The Logistics Lowdown podcast, brought to you by the editorial team at Inside Logistics magazine, is your go-to resource for insights and expertise in the supply chain and logistics sector. Each episode features industry leaders and professionals sharing their knowledge, analysis and advice on key topics, including technology, disruption, trade, transportation, education, sustainability and more. Listen to The Logistics Lowdown on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and your other favourite podcast plat ...
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Current State of the Logistics Sector And How the CITT Helps Its Members with President and CEO Pina Melchionna
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12:20In this edition of The Logistics Lowdown, editor Derek Clouthier chats with Pina Melchionna, president and CEO of the CITT – Canada’s Logistics Association, about the current state of the Canadian logistics sector, what CITT members are seeing on the horizon and how the association is helping its members navigate current challenges.…
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Impact of Tariffs on Manufacturing and Exports with Dennis Darby, President and CEO of Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters
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16:57In this episode of The Logistics Lowdown, editor Derek Clouthier speaks with Dennis Darby, president and CEO of Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, about the impact of U.S. and Chinese tariffs on Canada’s manufacturing and export industries. Dennis shares insights on how businesses can mitigate the rising costs of tariffs and discusses what feder…
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Transportation Technology: How to Integrate New Technologies Into Your Fleet That Will Truly Make a Difference, with Dave Brajkovich, Polaris Transportation Group and NorthStar Digital Solutions
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25:01In this episode of The Logistics Lowdown, editor Derek Clouthier sits down with Dave Brajkovich of Polaris Transportation Group and NorthStar Digital Solutions to discuss the best strategies for integrating new technologies into business operations. They explore common pitfalls to avoid, key solutions that have made a real impact for Dave and his t…
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Innovating Supply Chains: Inside The PIER at the Port of Halifax, with David Thomas, Executive Director of The PIER
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21:59In this episode of The Logistics Lowdown, editor Derek Clouthier sits down with David Thomas, the executive director of The PIER at the Port of Halifax. As Canada’s first “living lab” dedicated to supply chain innovation, The PIER is a unique research centre driving real-world solutions for the transportation and logistics industries. David shares …
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Empowering the Next Generation: Careers, AI, and Sustainability in Supply Chain Management with David Johnson
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29:23David Johnston, George Weston Ltd. research chair and centre director in Sustainable Supply Chains at the Schulich School of Business at York University, and founding and current program director of the Master of Supply Chain Management (MSCM) at Schulich. In this episode of The Logistics Lowdown we talk with David about the challenges facing young…
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Mastering Global Supply Chains: Insights on Innovation, Sustainability, and Resilience with Kerim Kfuri
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29:30Guest: Kerim Kfuri, president and CEO of the Atlas Network and author of the book, Supply Chain Ups and Downs. In this episode of The Logistics Lowdown we talk with Kerim about the current state of the Canadian and U.S. supply chains, highlight some ups and downs in the industry this past year and discuss what to expect in 2025, as well as some of …
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