Let's Talk Supply Chain

Let's Talk Supply Chain

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Deep dives into end‑to‑end supply‑chain strategies and trends.

The Supreme Court Just Rewrote Trucking. Are You Ready? 📱
VideoJun 9, 2026

The Supreme Court Just Rewrote Trucking. Are You Ready? 📱

The episode of TPM Today breaks down the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent Montgomery decision, which fundamentally reshapes liability for freight brokers in the trucking industry. The Court resolved a long‑standing split between circuits – the Ninth and Sixth had allowed broker...

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LIVE | Geopolitics Rewrote Rules, AI Is Saving Grocery, and Fertilizer Became a Security Crisis.
VideoMay 19, 2026

LIVE | Geopolitics Rewrote Rules, AI Is Saving Grocery, and Fertilizer Became a Security Crisis.

The episode introduced the new Asia‑Pacific voice of Let’s Talk Supply Chain and previewed upcoming webinars, podcasts, and live shows focused on regional logistics trends. Host Sarah Barnes Humphrey highlighted a series of community events, from a Pallet Alliance interview...

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LIVE | Your Supply Chain Assumes Stability That No Longer Exists — Now What? 📱
VideoMay 19, 2026

LIVE | Your Supply Chain Assumes Stability That No Longer Exists — Now What? 📱

The episode introduced the new "Let's Talk Supply Chain Asia" live show, signaling a strategic focus on the region’s mounting supply‑chain volatility. Host Sarah Barnes Humphrey and guest Faison discussed how assumptions of stability are eroding amid geopolitical tensions, talent...

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81% Drop in Shipments, $7K Surcharges, Hormuz Closed — Merchants Are in Crisis☕
VideoMay 8, 2026

81% Drop in Shipments, $7K Surcharges, Hormuz Closed — Merchants Are in Crisis☕

The episode spotlights a perfect storm in global logistics: the U.S. de minimis exemption ended, triggering an 81% plunge in cross‑border shipments, while $7,000‑plus surcharges and the Hormuz Strait shutdown have left many merchants scrambling. Hosts and ShipStation’s Josh Steinitz unpack the...

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LIVE | Humanoid Robots Are Close to a Billion Dollars in Funding and KitKats Have Disappeared.📱
VideoMay 1, 2026

LIVE | Humanoid Robots Are Close to a Billion Dollars in Funding and KitKats Have Disappeared.📱

The live "Thoughts and Coffee" broadcast highlighted several supply‑chain initiatives, from new AI‑interactive podcast episodes to upcoming industry events, before zeroing in on a breakthrough robotics story. Host Sarah Barnes Humphrey introduced the show’s latest features, announced her participation in...

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🚨 Procurement Is No Longer Back Office — The Future Starts Here
VideoApr 29, 2026

🚨 Procurement Is No Longer Back Office — The Future Starts Here

The episode of "Thoughts and Coffee" spotlights procurement’s evolution from a back‑office function to a strategic, enterprise‑wide driver. Host DC Spragola and guest Natalie discuss recent poll results, upcoming industry events, and the growing urgency for procurement leaders to rethink...

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🚨 Importers, This Is Your Wake-Up Call: New Tariffs, New Risks 📱
VideoApr 25, 2026

🚨 Importers, This Is Your Wake-Up Call: New Tariffs, New Risks 📱

The episode spotlights the rollout of AIPA tariff refunds after the Supreme Court reversal, with Customs and Border Protection estimating a 60‑90 day processing window. It also underscores how a surge of tariff changes has turned routine customs entries into...

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Behind Closed Doors: Automation Projects
VideoApr 23, 2026

Behind Closed Doors: Automation Projects

The panel, hosted by Breham Group’s Chris Hamley and featuring Zion Solutions president Jim Shaw, used the recent Modex trade show as a springboard to discuss the current state of warehouse automation. Zion, a full‑service systems integrator, outlined its four‑pillar...

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🔥 Everything’s “Fine”… So Why Is Everything on Fire? 📱
VideoApr 17, 2026

🔥 Everything’s “Fine”… So Why Is Everything on Fire? 📱

Sarah Barnes‑Humphrey hosts Ilhan Kolko of Aviro360 in a live LinkedIn session to dissect the most pressing supply‑chain gaps. They explore why yard execution collapses when visibility fades, how AI has shifted from optional to essential in procurement, and the...

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Will Urban Has 20 Years in Freight. He's Not Buying the AI Hype 📱
VideoMar 25, 2026

Will Urban Has 20 Years in Freight. He's Not Buying the AI Hype 📱

Will Urban, a two‑decade veteran of freight forwarding at Expeditors and Flexport, joins Eric Johnson on TPM Today to separate genuine technology value from AI hype. The conversation reveals where forwarders are actually allocating capital—primarily toward automation and data integration—rather...

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End-to-End Supply Chain Excellence: AI, Visibility & Warehousing
VideoMar 20, 2026

End-to-End Supply Chain Excellence: AI, Visibility & Warehousing

Supply chain leaders are grappling with mounting returns, unsynced omnichannel data, and manual reconciliations that erode margins and customer loyalty. The upcoming Softeon‑hosted LinkedIn Live on April 2 will address these pain points by showing how to eliminate data silos...

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Performance Paradox: Managing Builds Burnout, Leaders Build Teams
VideoFeb 19, 2026

Performance Paradox: Managing Builds Burnout, Leaders Build Teams

The episode of Performance Paradox explores the distinction between leadership and management and how that gap contributes to burnout and team performance. Speakers argue that managers concentrate on the how and when of tasks—meeting KPIs, following SOPs—while leaders articulate the what...

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