Logistics Management Podcast

Logistics Management

Join us as we dive into the world of logistics with in-depth conversations featuring industry professionals on the front lines of supply chain innovation. Each episode explores the latest trends, technologies, and challenges shaping the movement of goods—from warehouse automation and transportation management to sustainability and labor strategies. Whether you’re a logistics leader or just getting started in the field, you’ll gain practical insights and firsthand perspectives to stay ahead in this fast-changing industry. Tune in to discover how top performers are solving real-world problems and driving smarter, more efficient operations across the supply chain.

  1. 5d ago

    Taking a deep dive into Lockheed Martin's supply chain and logistics operations

    GUEST: Luke Martin, Global Logistics Lead, Corporate Global Supply Chain Operations, at Lockheed Martin.  Topics covered in this podcast were: Lockheed's approach to LTL planning and operations; the company's approach to managing transportation costs; truckload procurement, and trade and tariffs, among others.  Lucas “Luke” Martin is the Enterprise Logistics Lead for Lockheed Martin’s Global Supply Chain  Operation. In this capacity, he is responsible for leading the Corporation’s Global Logistics Program. This includes the strategic, operational, and financial platforms of corporate transportation agreements across all modes and geographies, supply chain security, global freight payment and program freight charging. Mr. Martin is also responsible for Lockheed’s Supply Chain Security Program. His team manages a global spend of $400M in logistics activity for the world’s largest defense contractor. Previously, Mr. Martin was a Distribution Analyst, Corporate Global Supply Chain Operations for Lockheed Martin Corporate. In that role, he was responsible for all aspects of freight payment, freight analytics, and special projects. Throughout his career, Mr. Martin has led several critical initiatives for Lockheed Martin Corporation, including the corporation’s Tier III CTPAT accreditation, Value Accelerator (transportation) indirect category, Corporate 3PL implementation, centralized freight payment and metrics, delivering all reported transportation savings dollars, and serving as an embedded subject matter expert for logistics, transportation, and freight accounting at the enterprise level. Mr. Martin has a Master of Science in Enterprise Information Systems from Colorado Technical University, a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Embry-Riddle University and is a Lockheed Martin certified Six Sigma Black Belt.

  2. 5d ago

    Taking a deep dive into Lockheed Martin's supply chain and logistics operations

    GUEST: Luke Martin, Global Logistics Lead, Corporate Global Supply Chain Operations, at Lockheed Martin Topics covered in this podcast were: Lockheed's approach to LTL planning and operations; the company's apprpach to managinh transportation costs; truckload procurement, and trade and tariffs, among others.  Lucas “Luke” Martin is the Enterprise Logistics Lead for Lockheed Martin’s Global Supply Chain  Operation. In this capacity, he is responsible for leading the Corporation’s Global Logistics Program. This includes the strategic, operational, and financial platforms of corporate transportation agreements across all modes and geographies, supply chain security, global freight payment and program freight charging. Mr. Martin is also responsible for Lockheed’s Supply Chain Security Program. His team manages a global spend of $400M in logistics activity for the world’s largest defense contractor. Previously, Mr. Martin was a Distribution Analyst, Corporate Global Supply Chain Operations for Lockheed Martin Corporate. In that role, he was responsible for all aspects of freight payment, freight analytics, and special projects. Throughout his career, Mr. Martin has led several critical initiatives for Lockheed Martin Corporation, including the corporation’s Tier III CTPAT accreditation, Value Accelerator (transportation) indirect category, Corporate 3PL implementation, centralized freight payment and metrics, delivering all reported transportation savings dollars, and serving as an embedded subject matter expert for logistics, transportation, and freight accounting at the enterprise level. Mr. Martin has a Master of Science in Enterprise Information Systems from Colorado Technical University, a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Embry-Riddle University and is a Lockheed Martin certified Six Sigma Black Belt.

  3. Jul 9

    Examining the intermodal market with Rick LaGore, CEO InTek Intermodal Logistics

    GUEST: Rick LaGore, CEO InTek Intermodal Logistics Topics covered in this podcast included: the current state of the intermodal market, in terms of volumes, service, and rates; the impact of the Iran conflict on intermodal; the intersection of key economic indicators and intermodal; the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger; trade and tariffs, and modal shifts, among others.  Rick LaGore is CEO of InTek Logistics, an Indianapolis-based logistics company specializing in door-to-door intermodal transportation throughout North America. With more than 37 years of transportation and logistics experience, Rick has spent the past two decades focused almost exclusively on intermodal transportation, helping shippers develop long-term strategies that improve service, reduce costs, and create more sustainable supply chains. Under his leadership, InTek has grown into a leading privately held door-to-door intermodal provider in the U.S., serving customers across a wide range of industries. Rick is a recognized voice in the transportation industry, known for his analysis of freight market trends, transportation economics, and the relationship between truckload and intermodal markets. He is a frequent contributor to industry discussions on capacity, pricing, and supply chain strategy. Throughout his career, Rick has worked with shippers, railroads, trucking companies, and logistics providers across North America, giving him a broad perspective on the challenges and opportunities shaping today's supply chains.

  4. Jul 8

    Talking a deep dive into the spot and contract truckload markets with DAT's Dean Croke

    GUEST: Dean Croke, Principal Analyst, DAT Freight & Analytics Topics covered in this podcast included: the current state of the spot and contract truckload markets, including rates and pricing and capacity; how key economic indicators are impacting the market; federal government impact on capacity reduction initiatives; trade and tariffs; and Peak Season, among other topics. Dean Croke is DAT Freight & Analytics’ principal industry analyst, with more than 35 years in commercial transportation, data science, and risk management. A CDL holder and DAT analyst since 2020, Dean is one of the industry’s leading voices and shares market updates weekly at dat.com and on DAT’s YouTube channel.

