We are drowning in data but starving for context. And according to Grant Sernick of 3rdWave, that is exactly why most AI initiatives in logistics are going to hit a wall.

If your AI doesn't know the difference between a high-priority SKU and a low-value filler, it’s just faster noise.

On Jan 23rd, Grant joins host Eric Johnson on TPM Today to explain why the future of supply chain tech isn't about better bots—it's about better context.

We are breaking down:

💥 Why AI agents fail without a unified data layer.
💥 The massive disconnect between Transportation and Trade Compliance.
💥 How to finally close the gap between "Where is my box?" and "Where is my revenue?"

Secure your spot for this reality check. 👇

#LogisticsAI #SupplyChainTech #TradeCompliance #FreightTech #3rdWave #TPMToday #EricJohnson #ImportExport #DataSilos

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For years, chassis were viewed as just another line item on an Ocean Carrier contract—an afterthought.

That era is over.

Enterprising BCOs are now realizing that taking control of this specific link in the supply chain is a massive untapped opportunity for efficiency and cost control. But how do you move from a passive "carrier-haulage" mindset to active equipment management?

Join us on Feb 5th as we break down the practical steps to modernizing your chassis strategy.

Key Takeaways:

🚛 The Mindset Shift: How chassis equipment impacts overall logistics efficiency (and why you should care).
📋 Procurement Models: A clear guide to the different options available and how to choose the right one for your business.
🏆 Competitive Advantage: How to turn equipment control from a headache into a strategic edge.

Stop letting chassis be a bottleneck. Start using them to win.

🎙️ Host: Sarah Barnes-Humprey
👤 Guest: Jonathan Beltran and Matthew Schissler

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For years, chassis were viewed as just another line item on an Ocean Carrier contract—an afterthought.

That era is over.

Enterprising BCOs are now realizing that taking control of this specific link in the supply chain is a massive untapped opportunity for efficiency and cost control. But how do you move from a passive "carrier-haulage" mindset to active equipment management?

Join us on Feb 5th as we break down the practical steps to modernizing your chassis strategy.

Key Takeaways:

🚛 The Mindset Shift: How chassis equipment impacts overall logistics efficiency (and why you should care).
📋 Procurement Models: A clear guide to the different options available and how to choose the right one for your business.
🏆 Competitive Advantage: How to turn equipment control from a headache into a strategic edge.

Stop letting chassis be a bottleneck. Start using them to win.

🎙️ Host: Sarah Barnes-Humprey
👤 Guest: Jonathan Beltran and Matthew Schissler

👉 Click "Attend" to save your spot!

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In this episode of the #LetsTalkSupplyChain Podcast, we discuss:

[03.38] An introduction to Lucien and the journey that led him to co-found Shippeo.

[07.07] The biggest sources of chaos for supply chain teams, and why they need flexibility and visibility.

“Supply chain managers need to make hundreds of decisions every day, every hour, every minute – they need to navigate uncertainty every single day, and that hasn’t changed… What has really changed is the number of disruptions.”

[09.28] Why supply chain professionals are ‘the calm in the storm,’ what even small problems amidst the backdrop of chaos mean for businesses, and how Shippeo help customers with both inbound and outbound challenges.

[15.00] The big issues that sit behind supply chain chaos, and why trust in data is crucial.

“Visibility is a #commodity, everybody needs it. But accurate visibility is not a commodity. The reliability of the information you provide to the customer needs to be correct, and they need to have the ability to take action. Because the end goal is not just to look at an ETA on a platform, it’s to take an action.”

[18.02] The importance of #data quality and why it’s a continuous improvement project.

“When we talk to our customers, we tell the truth. There is work to be done, there’s no magic wand. It’s continuous improvement.”

“Visibility is about technology, but also about process and people.”

[23.47] The importance of honesty and setting clear expectations in communications with customers, and why three-way #collaboration between vendors, carriers and customers is key.

[28.37] How data issues impact the success of #AI, and how Shippeo is leveraging AI for customers.

“There are two main pillars when it comes to AI – data quality and #automation of manual tasks, and making visibility actionable through #workflows.”

[33.31] What success looks like, how organizations can ensure their visibility projects are a success, and why change management relies on understanding people and their daily habits.

[40.13] The two core areas Shippeo will be focusing on in 2026.

➡️ So tell us in the comments below: How could true end-to-end #visibility change the way your team makes decisions?

