443: Mastering Visibility: Insights from LogTech Live with Shippeo
Christopher P. Mazza is the SVP of International Growth at Shippeo, bringing over 25 years of experience from the intersection of logistics and technology in Silicon Valley. He began his career in the ocean carrier space before moving into tech, working with notable companies like ClearMetal (sold to project44) and Navis. Mazza emphasizes that in today's volatile geopolitical climate, visibility has become a crucial tool for risk management, shifting focus from pure efficiency to building supply chain resiliency. He advocates for moving beyond simple tracking to provide actionable intelligence and automated recommendations that enable effective contingency planning for shippers.
Today we’re showcasing another of our fabulous live shows – LogTech Live with Eric Johnson.
Eric is Senior Editor of Technology at the Journal Of Commerce, he has SO much knowledge and more than a little insider info, so we love collaborating with him. Trust me – if something’s going down in supply chain, he’s the first to know about it! He’s joined by special guests to break down key industry trends and insights on the first and third Friday of every month at 10am EST, so if you don’t have alerts for those shows, make sure you set them up now!
And today, Eric is joined by Christopher Mazza of Shippeo to take on a big trend, and a big question: Is visibility the key to smarter logistics? They’re going to unpack the visibility market, and why shippers and 3PLs are investing in it. They’ll be exploring why reliable ocean freight data is still a challenge, and how businesses can overcome data quality challenges.
We all want to know how to turn data into actionable insights, and we’re all talking about visibility – whether you like it or not! So grab your notepad and pen, because there’s going to be a lot to take away from today’s deep dive into mastering visibility with Shippeo and Eric Johnson.
A closer look at two key upcoming conferences: TPM 25 – listen out for a special discount! – and Journal of Commerce’s Breakbulk and Project Cargo .
From an Uber Freight product launch to how technology is enabling companies to pursue smaller incidents of overbilling in freight payments, Eric dives into the big supply chain news of the week.
An introduction to Chris Mazza, his career journey, and an overview of Shippeo.
From the Baltimore Bridge collapse to ongoing port strikes, the biggest challenges of 2024, and how they impacted the visibility market.
A closer look at visibility in the ocean and over-the-road markets, the different levels of demand and maturity, and the increasing focus on boosting ocean visibility.
A listener question: Should we consider contingency planning as part of the visibility function?
Carrier APIs – their role in accessing the best data and the challenge of navigating multiple layers of business relationships.
How visibility can be used to prevent missing shipments.
What Shippeo customers want when it comes to accessing, understanding, analyzing, and reporting their data.
Chris’s favorite musician and why.
Eric’s Dad joke of the week!
Resources & Links Mentioned
- Explore more industry news over on Journal of Commerce, and connect with Eric on LinkedIn.
- If you enjoyed the show, there are lots more episodes of Logtech Live With Eric Johnson to explore. You can also hear Eric on episode 238, episode 300 and episode 420.
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