Steve Buckman

Visibility is the constant currency in the modern supply chain. The move by Tier One railroads to embed GPS tracking in their intermodal pool fleets is a big win for shippers. Smarter visibility means better planning, fewer surprises, and stronger partnerships. Matson Logistics has been ahead of the curve. Since 2019, we’ve equipped our entire fleet of 53-foot intermodal containers with radar monitoring sensors. They deliver real-time data on location, cargo status, door open/closed alerts, and environmental conditions—boosting visibility and security across our road and rail network in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. It’s how we help customers build supply chains that are smarter, faster, and more connected. #SupplyChainVisibility #Intermodal #LogisticsInnovation #ConnectedSupplyChain

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For enterprise shippers, pool distribution isn’t just a way to cut costs, it’s a strategic unlock. At Warp, we’ve built a modern pool distribution model that goes far beyond consolidation. It’s about giving you control, precision, and real-time visibility across your entire supply chain. Here’s what that looks like: ▪️Lower costs by consolidating fragmented LTL into optimized truckloads, reducing spend by up to 35%. ▪️Deliver with precision, hitting narrow delivery windows like Monday morning shelf resets or just-in-time for peak sales hours. ▪️Reduce damage and returns by bypassing high-friction terminals and cutting down on handoffs. ▪️Stay in control with live tracking, dynamic routing, and full transparency from DC to store. For large enterprises, this isn’t just logistics. It’s how you unlock agility, protect your brand, and move faster than the competition. Curious what it could look like for your network? Let’s talk: https://lnkd.in/giY6RyXF #LogisticsRevolution #SupplyChainExcellence #EnterpriseSolutions #PoolDistribution #CostOptimization #OperationalEfficiency

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For enterprise shippers, pool distribution isn’t just a way to cut costs, it’s a strategic unlock. At Warp, we’ve built a modern pool distribution model that goes far beyond consolidation. It’s about giving you control, precision, and real-time visibility across your entire supply chain. Here’s what that looks like: ▪️Lower costs by consolidating fragmented LTL into optimized truckloads, reducing spend by up to 35%. ▪️Deliver with precision, hitting narrow delivery windows like Monday morning shelf resets or just-in-time for peak sales hours. ▪️Reduce damage and returns by bypassing high-friction terminals and cutting down on handoffs. ▪️Stay in control with live tracking, dynamic routing, and full transparency from DC to store. For large enterprises, this isn’t just logistics. It’s how you unlock agility, protect your brand, and move faster than the competition. Curious what it could look like for your network? Let’s talk: https://hubs.la/Q03sgFdZ0 #LogisticsRevolution #SupplyChainExcellence #EnterpriseSolutions #PoolDistribution #CostOptimization #OperationalEfficiency

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🚀 Lyndall Brakes is absolutely crushing it—8 consecutive years of double-digit revenue growth! Their commitment to U.S.-based manufacturing has clearly paid off, creating a resilient supply chain that distributors and procurement leaders trust—especially when reliability trumps the risks of low-cost imports. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gTcJDTTc #Manufacturing #SupplyChain #AmericanMade #BusinessGrowth #LyndallBrakes

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Who is taking the biggest hit from tariffs? | Freightonomics Dr. Zac Rogers, Co-author of the Logistics Managers' Index, joins Zach Strickland and Thomas Wasson to explain how the middlemen of the supply chain are shouldering the real cost of tariffs — and why consumers haven’t felt the full impact just yet. Full Episode: https://bit.ly/4dV6hYd

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🔥 What’s the most overlooked piece of your supply chain? Hint: It’s not your warehouse or TMS. YMX Logistics is bringing visibility, sustainability, and performance to the yard—and COO Erin Mitchell breaks it down in this can’t-miss episode of Logistically Speaking. Hear how YMX is building smarter yards and stronger teams: 🎧 https://ow.ly/nGe350WwSh6 #EVtrucks #LogisticsTech #WomenInLogistics #YMXLogistics #Leadership

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Why are so many shippers asking about index-linked contracts right now? Don Davis, SVP of Commercial at ZIM, explains in this clip from Supply Chain Secrets: tariffs are only one piece of the puzzle — and uncertainty is coming from multiple directions at once. For many, this is the first time they’re seriously exploring new ways to manage freight risk. Check out the full 2025 year-end review wherever you podcast.

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Warehousing utilization has grown as importers try to get ahead of the Trump administration's tariffs by stockpiling goods, according to the latest Logistics Manager's Index release. “I think that warehouse operators have realized, 'Well, we can try to build out in anticipation of what 2028 might look like, or we could just enjoy very high utilization, low vacancy rates, and let that final variable, price, come into play,'” #GSCI executive director Thomas Goldsby told Marketplace by APM. Read the full article: https://hubs.la/Q03qTv3Q0 cc: Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee

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Quick challenge for every front-line leader reading this: Next time you walk through your building, identify three potential safety hazards. Fix what you can immediately. Document what you can't. Then talk to your team about what you saw and why it matters. That's not a safety audit. That's leadership. Part 6 of my Critical Skills for Front-Line Leaders series just dropped in Distribution Strategy Group, and it's about Safety and Compliance Awareness: the skill that supports everything else. Because none of your operational excellence matters if your people aren't protected. I've said it a hundred times: You don't need to be a safety cop. You need to care more about your team going home safe than you care about hitting a number on a dashboard. #Safety is personal. #Compliance isn't bureaucracy: it's #accountability. And #leadership means seeing what others don't and acting before it becomes a headline. #distribution #manufactuering #logistics #warehouse https://lnkd.in/gcw2rZan

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The hiring process breaks when companies are reactive. Believe it or not, some of the smartest logistics and supply chain teams still don't forecast hiring needs. They don't plan for headcount. They react...and constantly scramble to fill positions with no real strategy. In our latest blog, we break down 3 pillars of a smart hiring strategy: ✅ How to stay ahead ✅ What your hiring process says about your culture ✅ Which metrics actually move the needle Check it out and let us know what else is on your mind that we missed! BLOG: https://lnkd.in/gkUjAZfH FREE HIRING METRIC ASSESSMENT DOWNLOAD: https://lnkd.in/gwxiVRy7 #leadership #hiring #supplychainrecruiting

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