Chain Reaction Thu, 05 Mar 2026 03:54:47 -0500 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2528637 en-us © 2026 Chain Reaction yes b567cea8-72a5-5890-8840-505980fdd99b admin@konexial.com Konexial, Inc episodic false Every decision in the supply chain sets off a ripple—sometimes a spark of innovation, sometimes a shockwave of disruption. Chain Reaction dives deep into the moments that change everything in freight, logistics, and fleet operations. From breakthrough technologies and operational strategies to the psychology of leadership and the realities of compliance, each episode unpacks the sparks, the consequences, and the connections driving the future of our industry.


Whether you’re navigating the frontlines of transportation, leading strategic decisions, or rethinking the role of AI and data in your business, Chain Reaction delivers the conversations, insights, and behind-the-scenes stories that keep the global supply chain moving.


Because in this industry, every move matters—and the next reaction could change everything.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Konexial, Inc admin@konexial.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/jt92abyc5w1sq1d40log8lj44moi?.jpg Chain Reaction Freight Runs on Data with Jeremy Baksht | Chain Reaction S2E4 Freight Runs on Data with Jeremy Baksht | Chain Reaction S2E4 This week on Chain Reaction, we sit down with Jeremy Baksht, CEO of Catena Clearing, to unpack one of freight’s biggest hidden problems: data fragmentation.

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Key topics include:
➢ Why freight data fragmentation is still one of the industry’s biggest hidden costs
➢ How telematics + ELD data can move from compliance reporting to true strategic advantage
➢ The ROI behind better data flow
➢ Why freight identity, governance, and data sharing will define the next decade

]]> This week on Chain Reaction, we sit down with Jeremy Baksht, CEO of Catena Clearing, to unpack one of freight’s biggest hidden problems: data fragmentation.

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#supplychain #supplychainmanagement #logistics #supplychainsecrets

Key topics include:
➢ Why freight data fragmentation is still one of the industry’s biggest hidden costs
➢ How telematics + ELD data can move from compliance reporting to true strategic advantage
➢ The ROI behind better data flow
➢ Why freight identity, governance, and data sharing will define the next decade

]]> Konexial, Inc Buzzsprout-18707288 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0500 2004 2 4 full false Chain Reaction S2E3 | Everything Supply Chain Leaders Should Know with Amy Thorn Chain Reaction S2E3 | Everything Supply Chain Leaders Should Know with Amy Thorn New episode this Thursday! Jerry Daddesi and Amy Thorn dig into what senior supply chain leaders are really facing and where the profession is headed.

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Key topics include:
➢ Why end-to-end visibility beats speed in today’s disrupted world
➢ How leading organizations balance resiliency vs. margin pressure
➢ The shift from supply chain as a cost center to a value and revenue creator.
➢ Why trusted, peer-to-peer executive communities matter more than ever

]]> New episode this Thursday! Jerry Daddesi and Amy Thorn dig into what senior supply chain leaders are really facing and where the profession is headed.

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#supplychain #supplychainmanagement #logistics #supplychainsecrets

Key topics include:
➢ Why end-to-end visibility beats speed in today’s disrupted world
➢ How leading organizations balance resiliency vs. margin pressure
➢ The shift from supply chain as a cost center to a value and revenue creator.
➢ Why trusted, peer-to-peer executive communities matter more than ever

]]> Konexial, Inc Buzzsprout-18625953 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0500 2056 2 3 full false Chain Reaction S2E2 | BulkLoads, AI, and the Future of Trucking: A Conversation with Jared Flinn Chain Reaction S2E2 | BulkLoads, AI, and the Future of Trucking: A Conversation with Jared Flinn Jerry sits down with Jared Flinn, operating partner and co-founder of BulkLoads, to discuss his two decades in the logistics and trucking space. 

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Key topics include:
➢ Jared Flinn's two decades in the logistics and trucking space, focusing on technology innovation.
➢ The inspiration behind starting BulkLoads.
➢ The trucking industry being composed of over 90% owner-operators.
➢ Balancing AI automation with a human approach in customer service.
➢ How financial stress (cash flow) influences safety and business decision-making for carriers.

]]> Jerry sits down with Jared Flinn, operating partner and co-founder of BulkLoads, to discuss his two decades in the logistics and trucking space. 

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#supplychain #supplychainmanagement #logistics #supplychainsecrets 

Key topics include:
➢ Jared Flinn's two decades in the logistics and trucking space, focusing on technology innovation.
➢ The inspiration behind starting BulkLoads.
➢ The trucking industry being composed of over 90% owner-operators.
➢ Balancing AI automation with a human approach in customer service.
➢ How financial stress (cash flow) influences safety and business decision-making for carriers.

