John Monarch
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Articles by John Monarch
C3 Summit Highlights Yard Visibility
Sponsored June 15, 2026 12:00 PM, EDT At its recent summit, C3 Solutions underscored a growing but often overlooked challenge in logistics: the critical need for improved yard visibility and streamlined operations. Held in Birmingham, on June 4th, the event gathered logistics, warehousing, retail, and transportation professionals, emphasizing the yard’s pivotal role in overall supply chain effectiveness.
The Changing Role of Yard Management
Contributor Content October 28, 2025 9:45 AM, EDT [Members of the editorial and news staff of Transport Topics were not involved in the creation of this content.] Yard and dock management is one of the most critical yet often overlooked elements in freight operations, but that's rapidly changing. Over the next five years, automated gate access will transform from a convenience into an essential part of logistics infrastructure.
Justin Day’s Advice for CEOs and Entrepreneurs: Focus on Effective Communication
Few words generate a wider range of opinions and emotions than “success”. Not only does everyone have their own version of what being successful implies but also of what it takes to achieve it. However, no one can argue with the idea that an essential skill to success is effective communication, something that serial entrepreneur Justin Day is a clear example of.
How AI Can Revolutionize Our Broken Supply Chain
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A Comprehensive Analysis Uncovers the Future of Invoicing
Invoicing, an indispensable component in any business infrastructure, is witnessing a transformative phase. With trends shifting towards digitization and automation, the invoice management process is evolving. Recent research from Skynova, a free invoice tool provider, delves into the most recent studies and provides a glimpse into the current state of invoicing and its future directions. A Snapshot of Current Invoicing Practices Businesses today grapple with enormous amounts of invoices.
Laying to Rest Supply Chain Concerns About Blockchain
Blockchain has been heralded as revolutionary for many industries, but no application of the technology has undergone the hype cycle boom-and bust quite as much as the supply chain. By enabling secure and transparent transactions, blockchain has the potential to reduce inefficiencies and costs, while increasing trust and visibility among participants. Electronic bills of lading in particular have become a top-of-mind solution in this regard.
How to Plan Business Travel Effectively in 2023
With delayed flights, increased prices, and flu season in full swing, how can you avoid complications to ensure a smooth travel day? This article will discuss what you should consider prior to booking your next international business trip. Business travel is on the upswing, but that doesn’t mean it’s smooth sailing (or flying). Professionals who are on the road are running into many obstacles. Planning may be the best way to prevent unforeseeable mishaps.
The modern CEO must be well-versed in their company’s supply chains
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a wake-up call for corporate executives, revealing how fragile and interdependent our global supply chains truly are. As lockdowns and border closures brought much of the world to a standstill, executives were forced to grapple with logistics and supply chain challenges they could never have imagined, leading to a fundamental shift in how they think about and approach these vital functions.
Can Blockchain Help Fix Broken Supply Chains in 2022?
We first heard about the potential of blockchain in supply chains several years ago, and almost immediately were thrust into a cycle of hype and hope of what they could do for us, followed by a "trough of disillusion" when nothing moved as fast as we had wanted. But that doesn't mean startups, enterprise and consortia alike haven't been quietly working to advance the technology, and pushing to apply it in ways that we may not have expected.
How Ecommerce Startups Can Navigate the Supply Chain Logjam
The rise of global trade and ease of access to global vendors, manufacturers and producers has led to an unprecedented lowering of the barrier to entry for ecommerce. It’s easier than ever to source product, make deals and have product shipped not only in bulk, but dropshipped right to consumers without ever leaving your home. But that ease of access to the marketplace, new delivery startups and of course a behemoth named Amazon have led to a growth of consumer expectations.
Preparing Ecommerce for the "New" Holidays
October 17, 2020 4 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Sometimes the holidays aren't quite "the most wonderful time of the year." According to one study, the holiday season stresses out 88 percent of Americans. For ecommerce companies, this is even more true. Every year, store owners spend months preparing for the fourth quarter, and few ever feel like they’re fully prepared for the wave of sales — and the headaches — that come with it.
