Podcasts about 3pl

Subscribe to The FoundHer Files. Practical advice for your small business. No fluff. No gatekeeping. Just what works...because we're better together. SUBSCRIBE HERE Katie Rosen Kitchens didn't set out to build a subscription box, she set out to build a community. What began as an online magazine with product recommendations grew into FabFitFun, a membership that millions of women see as a quarterly act of self-care.In this episode with Lindsay Pinchuk, Katie shares how a 24-hour sellout of the very first test box set the stage for everything that followed: full-size products, full customization, members-only sales, and a thriving community where feedback shapes each season. Storytelling still drives it all, making every product feel personal rather than transactional.She also explains how FabFitFun became a launchpad for brands, using influencers and editorial reach to turn products, like OUAI's leave-in conditioner, into bestsellers. Flexibility is key—members can swap items or even entire boxes—building trust with every shipment.Katie doesn't shy away from the hard parts either, from a million-unit product recall to the operational lessons that came out of it. Today, FabFitFun is expanding its impact with brand investments and 3PL services, proving that listening to your community and evolving with it is the foundation of lasting growth.Episode Breakdown:00:00 Meet Katie Rosen Kitchens Co-Founder of FabFitFun05:52 FabFitFun's Origin Story15:44 Building Community and Listening to Customers26:55 From Media Company to Membership Model28:20 Outlasting the Subscription Box Trend43:11 Final Advice for Female FoundersConnect with Katie Rosen Kitchens:http://www.instagram.com/katieakitchenshttp://www.instagram.com/fabfitfunFollow Lindsay @dearfoundher on InstagramInterested in leveling up your marketing? Get on the waitlist for Marketing Made Simple for Small Business.Join the Dear FoundHer... Forum Networking CommunityFoundHers Mentioned today:October 22 MFactor Screening https://bit.ly/3Id2NoRTween Girls Summit https://chicagonorthshoremoms.com/tween-girls-empowerment-summit/The Small Business Owners HR Vault https://www.wellness-extension.com/sbo-vaultDear FoundHer on Tour: http://www.dearfoundher.com/tourTrailblazer Pod https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trailblazer-pod/id1773328946Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Navigating today's supply chain requires more than trucks and warehouses—it takes vision. In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Peter Coratola, Founder and CEO of EASE Logistics. Based in Dublin, Ohio, EASE Logistics has grown from a startup launched during a hectic season of Peter's life into a thriving asset-based 3PL.Today, EASE is piloting an autonomous truck platooning project, partnering with the state of Ohio and major technology providers to test a safer, more efficient future for freight movement. Peter shares how his company approaches innovation, why safety and service remain top priorities, and what autonomous trucking could mean for logistics in the years ahead.Get better visibility with Surgere. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show

Dave discusses whether importing from China is still viable in the wake of rising tariffs and changing global dynamics. He explores the impact of tariffs on costs, advantages of Chinese manufacturing, and the quality of products sourced from China. Today's episode is sponsored by Sellerboard. Sellerboard helps users track sales, refunds and fees in real time, and even counts your indirect expenses in final profit. Beyond analytics, Sellerboard also streamlines operations with smart portfolios for PPC, inventory forecasting & management and more! Try Sellerboard free for 2 months — no credit card required. Just go to sellerboard.com/ecomcrew and get clarity on your margins today. Importing from China, even with Trump Tariffs 2.0, may still be viable today and in the near future.  Today, it still is the best option compared to the other rising manufacturing companies like Vietnam, India, and Thailand.  Compared to America, manufacturing in China is still the best option even factoring in the transit costs and 3PL costs.  However, in the far future, China might not be the country to manufacture from.  We're holding a special Importing from China webinar on October 8th where we'll be talking about how you can find products that still make sense to source only in China (and skip the ones that don't) while getting the lowest tariff rates and more! Register today! Timestamps 00:00 - Is Importing from China Dead? 02:17 - The Impact of Tariffs on Importing 06:46 - Cost Comparisons: China vs. Other Countries 09:59 -Benefits of Working with Chinese Factories 14:16 - Quality of Products from China 14:45 - Future of Importing from China 20:02 - The Rising Power Theory and Its Implications As always, if you have any questions or anything that you need help with, leave a comment down below if you're interested. Don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes if you enjoy our content. Thanks for listening! Until next time, happy selling!

