Industrial Insights8 Des 2025

Inside the Maersk Machine: The New Era of Big Box 3PL

In this episode of the Industrial Insights podcast, Justin Smith interviews Scott Weiss, VP of Technical Sales at Maersk, discussing the evolving landscape of the 3PL industry, the impact of COVID-19 on supply chains, and the importance of understanding global supply chain dynamics. Scott shares insights on the value of a great 3PL provider, the significance of IT in modern warehousing, and the challenges of labor markets. The conversation also touches on the decision-making process between insourcing and outsourcing, the role of automation in warehouses, and future trends in the industry.

Key Takeaways

Real estate rates only go up over time.
Companies must consider the entire global supply chain.
A great 3PL adds value beyond order fulfillment.
Not every 3PL partnership is a good fit. The 3PL landscape has changed significantly over the years.
IT integration is crucial for modern warehousing. There is no one-size-fits-all model for warehousing solutions.
Warehouse automation is a growing trend but must be tailored to customer needs.
Labor market challenges are significant in the warehousing industry.
Continuous improvement is essential for 3PL success.

Chapters

01:45 - Post-COVID Supply Chain Adjustments
03:44 - Understanding Global Supply Chain Dynamics
05:12 - The Importance of Real Estate in Logistics
06:42 - Maersk's Unique Position in the Market
09:05 - Best Practices in 3PL Relationships
11:53 - Identifying the Right Fit for 3PL Partnerships
13:34 - Implementation Challenges in 3PL
16:17 - Evolution of the 3PL Landscape
19:07 - The Role of IT in Modern Logistics
22:07 - Insource vs. Outsource: Finding the Right Balance
23:20 - Exploring Outsourcing Models
25:57 - Warehouse Automation Adventures
32:40 - Labor Market Dynamics
40:07 - Future Trends in Warehousing

Episode Resources

Connect with Scott Weiss

Connect with Justin Smith

Denne episoden er hentet fra en åpen RSS-feed og er ikke publisert av Podme. Den kan derfor inneholde annonser.

Episoder(100)

Operations Consulting from Shop Floor to Boardroom with Gabriel Rodrigues of FALCONI

Gabriel Rodrigues is a Partner at FALCONI, the largest management consulting firm in Brazil, now operating across North America. He moved from Brazil to Chicago in 2018 to build their U.S. practice fr...

20 Mai 43min

Orange County Industrial Real Estate Market Update Q1 2026 with Jay Tanjuan of Scannell Properties & Sean Ward of CBRE

Three Southern California industrial veterans — Jay Tanjuan of Scannell Properties, Sean Ward of CBRE, and host Justin Smith of Lee & Associates — sit down to break down where the Orange County indust...

13 Mai 48min

Bringing Data Mastery to Shipping with Hannah Testani of Intelligent Audit

Justin Smith interviews Hannah Testani of Intelligent Audit to explore how data-driven strategies and AI are transforming transportation spend management, supply chain resilience, and logistics optimi...

11 Mai 40min

Putting Data Center Deals Together with Jim Kerrigan, SIOR from North American Data Centers

In this episode, Jim Kerrigan shares his expertise on the evolving data center industry, covering topics from supply and demand dynamics, site selection challenges, utility considerations, to future t...

7 Mai 42min

The Future of On-Demand Warehousing with Karl Siebrecht of Flexe

In this episode, Justin Smith chats with Karl Siebrecht about the transformative approach to industrial real estate through scalable, asset-light solutions and innovative tech. Discover how Flexe is r...

27 Apr 42min

Manufacturing & Reshoring Strategies in 2026 with Rosemary Coates of the Reshoring Institute

In this episode, Rosemary Coates of the Reshoring Institute discusses the current landscape of manufacturing, reshoring trends, supply chain risks, and the impact of automation and geopolitics on glob...

13 Apr 39min

Supply Chain Problem Solving with Nick Biondolillo of Cameo Consulting

In this episode of the Industrial Insights podcast, Justin Smith interviews Nick Biondolillo of Cameo Consulting, a supply chain consultant with extensive experience in various sectors. They discuss N...

21 Feb 47min

Survival to Systems: When 3PLs Hit the Growth Ceiling with Casey Winans of Fullstride

In this episode of the Industrial Insights podcast, Justin Smith and Casey Winans discuss the current state of the WMS and 3PL market, the challenges faced by logistics companies, and the importance o...

24 Jan 49min