Ep. 01: Jeff Graan of Turvo on the evolution from one size fits all to collaborative solutions

September 19, 2023
SemiRelated

Drive insight into your day

Welcome to Optym's premier podcast, where we discuss genuine insights and practical wisdom from industry veterans, who have dedicated their careers to the transportation sector. Tune in to Semi-Related to tap into the valuable expertise that has shaped the industry's evolution.

How have SaaS solutions changed the transportation tech space?

In the first episode of the Semi-Related Podcast, Turvo Vice President of Innovation Jeff Graan joins Optym Chief Strategy Officer Chris Torrence as the very first guest. Jeff shares changes he’s seen over his 30 years of experience working with large asset providers and 3PLs before specializing in the SaaS TMS (transport management systems) space.

The conversation explores various aspects of the logistics industry, including challenges and opportunities. Chris and Jeff touch upon the evolving landscape of TMS and the shift towards tailored solutions instead of one-size-fits-all suites. Jeff emphasizes the importance of technology and collaboration in the industry, particularly in a post-COVID environment where customer expectations for visibility and speed have increased.

They delve into the newly established partnership between Optym and Turvo, highlighting how it addresses the needs of both asset-focused and brokerage-focused businesses. Furthermore, the discussion delves into the specific challenges faced by transportation firms as they navigate the transition from legacy TMS systems to modern solutions, with a key focus on addressing concerns and establishing trust within the industry.

Ultimately, the episode highlights innovative solutions change the logistics industry, offering state-of-the-art technology and user-friendly interfaces to help businesses succeed in a rapidly changing landscape.

 

 

  • Chris Thomas_Grow the FreightX community-1
    Chris Thomas, also known as the Indie Trucker, discusses Chris's background in trucking and the freight community.
  • Evan Shelley_The Truck Parking Problem
    Evan Shelley covers the truck parking problem and how technology and relationships can address it.
  • Phil Wilt_American Central Transport
    Phil Wilt delves into the essentials of constructing an award-winning driver support system.
  • Curtis Garrett_LTL User X (1)
    Curtis Garrett maps his experience in less than truckload to the future of the industry.
  • Mark Manera_Truck driver health and wellness
    Mark Manera, the Founder & CEO of Supply Chain Fitness, discusses truck driver health and wellness.
  • Todd Haselhorst_Tokenization in logistics-High-Quality
    Todd Haselhorst, the CEO and Founder of HEALE Labs discusses IoT and tokenization’s role in revolutionizing logistics.
  • Podcast Guest – Priscilla Peters – Scott Dismuke
    Conversion Interactive Agency’s Priscilla Peters and PDA’s Scott Dismuke discuss driver recruitment and retention in the trucking industry.
  • Podcast Guest – Scott Pecoriello – WeatherOptics
    Scott Pecoriello spotlights weather forecasting in logistics and how the industry can apply it.
  • SemiRelatedThumbnail_Wreaths
    Courtney George discusses the role wreaths, drivers and carriers play in uniting a nation.
  • SemiRelatedThumbnail_DAT
    Dean Croke sheds light on the seasonality of trucking and its impact on truckers. 
  • SemiRelatedThumbnail_Bart-1
    How is Al transforming supply chain and what are the key trends shaping its future?
  • SemiRelatedThumbnail_Estes
    Making LTL shipping frictionless is more than possible; it’s happening today.
  • SemiRelatedThumbnail_Turvo
    How have SaaS solutions changed the transportation tech space? 

Get Notified