Dean Duffin and Joe Lynch discuss understanding the Canadian logistics landscape. Dean is Co-founder and CEO of Linear Logistics, one of Canada’s fastest growing full-service third-party logistics companies.

About Dean Duffin

Growing up enjoying the small-town Alberta lifestyle, Dean excelled academically. He graduated high school with honors and pursued a Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University of Alberta, with a focus on international business and new venture creation. Upon completing his education, he relocated to Calgary, where he started his journey in the logistics industry with a prominent Fortune 500 company. Demonstrating a remarkable ability to rapidly expand teams and provide proactive leadership, he earned early success. This success, coupled with invaluable learning experiences, paved the path to the establishment of Linear Logistics, a full-service logistics firm based in Calgary. With a strong dedication to unparalleled customer service, Linear Logistics has flourished under his and his co-founder, Andrew’s guidance. They grew from a duo to a team of over 40 logistics professionals across operations in multiple locations across Canada. Outside of his professional pursuits, Dean is an avid outdoors enthusiast, indulging in activities such as mountain biking, snowboarding, and hockey, both as a player and coach. Additionally, he devotes a significant amount of his time to non-profit organizations, driven by his belief in the importance of charity.

About Linear Logistics

A decade strong, Linear Logistics has solidified its reputation as a premier transportation and logistics solutions provider. Headquartered in Calgary with a strategic footprint across Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Ontario, Linear Logistics seamlessly services clients throughout North America. Their ongoing expansion into the British Columbia market reflects a dedication to broadening reach and catering to diverse business needs. At Linear, customer satisfaction remains paramount. By leveraging extensive experience and knowledge, they consistently uphold their commitment to customer-centric service, streamlining supply chain operations for valued clients. Their dedicated workforce strives to make a difference in the logistics world through proactive service and transparent communication. Efficient information management and real-time updates empower clients to make informed decisions. By entrusting their freight to Linear, clients gain access to customized solutions that optimize efficiency, allowing them to focus on core competencies. Linear prides itself on exceeding expectations, fostering innovative solutions, and delivering continuous value to partners.

Key Takeaways: Understanding the Canadian Logistics Landscape

• Dean Duffin and Joe Lynch discuss the Canadian logistics landscape including the unique challenges for each of the 5 regions that make up Canada:
  • Atlantic Provinces
  • Central Canada
  • Prairie Provinces
  • West Coast
  • Northern Territories
• With over 10 years of experience, Linear Logistics is a leading provider of transportation and logistics solutions across North America.
• Headquartered in Calgary, Canada, they operate strategically in Saskatchewan, Alberta, Ontario, and are expanding into British Columbia.
• Linear prioritizes customer satisfaction by offering custom-tailored solutions and streamlining supply chain operations.
• Their team is dedicated to making a difference through proactive service, clear communication, and efficient information management.
• Real-time updates empower clients to make informed decisions regarding their freight.
• By partnering with Linear, businesses gain access to solutions that optimize efficiency, allowing them to focus on core strengths.
• Linear goes beyond expectations by fostering innovative solutions and delivering continuous value to clients.

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Calgary: A top transportation and logistics hub | Calgary Economic Development

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Ilya Preston and Joe Lynch discuss the $440 billion logistics problem. Ilya is Co-Founder & CEO at PAXAFE, a company that provides an autonomous AI-enabled decision support system for quality, transportation & supply chain leaders to exhibit resiliency and automation from their visibility investments.

About Ilya Preston

Ilya is Co-Founder & CEO at PAXAFE. Prior to PAXAFE, Ilya spent almost a decade working with large enterprises. Ilya worked at Cummins, where he helped develop global supply chain strategies for their raw material commodities, including sheet metal fabrication, raw metal, trailers and containers. Ilya then spent several years in management consulting with both KPMG and PwC, where he worked with leadership teams across private equity, technology and healthcare to develop and implement strategies pertaining to M&A and supply chain.