Danielle Kidney is the founder of The Creative Pack, a Los Angeles-based agency specializing in packaging design for CPG and DTC brands. With over two decades of experience in the industry—including work with Tesco and a diverse portfolio of well-known consumer brands—Danielle brings a wealth of expertise in every aspect of packaging, from strategy and brand storytelling to materials and production.In this episode of DTC Pod, Danielle breaks down the behind-the-scenes process of creating packaging that not only looks great but also delivers on function, compliance, and scalability. She covers everything from the earliest stages of design and competitor audits, to the nuances of materials, regulatory requirements, and print production. Danielle shares practical advice on how brands can avoid costly mistakes, streamline their supply chain, and create packaging that stands out both online and on the shelf.Episode brought to you by StordInteract with other DTC experts and access our monthly fireside chats with industry leaders on DTC Pod Slack.On this episode of DTC Pod, we cover:1. The importance of packaging in brand perception and sales2. Process: From initial idea to production-ready design3. Building a design brief and establishing project scope4. Competitive reviews and designing for hierarchy and function5. Balancing creative innovation with must-have regulatory details6. Collaborating with clients, manufacturers, and printers7. Prototyping, mockups, and unboxing experience8. Print technology, material choices, and cost management9. Regulatory review, legal claims, and compliance essentials10. Lead times, timeline planning, and pitfalls of rushing production11. Early-stage packaging vs. scaling up for retail and DTC12. Lessons learned: common mistakes and strategic tips13. Pricing, form factor, and packaging design as sales leversTimestamps00:00 Introducing Danielle Kidney & The Creative Pack05:42 The Creative Pack's client process: from idea to brief10:50 Balancing branding vs. functionality for sales and conversion18:03 Manufacturing realities: materials, dielines, and cost constraints24:39 Colors, mockups, and bringing digital designs to life26:22 Real-world costs of packaging mistakes and risk mitigation29:27 Regulatory musts: nutrition facts, barcodes, legal pitfalls35:10 Realistic timelines for packaging launches and scale40:33 Strategies for startups vs. brands scaling up43:23 Lessons learned and tips for optimizing packaging decisions50:20 Where to connect with Danielle and The Creative PackShow notes powered by CastmagicPast guests & brands on DTC Pod include Gilt, PopSugar, Glossier, MadeIN, Prose, Bala, P.volve, Ritual, Bite, Oura, Levels, General Mills, Mid Day Squares, Prose, Arrae, Olipop, Ghia, Rosaluna, Form, Uncle Studios & many more.  Additional episodes you might like:• #175 Ariel Vaisbort - How OLIPOP Runs Influencer, Community, & Affiliate Growth• #184 Jake Karls, Midday Squares - Turning Your Brand Into The Influencer With Content• #205 Kasey Stewart: Suckerz- - Powering Your Launch With 300 Million Organic Views• #219 JT Barnett: The TikTok Masterclass For Brands• #223 Lauren Kleinman: The PR & Affiliate Marketing Playbook• ​​​​#243 Kian Golzari - Source & Develop Products Like The World's Best Brands-----Have any questions about the show or topics you'd like us to explore further?Shoot us a DM; we'd love to hear from you.Want the weekly TL;DR of tips delivered to your mailbox?Check out our newsletter here.Projects the DTC Pod team is working on:DTCetc - all our favorite brands on the internetOlivea - the extra virgin olive oil & hydroxytyrosol supplementCastmagic - AI Workspace for ContentFollow us for content, clips, giveaways, & updates!DTCPod InstagramDTCPod TwitterDTCPod TikTokDanielle Kidney - Founder of The Creative PackBlaine Bolus - Co-Founder of CastmagicRamon Berrios - Co-Founder of Castmagic

