Andres Mendoza Pena, Kearney | Forged in Disruption

<p>This week, Chris Caplice is joined by Andres Mendoza Pena, Partner at Kearney, to discuss the latest CSCMP State of Logistics Report, <i>Forged in Disruption</i>, and what it means for shippers navigating a more connected and unpredictable world.</p><p></p><p>In this conversation, they cover:</p><ul><li>Why traditional cost-first supply chain playbooks are becoming less effective</li><li>How companies are building more flexibility across suppliers, countries, and transportation networks</li><li>Where AI is producing real results in logistics workflows</li><li>Why autonomous trucking may reshape transportation economics and network design</li><li>How reactive decisions can create costly “network drift”</li><li>Why scenario planning and “non-regret moves” can help companies prepare for multiple possible futures</li></ul><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>For previous episodes and to subscribe to our newsletter, visit: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://dat.com/podcast/freightvine" target="_blank">dat.com/podcast/freightvine</a> </p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction </li><li>04:41 Understanding Ongoing Volatility in Supply Chains</li><li>07:08 The Impact of Globalization and Interconnectedness</li><li>09:46 Shifts in Supply Chain Strategies</li><li>11:58 E-commerce Trends and Consumer Behavior</li><li>14:24 The Role of AI in Supply Chain Management</li><li>17:05 Governance and Implementation of AI Solutions</li><li>24:08 Exploring Autonomous Driving and Trucking Technology</li><li>28:56 Understanding Network Drift in Supply Chain Management</li><li>33:46 Navigating Tariff Policies and Global Supply Chains</li><li>38:23 Railway Mergers and Market Dynamics</li><li>42:24 Forecasting Future Trends in Freight Markets</li><li>44:32 Truckload Market Overview</li><li>47:23 Spot vs Contract Rates Analysis</li></ul>