Come take a listen to our Road Scholar Chris, a seasoned professional with 30 years of extensive experience in the industry. Every week, he delves into some of the most significant topics, offering insightful perspectives that simplify the intricate world of Transportation & Supply Chain - one Byte at a time. You can tune in to The Chris Joslyn Show on various platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Anchor, Youtube, Breaker, Google Podcasts, and more, to stay updated on the latest trends and discussions in the field.
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Stated & Revealed Preference | The Workplace and Vaccination Mandates
Can we trust what people say? Or instead, do we wait to see what they do? Let's take a look at a couple of surveys on hot topics of today and see how studying "stated" and "revealed" preferences open the door to a wider understanding of what's important to both individuals and companies alike.
Commoditization & Differentiation
Join Chris for a discussion on the Commoditization of Transportation Services and how companies can still succeed by understanding how to differentiate themselves from the rest of the crowd.
Re-calibration: Part Two | Job Quits & Business Starts
Join us as we further explore Re-calibration after ab unprecedented time in history. Do “Job Quits” correlate with Business Start-Ups? Or, is there something deeper at play…
The Future is Here: Smart Contracts
Blockchain and the future of expedited business transactions. The future is at our doorstep. Join us as we discuss the importance of embracing the technology and understanding how it has the potential to radically change multiple industries and bring the consumers of goods and service much closer to those that offer them.
Vaccine Mandates & the Push for Passports
Will business be forced to mandate employee vaccinations? Will it be voluntarily? Or, will they just be "encouraged" to do so by our current administration? We shall see very soon... as the "push for passports" is on. Let's discuss some of the ramification and effects of this on the Trucking Industry and take a look at some of the possibilities.
The Messy Middle
Re-aligning the business environment to meet the current need for labor and the newest technologies at hand, hybridization of the workplace has officially arrived. It’s a messy middle ground for companies and employees alike. Here are seven (7) reasons its happening anyway!
Re-calibration: Part One
It seems that the Transportation Industry is going through a process of forced change... or is it just a Re-calibration? Is this just inevitable change that's been sped toward implementation by the circumstances of our recent past?
The Great Reshuffle
Did the Pandemic cause a "Great Resignation"? Or instead, is it just the history of Supply & Demand? Let's reframe this concept as the "Great Reshuffle" instead, and take a look at how job openings and job "quits" actually look pretty much the same... with or without Covid-19 in the fray.
Cash Flow Quandary with Scott Walton
Cash Flow is King. As a business owner, you need to keep your eyes on the life blood of your company... Cash Flow. You need to know when to risk your own money as well as when and how to borrow. Join us as we explore this important subject with our guest, Scott Walton, CEO and President of West Mark Capital.
Truth & Consequences | A Virtual Capacity Crunch
CAPACITY is certainly and issue in today's domestic and international logistics marketplaces. Constraints are both "real" with physical elements and "virtual" with a productivity elements. Take a listen to the truth of it and the consequences of both.
Planes, Trains, & Automobiles | Security as a Deterrent
Land, Sea and Air Ports are vulnerable points of concern. Security is paramount for all modes of transportation, but for these three specifically. Join us for a discussion with a Security Expert in the Transportation Sector.
Cyber Hygiene w/ Mitch Rosen - Protecting Yourself & Your Business | Ep. 21
How's your Cyber Hygiene? That is the question we need to ask as both businesses and as people as we continue to explore new and more complex technologies. Join us for a conversation with Cyber Security Expert Mitch Rosen on how to be a good steward of your digital world.
EDUCATION & ENERGY | JOZ Bytes: Ep 20
As a leader with Orion Solutions Group, Dave Porter is an advocate for the transportation logistics industry and those that have chosen it as a career path. Keep educating yourself and bring energy into the process. Those two elements will bring you success in this Industry, or any other.
Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse | Mini JOZ Byte: Episode 19
Sounding off with a short take on the effect on DRIVER SUPPLY in an industry in desparate need of quality CDL professionals. The D&A Clearinghouse has a robust process - but, few drivers with violations are going through the official "Return-to-Duty" steps. So, what can we do to fill the void?
Episode 18: REAL TALK Q&A
It's time to have a Q&A with our "Real Talk" partner, Jennifer. Together we tackle some viewer comments and questions - regarding everything from the Indirect Source Rule to Working from Home.
Episode 17: TRUCK TALK - Expertise & Execution w/ Lightning Xpress
The "Local to Los Angeles" Trucking community is as diverse as it is large. On this episode of JOZ Bytes, we converse with Adan from Lightning Xpress and get into the nitty-gritty - DRAYAGE, REGULATIONS & RETENTION understanding the MARKET, DRIVER-CENTRIC philosophy, and HONESTY & INTEGRITY on the journey to SUCCESS.
Episode 16: From Mission to Mortar
Starting up and running a business is not easy. Join us as we explore STRATEGIC and TRANSACTIONAL THINKING and how it applies to the building blocks of business.
Episode 15: Trust the Trust Fund?
The Highway Trust Fund is about to expire... again. So how will it be funded this time? A lifeline? Higher taxes? New "Miles Driven" taxes? Or, will it rely on borrowing from the General Fund? The big question: Can we trust the Trust Fund?
Episode 14: Vital Signs - Mission & Money
SHARE / CARE / DARE - These are the 3 major vital signs that are KEY to the success of your business venture. We start business for two main reasons: our MISSION and of course... the money. Pay attention to your vital signs and the rest will follow!
Episode 13: Regulatory Capture
Regulations are in the public interest... right? Or are regulatory entities destined to be dominated by those they are supposed to regulate? Let's buckle up and dive into the detail on this new addition of JOZ Bytes.