Today we\u2019re putting the spotlight on one of our incredible live shows, LogTech Live With Eric Johnson.
Eric is Senior Editor of Technology at the Journal Of Commerce and a long-time friend of the show, and he brings us his unrivaled industry insights \u2013 and Dad jokes! \u2013 on the first and third Friday of every month at 10am EST.
In this episode, Eric is joined by special guest Anthony Miller, SaaS, Tech, Logistics and Supply Chain Consultant, to talk about the hottest news from the biggest brands in logistics right now.
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IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:\xa0
[08.22] From C.H. Robinson CEO Bob Biesterfeld\u2019s shock exit to a new collaboration between an early-stage tech provider and freight forwarders, Eric explores the news of the week.
[15.01] An introduction to Eric\u2019s guest, Anthony Miller, his experience at WiseTech, and his love for logistics.
\u201cLogistics is so exciting and ever-changing\u2026 some people would say it's still stuck in the past, but I don\u2019t see that. It\u2019s a mixture of both \u2013 you have the great people and the processes, and then you have the tech, and they\u2019re all just trying to come together.\u201d
[19.56] How and why Anthony became a provocative logistics voice on LinkedIn.
\u201cI want people to read something and think about it, go and do some research, talk to people and form your own opinions.\u201d
[27.53] Anthony and Eric discuss CargoWise - its position in the market, why the organization has come under recent scrutiny, how businesses like GoFreight are breaking through to serve the SMB market, and the downside of aggressive acquisition strategies.
[41.20] Anthony\u2019s thoughts on the future for CH Robinson and Flexport.
\u201cOur industry is about consolidation. And as soon as you show some weakness, that\u2019s it \u2013 sharks are circling.\u201d
[47.51] Eric ends with his favorite question: \u2018what\u2019s your favorite band and why?\u2019
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RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED:\xa0
Discover more breaking news over on Journal of Commerce, and connect with Anthony on LinkedIn.
If you enjoyed the show, there are plenty more episodes of LogTech Live to explore. And if you want to hear even more from the super-knowledgeable Eric Johnson, you can also catch him on episode 238 and episode 300.
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