In “Private Fleet Net Zero: The Deadhead is Dead”, Joe Lynch and Russell Jones, CEO & Co-founder of Private Fleet Net Zero, discuss how PFNZ is using AI to eliminate the deadhead of private fleets, turning empty miles into profitable, superior capacity while simultaneously driving significant progress toward net zero. About Russ Jones Russell Jones co-founded Private Fleet Net Zero to help the 45% of trucks that are in Private Fleets with usually empty backhauls find loads from $50B+ of 3PL freight spend, leveraging his leadership of Cargo Chief, which enables 1,200+ 3PL buyers with $8B+ of spend to buy transportation capacity more profitably. Previously, Mr. Jones co-founded and led two cloud-based physical security firms.  He was also the founding CEO of Clearvox Communications, which pioneered the market for cellular phone headsets, which he sold to Plantronics.  Beforehand at Adaptec, Mr. Jones doubled a $50M channel products business to $100M. Mr. Jones has been awarded 10 patents, and holds a BSBA with highest honors from Boston University and an MBA from the Harvard Business School. About Private Fleet Net Zero Private Fleet Net Zero, PFNZ, is uniquely aggregating 10,000s of trucks with 1,000s of lanes of underutilized, underpriced, theft-free and superior private and dedicated fleet trucking capacity and matching via multi patent-pending technologies and artificial intelligence to $10Bs of freight spend registered on our cloud-based platform, while generating a compelling client ROI. Our network is quickly and efficiently growing both fleets and 3PLs on PFNZ, which is on a path to save 30M+ tree equivalents. Key Takeaways: Private Fleet Net Zero: The Deadhead In “Private Fleet Net Zero: The Deadhead is Dead”, Joe Lynch and Russell Jones, CEO & Co-founder of Private Fleet Net Zero, discuss how PFNZ is using AI to eliminate the deadhead of private fleets, turning empty miles into profitable, superior capacity while simultaneously driving significant progress toward net zero. The Death of the Deadhead: The core problem PFNZ addresses is the massive inefficiency of empty backhauls ("deadhead"), which characterizes nearly 45% of the total US trucking capacity operated by private fleets. The episode explains how eliminating this waste is the key to both operational profit and environmental sustainability. The $10B Capacity Solution: PFNZ is uniquely aggregating tens of thousands of private fleet trucks, transforming previously unused lanes into a powerful network. This new capacity is highly desirable to buyers, described by PFNZ as "underpriced, theft-free, and superior." AI-Driven Efficiency: Russ Jones details how multi-patent-pending technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are essential to the solution. The AI efficiently matches this newly aggregated capacity with the $10Bs of freight spend from 3PLs registered on their platform. The Sustainability ROI: The episode connects logistics efficiency directly to environmental impact. By eliminating empty miles, PFNZ is on a path to save the equivalent of 30 million+ trees, demonstrating that net-zero goals can be achieved through fundamental changes in transportation economics. Unlocking New Profit Centers: For private fleet operators, the partnership generates a "compelling client ROI" by turning what was a sunk-cost (the empty backhaul) into a profitable revenue-generating leg, fundamentally changing the economics of fleet ownership. A Proven Disruptor at the Helm: Russ Jones brings a deep history of tech entrepreneurship and market disruption, having pioneered the cellular headset market (Clearvox/Plantronics) and successfully built cloud-based physical security firms. His decade of experience leading Cargo Chief provides the foundation for integrating private fleet capacity with the existing 3PL freight market. Leveraging Existing Market Structures: The platform's success is built on Jones's knowledge of the brokerage world, leveraging his previous experience at Cargo Chief, which currently enables over 1,200 3PL buyers with more than $8 billion in annual spend, ensuring rapid adoption and integration. Learn More About Private Fleet Net Zero: The Deadhead Russ Jones | Linkedin Private Fleet Net Zero | Linkedin Private Fleet Net Zero The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

When a truck breaks down, time isn't just money. It's survival. Fleets lose thousands for every day a vehicle is sidelined, while drivers are left frustrated and in the dark. That's the reality Alex Bezzubets, Founder and CEO of myMechanic, set out to fix.In this episode, Alex shares how myMechanic is tackling the technician shortage, cutting wasted calls, and giving fleets, drivers, and service providers the real-time coordination they've been missing.Key takeaways:Roadside downtime can cost fleets thousands per day, making response speed critical.myMechanic eliminates up to 90% of the phone calls typically required during a breakdown.Fleets, drivers, and mechanics see the same updates, photos, and approvals in real time.The platform is agnostic, connecting providers and fleets without bias or ownership conflicts.Connectivity, not just technician supply, is the real bottleneck in roadside repairs.LINKS:Alex's LinkedInmyMechanic's WebsiteWATCH THE FULL EPISODE HEREFeedback? Ideas for a future episode? Shoot us a text here to let us know. -----------------------------------------THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Are you experienced in freight sales or already an independent freight agent? Listen to our Freight Agent Trenches interviews powered by SPI Logistics to hear from the company's agents on how they took the entrepreneurial leap. Shipium is the ML-powered shipping platform built by the executives that created Amazon's supply chain technology. They help 3PL & retail leaders like Stord, Ryder, and Saks Off 5th to reduce shipping costs by an average of 12% while improving on-time delivery. CargoRex is the logistics industry's go-to search platform—connecting you with the right tools, services, events, and creators to explore, discover, and evolve. Digital Dispatch manages and maximizes your #1 sales tool with a website that establishes trust and builds rock-solid relationships with your leads and customers.

