The APLL Pulse Podcast

In this episode, April Chapman interviews Deanie Marin Lucchesi from APLL's global Learning & Development team on the topic of Developing the Leaders for Tomorrow. Deanie shares the importance of leadership development, emphasizing a hybrid leadership that combines traditional skills with digital fluency and emotional intelligence. She also shares insights on managing a multi-generational workforce and fostering a culture of growth through coaching and mentoring. The podcast highlights essential skills for future leaders, such as adaptability, conversational intelligence, and resilience, and concludes with advice for aspiring leaders to continuously learn and develop a coaching mindset.

Our host, April Chapman, interviews Waldo Basilla, APL Logistics' COO and CCO in Asia. They cover topics related to origin operations, flow optimization, and electric vehicles. With over 30 exciting years in the logistics industry, Waldo loves to share his passion for all things supply chain. Come sit under his teaching and walk away with a deeper understanding of the industry yourself!

APL Logistics’ Regional VP, Sander Van Loon, and Grupo Sesé’s Global Expansion Director, Jose Manuel, unveil the exciting rollout of the new collaboration.

The APLL Pulse Podcast, hosted by April Chapman, features an insightful conversation with Stan Ross, Director of three North American warehouses at APL Logistics. Stan, a retired army veteran, shares his journey from military service to his current role, highlighting significant improvements made at the Woodridge, Illinois warehouse. These enhancements include upgrading facilities, improving employee engagement, and integrating advanced technologies like robots to assist in warehouse operations. The discussion also emphasizes the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, showcasing how these values contribute to innovative solutions and a positive work environment. The episode underscores the impact of small changes in creating a better workplace and encourages other managers to adopt similar strategies.

Join us as we discuss industry trends with Betsy Ducat, Head of APLL's Global Key Account Program. She shares with us how customers are facing disruptive events and we discuss how future technology can complement the human element within the logistics industry. Betsy shares what she sees ahead for customers in 2025.