Roundtable Discussion on Navigating the Upturn for a Strong 2024
The Upside of the Logistics Market
In the world of logistics and transportation media, perceptions are often clouded by the click-bait gloom of current market downcycles. Historically speaking, however, we know that the logistics industry has pulled through more difficult times. Already we’re seeing a transformative upswing on the horizon.
Watch our roundtable discussion, "The Upside of the Logistics Market," to shed light on the historical perspective, the positive shifts we see in the market, and how you can be prepared for 2024.
Topics discussed:
- Historical logistics and business cycles trends
- The lasting impact of the pandemic
- Where we are in the business cycle
- Loadsmart’s insights and rate projections based on proprietary data
Watch the discussion on the actual trajectory of the business cycle as it contrasts with popular sentiment.
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Our Panelists
Jim Lane
Managing Director of Redbank Advisors
Jim Lane is an American management consultant, educator, and author, who has contributed to the development of hundreds of family-owned and Fortune listed businesses. Lane is a former Partner in Ernst & Young Consulting and is also a leader in management education. He founded the Clinic for Professional Services Leadership at the Fisher College of Business and he has been affectionately described as “the CEO whisperer.” Lane currently serves as Founder and Managing Director of Redbank Advisors a management consulting firm.
George Swartz
Vice President of Shipper Solutions Sales
George is a seasoned Transportation, Logistics & Distribution professional with three decades of experience in business logistics and supply chain management consulting. George brings demonstrated expertise in complex solution development, business and supply chain transformation, transportation and logistics operations improvement, distribution network optimization, digital and tech solution implementations, and 3rd Party Logistics outsourcing. George has worked for a number of supply chain and logistics leaders, including Accenture, Capgemini, Fortna, and Sedlak.
Michael Munday
Senior Solutions Sales Director
Michael has more than 14 years of experience in transportation and logistics, with experience spanning both asset and non-asset solutions and managed transportation solutions. Michael has held multiple roles for private, public, and private equity-owned supply chain organizations, including Transportation Insight and J.B. Hunt Transport.
Melissa Collins
Solutions Sales Director
Melissa has been in the transportation and logistics industry for 20+ years managing global clients in various industries such as food and beverage, chemical and retail providing strategic solutions to mitigate logistical challenges. She has predominantly worked in sales as a Global Client Manager at one of the largest transportation and logistics companies in the world as well as on the shipper side of the business.