About PAXAFE

Kendra Phillips and Joe Lynch discuss taming the supply chain beast. Kendra is the VP of Global Transportation Management leading the managed transportation and brokerage divisions of Ryder System, Inc, a Fortune 500 Transportation and Logistics company.

About Kendra Phillips

Kendra Phillips is the VP of Global Transportation Management leading the managed transportation and brokerage divisions of Ryder System, Inc, a Fortune 500 Transportation and Logistics company. Kendra is an accomplished and results-driven senior logistics & tech executive. She has proven success developing and implementing new tech products and leading large P&L driven organizations. Prior to leading Global Transportation Management at Ryder, Kendra was the Vice President of Service Delivery for Aurora Tech, a leading company in the autonomous vehicle sector. At Aurora, Kendra was responsible for designing, building, and implementing the services that compose Aurora’s commercial product. This includes everything from Aurora’s digital platform to its physical operations such as terminals and command center sites. Before joining Aurora, Kendra was fortunate to hold many different roles within Ryder, including Chief Technology Officer and Vice President of New Products. In that position she was responsible for overseeing the evaluation, development and deployment of new technologies and digital products for the Supply Chain and Dedicated Transportation businesses. Prior to CTO, she was Group Director of Southeast Operations for Dedicated Transportation Solutions for Ryder System, Inc. responsible for a $175M P&L and over 1,200 employees. Kendra earned her MBA from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and a Master’s in Engineering Management from the McCormick School of Engineering at Northwestern University. Kendra holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Chemical Engineering with a specialization in Mathematics from Vanderbilt University.

About Ryder

Ryder System, Inc.  (NYSE: R) is a leading logistics and transportation company. It provides supply chain, dedicated transportation, and fleet management solutions, including warehousing and distribution, e-commerce fulfillment, last-mile delivery, managed transportation, professional drivers, freight brokerage, full-service leasing, maintenance, commercial truck rental, and used vehicle sales to some of the world’s most-recognized brands. Ryder provides services throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada. In addition, Ryder manages nearly 260,000 commercial vehicles and operates approximately 300 warehouses encompassing more than 95 million square feet. Ryder is regularly recognized for its industry-leading practices in third-party logistics, technology-driven innovations, commercial vehicle maintenance, environmental stewardship, corporate social responsibility, world-class safety and security programs, military veteran recruitment initiatives, and the hiring of a diverse workforce.

Key Takeaways: Taming the Supply Chain Beast: Tech Solutions for Smoother Operations

• Kendra Phillips and Joe Lynch discuss taming the supply chain beast including the following topics:
• Technology Considerations: integration capabilities, visibility & tracking, data analytics & predictive insights, scalability & flexibility, customer support & training, cost effectiveness & ROI.
• RyderShare, a digital platform designed to improve supply chain visibility and collaboration. It’s offered by Ryder, a transportation company, and acts as a central hub for all the parties involved in getting goods from one place to another.
• Ryder’s TM Control Towers act as a central command center for your supply chain, offering real-time visibility, data-driven insights, and proactive management of your transportation network.
• Ryder tackles transportation evolution with a two-pronged approach: internal development and acquisitions.
  • Internally, they invest in R&D for cutting-edge solutions (autonomous vehicles etc.) and develop software for real-time data and optimization.
  • Via acquisitions, they partner with startups to stay informed and potentially acquire promising technologies.
• Ryder System is a one-stop shop for logistics and transportation: Ryder offers a wide range of services including warehousing, distribution, last-mile delivery, and fleet management solutions.
• Ryder has an extensive reach: Their services cover the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
• Large-scale operations: Ryder manages a significant fleet of nearly 260,000 commercial vehicles and operates a vast network of warehouses exceeding 95 million square feet.
• Industry leader: Ryder is recognized for their innovative approach in logistics, technology, sustainability, safety, and social responsibility.
• Diverse workforce: Ryder actively recruits veterans and fosters a diverse work environment.