⮕Follow along for more discussions in the #SupplyChainIndustry!

⮕Want to connect with Lucien Besse? https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucien-besse-09520a63/

⮕For more on Shippeo visit: https://bit.ly/3TaAIQB
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Is the AI bubble finally about to burst? And while the tech world holds its breath, the rest of us are busy fighting "hybrid creep" with a new strategy: Micro-shifting.

The landscape leading into 2026 is messy. On one hand, we have dire warnings that AI is "the bubble that bursts them all." On the other, the battle for talent has shifted from where we work to when we work, with employees breaking their days into non-linear blocks to survive burnout.

Join Sarah Barnes-Humphrey and Pam Simon as they unpack the trends defining the road to Manifest 2026.

We’re discussing:
💥 The AI Reality: Is the tech investment bubble popping, or just maturing?
⏳ Micro-Shifting vs. Hybrid Creep: The new conflict defining the supply chain workforce.
🤝 Manifest Vegas: Why 7,200+ of us are meeting in Feb to figure this out face-to-face.

📅 Date: January 27th at 10 AM ET.

👉 Click "Attend" to join the conversation!

#ManifestVegas #Manifest2026 #LetsTalkSupplyChain #LTSC #SarahBarnesHumphrey

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Is the AI bubble finally about to burst? And while the tech world holds its breath, the rest of us are busy fighting "hybrid creep" with a new strategy: Micro-shifting.

The landscape leading into 2026 is messy. On one hand, we have dire warnings that AI is "the bubble that bursts them all." On the other, the battle for talent has shifted from where we work to when we work, with employees breaking their days into non-linear blocks to survive burnout.

Join Sarah Barnes-Humphrey and Pam Simon as they unpack the trends defining the road to Manifest 2026.

We’re discussing:
💥 The AI Reality: Is the tech investment bubble popping, or just maturing?
⏳ Micro-Shifting vs. Hybrid Creep: The new conflict defining the supply chain workforce.
🤝 Manifest Vegas: Why 7,200+ of us are meeting in Feb to figure this out face-to-face.

📅 Date: January 27th at 10 AM ET.

👉 Click "Attend" to join the conversation!

#ManifestVegas #Manifest2026 #LetsTalkSupplyChain #LTSC #SarahBarnesHumphrey

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Recent breaches prove a hard truth: The real threat is operational paralysis, not just data theft. If your logistics partners are merely "checking boxes," your revenue is the collateral damage.

Stop confusing paperwork with protection. Standards like ISO 27001 and SOC 2 must be difficult to be effective.

Join host Sarah Barnes-Humphrey for a candid conversation with OneRail CPO Jeff Toewe and CISO Julius Tubbs.

They are going beyond the buzzwords to reveal:

🔥 The "Downtime" Tax: Why the new attack vector targets your operations, not just your data.
🔥 Real-World Vetting: How to spot the difference between a partner who talks security and one who lives it.
🔥 The Executive Playbook: The exact terms you must demand to secure your ecosystem.

Don't let a vendor’s "compliance" be your weak link. Click “Attend” to join the conversation live!

#SupplyChainSecurity #CyberResilience #OneRail #Logistics #RiskManagement

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In the spirit of The Performance Paradox, we are revisiting our core ideal: How to "suck less."

Here is the hard truth: You can have the perfect strategy and the best technology, but your process improvement is doomed to fail if your people don't buy in.

Why is the status quo so addictive? And how do you get a team to move when they are comfortable, complacent, or just plain stubborn?

Join host Chris Hamley, the Brecham Group team (Andy Smith, Jason Freed), and special guest Albert Broyles as they dissect the psychology of resistance.

They’re cutting through the noise to discuss:

🚀 The Root of Resistance: From "this is how we've always done it" to the "not my idea" syndrome.
🚀 Manufactured Urgency: How to use KPIs to make the team "feel the pain" of the current state.
🚀 Killing the Critics: How to stop people from actively looking for your new process to fail.
🚀 The Fix: Practical advice on empowering teams to own the solution.

Date: January 28th at 2 PM ET

👉 Click "Attend" to join the conversation!

ChangeManagement #PerformanceParadox #Leadership #ContinuousImprovement #Operations #SupplyChain #Management

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In the spirit of The Performance Paradox, we are revisiting our core ideal: How to "suck less."

Here is the hard truth: You can have the perfect strategy and the best technology, but your process improvement is doomed to fail if your people don't buy in.

