The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and Supply Chain Xchange bring you this podcast filled with deep industry discussions. We talk to today’s top thought innovators, spanning topics across the entire supply chain. Supply Chain in the Fast Lane fast tracks topics you need to know from leaders you want to know.
In this Sixth Season of eight episodes, we look at The Top Threats to our Supply Chains
SEASON 6 :
Top Supply Chain Threats
EPISODE 8: The Risks of Transportation Disuruptions
Charlie Maynard, senior manager of industry solution at HERE Technologies, explores transportation-related disruptions and three ways companies can mitigate those disruptions in the short term and long term.
Guest: Charlie Maynard, senior manager of industry solution at HERE Technologies
Moderator: Diane Rand, managing editor, Supply Chain Xchange
Supply Chain in the Fast Lane is sponsored by:
HERE Technologies
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Join the Supply Chain in the Fast Lane team at CSCMP EDGE 2025, October 5-8 at the Gaylord in Washington, D.C. Go to CSCMP.org to find out more.
The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and Supply Chain Xchange bring you this podcast filled with deep industry discussions. We talk to today’s top thought innovators, spanning topics across the entire supply chain. Supply Chain in the Fast Lane fast tracks topics you need to know from leaders you want to know.
In this Sixth Season of eight episodes, we look at The Top Threats to our Supply Chains
SEASON 6 :
Top Supply Chain Threats
EPISODE 7: Risks and Vulnerabilities in Automated Warehouses
With technology continuing to advance in the warehousing space, MIT research scientist Miguel Garcia explains key vulnerabilities facing automated warehouses today.
Guest: Miguel Garcia, research scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Moderator: Diane Rand, managing editor, Supply Chain Xchange
Supply Chain in the Fast Lane is sponsored by:
HERE Technologies
Links
Join the Supply Chain in the Fast Lane team at CSCMP EDGE 2025, October 5-8 at the Gaylord in Washington, D.C. Go to CSCMP.org to find out more.
The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and Supply Chain Xchange bring you this podcast filled with deep industry discussions. We talk to today’s top thought innovators, spanning topics across the entire supply chain. Supply Chain in the Fast Lane fast tracks topics you need to know from leaders you want to know.
In this Sixth Season of eight episodes, we look at The Top Threats to our Supply Chains
SEASON 6 :
Top Supply Chain Threats
EPISODE 6: Energy Supply Risks and threats to electrical grids
Bill Duffy, a partner at management consultancy Kearney, shares findings from the Energy Institute’s 2025 global energy report and discusses ways supply chains can mitigate future energy risks.
Guest: Bill Duffy, a partner at management consultancy Kearney
Moderator: Diane Rand, managing editor, Supply Chain Xchange
Supply Chain in the Fast Lane is sponsored by:
HERE Technologies
Links
Join the Supply Chain in the Fast Lane team at CSCMP EDGE 2025, October 5-8 at the Gaylord in Washington, D.C. Go to CSCMP.org to find out more.
The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and Supply Chain Xchange bring you this podcast filled with deep industry discussions. We talk to today’s top thought innovators, spanning topics across the entire supply chain. Supply Chain in the Fast Lane fast tracks topics you need to know from leaders you want to know.
In this Sixth Season of eight episodes, we look at The Top Threats to our Supply Chains
SEASON 6 :
Top Supply Chain Threats
EPISODE 5: Supplier Risk
Zach Zacharia, associate professor of supply chain management and director of the Center for Supply Chain Research at Lehigh University, talks about supplier risk and what supply chain managers can do to stay ahead of those risks
Guest: Zach Zacharia - associate professor of supply chain management and director of the Center for Supply Chain Research at Lehigh University
Moderator: Diane Rand, managing editor, Supply Chain Xchange
Supply Chain in the Fast Lane is sponsored by:
HERE Technologies
Links
Join the Supply Chain in the Fast Lane team at CSCMP EDGE 2025, October 5-8 at the Gaylord in Washington, D.C. Go to CSCMP.org to find out more.
The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and Supply Chain Xchange bring you this podcast filled with deep industry discussions. We talk to today’s top thought innovators, spanning topics across the entire supply chain. Supply Chain in the Fast Lane fast tracks topics you need to know from leaders you want to know.
