From Big Brands to Small Fleets: A Holistic Look at Load Optimisation

Send me a message In today's episode of the Digital Supply Chain podcast I'm talking to Tom Moore, an industry veteran who knows the ins and outs of the supply chain like nobody else. You'll want to grab a notepad because this one is a knowledge feast! 🔥 What's Cooking? 🔥 We kick things off by taking a look at the past five years and the transformative leaps in supply chain management. Tom Moore shares what Gartner predicts about convergence in planning and operational systems and how it affects the entire supply chain. Spoiler: it's all about "Level Loading!" 📦 🔮 Future Gazing 🔮 Wondering where things are heading in the next 4-5 years, or dare I say 10? You won't want to miss Tom's insights. Hint: It's all about bringing everything closer, but not without its challenges, of course. It's time to start trusting your vendors and gaining your customers' trust. 👀 What’s Next for Tom's Companies? 👀 They are set to bring load optimization not just to the Unilevers of the world but also to smaller businesses. Yes, even if you're shipping just 10-15 trucks a week, this one's for you! And hey, let's talk about partnerships! Tom reveals a new collaboration that could revolutionize how we approach warehouse operations. 🚛 The Unsung Heroes: Carriers 🚛 We wrap up by highlighting an often-overlooked aspect: the challenges in the trucking business. Tom thinks it's high time to give them the attention they deserve. 📌 Don't Miss This! 📌 Want to dive deeper? Head on over to t-wo.com, autoscheduler.ai, or provisionAI.com. Got burning questions or just want to connect with Tom? Shoot him an email at [email protected]. And that’s a wrap! 🎉 Can't wait for you to tune in and get as excited about the future of supply chains as we are! Trust me; this episode is a game-changer. 🚀 Feel free to check out the video version at https://youtu.be/D-YfuOg0HHs Till next time, stay curious, my friends! If disruption hit tomorrow, would you know where your supply chain was most exposed? In 15 minutes my free scorecard helps you assess 27 resilience statements, calculate your score, and turn the result into three priorities and a 30 day action plan. You can download the scorecard free at tomraftery.com/scorecard. Support the show Podcast supporters I'd like to sincerely thank this podcast's generous Subscribers: Alicia Farag Kieran Ognev Gary Lynch And remember you too can become a Resilient Supply Chain+ subscriber - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more excellent episodes like this one and give you access to bonus episodes of topical, timely supply chain resilience analysis. 🎤 Looking for a keynote speaker on supply chain resilience, AI, and sustainability? I help leaders understand the forces reshaping global supply chains, from geopolitical disruption and climate risk to AI and real-time decision-making. Download my Speaker Pack: https://tinyurl.com/spkrpck Finally If you have any comments/suggestions or questions for the podcast - feel free to just send me a direct message on LinkedIn, or send me a message using this link. If you liked this show, please don't forget to rate and/or review it. It makes a big difference to help new people discover it. Thanks for listening.