The Logistics Lowdown

In this episode of The Logistics Lowdown, managing editor Derek Clouthier talks with University of Alberta’s Dr. Edy Wong about how the current situation in the Middle East is impacting Canadian supply chains, as well as some strategies Canadian companies can take to help mitigate some of those challenges.

In this episode of The Logistics Lowdown, editor Derek Clouthier chats with Brady Schnell and Rylan Howard from Economic Development Lethbridge about Canada’s Western Gateway and its impact on the region, Western Canada and the country as a whole.

In this episode of The Logistics Lowdown, editor Derek Clouthier discusses a recent survey by DHL Supply Chain (26 per cent of respondents being Canadian) with Omer Rashid on how technology will reshape the supply chain by 2030.

In this episode of The Logistics Lowdown, editor Derek Clouthier talks with Derek Lutz, the CEO of supply chain recruitment company Lean Six Search about the current employment situation in the Canadian supply chain and logistics sector, what employers are looking for and what prospective workers can do to start a career in the industry.

In this sponsored episode of The Logistics Lowdown, editor Derek Clouthier talks with Neal Kearney from GardaWorld and Sudesh Jangalee from ECAM about cargo theft in Canada, what carriers can do to prevent it from happening and how GardaWorld and ECAM help when an incident does occur.

In this episode of The Logistics Lowdown, editor Derek Clouthier chats with Abe Eshkenazi, CEO for the Association for Supply Chain Management, about this year’s CHAINge conference and the current state of the North American supply chain.

In this episode of The Logistics Lowdown, editor Derek Clouthier welcomes senior research scientist at the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics Dr. Chris Caplice, who talk about how transportation companies can navigate disruptions and manage rising costs, as well as what supply chain leaders can do to strengthen the industry.

In this episode of The Logistics Lowdown, editor Derek Clouthier talks with Carl Bonello, a specialized consultant with Workplace Safety and Prevention Services (WSPS), about how companies can implement a quality health and safety plan in their warehouse in the midst of rising costs and global tariffs.

In this edition of The Logistics Lowdown, editor Derek Clouthier chats with Pina Melchionna, president and CEO of the CITT – Canada’s Logistics Association, about the current state of the Canadian logistics sector, what CITT members are seeing on the horizon and how the association is helping its members navigate current challenges.

In this episode of The Logistics Lowdown, editor Derek Clouthier speaks with Dennis Darby, president and CEO of Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, about the impact of U.S. and Chinese tariffs on Canada’s manufacturing and export industries. Dennis shares insights on how businesses can mitigate the rising costs of tariffs and discusses what federal and provincial governments can do to help companies remain competitive in an evolving trade landscape.

In this episode of The Logistics Lowdown, editor Derek Clouthier sits down with Dave Brajkovich of Polaris Transportation Group and NorthStar Digital Solutions to discuss the best strategies for integrating new technologies into business operations. They explore common pitfalls to avoid, key solutions that have made a real impact for Dave and his team and how to determine which technologies align with your business model. Tune in to learn how the wrong technology can become a burden—and which innovations can help carriers streamline their operations.

In this episode of The Logistics Lowdown, editor Derek Clouthier sits down with David Thomas, the executive director of The PIER at the Port of Halifax. As Canada’s first “living lab” dedicated to supply chain innovation, The PIER is a unique research centre driving real-world solutions for the transportation and logistics industries. David shares insights into the exciting work happening at The PIER, from field-trialing new technologies to collaborating with the Port Innovators Network. Learn about the cutting-edge projects being developed, how sustainability plays a key role and why the Port of Halifax is the perfect place for The PIER to thrive. Don’t miss this conversation on how innovation is shaping the future of supply chains.

David Johnston, George Weston Ltd. research chair and centre director in Sustainable Supply Chains at the Schulich School of Business at York University, and founding and current program director of the Master of Supply Chain Management (MSCM) at Schulich.In this episode of The Logistics Lowdown we talk with David about the challenges facing young professionals looking to get into the supply chain sector, as well as what millennials and younger workers look for from an employer and when choosing a career.

Guest: Kerim Kfuri, president and CEO of the Atlas Network and author of the book, Supply Chain Ups and Downs.In this episode of The Logistics Lowdown we talk with Kerim about the current state of the Canadian and U.S. supply chains, highlight some ups and downs in the industry this past year and discuss what to expect in 2025, as well as some of the challenges we will face in the coming year.