What happens when a trucking kid grows up to become the industry's “Armchair Attorney”? Matthew Leffler is a third-generation trucking professional turned lawyer who has made it his mission to explain freight's most complicated legal battles in plain English. From nuclear verdicts to AB5 fallout, broker transparency fights to chassis choice rulings—he translates court cases into actionable strategies carriers and brokers can actually use. If you've ever felt lost in the legal jargon but know your business depends on getting it right, this conversation is for you.Key takeaways:Broker transparency debates will reshape contracts, workflows, and margins.Carriers can mitigate nuclear verdict risks by controlling safety and documentation.AB5 compliance requires pragmatic playbooks for carriers and owner-operators.Chassis choice rulings are a rare legal win, lowering costs for motor carriers.Non-compete clauses often stifle careers more than they protect brokerages.LINKS:Matthew's LinkedInLord of the Rings Logistics with Matthew Leffler Armchair AttorneyWATCH THE FULL EPISODE HEREFeedback? Ideas for a future episode? Shoot us a text here to let us know. -----------------------------------------THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Are you experienced in freight sales or already an independent freight agent? Listen to our Freight Agent Trenches interviews powered by SPI Logistics to hear from the company's agents on how they took the entrepreneurial leap. Shipium is the ML-powered shipping platform built by the executives that created Amazon's supply chain technology. They help 3PL & retail leaders like Stord, Ryder, and Saks Off 5th to reduce shipping costs by an average of 12% while improving on-time delivery. CargoRex is the logistics industry's go-to search platform—connecting you with the right tools, services, events, and creators to explore, discover, and evolve. Digital Dispatch manages and maximizes your #1 sales tool with a website that establishes trust and builds rock-solid relationships with your leads and customers.

At the 2025 Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) conference in New Orleans, Kevin sat down with two leaders shaping the warehouse automation conversation: Chris Lingamfelter, founder of Robot Advisors, and Tim Barrett, President of Barrett Distribution Centers. The discussion followed their standing-room-only session, “To Bot or Not,” which explored robotics adoption, ROI, and what the future warehouse workforce might look like. Together, they provided a candid look at how automation is reshaping 3PL operations and how companies can make smarter technology choices.Find EPG at IntraLogistex Miami in September! Get better visibility with Surgere. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show

From AI agents that negotiate contracts to the surprising world of private-label branding, this month's Freight Friends covers the big shifts shaping logistics right now. Blythe and Grace Sharkey break down Grace's experience at the Change event, the rise of HappyRobot and other AI-driven workflows, the state of reverse logistics, and how private-label strategies are influencing everything from Costco to Meghan Markle's failed brand.Key takeaways:Supply chain executives at the Change event are prioritizing education and AI readiness.AI adoption is slowing in some areas, but practical agents like HappyRobot are gaining traction.Reverse logistics is becoming a bigger operational challenge for retailers and manufacturers.Private label strategies separate brand failures from retail giants like Costco.Marketing plays, community spotlights, and Source-to-Porch stories keep freight creative and human.LINKS:Grace's LinkTreeReturns Category on CargoRexDidero AINRF and Happy Returns ReportMichael Gessen's Direct Mail Marketing EffortsReachdesk WebsiteHappyRobot WebsiteWATCH THE FULL EPISODE HEREFeedback? Ideas for a future episode? Shoot us a text here to let us know. -----------------------------------------THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Are you experienced in freight sales or already an independent freight agent? Listen to our Freight Agent Trenches interviews powered by SPI Logistics to hear from the company's agents on how they took the entrepreneurial leap. Shipium is the ML-powered shipping platform built by the executives that created Amazon's supply chain technology. They help 3PL & retail leaders like Stord, Ryder, and Saks Off 5th to reduce shipping costs by an average of 12% while improving on-time delivery. CargoRex is the logistics industry's go-to search platform—connecting you with the right tools, services, events, and creators to explore, discover, and evolve. Digital Dispatch manages and maximizes your #1 sales tool with a website that establishes trust and builds rock-solid relationships with your leads and customers.

