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The 2023 GRI: Numbers Do Lie

Tee Up: Logistics Insights - February 07, 2023 19:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Welcome to season two of the Tee Up: Logistics Insights podcast! In this episode Glenn Gooding, President of iDrive Logistics, and TJ Roberts, CRO of iDrive Logistics, discuss an issue weighing on every shipper's mind: the recently-put-in-place GRI. We are now far enough into 2023 for the impac...

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Tee Up: Logistics Insights Season 2, Coming Soon

Tee Up: Logistics Insights - December 20, 2022 21:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this teaser of the second season of the Tee Up: Logistics Insights podcast, TJ Roberts, our new Chief Revenue Officer, introduces himself and lets you know what we have coming next year! Stay tuned for exciting guests, giveaways, and great tips and stories from the world of logistics. Follow...

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Improving Customer Experience with Shipping Protection

Tee Up: Logistics Insights - October 25, 2022 22:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
"It’s no secret that the pandemic brought with it a boom in e-commerce. Data is beginning to indicate that this trend is here to stay. Unfortunately, in the logistics industry, it's a reality that some packages will not reach customers issue-free. In this episode, Glen Gooding, President of iDr...

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Saving Money In Q4: Postal Induction

Tee Up: Logistics Insights - September 27, 2022 20:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this episode of the Tee Up: Logistics Insights podcast, Skyler Norton, member of the iDrive Logistics marketing team, sits down with Grant Crossley, Director of Sales, and Colt Mclean, Director of Operations. Grant and Colt draw on their experience learning from industry leaders at iDrive to ...

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Everything Shippers Need to Know About Carrier Agreement (Repeat)

Tee Up: Logistics Insights - August 30, 2022 18:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Rebroadcast: In this episode originally published in December of 2021, Glenn Gooding and Jake Wertner sit down to discuss the nuances of carrier agreements and everything shippers need to know about them. Ranging from what a carrier agreement is to how to get one, listeners will come away with a...

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Everything Shippers Need to Know About Carrier Agreement (Repeat)

Tee Up: Logistics Insights - August 30, 2022 18:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Rebroadcast: In this episode originally published in December of 2021, Glenn Gooding and Jake Wertner sit down to discuss the nuances of carrier agreements and everything shippers need to know about them. Ranging from what a carrier agreement is to how to get one, listeners will come away with a...

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WMS? TMS? Software in Supply Chain and When You Need It

Tee Up: Logistics Insights - July 12, 2022 23:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
We start this episode with an important announcement: we are now publishing on a monthly schedule, rather than every two weeks. Have you ever heard the terms 'WMS' and 'TMS' and wondered what they stood for? Today, Austin Townsend from the ShipCaddie TWMS team explains what these software system...

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The Behind the Scenes of Abandoned Shopping Carts (Repeat)

Tee Up: Logistics Insights - June 07, 2022 22:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
This week, we rebroadcast a popular earlier episode from the Tee Up: Logistics Insights podcast. Jake Wertner of iDrive Logistics takes a deep dive on abandoned shopping carts and the true reason why brands are missing out on huge amounts of revenue. Jake discusses consumer shopping trends, prod...

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Shaun's Story: Where iDrive Logistics is Headed

Tee Up: Logistics Insights - May 24, 2022 23:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Shaun Rothwell, CEO and Founder of iDrive Logistics, tells his story and explains where iDrive Logistics is headed. Topics include iDrive's fulfillment arm and the groundbreaking ShipCaddie TWMS, a fully integrated transportation and warehouse management solution.  Key Topics: Shipping Fulfil...

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'Buy With Prime': Amazon's Recent Moves

Tee Up: Logistics Insights - May 10, 2022 22:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this bite-sized episode, Glenn Gooding, President of iDrive Logistics, breaks down some recent changes Amazon has made, including new surcharges associated with FBA and the launch of 'Buy With Prime', showing how these changes tie into Amazon's plans and current market conditions. Glenn also ...

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'Delivering for America': A Sleeping Giant Awakens

Tee Up: Logistics Insights - April 26, 2022 22:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this episode Jake Wertner, Executive Vice President of iDrive Logistics, lays out the history of the USPS and gives some details about the organization before diving into the USPS' 10 year plan, new surcharges, and where USPS is headed. This is an episode you don't want to miss! Key Topics: ...