In this Sixth Season of eight episodes, we look at The Top Threats to our Supply Chains
SEASON 6 :
Top Supply Chain Threats
EPISODE 4: Cybersecurity Risks
Steve Ross, head of business development, Americas, for global intelligence and cyber security consultancy S-RM, discusses the increase in global cyber attacks and ways companies can circumvent future attacks
Guest: Steve Ross - head of business development, Americas, for global intelligence and cyber security consultancy S-RM
Moderator: Diane Rand, managing editor, Supply Chain Xchange
Supply Chain in the Fast Lane is sponsored by:
HERE Technologies
Links
Join the Supply Chain in the Fast Lane team at CSCMP EDGE 2025, October 5-8 at the Gaylord in Washington, D.C. Go to CSCMP.org to find out more.
The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and Supply Chain Xchange bring you this podcast filled with deep industry discussions. We talk to today’s top thought innovators, spanning topics across the entire supply chain. Supply Chain in the Fast Lane fast tracks topics you need to know from leaders you want to know.
In this Sixth Season of eight episodes, we look at The Top Threats to our Supply Chains
SEASON 6 :
Top Supply Chain Threats
EPISODE 3: Economic Instability
Paul Bingham, director of transportation consulting at S&P Global Market Intelligence, talks about the economic instability and what it means for investments in supply chain going forward.
Guest: Paul Bingham, director of transportation consulting at S&P Global Market Intelligence
Moderator: Diane Rand, managing editor, Supply Chain Xchange
Supply Chain in the Fast Lane is sponsored by:
HERE Technologies
Links
Join the Supply Chain in the Fast Lane team at CSCMP EDGE 2025, October 5-8 at the Gaylord in Washington, D.C. Go to CSCMP.org to find out more.
The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and Supply Chain Xchange bring you this podcast filled with deep industry discussions. We talk to today’s top thought innovators, spanning topics across the entire supply chain. Supply Chain in the Fast Lane fast tracks topics you need to know from leaders you want to know.
In this Sixth Season of eight episodes, we look at The Top Threats to our Supply Chains
SEASON 6 :
Top Supply Chain Threats
EPISODE 2: Geopolitical risk
Drew DeLong, global lead of geopolitical dynamics and senior policy advisor for management consulting company Kearney, provides updates on tariffs, U.S. trade agreements, and how the geopolitical landscape is changing the way companies monitor their supply chains.
Guest: Drew DeLong, global lead of geopolitical dynamics and senior policy advisor, Kearney
Moderator: Diane Rand, managing editor, Supply Chain Xchange
Supply Chain in the Fast Lane is sponsored by:
HERE Technologies
Links
Join the Supply Chain in the Fast Lane team at CSCMP EDGE 2025, October 5-8 at the Gaylord in Washington, D.C. Go to CSCMP.org to find out more.
The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and Supply Chain Xchange bring you this podcast filled with deep industry discussions. We talk to today’s top thought innovators, spanning topics across the entire supply chain. Supply Chain in the Fast Lane fast tracks topics you need to know from leaders you want to know.
In this Sixth Season of eight episodes, we look at The Top Threats to our Supply Chains
SEASON 6 :
Top Supply Chain Threats
EPISODE 1: What are the major threats currently facing supply chains?
Mark Baxa, president and CEO of CSCMP, discusses current supply chain disruptions, how they are impacting supply chain professionals, and what best practices should be utilized to navigate the uncertainty.
Guest: Mark Baxa, CSCMP President and CEO
Moderator: Diane Rand, managing editor, Supply Chain Xchange
Supply Chain in the Fast Lane is sponsored by:
HERE Technologies
Links
Join the Supply Chain in the Fast Lane team at CSCMP EDGE 2025, October 5-8 at the Gaylord in Washington, D.C. Go to CSCMP.org to find out more.
The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and Supply Chain Xchange bring you this podcast filled with deep industry discussions. We talk to today’s top thought innovators, spanning topics across the entire supply chain. Supply Chain in the Fast Lane fast tracks topics you need to know from leaders you want to know.
In this Fifth Season of ten episodes, we look at The State of Logistics.
SEASON 5 :
The State of Logistics
EPISODE 1: What is the State of Logistics Report?
In this introduction to our podcast series, CSCMP President and CEO Mark Baxa provides some background on the State of Logistics Report—now entering its 35th year—and details on how it can be used by practitioners.
Guest: Mark Baxa, CSCMP President and CEO
Moderator: Susan Lacefield, executive editor, Supply Chain Xchange
Supply Chain in the Fast Lane is sponsored by:
HERE Technologies
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The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and Supply Chain Xchange bring you this podcast filled with deep industry discussions. We talk to today’s top thought innovators, spanning topics across the entire supply chain. Supply Chain in the Fast Lane fast tracks topics you need to know from leaders you want to know.
