Taking a deep dive into Lockheed Martin's supply chain and logistics operations

Taking a deep dive into Lockheed Martin's supply chain and logistics operations

GUEST: Luke Martin, Global Logistics Lead, Corporate Global Supply Chain Operations, at Lockheed Martin.  Topics covered in this podcast were: Lockheed's approach to LTL planning and operations; the company's approach to managing transportation costs; truckload procurement, and trade and tariffs, among others.  Lucas “Luke” Martin is the Enterprise Logistics Lead for Lockheed Martin’s Global Supply Chain  Operation. In this capacity, he is responsible for leading the Corporation’s Global Logistics Program. This includes the strategic, operational, and financial platforms of corporate transportation agreements across all modes and geographies, supply chain security, global freight payment and program freight charging. Mr. Martin is also responsible for Lockheed’s Supply Chain Security Program. His team manages a global spend of $400M in logistics activity for the world’s largest defense contractor. Previously, Mr. Martin was a Distribution Analyst, Corporate Global Supply Chain Operations for Lockheed Martin Corporate. In that role, he was responsible for all aspects of freight payment, freight analytics, and special projects. Throughout his career, Mr. Martin has led several critical initiatives for Lockheed Martin Corporation, including the corporation’s Tier III CTPAT accreditation, Value Accelerator (transportation) indirect category, Corporate 3PL implementation, centralized freight payment and metrics, delivering all reported transportation savings dollars, and serving as an embedded subject matter expert for logistics, transportation, and freight accounting at the enterprise level. Mr. Martin has a Master of Science in Enterprise Information Systems from Colorado Technical University, a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Embry-Riddle University and is a Lockheed Martin certified Six Sigma Black Belt.

Taking a deep dive into Lockheed Martin's supply chain and logistics operations

GUEST: Luke Martin, Global Logistics Lead, Corporate Global Supply Chain Operations, at Lockheed Martin Topics covered in this podcast were: Lockheed's approach to LTL planning and operations; the company's apprpach to managinh transportation costs; truckload procurement, and trade and tariffs, among others.  Lucas “Luke” Martin is the Enterprise Logistics Lead for Lockheed Martin’s Global Supply Chain  Operation. In this capacity, he is responsible for leading the Corporation’s Global Logistics Program. This includes the strategic, operational, and financial platforms of corporate transportation agreements across all modes and geographies, supply chain security, global freight payment and program freight charging. Mr. Martin is also responsible for Lockheed’s Supply Chain Security Program. His team manages a global spend of $400M in logistics activity for the world’s largest defense contractor. Previously, Mr. Martin was a Distribution Analyst, Corporate Global Supply Chain Operations for Lockheed Martin Corporate. In that role, he was responsible for all aspects of freight payment, freight analytics, and special projects. Throughout his career, Mr. Martin has led several critical initiatives for Lockheed Martin Corporation, including the corporation’s Tier III CTPAT accreditation, Value Accelerator (transportation) indirect category, Corporate 3PL implementation, centralized freight payment and metrics, delivering all reported transportation savings dollars, and serving as an embedded subject matter expert for logistics, transportation, and freight accounting at the enterprise level. Mr. Martin has a Master of Science in Enterprise Information Systems from Colorado Technical University, a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Embry-Riddle University and is a Lockheed Martin certified Six Sigma Black Belt.

Examining the intermodal market with Rick LaGore, CEO InTek Intermodal Logistics

GUEST: Rick LaGore, CEO InTek Intermodal Logistics Topics covered in this podcast included: the current state of the intermodal market, in terms of volumes, service, and rates; the impact of the Iran conflict on intermodal; the intersection of key economic indicators and intermodal; the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger; trade and tariffs, and modal shifts, among others.  Rick LaGore is CEO of InTek Logistics, an Indianapolis-based logistics company specializing in door-to-door intermodal transportation throughout North America. With more than 37 years of transportation and logistics experience, Rick has spent the past two decades focused almost exclusively on intermodal transportation, helping shippers develop long-term strategies that improve service, reduce costs, and create more sustainable supply chains. Under his leadership, InTek has grown into a leading privately held door-to-door intermodal provider in the U.S., serving customers across a wide range of industries. Rick is a recognized voice in the transportation industry, known for his analysis of freight market trends, transportation economics, and the relationship between truckload and intermodal markets. He is a frequent contributor to industry discussions on capacity, pricing, and supply chain strategy. Throughout his career, Rick has worked with shippers, railroads, trucking companies, and logistics providers across North America, giving him a broad perspective on the challenges and opportunities shaping today's supply chains.

Talking a deep dive into the spot and contract truckload markets with DAT's Dean Croke

GUEST: Dean Croke, Principal Analyst, DAT Freight & Analytics Topics covered in this podcast included: the current state of the spot and contract truckload markets, including rates and pricing and capacity; how key economic indicators are impacting the market; federal government impact on capacity reduction initiatives; trade and tariffs; and Peak Season, among other topics. Dean Croke is DAT Freight & Analytics’ principal industry analyst, with more than 35 years in commercial transportation, data science, and risk management. A CDL holder and DAT analyst since 2020, Dean is one of the industry’s leading voices and shares market updates weekly at dat.com [http://dat.com/] and on DAT’s YouTube channel.

Examining the AI-focused supply chain with Chris Wyndham, President and CEO, Revenova, at SMC3 Connections 2026

GUEST: Chris Wyndham, President and CEO, Revenova In this podcast, which was recorded in an on-stage session at the SMC3 Connections conference in Palm Beach, Fla., Chris Wyndham, President and CEO, at Chicago-based Revenova, a cloud application provider of transportation management solutions for freight brokers, third-party logistics (3PL) companies, carriers, and shippers, provided a detailed overview of ways in which AI can serve as a competitive advantage and what steps companies need to take to differentiate themselves from the competition.  Topics covered in this podecast included: AI supply chain and logistics best practices; things to consider when starting to implement AI into your logistics and supply chain decision-making processes; and real-world examples of AI at work in freight transportation, among others.  Wyndham joined Revenova in February. He has extensive leadership experience across vertical SaaS organizations, including the retail sectors of automotive, powersports, marine, heavy equipment, and recreation. He has built a reputation for scaling high-growth technology companies while maintaining strong operational discipline and customer focus.