Natan Bershtel is the Director of Business Development at Pelagic, a fractional supply chain partner for growing brands and CPG companies. Before Pelagic, Natan spent nearly 20 years as a public school teacher before joining and eventually running his family's contract packaging business—where he worked with iconic names like Seed, Liquid IV, Celsius, and Element. After his company's exit, Natan teamed up with John Morgan to help brands avoid common operational pitfalls and build supply chains that scale.In this episode of DTC Pod, Natan breaks down what it takes to build a resilient supply chain at every stage of brand growth. He shares practical strategies to avoid common pitfalls, tips on sourcing the right partners, and insights on how successful brands approach manufacturing, fulfillment, and logistics. Natan also highlights why supply chain is core to a brand's success and how founders can create real competitive advantages by making supply chain decisions based on quality, relationships, and flexibility.Episode brought to you by StordInteract with other DTC experts and access our monthly fireside chats with industry leaders on DTC Pod Slack.On this episode of DTC Pod, we cover:1. Importance of supply chain in DTC and omnichannel brands2. Key players: sourcing, manufacturing, co-packers, 3PLs, and fulfillment3. Differences in supply chain needs for emerging vs. established brands4. Supply chain pitfalls and how to avoid them5. Vetting, relationship-building, and collaboration with your supply chain partners6. Overlooked areas of supply chain where founders lose time/money7. How to approach minimum order quantities and negotiations8. When to outsource fulfillment vs. doing it yourself9. Logistics of manufacturing, packaging, and distribution10. The impact of scale on supply chain decisions11. Using data and timelines to make faster, smarter choices12. Leveraging agency and partner networks for supply chain speed13. Why in-person vendor relationships are crucial14. How truly great supply chains build brand moatsTimestamps00:00 Intro and the state of supply chain in DTC01:40 Natan Bershtel's background and path to Pelagic02:24 Lessons from growing a contract packaging family business04:11 Why supply chain is the backbone of every brand05:28 The role of execution vs. creative vision in CPG07:09 How to find and vet the best manufacturing/packaging partners11:15 The agency advantage: getting reps and sharing supply chain intel12:41 Core players in bringing a product to market15:04 Aligning supply chain strategy with brand vision and goals16:56 Two playbooks for scaling: bootstrap profit vs. capital-intensive growth19:48 Timelines—how to ask supply partners the right questions21:41 How and when to ask for what you need from partners26:32 End-to-end product launch: manufacturing, packaging, and fulfillment28:42 When to move fulfillment to a 3PL (and when to keep it in-house)33:15 Tech and process innovation at leading 3PLs35:14 Strategic decisions: packaging, location, and unit economics38:58 Challenging assumptions and reviewing supply chain regularly42:08 Supply chain as brand moat and advantage44:13 Final tips: Always go in-person and build real relationshipsShow notes powered by CastmagicPast guests & brands on DTC Pod include Gilt, PopSugar, Glossier, MadeIN, Prose, Bala, P.volve, Ritual, Bite, Oura, Levels, General Mills, Mid Day Squares, Prose, Arrae, Olipop, Ghia, Rosaluna, Form, Uncle Studios & many more.  Additional episodes you might like:• #175 Ariel Vaisbort - How OLIPOP Runs Influencer, Community, & Affiliate Growth• #184 Jake Karls, Midday Squares - Turning Your Brand Into The Influencer With Content• #205 Kasey Stewart: Suckerz- - Powering Your Launch With 300 Million Organic Views• #219 JT Barnett: The TikTok Masterclass For Brands• #223 Lauren Kleinman: The PR & Affiliate Marketing Playbook• ​​​​#243 Kian Golzari - Source & Develop Products Like The World's Best Brands-----Have any questions about the show or topics you'd like us to explore further?Shoot us a DM; we'd love to hear from you.Want the weekly TL;DR of tips delivered to your mailbox?Check out our newsletter here.Projects the DTC Pod team is working on:DTCetc - all our favorite brands on the internetOlivea - the extra virgin olive oil & hydroxytyrosol supplementCastmagic - AI Workspace for ContentFollow us for content, clips, giveaways, & updates!DTCPod InstagramDTCPod TwitterDTCPod TikTokNatan Bershtel - Director of Business Development at PelagicBlaine Bolus - Co-Founder of CastmagicRamon Berrios - Co-Founder of Castmagic