]]> Konexial, Inc Buzzsprout-18552209 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0500 2824 2 2 full false Chain Reaction S2E1 | Major technology shifts in Logistics with John Fitzgerald Chain Reaction S2E1 | Major technology shifts in Logistics with John Fitzgerald Jerry sits down with John Fitzgerald, VP of Business Development at Project44, a global leader in supply chain visibility and a partner of Conexial.1

The discussion covers Fitzgerald's four decades of experience in the logistics industry, including his time at Airborne Freight and Fritz Companies, where he helped scale the business from $100 million to $1.5 billion in sales.

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#supplychain #supplychainmanagement #supplychainsolutions #logistics #logisticsnews #enterprisetech 

Key topics include:
➢ The evolution of the logistics industry from manual processes to digital.
➢ Comparisons of current economic downturns in the supply chain 
➢ The continued importance of good people, human judgment, and experience, even with the rise of AI.
➢ Lessons learned from Fitzgerald's time in the Marine Corps.
➢ Major technology shifts in the last 20 to 30 years, such as the introduction of cloud, Software as a Service, and APIs.
➢ The difference between selling transportation services and selling technology solutions.

]]> Jerry sits down with John Fitzgerald, VP of Business Development at Project44, a global leader in supply chain visibility and a partner of Conexial.1

The discussion covers Fitzgerald's four decades of experience in the logistics industry, including his time at Airborne Freight and Fritz Companies, where he helped scale the business from $100 million to $1.5 billion in sales.

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#supplychain #supplychainmanagement #supplychainsolutions #logistics #logisticsnews #enterprisetech 

Key topics include:
➢ The evolution of the logistics industry from manual processes to digital.
➢ Comparisons of current economic downturns in the supply chain 
➢ The continued importance of good people, human judgment, and experience, even with the rise of AI.
➢ Lessons learned from Fitzgerald's time in the Marine Corps.
➢ Major technology shifts in the last 20 to 30 years, such as the introduction of cloud, Software as a Service, and APIs.
➢ The difference between selling transportation services and selling technology solutions.

]]> Konexial, Inc Buzzsprout-18470085 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500 2204 full false Chain Reaction Episode 8 | Culture, Respect, and Safety with Elisabeth Barna Chain Reaction Episode 8 | Culture, Respect, and Safety with Elisabeth Barna This episode features Elisabeth Barna, a 36-year trucking veteran and founder of EAB Strategies. She shares how culture, respect, and safety drive better retention and highlights her work on major industry campaigns like Trucking Moves America Forward. Barna's message is simple: be a great place to work with strong pay, real culture, and tech that makes drivers’ jobs easier. She urges fleets to prep for coming policy and safety-tech changes and to stay engaged, informed, and invested in people and equipment.

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]]> This episode features Elisabeth Barna, a 36-year trucking veteran and founder of EAB Strategies. She shares how culture, respect, and safety drive better retention and highlights her work on major industry campaigns like Trucking Moves America Forward. Barna's message is simple: be a great place to work with strong pay, real culture, and tech that makes drivers’ jobs easier. She urges fleets to prep for coming policy and safety-tech changes and to stay engaged, informed, and invested in people and equipment.

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#supplychain #supplychainmanagement #supplychainsolutions #logistics #logisticsnews #enterprisetech

]]> Konexial, Inc Buzzsprout-18464506 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500 2144 1 8 full false Chain Reaction Episode 7 | Wreaths Across America with Courtney George Chain Reaction Episode 7 | Wreaths Across America with Courtney George This week Jerry Daddesi sits down with Courtney George from Wreaths Across America to talk about an incredibly important day. December 13th, 2025 is National Wreaths Across America Day. Together we can Remember the fallen. Honor those who serve. Teach the next generation the value of freedom. It’s the mission of Wreaths Across America. You can join us by sponsoring a wreath, volunteering or partnering with us on National Wreaths Across America Day and every day.

https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/ 

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]]> This week Jerry Daddesi sits down with Courtney George from Wreaths Across America to talk about an incredibly important day. December 13th, 2025 is National Wreaths Across America Day. Together we can Remember the fallen. Honor those who serve. Teach the next generation the value of freedom. It’s the mission of Wreaths Across America. You can join us by sponsoring a wreath, volunteering or partnering with us on National Wreaths Across America Day and every day.

https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/ 

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#RememberHonorTeach #wreathsacrossamerica #supplychain #supplychainmanagement #supplychainsolutions #logistics #logisticsnews #enterprisetech

]]> Konexial, Inc Buzzsprout-18464501 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500 2327 1 7 full false Chain Reaction Episode 6 | How Tariffs Are Disrupting the Global Supply Chain with Dan Krouse Chain Reaction Episode 6 | How Tariffs Are Disrupting the Global Supply Chain with Dan Krouse Jerry Daddesi sits down with Dan Krouse, a supply chain veteran with 40+ years of hands-on experience building, fixing, and optimizing operations across industries. Join them as they explore how today’s shifting tariff landscape is reshaping costs, competitiveness, and resilience.

