Andres Mendoza Pena, Kearney | Forged in Disruption
This week, Chris Caplice is joined by Andres Mendoza Pena, Partner at Kearney, to discuss the latest CSCMP State of Logistics Report, Forged in Disruption, and what it means for shippers navigating a more connected and unpredictable world.
In this conversation, they cover:
Why traditional cost-first supply chain playbooks are becoming less effective
How companies are building more flexibility across suppliers, countries, and transportation networks
Where AI is producing real results in logistics workflows
Why autonomous trucking may reshape transportation economics and network design
How reactive decisions can create costly “network drift”
Why scenario planning and “non-regret moves” can help companies prepare for multiple possible futures
If you’re responsible for supply chain strategy, transportation, or network planning, this episode offers a practical look at how to operate when disruption is no longer the exception.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
04:41 Understanding Ongoing Volatility in Supply Chains
07:08 The Impact of Globalization and Interconnectedness
09:46 Shifts in Supply Chain Strategies
11:58 E-commerce Trends and Consumer Behavior
14:24 The Role of AI in Supply Chain Management
17:05 Governance and Implementation of AI Solutions
24:08 Exploring Autonomous Driving and Trucking Technology
28:56 Understanding Network Drift in Supply Chain Management
33:46 Navigating Tariff Policies and Global Supply Chains
38:23 Railway Mergers and Market Dynamics
42:24 Forecasting Future Trends in Freight Markets
44:32 Truckload Market Overview
47:23 Spot vs Contract Rates Analysis
In this conversation, they cover:
Why traditional cost-first supply chain playbooks are becoming less effective
How companies are building more flexibility across suppliers, countries, and transportation networks
Where AI is producing real results in logistics workflows
Why autonomous trucking may reshape transportation economics and network design
How reactive decisions can create costly “network drift”
Why scenario planning and “non-regret moves” can help companies prepare for multiple possible futures
If you’re responsible for supply chain strategy, transportation, or network planning, this episode offers a practical look at how to operate when disruption is no longer the exception.
For previous episodes and to subscribe to our newsletter, visit: dat.com/podcast/freightvine
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
04:41 Understanding Ongoing Volatility in Supply Chains
07:08 The Impact of Globalization and Interconnectedness
09:46 Shifts in Supply Chain Strategies
11:58 E-commerce Trends and Consumer Behavior
14:24 The Role of AI in Supply Chain Management
17:05 Governance and Implementation of AI Solutions
24:08 Exploring Autonomous Driving and Trucking Technology
28:56 Understanding Network Drift in Supply Chain Management
33:46 Navigating Tariff Policies and Global Supply Chains
38:23 Railway Mergers and Market Dynamics
42:24 Forecasting Future Trends in Freight Markets
44:32 Truckload Market Overview
47:23 Spot vs Contract Rates Analysis
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