# guest weeks episode (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover guest weeks episode. Page: Feed: --- ## Guest: Abdil Tunca of Gartner on new restrictions for importing robots; Recognizing elite truck drivers; Hedging supply chain uncertainty _2026-08-14 · Logistics Matters with DC VELOCITY_ Our guest on this week's episode is Abdil Tunca, a Senior Principal Analyst in the Logistics and Customer Fulfillment team in Gartner's Supply Chain practice. The U.S. government through the FCC recently issued new restrictions on robots imported from other countries. This includes the kinds of robots widely used in warehouses and distribution centers. But what are the intentions behind these new… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/946129/episodes/19647644-guest-abdil-tunca-of-gartner-on-new-restrictions-for-importing-robots-recognizing-elite-truck-drivers-hedging-supply-chain-uncertainty.mp3) ## Guest: Jo Marini of Mothership Materials on using agricultural waste for new products; The latest health of the logistics industry; Expanding manufacturing capacity of forklifts _2026-08-07 · Logistics Matters with DC VELOCITY_ Our guest on this week's episode is Jo Marini, CEO of Mothership Materials. Many companies have struggled with how to produce products that are well-made and also friendly to our environment. That is where a company like Mothership Materials comes in. This company takes agricultural waste and turns it into fibers and materials for manufacturing new products. Susan Lacefield of Supply Chain Xchange… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/946129/episodes/19615193-guest-jo-marini-of-mothership-materials-on-using-agricultural-waste-for-new-products-the-latest-health-of-the-logistics-industry-expanding-manufacturing-capacity-of-forklifts.mp3) ## Guest: Maxime Darmet of Allianz Trade on new tariffs; Taking to the skies; Finding the right fit _2026-07-31 · Logistics Matters with DC VELOCITY_ Our guest on this week's episode is Maxime Darmet, senior economist at Allianz Trade. One week ago here in the U.S., we saw former trade tariffs expiring and a host of new tariffs being slapped on most of our trading partners. These new tariffs are attempting to tie these countries to not doing enough to prevent forced labor in the production of their products, though those allegations are… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/946129/episodes/19581261-guest-maxime-darmet-of-allianz-trade-on-new-tariffs-taking-to-the-skies-finding-the-right-fit.mp3) ## A national robotics strategy; Rising grocery prices; A data health check _2026-07-24 · Logistics Matters with DC VELOCITY_ Our guest on this week's episode is Zach Tomkinson, chief commercial officer at Standard Bots. The U.S. government has been wrestling with a developing a national strategy for artificial intelligence – but another area that could use a similar strategy is in the area of robotics. Could such a strategy promote domestic robot manufacturing and help the U.S. win the automation race? To find out,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/946129/episodes/19544130-a-national-robotics-strategy-rising-grocery-prices-a-data-health-check.mp3) ## Curtis Spencer of Bloodhound Tracking Device on the rise of cargo thefts; The impacts high fuel prices have on trucking; Effective supply chain planning _2026-07-17 · Logistics Matters with DC VELOCITY_ Our guest on this week's episode is Curtis Spencer, CEO of Bloodhound Tracking Device and also CEO of ISM Worldwide. We have been reporting for a couple of years now about the ongoing problem of cargo theft in our supply chains. But now we find that criminals are using artificial intelligence to make their fraudulent schemes even more believable than ever. Our guest talks with Group Editorial… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/946129/episodes/19506014-curtis-spencer-of-bloodhound-tracking-device-on-the-rise-of-cargo-thefts-the-impacts-high-fuel-prices-have-on-trucking-effective-supply-chain-planning.mp3) ## Guest: Victor Thomas of Odyssey Logistics on coming Scope 3 requirements; The trucking industry grapples with artificial intelligence; Peak season comes early in 2026 _2026-07-10 · Logistics Matters with DC VELOCITY_ Our guest on this week's episode is Victor Thomas, VP of Health, Safety, Security, and Environment at Odyssey Logistics. For some time now, companies have measured the environmental impacts of their operations. Soon, new requirements will kick in that will also require them to report not only on their own environmental impacts but also those of their supply chain partners. Senior News Editor Ben… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/946129/episodes/19467765-guest-victor-thomas-of-odyssey-logistics-on-coming-scope-3-requirements-the-trucking-industry-grapples-with-artificial-intelligence-peak-season-comes-early-in-2026.mp3) ## Guest: Kathy Fulton of ALAN on disaster response; The market heats up for humanoid robots; Containers lost at sea _2026-06-26 · Logistics Matters with DC VELOCITY_ Our guest on this week's episode is Kathy Fulton, executive director at the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN). It is officially the beginning of hurricane season – a period where these storms, as well as tornados and other natural disasters, such as this week’s earthquakes in Venezuela, leave behind considerable damage to towns in their wakes. It is during these times that the logistics… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/946129/episodes/19407631-guest-kathy-fulton-of-alan-on-disaster-response-the-market-heats-up-for-humanoid-robots-containers-lost-at-sea.mp3) ## Guest: Eric Fullerton of project44 on plastic shortages due to oil restrictions; The logistics behind the World Cup; Getting the most from robots and their humans _2026-06-19 · Logistics Matters with DC VELOCITY_ Our guest on this week's episode is Eric Fullerton, Vice President of Data Insights and Product Marketing at project44. There is now an agreement in place to end the fighting between the United States and Iran – and we hope it will be a lasting peace. But it will be a while before the world gets back to normal and we can recover from the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz. And that includes not just… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/946129/episodes/19370106-guest-eric-fullerton-of-project44-on-plastic-shortages-due-to-oil-restrictions-the-logistics-behind-the-world-cup-getting-the-most-from-robots-and-their-humans.mp3) ## Guest: Andrei Quinn-Barabanov of Moody’s on inflation risks; Growth drives new demands for cobots; A shift in robotic final mile delivery _2026-06-12 · Logistics Matters with DC VELOCITY_ Our guest on this week's episode is Andrei Quinn-Barabanov, supply chain practice lead at Moody’s . New inflation reports came out this week showing that last month we reached the highest inflation rates of the past three years. Inflation is even higher when it comes to transportation cost increases. To help us understand how such inflation affects our supply chains, our guest joins DC Velocity’s… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/946129/episodes/19336676-guest-andrei-quinn-barabanov-of-moody-s-on-inflation-risks-growth-drives-new-demands-for-cobots-a-shift-in-robotic-final-mile-delivery.mp3) ## [Point once, get highlights (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/eEBcxp3IgeRS) _2026-06-12 · **Sponsored**_ Get minutes worth watching from a whole game — point once ## Guest: Jim Mozer of Crown and ITA on forklift safety; Venture capital invests in warehouses; Strengthening global disaster response _2026-06-05 · Logistics Matters with DC VELOCITY_ Our guest on this week's episode is Jim Mozer, Senior Vice President at Crown Equipment Corporation . He is representing the Industrial Truck Association, the industry association for the lift truck industry. This coming Tuesday, the supply chain industry hosts National Forklift Safety Day. Now in its 13th year, this day is set aside annually to remind us of the importance of safe practices when… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/946129/episodes/19301167-guest-jim-mozer-of-crown-and-ita-on-forklift-safety-venture-capital-invests-in-warehouses-strengthening-global-disaster-response.mp3)