Latest Digital dispatch Podcast Episodes
From Nuclear Power to Logistics Software: The ProShip Story
Everything is Logistics - April 25, 2024 10:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsIn this episode, Justin Cramer, co-founder of ProShip, and Blythe discuss what it's like managing thousands of parcel shipments daily. He explains his transition from the Navy to logistics software, handling peak seasons across industries, and integrating carrier compliance updates. The episode ...
Automating Annoying Phone Calls in Freight with Happyrobot
Everything is Logistics - April 23, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsIn this episode, Blythe speaks with Pablo Palafox, CEO of Happyrobot, about using AI-powered voice assistants to automate repetitive tasks in freight operations. They discuss Pablo's background in industrial engineering and computer science, and how Happy Robot's technology can free up logistics...
Great Lakes Shipping and Michigan's Natural Resources with Rust Belt Kid
Everything is Logistics - April 16, 2024 10:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsIn this episode of Everything is Logistics, Blythe speaks with Jack Zwart, the shipping manager at GatorBar, a manufacturer of composite rebar in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. He shares information on the history and importance of the Rust Belt, the role of the Great Lakes in raw material shipping...
Freight Friends: The Chocolate Crisis, Changing Retail Landscape, and Truck Advertising
Everything is Logistics - April 11, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsGrace Sharkey and Blythe are back with another episode of Freight Friends! This time the duo addresses the evolving retail landscape, including Shein's supply chain services and Amazon's "Just Walk Out" technology halt. They also discuss the Baltimore bridge collapse and the rise of online misin...
Happy Accidents with Greenscreens CEO Dawn Salvucci-Favier
Everything is Logistics - April 09, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsIn this episode, Blythe speaks with Greenscreens CEO and Chief Product Officer Dawn Salvucci-Favier about her transition from administrative assistant to freight tech innovator. Dawn discusses the evolution of freight brokerages, TMS systems, and the power of predictive pricing using AI and mach...
Maritime Roundup: Experts Detail the Legal, Journalism, Data, and Merchant Mariner POV
Everything is Logistics - April 04, 2024 10:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsIn this episode, we're going to examine the maritime sector's impact on global trade after the Baltimore Bridge collapse. In this roundup, we're featuring conversations with a TikTok-famous merchant mariner Gabby Salazar, who defies industry norms; Chris Cook, who uses data to track grain ship...
How Inefficient Processes Hold Your Freight Brokerage Back
Everything is Logistics - April 02, 2024 10:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsIn this episode, Blythe and Sean McGillicuddy, Chief Revenue Officer at Tai Software, explore how inefficient processes can hold back freight brokerages. Sean shares valuable advice on optimizing operations, leveraging data and analytics, and developing a strong brand identity to attract and ret...
A Crash Course in Freight AI with Garrett Allen
Everything is Logistics - March 28, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsIn this episode, Blythe discusses the world of AI in freight with Garrett Allen, the co-founder of LoadPartner. Garrett discusses the current state of AI and how businesses can prepare for AI adoption. He also explains how AI can enhance logistics operations, addresses concerns about job displac...
Building a Digital Marketplace for Equipment with REPOWR
Everything is Logistics - March 26, 2024 10:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsIn this episode, Blythe speaks with Jake Battles, VP of Business Development and Sales at REPOWR, about how his company has built a digital marketplace for renting trailers and equipment. Jake explains the challenges of trailer utilization, REPOWR's innovative solution, and how it benefits carri...
How to Promote Your Company with Marina Mayer
Everything is Logistics - March 21, 2024 10:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsIn this episode, Blythe speaks with Marina Mayer, the Editor-in-Chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive, about her journey in the logistics industry. Marina discusses the importance of promoting women in supply chain, the challenges of editorial planning, and her advice for i...
Leveling Up Your Freight Sales Strategy
Everything is Logistics - March 19, 2024 10:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsThis episode features a discussion between Blythe and Holly LaBoda from "Logistics Luminaries Live!" focusing on leveling up freight sales strategy. Topics include bridging the gap between marketing and sales, leveraging content creation for customer engagement, the power of storytelling, and us...
Manifest Panel: How Is True Visibility Achieved?
Everything is Logistics - March 14, 2024 10:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsThis episode highlights a panel discussion moderated by Blythe, from Manifest: The Future of Supply Chain & Logistics, focusing on the topic of "Multimodal Shipping & International Growth: How is True Visibility Achieved?" Panelists included: Charlie Cunnion, VP, Supply Chain & Customer Servic...
Women Transforming Logistics with Ryder's Kristy Killingbeck
Everything is Logistics - March 12, 2024 10:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsIn this episode, Blythe and Kristy Killingbeck, VP of Supply Chain Operations at Ryder, discuss evolving shipper expectations, the push for automation like AGVs, navigating the labor landscape across the U.S., and her perspective on mentorship for women in supply chain leadership roles. Kristy a...
Advancing Freight Tech with Ryan Schreiber
Everything is Logistics - March 07, 2024 11:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsIn this episode, Blythe and Ryan Schreiber, the Chief Growth Officer at Metafora, discuss AI readiness, integrating data sources, developing a strong data strategy, and identifying specific business use cases. Drawing from his diverse background spanning freight brokerage to tech startups, Rya...
Freight Friends: The Makeup Supply Chain, Automating Manufacturing, and Freight Broker Advice
Everything is Logistics - March 05, 2024 11:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsGrace Sharkey and Blythe Brumleve are back with another episode of Freight Friends! This time the duo discusses ISO Technologies releasing service awards for carriers, advice for freight brokerages, automating manufacturing, and the supply chain of makeup. LINKS: Grace’s Linktree Sisters of ...