  5. Jul 6

    Examining the AI-focused supply chain with Chris Wyndham, President and CEO, Revenova, at SMC3 Connections 2026

    GUEST: Chris Wyndham, President and CEO, Revenova In this podcast, which was recorded in an on-stage session at the SMC3 Connections conference in Palm Beach, Fla., Chris Wyndham, President and CEO, at Chicago-based Revenova, a cloud application provider of transportation management solutions for freight brokers, third-party logistics (3PL) companies, carriers, and shippers, provided a detailed overview of ways in which AI can serve as a competitive advantage and what steps companies need to take to differentiate themselves from the competition.  Topics covered in this podecast included: AI supply chain and logistics best practices; things to consider when starting to implement AI into your logistics and supply chain decision-making processes; and real-world examples of AI at work in freight transportation, among others.  Wyndham joined Revenova in February. He has extensive leadership experience across vertical SaaS organizations, including the retail sectors of automotive, powersports, marine, heavy equipment, and recreation. He has built a reputation for scaling high-growth technology companies while maintaining strong operational discipline and customer focus.

  6. Jun 4

    Transportation infrastructure update with Randy Mullett

    GUEST: Randy Mullett, transportation lobbyist Topics covered in this podcast included: the current state of transportation infrastructure at the national and federal level; the United States Department of Transportation's 2026 National Freight Strategic Plan; the BUILD America 250 Act; and the ASCE's 2025 infrastructure report card, among others.  Randy Mullett is a retired member of Con-way’s executive leadership team and long-time D.C.-based transportation lobbyist. His time inside the Beltway included: testifying several times before Congress and the White House Council of Economic Advisors; being named a member of the National Freight Advisory Committee; and serving as Vice-Chair of National Cooperative Freight Research Program of the National Academies of Science. After leaving Con-way, he had his own lobby practice in D.C,, representing Clients ranging from Fortune 50 Transportation Companies to Tech start-ups. Today, Randy is a Senior Partner at Venture 53, a venture fund focused on early stage supply chain tech companies. He also advises several tech start-ups and serves on several company boards. He and his wife now live in Charlottesville, VA.

  7. May 28

    Examining the Supreme Court's Montgomery v. Caribe Transport ruling with Carrier Assure's Cassandra Gaines

    GUEST: Cassandra Gaines, Founder & CEO, Carrier Assure In this podcast, LM Group News Editor Jeff Berman interviewed Cassandra Gaines, Founder & CEO of Carrier Assure, a transportation risk management platform she built to help brokers and shippers identify carriers that may meet modern industry vetting standards, using safety, fraud, and operational data. Topics covered included: the recent Supreme Court on broker liability, regarding whether freight brokers can be under state negligence law for hiring unsafe trucking companies and its impact on carriers, shippers, and brokers; lessons learned from the ruling; and how the ruling could impact carrier selection. Cassandra Gaines is the Founder & CEO of Carrier Assure, a transportation risk management platform she built to help brokers and shippers identify carriers that may meet modern industry vetting standards using safety, fraud, and operational data. She is also a nationally recognized transportation attorney and expert witness specializing in broker liability, carrier vetting, and transportation risk management. She advises brokers, shippers, insurers, and law firms on negligent selection exposure, FMCSA safety data, cargo theft prevention, and defensible carrier selection practices. Gaines previously held legal and leadership roles at large brokerages and trucking companies and has become a leading voice on transportation safety analytics and broker standard of care issues. She has spoken at more than 100 industry conferences nationwide and was named one of Business Insider’s “100 People Transforming Business in North America.”

  8. May 18

    Sizing up current freight railroad and intermodal market conditions with Tony Hatch

    GUEST: Tony Hatch, principal, at ABH Consulting In this podcast, LM Group News Editor Jeff Berman interviewed Tony Hatch, principal, at New York-based ABH Consulting on various topics, including: freight railroad and intermodal volumes and service, rates and pricing, and the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger, among others.  A nationally-known freight railroad and intermodal expert, Hatch also examined the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on the freight railroad and intermodal sectors, railroad policy issues, and service and operations, among other topics. Tony Hatch has nearly three decades of experience in the freight railroad and transportation sectors, primarily as an analyst. As principal of New York-based ABH Consulting, Hatch has been focused on the freight transportation segment, particularly surface transportation. And he is well-known for his knowledge of the intermodal area, where the various modes of freight transport converge, on which he has held several dozen specialized conferences. Prior to launching ABH Consulting, Hatch was an analyst for Salomon brothers; proceeding to Argus, Painewebber, and most recently at NatWest Markets (USA) prior to starting his independent analyst/consultancy in 1999.

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Join us as we dive into the world of logistics with in-depth conversations featuring industry professionals on the front lines of supply chain innovation. Each episode explores the latest trends, technologies, and challenges shaping the movement of goods—from warehouse automation and transportation management to sustainability and labor strategies. Whether you’re a logistics leader or just getting started in the field, you’ll gain practical insights and firsthand perspectives to stay ahead in this fast-changing industry. Tune in to discover how top performers are solving real-world problems and driving smarter, more efficient operations across the supply chain.

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  • Creator
    Logistics Management
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
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