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Kendra Phillips | Linkedin

Ryder System, Inc. | Linkedin

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State of the Transportation Industry | Ryder Logistics

Automating the Warehouse with Gary Allen | The Logistics of Logistics

Ryder’s Freight Market Update with Kevin Clonch | The Logistics of Logistics

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Nick Schrock and Joe Lynch discuss the freight broker’s secret weapon. Nick is the CEO and Founder of Valoroo, an outsourcing provider that focuses specifically on the logistics industry.

About Nick Schrock

Nick Schrock is the CEO and founder of Valoroo. Valoroo offers affordable, talent solutions offshore in the Philippines and Latin America. Nick specializes in building teams offshore and helping others scale for business growth. He previously worked at Flock Freight, Ungerboeck Software, O’Brien Associates Food Brokerage, and Northwestern Mutual. At 13 years old, he was a professionally sponsored roller blader. And by 16, he started a skateboard company. Nick has a bachelor’s in business from McKendree University in Illinois. He is a 2nd degree Jiu Jitsu blackbelt and fights professionally still – his Jiu Jitsu street name is “Moose”.

About Valoroo

Based in San Diego, CA, Valoroo is an outsourcing provider that focuses specifically on the logistics industry. Valoroo’s mission is to provide quality outsourcing solutions for 3PLs and asset-based companies that consistently exceed expectations. Popular roles include track and trace, carrier sales, dispatch and load planning, third shift and weekend support, accounting, and customer service.

Key Takeaways: The Freight Broker’s Secret Weapon

• Nick Schrock and Joe Lynch discuss the freight broker’s secret weapon, which is an outsourcing partner like Valaroo that can help you win the talent war.
• Valoroo is a San Diego based company that provides outsourcing solutions for the logistics industry. Companies working with Valaroo gain the following benefits:
• The company helps businesses by providing offshore teams to handle repetitive tasks.
• This allows the business to focus on more important tasks and increase productivity.
• Valoroo offers a variety of services including logistics operations, customer support, and accounting and bookkeeping.
• Valoroo clients enjoy cost-effective services that allow them to grow their businesses.
• Valoroo’s team consists of qualified professionals with experience in various industries.
• Valoroo offers a transparent pricing model, so you can be sure you’re getting a good value for your money.

Learn More About The Freight Broker’s Secret Weapon

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John Marrow and Joe Lynch discuss the life science supply chain. John is the President at RRD Supply Chain Solutions,  a recognized provider of global life science supply chain services with decades of experience in developing and delivering value-add solutions to the life science sector.

About John Marrow

John Marrow is the President of RRD Supply Chain Solutions. With more than 30 years of experience in the supply chain industry, John has lived and worked in eight different countries in a variety of different roles across quality, supply chain, customer service, sales and operations. Today, as the president of RRD Supply Chain Solutions, he leads a team of more than 2,000 employees in facilities across the globe.

About RRD Supply Chain Solutions

RRD Supply Chain Solutions, part of RRD, has over four decades of experience helping clients from various industries including; medical device, diagnostics, consumer electronics and collectibles sectors — optimize their supply chains while leveraging RRD’s ISO 13485 accredited facilities across the globe and its ability to scale quickly to facilitate time-sensitive projects. RRD Supply Chain Solutions offers a comprehensive suite of services that includes solution design, print, packaging & labeling, sourcing, configuring, postponement & fulfillment. The company’s solution design, expertise, systems, processes, and precise project execution effectively help customers improve their market share, profits and speed-to-market.

Key Takeaways: The Life Science Supply Chain

• John Marrow and Joe Lynch discuss the life science supply chain including:
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Why life science companies partner with companies like RRD
  • Nearshoring and total cost
  • The need for a flexible and resilience supply chain partner
• RRD Supply Chain Solutions is a part of RRD, a global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions.
• They offer a suite of services specifically for the life science sector, including solution design, packaging, and fulfillment. They understand the unique needs of life science companies in terms of specific packaging requirements and timely delivery of products.
• RRD’s services aim to help life science companies improve their market share, profits, and speed-to-market.
• Compliance Expertise: RRD’s experience in regulated industries like pharmaceuticals and medical devices translates to familiarity with life sciences regulations, ensuring compliance throughout your supply chain.
• Streamlined Efficiency: RRD’s comprehensive and accredited solutions help Life Science companies capture market opportunities while minimizing costs associated with bringing healthcare products to market.
• RRD’s Life Science services streamline product commercialization:
  • Creative execution: Aligned pre-production services across the product lifecycle.
  • Marketing communications: Scalable expertise for HCP and consumer communications.
  • Packaging: cGMP-compliant production and management of complex supply chains.
  • Kitting & Fulfillment: Regulatory-compliant network for efficient execution of complex distribution.