In this Fifth Season of ten episodes, we look at The State of Logistics.
SEASON 5 :
The State of Logistics
EPISODE 2: Overview of the 2024 State of Logistics Report
We are joined by the 2024 State of Logistics Report lead author Josh Brogan, who is a partner at Kearney. Brogan outlines the top three findings from the report and the continuing uncertainty faced by the logistics market.
Guest: Josh Brogan, partner at Kearney
Moderator: Diane Rand, managing editor, Supply Chain Xchange
Supply Chain in the Fast Lane is sponsored by:
HERE Technologies
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The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and Supply Chain Xchange bring you this podcast filled with deep industry discussions. We talk to today’s top thought innovators, spanning topics across the entire supply chain. Supply Chain in the Fast Lane fast tracks topics you need to know from leaders you want to know.
In this Fifth Season of ten episodes, we look at The State of Logistics.
SEASON 5 :
The State of Logistics
EPISODE 3: Trucking Market Outlook
When can we expect to emerge from this freight recession? Balaji Guntur, talks capacity, rates, and the role of technology.
Guest: Balaji Guntur, co-founder and CEO of Hoptek
Moderator: Susan Lacefield, executive editor, Supply Chain Xchange
Supply Chain in the Fast Lane is sponsored by:
HERE Technologies
Links
The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and Supply Chain Xchange bring you this podcast filled with deep industry discussions. We talk to today’s top thought innovators, spanning topics across the entire supply chain. Supply Chain in the Fast Lane fast tracks topics you need to know from leaders you want to know.
In this Fifth Season of ten episodes, we look at The State of Logistics.
SEASON 5 :
The State of Logistics
EPISODE 4: Ocean Freight Market Outlook
Disruption and volatility have characterized the ocean freight market of late. Erik Mattson, director at the global management consulting firm Alix Partners, discusses where rates are heading and how to weather these changing conditions.
Guest: Erik Mattson, director at Alix Partners
Moderator: Susan Lacefield, executive editor, Supply Chain Xchange
Supply Chain in the Fast Lane is sponsored by:
HERE Technologies
Links
The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and Supply Chain Xchange bring you this podcast filled with deep industry discussions. We talk to today’s top thought innovators, spanning topics across the entire supply chain. Supply Chain in the Fast Lane fast tracks topics you need to know from leaders you want to know.
In this Fifth Season of ten episodes, we look at The State of Logistics.
SEASON 5 :
The State of Logistics
EPISODE 5: Air Freight Market Outlook
Capacity is much tighter in the air freight market than what was forecasted at the beginning of the year. What can we expect for the rest of 2024? Balika Sonthalia, a partner at the global consulting firm Kearney, weighs in.
Guest: Balika Sonthalia, partner at Kearney
Moderator: Susan Lacefield, executive editor, Supply Chain Xchange
Supply Chain in the Fast Lane is sponsored by:
HERE Technologies
Links
The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and Supply Chain Xchange bring you this podcast filled with deep industry discussions. We talk to today’s top thought innovators, spanning topics across the entire supply chain. Supply Chain in the Fast Lane fast tracks topics you need to know from leaders you want to know.
In this Fifth Season of ten episodes, we look at The State of Logistics.
SEASON 5 :
The State of Logistics
EPISODE 6: Rail Market Outlook
Last year was a tough one for the rail industry, with soft demand, labor shortages, and safety concerns. Is 2024 looking any brighter? We chat with James Shefelbine, executive vice president of PLG Consulting, to find out.
Guest: James Shefelbine, executive vice president of PLG Consulting
Moderator: Susan Lacefield, executive editor, Supply Chain Xchange
Supply Chain in the Fast Lane is sponsored by:
HERE Technologies
Links
The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and Supply Chain Xchange bring you this podcast filled with deep industry discussions. We talk to today’s top thought innovators, spanning topics across the entire supply chain. Supply Chain in the Fast Lane fast tracks topics you need to know from leaders you want to know.
In this Fifth Season of ten episodes, we look at The State of Logistics.
SEASON 5 :
The State of Logistics
EPISODE 7: Third-Party Logistics Market Outlook
Andy Moses, senior vice president of sales and solutions for Penske Logistics, which presents the Annual State of Logistics Report, discusses what the past year’s low freight rates and excess capacity have meant for third-party logistics (3PL) providers and what to expect from the rest of 2024.