Building a Logistics Technology Lab with Ryder's Nate Robert
Everything is Logistics - February 27, 2024 11:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsIn this episode, Blythe and Nate Robert, founder of logistics startup Baton, discuss how his company was acquired by Ryder to build out their new Silicon Valley-based technology lab. The goal of the 40-person lab consisting of engineers, designers, and product managers is to solve pain points id...
The Most Interesting Things We Saw at Manifest
Everything is Logistics - February 22, 2024 11:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsGrace Sharkey is back for a special live edition of Freight Friends recorded during Manifest: The Future of Supply Chain and Logistics in Las Vegas. Discussed on the show are the latest visibility technology and the problems that still need to be solved to achieve true end-to-end solutions, alon...
How To Approach Website Redesigns
Everything is Logistics - February 20, 2024 11:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsIn this episode, Blythe explains how to organize a website redesign project into phases based on priority, starting with an MVP launch before adding other features. Listeners are presented with tips for gathering the necessary "ingredients" ahead of time - such as detailed page outlines, text, i...
How Relay Payments Fights Fraud and Fosters Relationships
Everything is Logistics - February 15, 2024 11:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsIn this episode, Blythe discusses fighting fraud and the value of great customer service with Meghann Erhart, EVP at Relay Payments. She emphasizes customer service rooted in empathy, honed through over 15 years in the industry and firsthand experiences with drivers. Meghann also stresses the im...
A Freight Sales Masterclass with MoLo Co-Founder Stephan Mathis
Everything is Logistics - February 13, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsIn this episode, Blythe discusses the art of freight sales with 15-year industry veteran and former MoLo cofounder, Stephan Mathis. He shares tips on building trust and long-term partnerships, overcoming adversity to strengthen relationships, leveraging storytelling and reviews to stand out, and...
What It Takes to Make It in the Freight Brokerage Business
Everything is Logistics - February 08, 2024 11:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsIn this episode, Blythe interviews Anita Bassi, Vice President of People and Operations at SPI Logistics. They discuss her career journey in the freight industry, the day-to-day challenges freight agents face, and the unique way SPI supports its agents through technology assistance and proactiv...
Freight Friends: Freight Drama, Building Personal Brand, and Logistics of Magnets and Flowers
Everything is Logistics - February 06, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsGrace Sharkey and Blythe Brumleve are back with another episode of Freight Friends! This time the duo discusses the ongoing legal cage match between Project44 and FourKites that could set new precedents around corporate libel laws. They also focus on relationship-building over product-pushing to...
The Future of Freight Broker Software
Everything is Logistics - February 01, 2024 11:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsIn this episode of Everything is Logistics, host Blythe Brumleve and Walter "Mitch" Mitchell, CEO of Tai Software, discuss logistics innovations that will revolutionize operations and accounting workflows for freight brokers in 2024 and beyond. Mitch highlights automation and AI breakthroughs th...
Quick Website and Marketing Wins in 2024
Everything is Logistics - January 30, 2024 11:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsIn this episode of the "Everything Is Logistics" podcast, host Blythe Brumleve discusses quick website wins and improvements for 2024, building on a previous episode from 2023. She emphasizes the importance of owning your website as a key platform you control, unlike social media and using it to...
How the Manifest Conference Doubled Attendance
Everything is Logistics - January 25, 2024 11:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsManifest is one of the fastest-growing supply chain conferences, more than doubling attendance within just a couple years. In this episode, host Blythe Brumleve interviews Senior Vice President of Partnerships at Manifest/Connective, Dan Reiss, about what has fueled this explosive growth. He exp...
How War Affects Global Shipping with Sal Mercogliano
Everything is Logistics - January 23, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsThis episode features Sal Mercogliano, the mastermind behind the "What is Going On With Shipping" YouTube channel. He discusses global shipping's evolution dating back to WWII times, delving into its impact on local store prices, international trade policies, and the world's fascination with log...
How Freight Companies Are Managing Their 2024 Marketing Budgets
Everything is Logistics - January 11, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsToday, I wanted to share an episode I recorded for Charlie Pesti, the logistics PR extraordinaire. Moderated by John Monarch, the discussion centers around how freight companies are managing their 2024 marketing budgets. Panelists include Steve Bonadio, VP of Global Marketing at Tive Inc., Clara...
What Do Truckers Want? Insights from Drive My Way's Beth Potratz
Everything is Logistics - January 09, 2024 11:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsThis episode features Beth Potratz, founder and CEO of Drive My Way, discussing driver recruiting, retention, and helping drivers find fulfilling jobs. She explains what drivers want today, and how carriers can better communicate with and support drivers through feedback loops. Providing valuabl...
Cargo Crimes and Disaster Logistics
Everything is Logistics - January 05, 2024 11:00 - 3 hours ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsIn this episode, we're covering one of the more fascinating topics in all of supply chain - crime, fraud, and disasters. Grace Sharkey also makes her debut in the best of compilation because we cover cargo crime in each one of our monthly episodes. Meanwhile, the other portion of this compilatio...
How These Freight Creators Leveled Up
Everything is Logistics - January 02, 2024 11:00 - 5 hours ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsIt's that time of the year when the days between Thanksgiving and the New Year feel like one giant blur. But it's also a time to think about the things you want to get done in 2024. So what better way to get a handle on what to be thinking about than a mega episode of this year's best shows? I...
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