Learn More About The Life Science Supply Chain

• John Marrow | LinkedIn
• RRD Supply Chain Solutions | LinkedIn 
• RRD Supply Chain Solutions
• RRD’s Diagnostic Drivers Report
• Leveraging Nearshoring for Resilient Operations
• Leveraging a Hybrid Approach to Nearshoring and Offshoring
• RRD Facility Spotlight: Brno
• Engage and Retain Health Plan Members with Wellness Kits
• Industry Perspective: Making Sense of This Supplier-Consolidation Era in Life Sciences
• 5 Questions that Drive Conversations Around Sustainable Packaging Design

2024 Conferences attended by RRD Supply Chain Solutions:

• RRD Supply Chain Solutions will be exhibiting at MD&M WEST 2024
• RRD Supply Chain Solutions will be participating at:
  • American Diabetes Association – Scientific Sessions (ADA)
  • HLTH Europe
  • MD&M EAST 2024
  • Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine – ADLM
  • National Association of Chain Drug Stores – NACDS Total Store Expo
  • HLTH USA

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On this podcast interview, Tom Moore and Joe Lynch discuss load building and optimization. Tom is the CEO and Founder of ProvisionAi, a technology that automatically gets the right products on the right number of trucks at the right time to increase service levels and maximize network efficiency.

About Tom Moore

Thomas A. (Tom) Moore is the CEO and Founder of ProvisionAi and AutoSchedulerAI. Tom Moore is a visionary entrepreneur with a track record of establishing and growing thriving supply chain software companies. With a wealth of experience partnering with industry giants like Procter & Gamble, Unilever, Nestle, and Kimberly-Clark, Tom has been instrumental in developing cutting-edge solutions for warehousing, truck loading, and planning optimization. His notable contributions include groundbreaking software systems such as AutoScheduler, AutoO2, and LevelLoad. Furthermore, Tom’s hands-on experience running manufacturing, warehousing, and trucking operations has provided him with invaluable insights into the intricacies of these industries. His multifaceted background uniquely makes him a leader who understands the challenges and opportunities within the supply chain ecosystem. Tom holds a Master’s degree in Operations Research and a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics (both with Honors) from the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand.

About ProvisionAi 

ProvisionAi helps good companies plan, and great companies execute by making planning and execution “play nice together.” LevelLoad takes expensive and potentially infeasible replenishment proposals and turns them into high-service, low-cost, and operationally feasible plans. AutoO2 is an optimizing load builder that converts deployment requirements into efficient, damage-free shipments. Together, LevelLoad and AutoO2 drive customer service and long-term transportation planning objectives despite the realities of supply chain network constraints. The results include improved on-time and in-full customer service, fuller loads, higher use of preferred freight carriers, and lower costs. Clients save millions by tendering loads early to reserve preferred carriers, filling truckloads optimally to maximize payload, improving customer order fulfillment, and reducing costs. The patented technology is saving money and carbon for companies like Unilever, Baxter, P&G, and Kimberly-Clark.