Guest: Andy Moses, senior vice president of sales and solutions for Penske Logistics
Moderator: Susan Lacefield, executive editor, Supply Chain Xchange
Supply Chain in the Fast Lane is sponsored by:
HERE Technologies
Links
The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and Supply Chain Xchange bring you this podcast filled with deep industry discussions. We talk to today’s top thought innovators, spanning topics across the entire supply chain. Supply Chain in the Fast Lane fast tracks topics you need to know from leaders you want to know.
In this Fifth Season of ten episodes, we look at The State of Logistics.
SEASON 5 :
The State of Logistics
EPISODE 8: Inventory Outlook
How are current business inventory levels affecting the transportation market, and should we expect to see any changes in the near future? Paul Bingham, director, transportation consulting at S&P Global Market Intelligence, provides some clarity.
Guest: Paul Bingham, director, transportation consulting at S&P Global Market Intelligence
Moderator: Susan Lacefield, executive editor, Supply Chain Xchange
Supply Chain in the Fast Lane is sponsored by:
HERE Technologies
Links
The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and Supply Chain Xchange bring you this podcast filled with deep industry discussions. We talk to today’s top thought innovators, spanning topics across the entire supply chain. Supply Chain in the Fast Lane fast tracks topics you need to know from leaders you want to know.
In this Fifth Season of ten episodes, we look at The State of Logistics.
SEASON 5 :
The State of Logistics
EPISODE 9: A shipper’s perspective
How can someone in supply chain trenches use the State of Logistics Report? We talk to Ammie McAsey, senior vice president of customer distribution experience for McKesson, about how the health care company is navigating the current transportation and distribution market, including labor concerns.
Guest: Ammie McAsey - senior vice president of customer distribution experience at McKesson
Moderator: Susan Lacefield, executive editor, Supply Chain Xchange
Supply Chain in the Fast Lane is sponsored by:
HERE Technologies
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The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and Supply Chain Xchange bring you this podcast filled with deep industry discussions. We talk to today’s top thought innovators, spanning topics across the entire supply chain. Supply Chain in the Fast Lane fast tracks topics you need to know from leaders you want to know.
In this Fifth Season of ten episodes, we look at The State of Logistics.
SEASON 5 :
The State of Logistics
EPISODE 10: Long-term trends in the logistics market
In the final segment of the series, Kevin Smith, president and CEO of Sustainable Supply Chain Consulting, joins us to take a look at what common trends and themes have spanned the last few State of Logistics Reports. A long-time CSCMP member, Smith has served as the moderator of many of the recent State of Logistics Report press conferences and is able to provide us with an overarching perspective on the report.
Guest: Kevin Smith, president and CEO of Sustainable Supply Chain Consulting
Moderator: Susan Lacefield, executive editor, Supply Chain Xchange
Supply Chain in the Fast Lane is sponsored by:
HERE Technologies
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The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and CSCMP’s Supply Chain Quarterly bring you this podcast filled with deep industry discussions. We talk to today’s top thought innovators, spanning topics across the entire supply chain. Supply Chain in the Fast Lane fast tracks topics you need to know from leaders you want to know.
In this fourth season of eight episodes, we look at the new technologies that are impacting transportation.
SEASON 4:
Supply Chain in the Fast Lane: Transportation Tech
EPISODE 8: Embracing Port Technologies
Guest: Stephen A. Edwards, chief executive officer and executive director for the Port of Virginia.
Our U.S. ports are no strangers to disruptions and supply chain challenges. Our guest Stephen A. Edwards, chief executive officer and executive director for the Port of Virginia, discusses how emerging technologies have improved the Port of Virginia’s operations and why it’s so critical for ports to remain adaptable to withstand future disruptions.
Moderator: Diane Rand, managing editor, CSCMP’s Supply Chain Quarterly
Supply Chain in the Fast Lane is sponsored by:
HERE Technologies
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The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and CSCMP’s Supply Chain Quarterly bring you this podcast filled with deep industry discussions. We talk to today’s top thought innovators, spanning topics across the entire supply chain. Supply Chain in the Fast Lane fast tracks topics you need to know from leaders you want to know.
In this fourth season of eight episodes, we look at the new technologies that are impacting transportation.
SEASON 4:
Supply Chain in the Fast Lane: Transportation Technologies
EPISODE 7: Freight Matching Technology
In this episode, Peter Lunenfeld, chief technology officer at the freight marketplace Truckstop, discusses the evolution of freight-matching technology and what effect generative AI might make on the space in the future.
Moderator: Susan Lacefield, executive editor, CSCMP’s Supply Chain Quarterly
Supply Chain in the Fast Lane is sponsored by:
HERE Technologies
Links
The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and CSCMP’s Supply Chain Quarterly bring you this podcast filled with deep industry discussions. We talk to today’s top thought innovators, spanning topics across the entire supply chain. Supply Chain in the Fast Lane fast tracks topics you need to know from leaders you want to know.
