Inside the Logistics Black Box: What Leaders Are Missing

In this pilot episode of the Executive Efficiency Series, Megan Kjar sits down with Expectus CEO Stephan Schaefer to unpack a problem most companies don’t realize they have.After 26 years working with hundreds of companies across the U.S. and Europe, Stephan has seen one pattern repeat itself again and again:Companies believe they have control over their logistics costs—but beneath the surface, inefficiencies quietly build over time.From leadership blind spots to operational disconnects, this conversation explores:Why logistics is often treated as a “black box” inside organizationsWhere cost inefficiencies actually hide (hint: it’s not where you think)How small, unchallenged decisions compound into major financial impactWhy most companies lack true visibility into their supply chain costsThis episode sets the foundation for the series—designed to give executives a clearer lens into cost, operations, and structural decision-making.