Meet Me for Coffee
Meet Me for Coffee features some of the logistics industry's brightest minds in a free-flowing, conversational style, live virtual meeting over coffee.Samantha Jones, a new and passionate voice in the industry, hosts the show. She is joined by guests who share valuable insights as to how to navigate the current and future freight markets.
Meet Me for Coffee
Ep. 49 - A Conversation with Frank Wurst
In this episode of Meet Me For Coffee, host Samantha Jones sits down with Frank Wurst, Director of North America Logistics at Greif, a global leader in industrial packaging products and services. With more than two decades of experience across logistics, procurement, and supply chain strategy, Frank brings a wealth of knowledge and perspective to the conversation.
We dive into the modernization of supply chains, the growing role of technology in transportation, and why the truckload market often leads the charge in innovation. Frank shares insights on managing a diverse carrier network, the process of evaluating new providers, and how transportation cost pressures are shaping decision-making in today’s economy.
We also explore how broader market conditions impact logistics strategy—and how Frank uses trends within Greif as a pulse check on the economy.
If you’re interested in freight, procurement strategy, or how leading companies are adapting to a rapidly evolving logistics landscape, this episode is for you.
Please connect with Frank and Samantha on LinkedIn before the show, and feel free to start adding your questions in the comments anytime! Thanks for meeting us for coffee!