, and more.

Huxley Barbee explains that a full asset inventory, including asset details like location within the network, device function, and business context, can assist in determining which vulnerabilities or misconfigurations need immediate attention. Huxley highlights the delicate process of gathering information on devices and the importance of incremental fingerprinting, particularly in OT environments and those with often-unmanaged IoT devices.

The trio also cover the business side, discussing the typical clients for RunZero and the mindset shift required to realize that existing asset discovery tools may not be sufficient. They discuss the collaboration between IT, OT, and security teams, emphasizing that having a full cyber asset inventory beyond the traditional IT asset inventory can help reduce remediation time and improve overall business decision-making.

Tune in to this episode to learn more about RunZero's modern approach to asset management, the crucial role of visibility in addressing security challenges, and how a robust asset inventory by RunZero can help businesses leaders and security practitioners make better decisions.

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Guest: Huxley Barbee, Security Evangelist at RunZero [@runZeroInc] and lead organizer for BSides NYC [@bsidesnyc]

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jhbarbee/

On Twitter | https://twitter.com/huxley_barbee

On Mastodon | https://infosec.exchange/@huxley

Resources
Learn more about RunZero and their offering: https://itspm.ag/runzervvyh

Catch the video and podcast version of this conversation: https://itspmagazine.com/their-stories/its-difficult-to-secure-the-invisible-reinventing-asset-management-for-modern-challenges-in-it-iot-and-ot-a-runzero-story-with-huxley-barbee

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In this Their Story podcast episode, Clément Jeanjean, Senior Director at SandboxAQ, joins Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli to discuss the company's unique mission to combine quantum physics and artificial intelligence to address some of the world’s most difficult problems in three main industries: simulation, cybersecurity, and quantum sensing. Jeanjean delves into how SandboxAQ can significantly reduce the time it takes to develop new drugs, improve cybersecurity with quantum-resistant cryptography management, and create innovative sensing capabilities in healthcare and terrestrial navigation.

The conversation also covers the timeline and risks associated with the arrival of quantum computers, particularly regarding the current and future states of cryptography. Jeanjean emphasizes the growing consensus that fault-tolerant quantum computers may be available within 8 to 12 years, highlighting the challenges that major organizations face in migrating to post-quantum cryptography, which can take up to 10 years for mature organizations – possibly longer for less mature organizations.

Jeanjean also describes the various industries that have started moving towards quantum-resistant cryptography, such as financial services, healthcare, telecommunications, and the public sector. He explains the need for companies to gain visibility and control over their cryptographic assets and how SandboxAQ is helping them build an inventory and prepare for the migration to post-quantum cryptography.

Note: This story contains promotional content. Learn more: https://www.itspmagazine.com/their-infosec-story

Guest:

Clément Jeanjean, Senior Director, SandboxAQ [@SandboxAQ]

On Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/clementjeanjean/

On Twitter | https://twitter.com/clemjohnjohn

Resources

Learn more about SandboxAQ and their offering: https://itspm.ag/sandboxaq-j2en

Try SandboxAQ Security Suite: https://itspm.ag/sandbob3gy

Read the Security Suite Press Release: https://itspm.ag/sandboxb3e744

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NEW WAYS ARE ABOUT TO START

In this episode, John and Chris will be talking about the new 12-step program where certain methods are changed and outside topics are being utilized to make the program more accessible and flexible for its participants. John breaks down the steps and the logic behind them and invites everyone to join. Find out more about these changes in this latest episode of The Recovery Lifestyle.

RECOVERY MOMENTS

JOHN: MAKING IT ACCESSIBLE

"The whole premise is we want to make recovery a bit more accessible without it losing any of its power.”

JOHN: OUTSIDE TOPICS FOR MORE FLEXIBILITY

"We've brought in the topics outside of just pure Celebrate Recovery material because we want to have that flexibility.”

Want to share feedback or need a prayer request? Please visit https://recoverylifestyle.com/contact to reach out!

What are you goals for the new year?
Have you documented them yet or do you simply keep them in your head and not on paper?
What if you could achieve 30X greater results by simply having SMARTY goals?

Highlights of this episode includes:
- The benefits of goal setting to your career and life
- A simple method for turning your dreams into powerful, results-focused goals
- Steps you can take to stay focused, clear, persistent, determined, and passionate about your goals

Make 2023 your best year yet with Bernadette and her Goals to Riches SMARTY method. Learn it right here.

Need to discuss your goals?
SCHEDULE some complimentary time to discuss, strategize and lay out your top priority goals.  Go to www.coachmebernadette.com/discoverycall