In “The M&A Playbook for Logistics Leaders”, Joe Lynch and Spencer Tenney, President & CEO of Tenney Group, discuss the current state of mergers and acquisitions in the logistics sector, offering key insights on how business leaders can navigate a more selective market, build value, and secure successful deals. About Spencer Tenney Spencer Tenney serves as President & CEO of Tenney Group, where he oversees the firm's day-to-day effectiveness and long-term vision. Spencer is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and holds the designation of Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor through AM&AA. Prior to Tenney Group, Spencer worked as a Director at Merritt Hawkins, a healthcare recruiting firm in Dallas. He also owned a music publishing company. Spencer and his wife, Lauren, reside outside of Nashville in Franklin, Tennessee and have been married for 13 years. He has three amazing kids – 9,6, & 3. He enjoys writing country music, reading presidential biographies, and F3 (Fitness, Fellowship, Faith). He currently serves on the board of Franktown Open Hearts, a faith-based organization dedicated to equipping inner-city kids to free themselves from generational poverty. About Tenney Group Tenney Group are mergers and acquisitions advisors who work with business owners in the 3PL, trucking, and bus industry. These business owners are hardworking individuals or teams who have created and lead companies that are the backbone of America. Unfortunately, pitfalls unique to the transportation industry can threaten an owner's ability to sell their business for what they deserve or even threaten their ability to sell at all. Luckily, Tenney Group has developed an industry specialized process that enables business owners to navigate these pitfalls and maximize their ability to get a deal done. Ultimately, this allows owners to impact their family, employees, and community in profound ways while also giving them peace of mind that they made the best decision. The Tenney Group's unique expertise helps transportation business owners build and protect business value, grow through acquisitions, and optimize the sale of their businesses. The Tenney Group was established in 1973 and has completed over 200 transportation deals. Key Takeaways: The M&A Playbook for Logistics Leaders In “The M&A Playbook for Logistics Leaders”, Joe Lynch and Spencer Tenney, President & CEO of Tenney Group, discuss the current state of mergers and acquisitions in the logistics sector, offering key insights on how business leaders can navigate a more selective market, build value, and secure successful deals. M&A Activity Has Evolved, Not Ended: While the pace of M&A activity has slowed in recent quarters, the market remains active, albeit more selective. The prolonged freight recession and compressed margins have made buyers more cautious, leading to fewer, but more strategic, deals. Freight-Tech M&A Remains a Hotspot: Despite the broader slowdown in logistics M&A, the freight technology sector is seeing robust activity. Acquirers are focused on securing companies with innovative solutions in areas like artificial intelligence, automation, and real-time visibility to gain a competitive edge and build more resilient supply chains. Differentiation is the Ultimate Defense: In a challenging market, sellers must differentiate themselves beyond price. Building a "competitive moat" through specialized expertise—like a unique technology platform or a highly specific service offering—is essential for attracting serious buyers and securing a premium valuation. The "Flight to Quality" is Intensifying: Buyers are increasingly discerning. They are prioritizing companies with strong fundamentals, including clean financials, a proven track record, and a clear path to profitability. This trend means that well-managed, high-quality companies are still finding strong demand, while others may struggle to find a buyer. Strategic Growth Through Acquisition: The current market environment is pushing companies to seek growth through strategic acquisitions rather than organic expansion alone. Companies are looking to acquire new capabilities, expand into new markets, or integrate new technologies to navigate the challenging economic landscape and position themselves for the next growth cycle. The Importance of Owner Independence: A business that relies too heavily on its owner for daily operations and key relationships is a significant risk for a buyer. To maximize value and attract the best offers, logistics leaders must build a business that can run smoothly without them. Culture and Integration are Crucial for a Successful Deal: Beyond the financial numbers, the success of an M&A deal in the logistics sector often hinges on the smooth integration of the two companies. A thoughtful plan for merging company cultures and operational processes is essential to realize the intended synergies and ensure long-term success. Learn More About The M&A Playbook for Logistics Leaders Spencer Tenney | LinkedIn Tenney Group | LinkedIn Tenney Group | Homepage Spencer Tenney and the Tenney Group Story What's Driving the 3PL Industry Consolidation with Spencer Tenney Transportation M&A with Spencer Tenney The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

