Future-Focused Terminal

Accelerating Business Innovation

Innovation is the key to staying ahead in today's fiercely competitive business landscape. Embracing innovative ideas, technologies, and strategies can unlock new opportunities, fuel growth, and outperform competitors.
On this episode of the Future-Focused Terminal Podcast, guests Ian Kinne and Liz Ward join the conversation about innovation and how businesses can drive change and introduce new products, processes, and business models from inception to implementation.

Decoding the Container Sales Market & How Buyers Can Get the Best Deal

Most of us didn't give the humble shipping container much thought until the frantic post-lockdown consumption rush reminded us of its importance. 
In this episode, join our host Seana Fairchild, and guest, Bill Franzke, and learn more about the shipping container market, understand the pricing and functionality of containers, and, most importantly, how consumers like you can get the best deal on a box. 

The Busiest Season in Logistics

We all know that peak season is a big deal in the logistics world. Retailers, shippers, and operators work around the clock to ensure cargo reaches its destination despite increased order volumes, tighter delivery deadlines, and unpredictable fluctuations in demand.
In this episode, Seana Fairchild and her guests Ryan Swartz, Scott Coleman, and Charles Docken discuss the season's facets, the challenges businesses face, and how operators optimize performance to meet customer and consumer demands.

The Future of Safety is in Advanced Technologies

Anyone working in a complex yard or terminal knows these environments have inherent exposures. Many believe that safety technologies are a "game-changer" in preventing the frequency and severity of on-the-job injuries while building a culture of safety and trust. 
Today, our host, Seana Fairchild, is joined by Warrick Nance, Jeff Sease of Predictive Safety, Jeff Hausman of Samsara, and Dan Slagen of Tomorrow.io to talk about ConGlobal's Zero Harm Commitment and advanced technology to take our risk mitigation and incident prevention to the next level.
For more about our show or to become a guest, visit our website.

Paving Sustainable Paths Forward

This month's episode is all about sustainability. Join the team as they talk about the complex race to net zero, how leaders can accelerate their strategies, and the organizational readiness needed to adopt heavy-duty electric vehicles and equipment. 
 
For more, visit ConGlobal.com

How Human Ingenuity Puts the Spark in Technology

Technology can’t replace essential human strengths such as creativity, vision, and ethical judgment, but it enables people to solve problems at a grander scale and speed. Technology is only as powerful as those who build, use, and improve it. On today’s episode of the Future-Focused Terminal, we’ll discuss AI, digital transformation, cybersecurity, and how humans put the spark in technology.
Join the conversation with the Future-Focused Terminal's host Seana Fairchild and guests Matt Kozar ConGlobal's VP of Sales and Marketing and Mark Mills technology innovator in AI and vision-based solutions for the transportation sector.
Key takeaways from this episode: 
The value of AI isn’t the systems themselves. It’s how companies use those systems to automate routine operations and free up employees for more critical tasks.
There are multiple components that enable machines to learn, understand, and interact with the world around them.
There's no consistent definition for digital transformation, so initiatives can trip up when their objectives don’t align with a unified roadmap.
There are many business pressures that companies face in the context of digital transformation.
AI could be the most significant technological leap forward since the internet. Business leaders and decision-makers deploying AI apps and other digital technologies must decide how best to promote digital trustworthiness.
To learn more about ConGlobal, visit www.conglobal.com.

Managing Mental Health in the Workplace: A New Role for HR

HR pros face many tough situations during their careers. One of these challenges involves learning the signs and mannerisms that could suggest an employee is struggling. 
If an HR professional isn’t trained in this topic, they may turn a neutral situation into a negative, snowballing problem. 
However, HR teams who help eliminate stigma, increase awareness, and provide resources to address issues can improve employees’ way of life and empower them to be better in the workplace. Join the conversation with the Future-Focused Terminal's host Seana Fairchild and guests Norma Martinez ConGlobal’s Director of Human Resources, Dijana Karajic, ConGlobal’s Director of Total Rewards and HRIS; and Lauren Slye, MBA, LPC, a Behavioral Clinical Strategist from Cigna. 
Key takeaways are: 
HR professionals, employers, and people managers play a significant role in the lives of their employees.
Breaking down barriers and eliminating the stigma around mental health encourages employees to get the help they need. 
There are signs people managers should take note of that indicate an employee is struggling, and Lauren provides tips for how managers can tee up help and resources.
Help looks different for everyone. There are different types of therapy, and you should “try” a therapist out, and if the care doesn’t meet your needs, it’s OK to switch.
The perception of mental health varies by generation. Older generations view mental illness or struggle as a sign of weakness, and are unlikely to admit to experiencing problems. In comparison, younger generations have a higher level of mental health literacy.
To learn more about ConGlobal, visit www.conglobal.com.

ConGlobal’s Rebrand, Service Stacking, Tech, & Sustainability

In our first episode, host Seana Fairchild and guest Brant Ring discuss the reasoning behind the ConGlobal rebrand, the idea of service stacking, and how our tech ecosystem yields terminal and yard efficiencies and sustainable results. 
 
Key takeaways:
If the endpoints aren't working well then it's unlikely the supply chain is working well.
We're unlocking value for our customers by offering them a single platform with a "get out of bed factor" that guides our team's definition of success.
The pandemic accelerated and magnified problems that already existed in the supply chain.
The future of supply chains is digital and automated, but we will always need people to drive our business forward.
Our technology, created by operators for operators, increases our flexibility and effectiveness.
The future is a circular economy where we must redesign our take-make-waste system to deliver on our every day mission of taking care.
To learn more about ConGlobal visit www.conglobal.com.