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This is the fourth and final show in our \u201cWhat Does Intermodal Mean to You\u201d series, in partnership with IANA.

In last week\u2019s episode, \u2018The Technology,\u2019 I was joined by Phil Shook, Vice President at C.H. Robinson, to talk about exactly what kinds of tech is used in the industry; the importance of connectivity and partnerships; why technology companies themselves are attracted to the intermodal industry \u2013 and the role IANA thinks tech will play in the industry moving forward.

Today in Episode 4, \u2018The Workforce,\u2019 I\u2019m joined by Mark McKendry, Vice President North American Intermodal at NFI, to shine a light on workforce development: the trends, the skills, the challenges \u2013 and what the future will look like for people in supply chain.

[01.14] Mark\u2019s role at NFI and a key misconception about intermodal.

\u201cThe perception of intermodal is that it\u2019s a minor player compared to truck.\u201d

[02.19] e-commerce acceleration, a major supply chain trend affecting the workforce right now.

[03.57] From smaller, local warehouses to staff who work remotely, the current trends in decentralised workforces.

\u201cThe pandemic has brought us 10 years into the future, to show us what decentralised work can really look like.\u201d

[5.15] From truck driving shortages to curiosity and a willingness to learn, the skills that are needed in intermodal right now.

\u201cBeing curious can get you into a leadership role in this industry.\u201d

[11.12] Technology within intermodal \u2013 its impact, and current gaps.

\u201cThere are far too many pieces of proprietary technology \u2013 there\u2019s no real dominant player\u201d

[15.57] The challenges to entering intermodal, and the benefits of being a generalist.

[18.09] What is an IMC, and their benefits.

[19.33] Developing workforces for the future.

[23.10] Whether a certain level of education is needed to enter supply chain.

\u201cThere\u2019s a strong argument for not needing college degrees for many of the roles in our industry.

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