Logistics Matters with DC VELOCITY
The editors of DC VELOCITY magazine bring you weekly updates on logistics, material handling, and supply chain news.
Logistics Matters with DC VELOCITY
Latest Episodes
Guest: Clarie Li of Moody’s Ratings on vulnerable critical minerals; Cargo thefts intensify; Who pays for warehouse fires?
Our guest on this week's episode is Claire Li, vice president of Credit Strategy at Moody's Ratings. Critical minerals and rare earth minerals are needed in most electronics and tech devices, yet the United States does not produce...
Guest: Peter Larsen of Amazon Supply Chain Services on its 3PL offerings; A global network for battery handling; It's wreath season for truckers
Our guest on this week's episode is Peter Larsen is a Vice President at Amazon, where he leads Amazon Supply Chain Services. Amazon may have started in 1994 as an online book seller, but today they are arguably the most successful of all...
Guest: Tommy Slaymaker of The Pete Store on the effects of rising diesel prices; How AI can transform warehouse operations; Amazon invents new packaging
Our guest on this week's episode is Tommy Slaymaker, Director of Fleet Services at The Pete Store (one of the largest Peterbilt dealer groups in North America). Diesel fuel is the driving force behind our supply chains, powering everythi...
Guest: Roberto Canevari of Estée Lauder on managing a beautiful supply chain; What factors help businesses grow; Beating the heat
Our guest on this week's episode is Roberto Canevari, executive vice president, chief value chain officer at international beauty suppler Estée Lauder. Managing an international supply chain is not an easy job in this age of global disru...
Guest: Mark Burstein of Inspectorio on fallout from new Canadian tariffs; Taking the temperature of the logistics industry; New investments boost manufacturing
Our guest on this week's episode is Mark Burstein, senior vice president of Americas at Inspectorio. Canada and the United States are battling again over tariffs following the announcement that the U.S. would be placing tariffs of as muc...