189: Delivering APEX - One Byte At A Time
This is the fourth and final episode in our \u201cDelivering Apex\u201d mini-series, in partnership with Apex Logistics.
Last week in Episode 3, \u201cBreaking Ground,\u201d I was joined by Beth Parker, Business Development Manager at Apex, to discuss sales and marketing in logistics \u2013 how it\u2019s evolved over the years, the challenges thrown up by COVID and exactly how Apex have been using their sales and marketing functions to support their business mission this past year.
Today in Episode 4, \u201cOne Byte At A Time,\u201d I\u2019m joined by Amanda Nazareno, Senior Product Manager at Apex, to talk all about technology: the emerging trends, the importance of using tech to enhance visibility and how Apex are staying ahead of the curve.
IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:[01.05] An introduction to Amanda, her role at Apex and her reflections on technology in supply chain.
\u201cPeople would be surprised by the volume of investment in innovation, in all areas of supply chain.\u201d
[02.43] How the COVID crisis accelerated the need for new technology and increased connectivity.
\u201cThe pandemic has really forced companies to break down functional silos and build interconnected people, data, processes \u2013 and all of that is enabled by technology.\u201d
[05.36] Whether businesses need true end to end solutions, or better integration between platforms.
[07.55] Key upcoming technology trends, including growth in all areas that enable predictability.
\u201cThere\u2019s a constant chase for radical and revolutionary solutions.\u201d
[10.39] How Apex tech can help businesses to take control and mitigate risk.
[12.29] Visibility: myth vs reality.
[16.50] The importance of data.
[20.39] How Apex taps into customer needs and uses collaboration to stay ahead of the curve.
[23.50] What the future holds for Apex.
\u201cWe\u2019re going to have a focus on data that\u2019s enabling transparency and agility.\u201d
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