FreeWave Technologies’ Precision Ag solutions help connect farm operations in an intelligent way. John Stratton, Software Product Line Manager, joins Doug Draper to discuss these emerging technologies. FreeWave’s remote and rugged condition monitoring and communication tools use long range radio equipment, edge computing devices, and comprehensive data analytics to improve decision making cycles and operational success.
Read MoreComing from an agricultural background working with cattle and oil businesses, Jim Whitt consults with clients both on purpose driven leadership and water rights, water conservation, and water management.
Read MoreWhat is involved with oversize and overweight shipments? Craig Hurst is the Manager of the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Freight Office. He and Doug Draper dive in to the impacts and considerations that go into permitting oversize and overweight transportation.
Read MoreFrom satellites to sensors and AI powered analytics and visualizations, new technologies are positively impacting Agriculture.
Brian Orwig with John Deere shares all sorts of Ag Tech trends, insights, and innovations. As Manager of John Deere's Connected Support™, Brian is on the front line of taking productivity-enhancing technologies from R&D and bringing it to the actual customers with support for implementation and maximizing uptime. These new technologies can benefit the users economically and also help provide more sustainable agricultural products for the world at large.
In this episode of Uptime Logistics, Doug Draper of the Denver Transportation Club interviews “Chip”, an anonymous AOG Manager with a major US airline. After learning a bit about Chip’s background, they discuss all things Aircraft on Ground (AOG) – from what the term means, to overcoming challenges in the supply chain, and why it’s so important to get it right.
Read MoreSteven & Denice Marin are the founding team behind 316 Aviation based in in Pembroke Pines, Florida. 316 Aviation is a full-service aviation support company. They provide technical support in locating part numbers, freight quotes, order consolidation and service after the sale, helping from start to finish.
Read MoreToday - July 1st, 2020 - marks the beginning of the USMCA taking effect. Sometimes referred to as NAFTA 2.0, this free trade agreement updates, modernizes, and extends trade rules between the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Many are celebrating the news – as designing and negotiating international trade agreements can be challenging, though expanding quality trade relationships can provide a lot of extra value and benefits.
To dive into this topic, Doug Draper is joined by Stéphane Lessard, Consul General of Canada in Denver. Stéphane has been in this position for the last four years helping, representing, facilitating, and developing relationships between Canada, Colorado, and other US States in the region including Montana, Utah, Kansas, and Wyoming.
Read MoreOn today's episode, Doug Draper is joined by Fernando G. Noriega, president of BTS Group, Inc. They specialize in certain activities in freight forwarding, warehousing, distribution, and Mexican customs documentation preparation and are headquartered in Laredo, TX with presence in El Paso, TX and Nogales, AZ.
The two discuss Fernando's career background, the scope of BTS group, and then dive into what actually happens during the border clearance process, step by step. There are many variables and considerations to factor into the equation, though the episode today provides quite a lot of good insight.
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On this episode of Uptime Logistics, Doug Draper of the Denver Transportation Club interviews Veronica Contreras, President of Zavero Consulting, Inc.
Doug introduces Veronica and they dive in to discuss the trends, considerations, opportunities and pathways of manufacturing in Mexico. Veronica’s company helps US Manufacturers that are in the process of evaluating whether or not they want to set up a factory in Mexico.
Read MoreToday on Uptime Logistics, Doug Draper with the Denver Transportation Club interviews a 3rd generation miner and logistics professional, James Hillman.
They discuss his career journey, what mining technology looks like in 2020, and how the mining industry's products positively impact people's daily lives around the world.
Read MoreDeloitte’s Global Mining & Metals leader, Phillip Hopwood, wrote that “The next 10 years will see the continuation of rapid change in the industry...To thrive amid this volatility, companies must rethink the traditional mining model. Change is coming and mining companies must find ways to remain relevant.” Today, the most persistent trend for the mining industry is increasing digitization.
Read MoreToday on Uptime Logistics, brought to you by CAP Logistics, host Doug Draper of ACME Distribution and the Denver Transportation Club visits with Susan Pfuetze, Global Logistics Manager at Otterbox. Otter Products is a leading producer of protective cases for smart phones and other equipment for outdoor enthusiasts.
They first explore Susan's background and the history of Otterbox before diving into product development and supply chain strategies for manufacturing and distributing consumer goods globally. The key importance of time-to-market for newly designed smart phone cases emphasizes the importance of uptime in the entire supply chain.
They also discuss the changing trade relations with China and other countries before answering questions from the audience. Susan shares valuable insights and advice from the front lines to her colleagues working today, as well as to students looking to get into the industry.
Read MoreToday on Uptime Logistics, Doug Draper visits with Dave Young with USI Insurance and also CU Denver Business School. He’s been in property and casualty insurance for 32 years and is a specialist in a variety of trucking, industrial, and enterprise risk. They discuss ELDs, trucking insurance, enterprise risk mitigation, future trends and unknowns with AI beginning to drive trucks, and finally some of his recommendations.
Read MoreToday, host Doug Draper of the Denver Transportation Club visits with Mike and Pat Gamel of Mexpress, a transportation partner of CAP Logistics.
They discuss how US-Mexico cross border shipping has and hasn’t changed over the years, the latest with the USMCA trade agreement, and some unique options to keep in mind that are available to shippers today.
Read MoreDoug and Mark discuss all things turnarounds, shutdowns, and outages for the refinery industry. Their combined experience in transportation and oil & gas provides listeners with insights about the importance of quality turnaround management and quality transportation for minimizing downtime and increasing uptime. Uptime ultimately drives the bottom line.
Read MoreDoug and Pete discuss the less obvious international consequences of a worldwide pandemic like the novel coronavirus currently affecting China and spreading around the world. What we're seeing now is just the beginning, and the supply chain fall out will be felt far into the future.
Read MoreUptime Logistics, powered by CAP Logistics focuses on reliability, and how to ensure that your company is prepared for those catastrophic downtimes. Today's episode is hosted by Doug Draper of Acme Distribution and the Denver Transportation Club, his guests include CJ Renaud and Jennie Schilling of the Greeley Evans School District and Wesley Patch of Vestas. Together Doug and crew talk about the human aspect of uptime, and just how important workforce development is to your supply chain.
This show was made possible through the connection of the NOCO Manufacturing Sector Partnership, who bring together public partners and private industry to make Northern Colorado manufacturing great.
Listen LIVE at 4:00 p.m. on Denver’s Money Talk 1690 AM or watch our livestream on YouTube.
Read MoreUptime Logistics, powered by CAP Logistics focuses on reliability, and how to ensure that your company is prepared for those catastrophic downtimes. Today's episode is hosted by Doug Draper of Acme Distribution and the Denver Transportation Club, his guest is Jake Killgore, Transportation Manager at MillerCoors.
Listen LIVE at 4:00 p.m. on Denver’s Money Talk 1690 AM or watch our livestream on YouTube.
Read MoreUptime Logistics, powered by CAP Logistics focuses on reliability, and how to ensure that your company is prepared for those catastrophic downtimes.
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