5 Rules Effective Leader Should Try to Live By
Grow Your Business, Not Your Inbox Stay informed and join our daily newsletter now! Email Will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy June 22, 2020 6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I’ve been in executive positions for about a decade now. Although it’s been an incredibly rewarding experience, I can’t say that it has always gone smoothly. I've made mistakes, including hiring someone who ended up stealing from my company.
Putting an End to Single-Source Supply Chains
Back to business as usual. That’s what companies, workers, and families across the country are looking forward to. But there’s one critical economic component that cannot — and should not — go back to what it was: single-source supply chains. How businesses respond to this challenge will determine whether they’ll make it to the other side. Let’s be clear: in a post-COVID-19 world, no smart company can rely solely on China for its manufacturing.
Why Personal Goals and Hobbies Are Essential For A Fulfilling Career
They give you perspective and make you better at your job. Grow Your Business, Not Your Inbox Stay informed and join our daily newsletter now! Email Will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy Image credit: Kathrin Ziegler | Getty Images March 12, 2020 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Advancement, promotions and raises are often viewed as the ultimate success in our society.
Four Noteworthy Technology Trends To Watch In The Next Five Years
Photo: Getty So much of a CEO's time and mental energy is devoted to running a company and staying up to date on their specific industry. But if you’re like me, you tend to have a diverse set of interests. Our team is in logistics, but I’ve always been interested in a wide variety of science and tech-related subjects. Here are four of the technology trends I’ve had my eye on lately: 1.
5 Management Rules for Being a Thoughtful, Effective Executive
Open communication and reasonable expectations are among the attributes of any admirable leader. John Monarch Published 6:30 am EST, Monday, January 20, 2020 Photo: Ezra Bailey | Getty Images Photo: Ezra Bailey | Getty Images Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Photo: Ezra Bailey | Getty Images I’ve been in executive positions for about a decade now. While it’s been an incredibly rewarding experience, I can’t say that I started out as the CEO I am today.
5 Management Rules for Being a Thoughtful, Effective Executive
Open communication and reasonable expectations are among the attributes of any admirable leader. John Monarch Published 12:30 pm EST, Sunday, January 19, 2020 Photo: Ezra Bailey | Getty Images Photo: Ezra Bailey | Getty Images Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Photo: Ezra Bailey | Getty Images I’ve been in executive positions for about a decade now. While it’s been an incredibly rewarding experience, I can’t say that I started out as the CEO I am today.
5 Management Rules for Being a Thoughtful, Effective Executive
Open communication and reasonable expectations are among the attributes of any admirable leader. Grow Your Business, Not Your Inbox Stay informed and join our daily newsletter now! Email Will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy January 18, 2020 6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I’ve been in executive positions for about a decade now. While it’s been an incredibly rewarding experience, I can’t say that I started out as the CEO I am today.
What To Consider Before Expanding Into International Markets
photo: Getty Back in 2015, Target Corporation decided to close all of its 133 stores in Canada. At the time, Target’s chairman and CEO, Brian Cornell, admitted it would take until at least 2021 for the Canadian venture to become profitable. The company reported approximately $5.4 billion in losses during the final quarter of 2014, with an additional $600 million needed to close the Canadian stores.
Perspective: Blockchain Useful in the Food Supply Chain
[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] For carriers and shippers that specialize in food delivery, a lack of visibility and traceability can be dangerous. If there is a risk of foodborne illnesses with a particular shipment that is not being carefully tracked, the potential scope could be uncertain for some time — especially if health officials are unable to issue a recall due to an inability to track where the potential outbreak originated.
3 Hiring Challenges Leaders Must Overcome to Build a Successful Team
Grow Your Business, Not Your Inbox Stay informed and join our daily newsletter now! Email Will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy November 15, 2019 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. You need a successful team to create a successful product, and a successful team achieves its goals at a high level without constantly feeling stressed, swamped or unhappy within its work environment.
Over-Promising is the Worst Mistake an Entrepreneur Can Make
Starting a Business Nothing will underwhelm clients and customers more than under-delivering. Image credit: fizkes | Getty Images August 9, 2019 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In the shipping industry, expectations are often based on externalities. As a business owner, I can't guarantee USPS or FedEx will get a package to someone on time. They probably will, but I can’t guarantee it.