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]]> Jerry Daddesi sits down with Dan Krouse, a supply chain veteran with 40+ years of hands-on experience building, fixing, and optimizing operations across industries. Join them as they explore how today’s shifting tariff landscape is reshaping costs, competitiveness, and resilience.

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]]> Konexial, Inc Buzzsprout-18464493 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:00:00 -0500 2076 1 6 full false Chain Reaction Episode 5 | Mary Akhavan from RoadFlex Chain Reaction Episode 5 | Mary Akhavan from RoadFlex Join Jerry and Mary Akhavan this week to uncover how companies can protect against fuel fraud and strengthen their operational efficiency.

From identifying red flags to implementing smarter monitoring systems, Jerry and Mary dive deep into the strategies that keep fleets secure and profitable.

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]]> Join Jerry and Mary Akhavan this week to uncover how companies can protect against fuel fraud and strengthen their operational efficiency.

From identifying red flags to implementing smarter monitoring systems, Jerry and Mary dive deep into the strategies that keep fleets secure and profitable.

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]]> Konexial, Inc Buzzsprout-18464481 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:00:00 -0500 1860 1 5 full false Chain Reaction Episode 4 | Judie Nuskey Director of Operations at Advanced Driver Training Services Chain Reaction Episode 4 | Judie Nuskey Director of Operations at Advanced Driver Training Services This week, Jerry Daddesi sits down with Judie Nuskey, Director of Operations at Advanced Driver Training Services, for a thoughtful conversation on how safety needs to be a mindset in #fleetmanagement, not just a checklist.

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]]> This week, Jerry Daddesi sits down with Judie Nuskey, Director of Operations at Advanced Driver Training Services, for a thoughtful conversation on how safety needs to be a mindset in #fleetmanagement, not just a checklist.

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#supplychain #supplychainmanagement #supplychainsolutions #logistics #logisticsnews #enterprisetech

]]> Konexial, Inc Buzzsprout-18464463 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:00:00 -0500 2124 1 4 full false Chain Reaction Episode 3 | Caroline Lyle Founder & CMS at Driven-Brands Chain Reaction Episode 3 | Caroline Lyle Founder & CMS at Driven-Brands Jerry sits down with Caroline for a conversation that dives headfirst into how strategic marketing isn't optional in the Supply Chain industry, it's the engine driving results.

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]]> Jerry sits down with Caroline for a conversation that dives headfirst into how strategic marketing isn't optional in the Supply Chain industry, it's the engine driving results.

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]]> Konexial, Inc Buzzsprout-18458032 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 13:00:00 -0500 1629 1 3 full false Chain Reaction Episode 2 | Ken Evans, CEO of Konexial Chain Reaction Episode 2 | Ken Evans, CEO of Konexial Jerry sits back down with Ken for a conversation that goes beyond business — offering a candid look at what it takes to lead, adapt, and drive real change in the supply chain.

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]]> Jerry sits back down with Ken for a conversation that goes beyond business — offering a candid look at what it takes to lead, adapt, and drive real change in the supply chain.

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#supplychain #supplychainmanagement #supplychainsolutions #logistics #logisticsnews #enterprisetech

]]> Konexial, Inc Buzzsprout-18458021 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 13:00:00 -0500 1928 1 2 full false Chain Reaction Episode 1 | Ken Evans, CEO of Konexial Chain Reaction Episode 1 | Ken Evans, CEO of Konexial Jerry sits down with Ken for a conversation that goes beyond business — offering a candid look at what it takes to lead, adapt, and drive real change in the supply chain.

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#supplychain #supplychainmanagement #supplychainsolutions #logistics #logisticsnews #enterprisetech

]]> Jerry sits down with Ken for a conversation that goes beyond business — offering a candid look at what it takes to lead, adapt, and drive real change in the supply chain.

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#supplychain #supplychainmanagement #supplychainsolutions #logistics #logisticsnews #enterprisetech

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