Anne Reinke didn't plan on leaving the Transportation Intermediaries Association, but when the longtime IANA leader retired after more than two decades, she received an offer she couldn't refuse. With a lifelong passion for rail and deep experience at CSX and TIA, Anne stepped into the role of President and CEO of the Intermodal Association of North America.In this episode of Everything is Logistics, Anne shares how she hit the ground running with a listening tour of IANA's membership, her vision for elevating the association's profile, and the key policy issues she's prioritizing in Washington. She also breaks down the often-overlooked benefits of intermodal and why it deserves more attention from shippers and policymakers alike.Key takeaways:Anne's career path from CSX to TIA prepared her to lead IANA.A nationwide listening tour is shaping IANA's strategy and member priorities.Intermodal's complexity often hides its cost and sustainability advantages.Advocacy efforts focus on labor, infrastructure, and independent contractor protections.IANA is working to boost awareness and build trust in intermodal.LINKS:Anne's LinkedInIntermodal Association of North America WebsiteWATCH THE FULL EPISODE HEREFeedback? Ideas for a future episode? Shoot us a text here to let us know. -----------------------------------------THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Are you experienced in freight sales or already an independent freight agent? Listen to our Freight Agent Trenches interviews powered by SPI Logistics to hear from the company's agents on how they took the entrepreneurial leap. Shipium is the ML-powered shipping platform built by the executives that created Amazon's supply chain technology. They help 3PL & retail leaders like Stord, Ryder, and Saks Off 5th to reduce shipping costs by an average of 12% while improving on-time delivery. CargoRex is the logistics industry's go-to search platform—connecting you with the right tools, services, events, and creators to explore, discover, and evolve. Digital Dispatch manages and maximizes your #1 sales tool with a website that establishes trust and builds rock-solid relationships with your leads and customers.

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Maïré Bavarday, CEO and Founder of Ecomspaces, a unique hybrid of a creator accelerator and third-party logistics (3PL) provider. Bavarday's journey into logistics began in her bedroom back in 2013, eventually leading her to launch Ecomspaces in 2020. Today, her company helps small and growing e-commerce brands scale through fulfillment services, strategic guidance, and community-driven support. From overcoming cash flow challenges to building innovative partnerships, Bavarday shares how her team is redefining what founders should expect from their 3PL partners.Find EPG at IntraLogistex Miami in September! Get your free ID Label sample right here. Get better visibility with Surgere. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show

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Discover how Fieldbar turned a “boring” cooler category into a premium lifestyle brand, and the exact marketing levers they pulled to do it. You'll learn their luxury positioning framework (including safari heritage), the paid media metrics that matter, and how authentic scarcity improved ROAS. We unpack their Shopify stack—from Instagram to 3PLs to Klaviyo—and why enabling Apple Pay (via Stitch) instantly lifted conversions. Plus, hear their stance on UGC cadence, AI in creative, 5-year warranty as risk removal, and the simple “continuous improvement” loop that scales.

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Michael DeLeonardis, Chief Revenue Officer at Verity, about how the company is transforming warehouse operations through autonomous drones, computer vision, and AI-driven insights. Verity positions itself as a warehouse intelligence platform that goes beyond traditional cycle counting to uncover lost goods, increase accuracy, and boost operational resilience. With more than 150 deployments worldwide across industries like retail, 3PL, and manufacturing, Verity is setting a new benchmark for warehouse inventory accuracy and supply chain efficiency. Michael also shares details about a recent RFID pilot project with Maersk, highlighting how drones can deliver even greater precision in environments with high-value goods.Find EPG at IntraLogistex Miami in September! Get your free ID Label sample right here. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show

Jason Murray—CEO & co-founder of Shipium and 19-year Amazon vet—joins Everything Is Logistics to unpack what really moves the needle for shippers: accurate delivery promises, multi-carrier execution, and where AI agents add real value today. We get into the “coordination layer” most retailers are missing across OMS/WMS/TMS, building a digital twin of your network, and why faster can actually be cheaper when your method mix and lanes are modeled correctly. Favorite line: Shipium's role is a “super-sophisticated calculator” for decisions the human brain (and spreadsheets) simply can't keep up with.Key takeawaysThe coordination gap is costly. Most enterprises make siloed decisions in OMS/WMS; the win is a horizontal optimizer that weighs transportation, inventory, and cost together. Promise precision beats blanket speed. Customers want confidence in “by Thursday,” not generic “2-day.” Model ship dates and probability of arrival—and constantly backtest your predictions. Digital twins drive smarter choices. Shipium models lanes, cutoffs, and costs in real time to choose carrier/method, where to ship from, and what to promise. AI agents = productivity multipliers. Early wins: a “what happened to this shipment?” chat workflow, and agents watching network signals (the old Amazon “little red button”) to trigger reroutes. Money on the table. Method optimization and delivery-promise installs have driven multi-million-dollar annual savings for large retailers. LINKS:Shipium's WebsiteJason's LinkedInWATCH THE FULL EPISODE HEREFeedback? Ideas for a future episode? Shoot us a text here to let us know. -----------------------------------------THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Are you experienced in freight sales or already an independent freight agent? Listen to our Freight Agent Trenches interviews powered by SPI Logistics to hear from the company's agents on how they took the entrepreneurial leap. Shipium is the ML-powered shipping platform built by the executives that created Amazon's supply chain technology. They help 3PL & retail leaders like Stord, Ryder, and Saks Off 5th to reduce shipping costs by an average of 12% while improving on-time delivery. CargoRex is the logistics industry's go-to search platform—connecting you with the right tools, services, events, and creators to explore, discover, and evolve. Digital Dispatch manages and maximizes your #1 sales tool with a website that establishes trust and builds rock-solid relationships with your leads and customers.