Key Takeaways: Load Building and Optimization

• Tom Moore is the Founder and CEO of ProvisionAi, a technology that automatically gets the right products on the right number of trucks at the right time to increase service levels and maximize network efficiency.
• ProvisionAi is transforming CPG supply chains in the following ways:
• Planning & Execution Harmony: No more siloed spreadsheets! LevelLoad and AutoO2 work together to seamlessly turn high-cost plans into feasible, cost-saving shipments. Say goodbye to logistics headaches and hello to “happy dance” efficiency.
• Customer Service Champs: ProvisionAi fuels on-time, in-full deliveries, keeping customers satisfied and boosting your brand. Think happy stores, happy buyers, happy you.
• Cost-Slicing Magic: By optimizing loads and locking in preferred carriers, ProvisionAi helps clients shave millions off transportation costs. Imagine millions back in your pocket, ready to fuel further growth.
• Sustainability Superhero: Reducing empty miles and optimizing routes, ProvisionAi minimizes your carbon footprint. Green logistics that make both the planet and your bottom line smile.
• Trusted by Giants: Unilever, Baxter, P&G, and Kimberly-Clark – these household names trust ProvisionAi’s patented technology to transform their supply chains. Join the winning team and discover the difference Ai-powered logistics can make.
• In 2023, Provision AI eliminated 88,000 truckloads for their customers – saving money, improving service levels, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Learn More About Load Building and Optimization

Website – ProvisionAi

Articles – ProvisionAi

Resources – ProvisionAi

Awards – ProvisionAi

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ProvisionAi – Threads

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Tucker Perkins and Joe Lynch discuss beyond electric vehicles. Tucker is the President and CEO of the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), a Washington D.C.-based nonprofit that invests in the research and development of propane-powered innovation and promotes the safe, efficient use of propane through safety training and education programs.

 About Tucker Perkins

Tucker Perkins is the President and CEO of the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC). Perkins joined PERC in 2015 as Chief Business Development Officer and was promoted to Chief Operating Officer before the Council named him President and CEO in 2018. A Virginia Tech graduate in civil engineering, Perkins earned his MBA from the University of Richmond. Perkins is a dynamic and relatable leader who has amplified propane’s voice in the national energy conversation as a frequent keynote speaker on energy-related topics. Tucker is also host of the podcast, Path to Zero, in which he engages energy thought leaders in provocative discussions regarding energy and the environment and the path to zero carbon emissions.

About PERC

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is a Washington D.C.-based nonprofit that invests in the research and development of propane-powered innovation and promotes the safe, efficient use of propane through safety training and education programs. PERC is operated and funded by the propane industry, and its programs benefit a variety of markets including transportation, agriculture, commercial landscaping, residential, and commercial building.

Key Takeaways: Beyond Electric Vehicles

• Tucker Perkins is the President and CEO of the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC).
• In the podcast interview, Tucker and Joe discuss beyond electric vehicles.
• There are many challenges facing the transportation and logistics industry regarding reducing greenhouse gas emissions and meeting sustainability goals.
• Propane is a cleaner, greener option that is often overlooked.
• There are many advantages to using propane in transportation and logistics including:
  • Propane fuel has a lower carbon content than conventional gasoline and diesel fuel. When used as a vehicle fuel, propane can offer life cycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions benefits over conventional fuels, depending on vehicle type, age, and drive cycle.
  • Propane exhaust is also colorless and almost odorless, making it ideal for locations where air quality is a concern.
  • Diesel engines may be prohibited in certain areas due to their emissions. A propane engine is also quieter than diesel and gasoline engines.
• Propane is frequently used to replace gasoline in smaller off-road applications, such as forklifts and commercial lawn equipment, and it provides benefits like those achieved in on-road vehicles.
• The potential for lower maintenance costs is one reason behind propane’s popularity for use in light- and medium-duty vehicles, such as trucks and taxis, and for heavy-duty vehicles, such as school buses.
• Propane vehicles have been widely used and refined for decades, and a propane vehicle’s power, acceleration, and cruising speed are like those of conventionally fueled vehicles.
• The Propane Education & Research Council is a nonprofit that provides leading propane safety and training programs and invests in research and development of new propane-powered technologies. PERC is operated and funded by the propane industry. PERC programs benefit a variety of markets including transportation, agriculture, commercial landscaping, residential, and commercial building.

Learn More About Beyond Electric Vehicles

Tucker on LinkedIn

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