In this fourth season of eight episodes, we look at the new technologies that are impacting transportation.
SEASON 4:
Supply Chain in the Fast Lane: Transportation Technologies
EPISODE 6: Semiconductor Supply
Semiconductor shortages had a major effect on the availability of equipment and technology used in the transportation industry following the pandemic.
Dale Rogers, ON Semiconductor Professor of Business at the Supply Chain Management department at Arizona State University, joins us to discuss the cyclicality of the semiconductor industry and what customers can do to better handle those swings in supply.
Moderator: Susan Lacefield, executive editor, CSCMP’s Supply Chain Quarterly
Supply Chain in the Fast Lane is sponsored by:
HERE Technologies
Links
The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and CSCMP’s Supply Chain Quarterly bring you this podcast filled with deep industry discussions. We talk to today’s top thought innovators, spanning topics across the entire supply chain. Supply Chain in the Fast Lane fast tracks topics you need to know from leaders you want to know.
In this fourth season of eight episodes, we look at the new technologies that are impacting transportation.
SEASON 4:
Supply Chain in the Fast Lane: Transportation Technologies
EPISODE 5: The future of truck electrification technology
The future looks promising for truck electrification (EV) technology in the supply chain space. However, there are some roadblocks to contend with before we see carriers and shippers adopting EVs for Class 8 vehicles. Rob Haddock, recently retired group director of transportation strategy for Coca-Cola North America, discusses current and emerging EV trends in transportation as well as the future prospects of autonomous vehicles.
Moderator: Diane Rand, managing editor, CSCMP’s Supply Chain Quarterly
Supply Chain in the Fast Lane is sponsored by:
HERE Technologies
Links
The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and CSCMP’s Supply Chain Quarterly bring you this podcast filled with deep industry discussions. We talk to today’s top thought innovators, spanning topics across the entire supply chain. Supply Chain in the Fast Lane fast tracks topics you need to know from leaders you want to know.
In this fourth season of eight episodes, we look at the new technologies that are impacting transportation.
SEASON 4:
Supply Chain in the Fast Lane: Transportation Technologies
EPISODE 4: The Importance of Visibility Technologies
As supply chain transportation visibility technologies continue to evolve, shippers and transportation providers are implementing these technologies to help mitigate supply chain disruptions. Bart De Muynck, executive vice president and chief industry officer for project44, joins the podcast to share current and emerging trends in the transportation visibility technology space.
Moderator: Diane Rand, managing editor, CSCMP’s Supply Chain Quarterly
Supply Chain in the Fast Lane is sponsored by:
HERE Technologies
Links
The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and CSCMP’s Supply Chain Quarterly bring you this podcast filled with deep industry discussions. We talk to today’s top thought innovators, spanning topics across the entire supply chain. Supply Chain in the Fast Lane fast tracks topics you need to know from leaders you want to know.
In this fourth season of eight episodes, we look at the new technologies that are impacting transportation.
SEASON 4:
Supply Chain in the Fast Lane: Transportation Technologies
EPISODE 3: How CSCMP’s Transportation Center of Excellence can help you understand new technology
It can be hard to know which technologies can have the biggest impact on your career and how to best apply them. Luckily, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals is here to help with its Transportation Center of Excellence. Todd Bulmash, committee chair for the TCOE, joins the podcast to talk about what it can do for you.
Moderator: Susan Lacefield, executive editor, CSCMP’s Supply Chain Quarterly
Supply Chain in the Fast Lane is sponsored by:
HERE Technologies
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The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and CSCMP’s Supply Chain Quarterly bring you this podcast filled with deep industry discussions. We talk to today’s top thought innovators, spanning topics across the entire supply chain. Supply Chain in the Fast Lane fast tracks topics you need to know from leaders you want to know.
In this fourth season of eight episodes, we look at the new technologies that are impacting transportation.
SEASON 4:
Supply Chain in the Fast Lane: Transportation Technologies
EPISODE 2:
For many carriers, freight costs make a significant impact on the bottom line. In this episode, Tom Nightingale, chief executive officer for third-party logistics company AFS Logistics, discusses some of the emerging technologies that can help improve freight transportation costs and where he sees the future of trucking technologies heading.
Moderator: Diane Rand, managing editor, CSCMP’s Supply Chain Quarterly
Supply Chain in the Fast Lane is sponsored by:
HERE Technologies
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