Looking at the logistics market with Dr. Zac Rogers

Topics covered in this podcast included: the monthly Logistics Managers' Index (LMI), which is co-authored by Dr. Rogers; the impact of shifting tariffs and trade policies on the market; the removal of the de minimis exemption; the recent Federal Reserve rate cut, and logistics trends and themes to keep an eye on in 2026. 

Dr. Rogers is an Associate Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management at Colorado State University.  His primary research interests include the financial impact of supply chain networks, emerging logistics technologies, supply chain cyber security and various other emerging purchasing and logistics issues. He is also the lead author of the monthly Logistics Managers’ Index (LMI). Dr. Rogers’ work has appeared in multiple academic journals, corporate white papers, trade publications, and conference proceedings.  He is also a frequent speaker at both academic and practitioner-oriented conferences.  Dr. Rogers earned his B.S. and M.B.A. degrees at the University of Nevada, Reno and his PhD in supply chain management from Arizona State University. Prior to returning to academia Dr. Rogers worked as a purchasing agent for a large hotel-resort and as an operations manager for Quidsi, a subsidiary of Amazon.