Why is the status quo so addictive? And how do you get a team to move when they are comfortable, complacent, or just plain stubborn?

Join host Chris Hamley, the Brecham Group team (Andy Smith, Jason Freed), and special guest Albert Broyles as they dissect the psychology of resistance.

They’re cutting through the noise to discuss:

🚀 The Root of Resistance: From "this is how we've always done it" to the "not my idea" syndrome.
🚀 Manufactured Urgency: How to use KPIs to make the team "feel the pain" of the current state.
🚀 Killing the Critics: How to stop people from actively looking for your new process to fail.
🚀 The Fix: Practical advice on empowering teams to own the solution.

Date: January 28th at 2 PM ET

👉 Click "Attend" to join the conversation!

ChangeManagement #PerformanceParadox #Leadership #ContinuousImprovement #Operations #SupplyChain #Management

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$192.7 billion in AI funding. 70% burnout. The math isn't adding up. 📉
As we gear up for TPM26, the premier container shipping conference, we have to ask: Is all this tech actually helping the humans running the supply chain?

Join host Sarah Barnes-Humphrey and guest Eric Johnson for a candid preview of the industry's most critical week.

We’re discussing:
🔥 The Human Toll: Why resilience is now a business imperative.
🤖 The AI Boom: How to leverage the 2025 tech explosion to relieve pressure, not add noise.
🚢 The Road to TPM26: Why this year's negotiations are about sustainability and survival.

📅 Date: Jan 20th at 10AM ET

Get the insights you need before booking your trip to Long Beach (advanced rates are ending soon!).

👉 Click "Attend" to join the conversation!

#TPM26 #TPM #ContainerShipping #SupplyChain #Logistics #Maritime #JOC #Freight #SarahBarnesHumphrey #EricJohnson

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$192.7 billion in AI funding. 70% burnout. The math isn't adding up. 📉
As we gear up for TPM26, the premier container shipping conference, we have to ask: Is all this tech actually helping the humans running the supply chain?

Join host Sarah Barnes-Humphrey and guest Eric Johnson for a candid preview of the industry's most critical week.

We’re discussing:
🔥 The Human Toll: Why resilience is now a business imperative.
🤖 The AI Boom: How to leverage the 2025 tech explosion to relieve pressure, not add noise.
🚢 The Road to TPM26: Why this year's negotiations are about sustainability and survival.

📅 Date: Jan 20th at 10AM ET

Get the insights you need before booking your trip to Long Beach (advanced rates are ending soon!).

👉 Click "Attend" to join the conversation!

#TPM26 #TPM #ContainerShipping #SupplyChain #Logistics #Maritime #JOC #Freight #SarahBarnesHumphrey #EricJohnson

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In this episode of the #LetsTalkSupplyChain Podcast, we discuss:

[03.47] An introduction to Andrea and her role, and how Blue Yonder helps their customers.

“We bring the physical and digital worlds together, and that’s key in supply chain.”

[06.05] Why end-to-end #planning will be crucial in navigating supply chain complexity and disruption in 2026.

“When people look to drive #transformation, they can sometimes get mired down in the complexity. So how do you drive clarity in outcomes?”

[08.19] What true end-to-end supply chain transformation looks like today, and why how we think about transformation has changed.

“It’s become a lot more practical… and it’s the breaking of #siloes that allows you to bring it all together.”

[13.48] Why companies need to see supply chain as a new business enabler, not a cost center; how agile supply chains help facilitate new business #initiatives, deliver services, and keep promises; and how Blue Yonder is doing this for customers through increased personalization.

[18.56] As many companies continue to navigate legacy systems, why a shift from reactive to proactive is essential for competitive advantage. From #ai to your supplier network are the key elements of a modern solution.

“If you think about businesses as differentiators, it comes down to speed and precision. And the only way you can do that is by moving from a reactive to a proactive supply chain.”

[23.44] The businesses leveraging AI within their supply chain to achieve real results, and how Blue Yonder helped a grocer minimize waste whilst improving on-shelf availability to ultimately gain market share.

“I’m a firm believer that AI and agents are critical going forward, but it has to be done in a pragmatic way.”

[28.10] The challenge of inventory amidst omnichannel complexity, how organizations can get it right, and the huge opportunities when they do.

[33.50] As companies continue to invest in technology but struggle to achieve true transformation, what differentiates the ones that succeed, and the importance of interoperability and unified data.