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How Shipping Either Helps or Hurts Customer Experience (Repeat)

Tee Up: Logistics Insights - April 13, 2022 01:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
This episode is a rebroadcast from October 2021. Glenn Gooding and Jake Wertner of iDrive Logistics break down how shipping contributes to customer experience. They discuss the differences between FedEx and UPS, how different carriers contribute differently to brand image, and how negative custo...

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Shipping & Distribution Strategy for SMBs

Tee Up: Logistics Insights - March 29, 2022 19:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Glenn Gooding, President of iDrive Logistics, draws on his extensive experience in the industry to give small and medium businesses tips to get the most out of their transportation and distribution solutions. Glenn dives into how to choose a 3PL to partner with and addresses carriers, distributi...

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Shipping and Logistics During Wartime

Tee Up: Logistics Insights - March 15, 2022 18:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this episode Jake Wertner, Executive Vice President of iDrive Logistics, explores the far reaching impacts of the conflict in Ukraine, from the loss of life and humanitarian disaster to the economic impacts. These economic impacts range from carrier and retailer reactions to the skyrocketing ...

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Common Misconceptions in Logistics

Tee Up: Logistics Insights - March 01, 2022 22:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this episode Glenn Gooding breaks down common misconceptions in the logistics industry, particularly in regard to fulfillment strategy, TMS solutions, and delivery experience. Listeners will learn about the logistics industry and gain valuable insight.  Key Topics:  Distribution centers TM...

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Final Mile, A Look Back on Q4 and What Major Retailers are Doing | Part 2

Tee Up: Logistics Insights - February 15, 2022 21:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this episode Jake Wertner reflects on Q4 of 2021 and the trends happening in the retail space, particularly with large retailers and their final mile experience. Listeners will learn about shifts happening in final mile and why many large retailers are opting to take final mile transportation...

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Final Mile, A Look Back on Q4 and What Major Retailers are Doing | Part 1

Tee Up: Logistics Insights - February 01, 2022 21:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Glenn Gooding and Jake Wertner sit down to reflect on Q4 of 2021 and the trends they are seeing in the retail space, particularly with final mile. Listeners will learn about shifts happening in final mile and why many large retailers are opting to take final mile transportation into their own ha...

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What 3PLs Offer and When Your Business Needs One

Tee Up: Logistics Insights - January 18, 2022 23:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Jake Wertner, Executive Vice President of iDrive Logistics, sits down to talk through everything 3PL and fulfillment related, including the different types of 3PLs, pros and cons of working with a 3PL, and how businesses can get started working with one! You will learn about the benefits and dow...

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Everything Shippers Need to Know about Carrier Agreements

Tee Up: Logistics Insights - December 14, 2021 23:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this episode, Glenn Gooding and Jake Wertner sit down to discuss the nuances of carrier agreements and everything shippers need to know about them. Ranging from what a carrier agreement is to how to get one, listeners will come away with a deeper understanding of how their business should app...

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Peak Season Peril

Tee Up: Logistics Insights - October 19, 2021 20:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
This week, Glenn Gooding and Jake Wertner of iDrive Logistics sit down to discuss 2020’s Peak Season. They touch on how limited capacity from carriers, surcharges, and low on-time percentages affected shippers. Listeners will get insight into Glenn and Jake’s predictions for 2021’s Peak Season a...

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The Behind the Scenes of Abandoned Shopping Carts

Tee Up: Logistics Insights - October 19, 2021 20:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
This week, Jake Wertner of iDrive Logistics takes a deep dive on abandoned shopping carts and the true reason why brands are missing out on huge amounts of revenue. Jake discusses consumer shopping trends, product pricing strategies, as well as the psychology behind product pricing. If you want ...

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How Shipping Either Helps or Hurts Customer Experience

Tee Up: Logistics Insights - October 19, 2021 20:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
This week, Glenn Gooding and Jake Wertner of iDrive Logistics break down how shipping contributes to customer experience. They discuss the differences between FedEx and UPS, how different carriers contribute differently to brand image, and how negative customer experiences affect brand loyalty. ...

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The Logistics of Giving

Tee Up: Logistics Insights - October 19, 2021 19:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
This week, Carl Hutchinson and Jake Wertner of iDrive Logistics sit down to discuss the logistics of non-profit organizations and the nuances of international shipping. They dive into Dolls of Hope, a non-profit organization that iDrive supports, as well as an international shipping horror story...

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