Smooth Scaling: How To Prevent A Growing Startup From Spinning Out Of Control
The major advantage startups have over more established companies is the ability to react quickly. That speed allows them to respond to client needs and change their services faster, and in turn, push the growth pedal to the metal. But a growing startup isn’t immune to problems. The pace of change within a company can quickly become overwhelming if it isn’t handled correctly. Without proper management, people begin to feel scattered and stressed. They stop wanting to come to work in the morning.
Try this effective technique to keep learning throughout life
By John Monarch—Minutes4 minute Read Memorizing facts or formulas is not all there is to learning. Not by a long shot. Everyone likes to learn in different ways, but favorite methods all have one thing in common—they’re enjoyable. If you don’t like the way you’re being taught, you simply won’t retain as much of the information. For instance, when I was in high school, I had a great physics teacher.
Antitrust oversight coming to blockchain in shipping
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Developing This 1 Skill Is How To Become A Life-Long Learner
Memorizing facts or formulas is not all there is to learning. Not by a long shot. Everyone likes to learn in different ways, but favorite methods all have one thing in common—they’re enjoyable. If you don’t like the way you’re being taught, you simply won’t retain as much of the information. For instance, when I was in high school, I had a great physics teacher. He always dove deep into the concepts and explained the reasoning behind the rules and formulas we were learning.
5 Hidden Traits CEOs Look For When Hiring Leaders
In business, we like to think everything is quantifiable — but that’s not the case. Even something as essential as finding great leaders can’t be done with data or numbers alone. When hiring a leadership team, credentials should factor in, but CEOs don’t blindly rely on a resume alone. Past accomplishments, college credentials, and other on-paper accolades don’t always translate to actual ability, unfortunately.
The 5 hidden traits CEOs look for when hiring a leadership team
In business, we like to think everything is quantifiable—but that’s not the case. Even something as essential as finding great leaders can’t be done with data or numbers alone. Follow Ladders on Flipboard! Follow Ladders’ magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and more! When hiring a leadership team, credentials factor in, but CEOs don’t blindly rely on a resume alone.
Opinion: The Time Is Now for Blockchain in Transportation
Blockchain has established itself as a success in certain industries. However, in the transport and logistics sector, skepticism remains, which means it’s important to note the advantages of blockchain but also clear up some possible misconceptions. Given the technological advancements underway in other sectors, a similar makeover in the transportation industry is overdue. It’s time for the transport and logistics sector to embrace the simplicity and advancement that blockchain brings.
The 5 Hidden Traits CEOs Look For When Hiring A Leadership Team
In business, we like to think everything is quantifiable—but that’s not the case. Even something as essential as finding great leaders can’t be done with data or numbers alone. When hiring a leadership team, credentials factor in, but CEOs don’t blindly rely on a resume alone. Past accomplishments, college credentials, and other on-paper accolades don’t always translate to actual ability, unfortunately.
How Blockchain Data Will Help Truckers Stay HOS Compliant and Remain Competitive
February 23, 2019 · By John Monarch, CEO, ShipChain ELD Mandate & HOS Regulations The coming year is set to be the second since the Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) mandate went into full effect at the end of 2017. The ELD mandate was designed to ensure enforcement of the Hours of Service (HOS) regulations enacted by the Federal Motor Carrier and Safety Administration (FMCSA). Unfortunately, carriers refusing loads that would jeopardize HOS compliance led to a shortage in available capacity.
Is Blockchain Technology Worth the Cost for Supply Chains?
24 mins ago Blockchain 1 Views By John Monarch Editor’s note: Written by John Monarch is the CEO and co-founder of ShipChain. This is one in a series of periodic guest columns by industry thought leaders. The cost to develop or participate in blockchain projects can be significant, but the buzz and interest over real-world blockchain solutions in the supply chain are growing. Is it worth it for your supply chain to jump on the bandwagon?
5 Ways to Avoid Common CEO Mistakes
Growth Strategies Never blame your team. Image credit: Klaus Vedfelt | Getty Images February 20, 2019 6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As the CEO, you’re responsible for everything. You serve as the public face of your company, liaise between the board of directors and employees, and you make sure your team feels heard and happy. For better or worse, your decisions impact every aspect of the business, from the bottom line to employee happiness.