[39.29] The biggest opportunities in 2026 for businesses that commit to successful transformation, and some of the practical steps they can take to start the new year strong.

Plus, Andrea Morgan-Vandome tells us all about what true end-to-end supply chain transformation looks like amidst unprecedented complexity and disruption.

➡️ So tell us in the comments below, What do you think is the best way to use technology as a true business enabler, rather than just a tool?

⮕Follow along for more discussions in the #SupplyChainIndustry!

⮕Want to connect with Andrea Morgan-Vandome? https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-morgan-vandome-0a628a24/

⮕For more on Blue Yonder, visit https://bit.ly/4e3CR8U
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LTSC Asiapac: https://bit.ly/3bWAPtL
Blended (Diversity and Inclusion) Podcast: https://bit.ly/3oeciWN
Women In Supply Chain™ Podcast: https://bit.ly/31Fbsum
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How do you turn sustainability into a competitive weapon in a market defined by uncertainty?

Join host Sarah Barnes-Humphrey and Saskia van Gendt for a deep dive into why the supply chain is the critical enabler of the circular economy. They will move beyond the basics to discuss how leading organizations are turning sustainability into a strategic imperative.

Key Discussion Points:
✨How to transition from viewing sustainability as a cost to leveraging it for competitive advantage.
✨The impact of climate events and geopolitical instability on green initiatives.
✨Why the supply chain is the single most critical factor in closing the loop—especially with new tariff realities and the removal of de minimis exceptions.
✨ Counter-intuitive strategies for integrating sustainability that you won't hear from your peers.

Sustainability is no longer just about "doing good"—it is about building resilience and profitability. Click "Attend" now to save your spot! 👆

#SupplyChainSustainability #CircularEconomy #BlueYonder #ESG #GreenLogistics #SupplyChainResilience #LogisticsManagement #ClimateAction

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In this episode of the #LetsTalkSupplyChain Podcast, we discuss:

[03.58] Chris’s background and the journey that led him to co-found Brecham Group.

“I started out loading trucks!... And it got to a point where I got frustrated trying to broker conversations. People didn’t pay attention to details, I found myself translating – and that was the catalyst.”

[06.04] Andy’s 30+ year industry career, and his role at Brecham Group.

[08.26] An overview of Brecham Group – who they are, what they do, and how they help their customers.

[09.00] The ideal client for Brecham Group.

[10.46] What makes Brecham Group's consultants different to traditional strategic supply chain consultants, and how their unique thought process helps customers scale solutions up and down.

“We have real-world experience and take a practical approach to problems… We can always get to a consistent outcome, although every problem and solution looks very different.”

[15.31] Brecham Group’s ‘Precision Supply Chain Operations,’ what that means, and how it applies in the real world.

[19.56] Brecham’s tagline “suck less,” how it was developed, and what it means for customers.

“I’m watching people get pulled in a thousand different directions, get yelled at… That sucks. So let’s make it suck less tomorrow. How do we do that?... Everyone wants to get better, but nobody knows how.”

[24.07] How Brecham Group works with clients to determine their problem, identify the disconnect between best practice and reality, and widen everybody’s view to help them tackle it with an aligned approach.

“We’re often approached by senior leadership – “go solve this problem for me” – but they may or may not have a strong understanding of what’s happening on the shop floor. So we’ll listen, but then we’ll go see.”

[28.07] How Brecham Group use a unique value system to prioritize customer problems, and how they recently helped an organization reduce overall labor spend in their network by 9%.

[30.19] Brecham Group’s special offer for LTSC listeners.

“So much of what we do is education, it’s about teaching people how to think a little differently about their problem.”

[31.43] The biggest trend exciting Brecham Group for 2026.

“The most interesting thing is how we use AI in our industry and in the tactical execution of work.”

➡️ So tell us in the comments below: What does a successful "precision" improvement look like in your daily work?

⮕ Follow along for more discussions in the #SupplyChainIndustry!

⮕ Want to connect with Chris Hamley? https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrishamley5151/

⮕ Want to connect with Scott Jennings? https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-jennings-leveraging-technology-in-retail/

⮕ For more on Anaplan, visit https://bit.ly/3LJl26M
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LTSC Asiapac: https://bit.ly/3bWAPtL
Blended (Diversity and Inclusion) Podcast: https://bit.ly/3oeciWN
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