424: Orchestrate and Optimize Your Terminal Operations, with Lynxis

Larry Cuddy of Lynxis talks about transforming terminal operations; consolidating solutions; & his vision for the landside logistics facilities of tomorrow.   IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:   [05.39] Larry's career journey and unrivalled passion for supply chain. "My journey is so special because I love what I do. I have to pinch myself, because it's really not a job for me… This journey started at five or six years old in a truck with my grandfather." [08.53] An overview of Lynxis – who they are, what they do, and how they help their customers. "We're designing a platform for the asset owner and the operator, and there are three things that are core to that: how do you move cargo; how do you do it in less space; and how do you reduce your operating costs? And the common denominator is optimizing terminals." [12.35] The ideal client for Lynxis. [14.24] The biggest challenges currently faced by cargo terminals and landside logistics facilities, and Lynxis' approach to tackling them. "Yes: tech is important, automation is important. But we've got to look at the infrastructure and workforce side as well." [18.22] Lynxis' aim to transform terminal operations from the ground up, and drive rapid transformation in the industry, by building teams that 'think like operators, but act like tech experts.' [21.14] The importance of consolidation in an inter-connected industry, and how Lynxis is working with customers to pull infrastructure, equipment, tech, and people together into one highly orchestrated model. [24.50] How Lynxis is utilizing advanced technology to provide the mission-critical solutions that organizations need to tackle challenges, achieve orchestration, and eliminate the risks that slow the flow of cargo. "It's about building the tech to proactively monitor, using real-time vision systems, in order to keep the flow of goods moving well." "We are in the digital planning game. How do we model something and look at the differences between a hypothetical and real life, and which works better? And you can only do that with data." [30.42] The importance of orchestration and optimization, and two case studies showing how Lynxis has helped key clients achieve big results. [35.24] Lynxis' vision of the landside logistics facilities of tomorrow, and how they're working towards making that vision a reality. "Our goal is to democratize, and make manual terminals more automated, without spending millions of dollars on tech and infrastructure." RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED:   Head over to Lynxis' website now to find out more and discover how they could help you too. You can also connect with Lynxis and keep up to date with the latest over on LinkedIn, or you can connect with Larry on LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more from Larry, listen to 325: Build Thriving Supply Chain Communities, with Envase Technologies.