Blockchain Could Make Our Food Supply Much Safer
Blockchain Blockchain can make food shipping faster and pinpoint contaminated food before it is sold. Image credit: Schon & Probst | Picture Press | Getty Images December 19, 2018 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.
Facebook wrongly deleted its page, Russian newsgroup claims in lawsuit
Facebook wrongly deleted its page, Russian newsgroup claims in lawsuit A Russian newsgroup filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday against facebook, alleging that the social media large incorrectly deleted its web page in an attempt to rid the platform of international money owed attempting to meddle in U.S. elections, based on a record. The Federal company of news LLC (FAN) filed a lawsuit in the Northern District of California, seeking unspecified damages.
What does it take to become an entrepreneur?
The best way to fail is to fail fast. By getting this out of the way early in your career, you can learn from your mistakes going forward. I experienced my first entrepreneurial failure in third grade. When I discovered the early computer programming tool HyperCard, I was thrilled by the possibilities. HyperCard allowed me to create Choose-Your-Own-Adventure stories in elementary school, and—enlisting a ragtag team of fellow 8-year-olds—we set out to conquer the video game industry.
be careful for bogus warnings to downgrade home windows 10
Cyber Security Reviews came in overnight that windows 10 pro systems have been displaying a notification that the person’s license key became invalid for the seasoned version and advising to set up home windows 10 home as a substitute. The message also gives users the choice of deciding to buy a brand new key to reactivate their reproduction of home windows 10 professional, despite clients having a real seasoned key.
3 Lessons I Learned About Running A Business From Watching My Dad Become A Fortune 500 Executive
My dad taught me to be fearless. He grew up in crushing poverty — we’re talking Depression Era, before food stamps — when you got your forty-pound sacks of flour and that was it. Enlisting in the military was his way out. There was one problem: he was only 15 when he enlisted in the US Military to fight in the Korean War. But he didn’t let this stop him. Despite being underage, he hitchhiked from Michigan to California alone, finagled his way into the army, and fought in a war.
How Blockchain Can Increase the Efficiency of The Trade & Logistics Industry – CoinSpeaker
John Monarch, CEO of ShipChain, a blockchain-based shipping and freight company, shares his vision on decentralization in the logistics industry and dwells upon solutions of the major sphere-connected problems. Trade is an important factor in the development of any economy and the emergence of modern civilizations.
How are Smart CEOs Investigating Blockchain?
As ‘Blockchain’ becomes more of a buzzword, it’s becoming evident that the rift between those who know, and those that don’t, is getting wider. The old guard of CEOs that rely on their CIO and CTO to be tech savvy for them is coming to pass – the CEOs of today and the future have to be directly invested in the technology that drives both their industry and their company forward. So what is Blockchain?
5 Industries Blockchain Will Disrupt-You Haven't Thought of These
With Blockchain being the hot topic in banking and finance, it’s easy to not realize the implications of this game changing technology across various industries. With that being said, here are five industries you may not have thought of. I mentioned in a previous article that the logistics industry is ripe for a major change. The public ledger could completely overhaul the industry by adding far more transparency and accountability than is currently in place.
How Blockchain Will Upend the Freight Industry
The shipping industry is a mess of carriers, brokers, independent contractors, and is generally not very client-friendly. The mix of complicated routes, opaque pricing, uncertainty in carriers, and even risk of cargo theft loom over the industry and make shippers generally lack trust in what should be a transparent process of moving goods from Point A to Point B. Indeed, one never really knows how many hands touch your shipment, and what can go wrong each step of the way.
How Blockchain Will Upend the Freight Industry
The shipping industry is a mess of carriers, brokers, independent contractors, and is generally not very client-friendly. The mix of complicated routes, opaque pricing, uncertainty in carriers, and even risk of cargo theft loom over the industry and make shippers generally lack trust in what should be a transparent process of moving goods from Point A to Point B. Indeed, one never really knows how many hands touch your shipment, and what can go wrong each step of the way.
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