Discover how C.H. Robinson's aggressive adoption of AI has significantly boosted its stock price, even in a weak freight market, leading to a 52-week high. Learn about their new "Always-on Logistics Planner," an agentic AI-driven "digital teammate" within its Managed Solutions 4PL arm, which autonomously handles tasks 24/7 and has achieved 100% customer adoption among its clients. We confront the growing peril of escalating cargo theft, a critical concern in the industry, with North American cargo thefts surging 27% year-over-year in 2024, resulting in $455 million in stolen goods across 3,625 incidents. Hear how Ceva Logistics alone suffered over $18.3 million in losses from eight incidents, often due to security policy breakdowns like using unvetted carriers or inactive GPS trackers, making warehouses particularly vulnerable. Analyze major shifts in international trade, including a new EU-US trade truce framework designed to stabilize container flows for goods like pharmaceuticals and agricultural products on transatlantic lanes. However, this framework notably excludes automobiles, with continued high tariffs leading to a 16.8% decline in European car exports to the U.S. in the first half of this year, potentially shifting consumer demand towards domestic or Asian suppliers. Examine developments in workforce and infrastructure, as FedEx Supply Chain is laying off 611 employees in Memphis after Cummins Inc. moved a significant portion of its distribution to a new 3PL in Indianapolis for efficiency. In stark contrast, South Korea's Hanwha Group announced a $5 billion investment to expand its Philadelphia shipyard, aiming to increase shipbuilding capacity to 20 vessels annually and double the local workforce to 3,000 by 2025 as part of a larger $150 billion commitment to revitalizing the U.S. maritime sector. Finally, we unpack the serious rail regulatory turbulence caused by President Trump's firing of STB member Robert E. Primus, creating a 2-2 partisan split and leaving the board short two members. This controversial move comes just months before a major merger application (Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern) is expected and has already stalled other important rail proceedings, raising concerns that it could weaken the board and harm the freight rail network, consumers, and the economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover how C.H. Robinson's aggressive adoption of AI has significantly boosted its stock price, even in a weak freight market, leading to a 52-week high. Learn about their new "Always-on Logistics Planner," an agentic AI-driven "digital teammate" within its Managed Solutions 4PL arm, which autonomously handles tasks 24/7 and has achieved 100% customer adoption among its clients. We confront the growing peril of escalating cargo theft, a critical concern in the industry, with North American cargo thefts surging 27% year-over-year in 2024, resulting in $455 million in stolen goods across 3,625 incidents. Hear how Ceva Logistics alone suffered over $18.3 million in losses from eight incidents, often due to security policy breakdowns like using unvetted carriers or inactive GPS trackers, making warehouses particularly vulnerable. Analyze major shifts in international trade, including a new EU-US trade truce framework designed to stabilize container flows for goods like pharmaceuticals and agricultural products on transatlantic lanes. However, this framework notably excludes automobiles, with continued high tariffs leading to a 16.8% decline in European car exports to the U.S. in the first half of this year, potentially shifting consumer demand towards domestic or Asian suppliers. Examine developments in workforce and infrastructure, as FedEx Supply Chain is laying off 611 employees in Memphis after Cummins Inc. moved a significant portion of its distribution to a new 3PL in Indianapolis for efficiency. In stark contrast, South Korea's Hanwha Group announced a $5 billion investment to expand its Philadelphia shipyard, aiming to increase shipbuilding capacity to 20 vessels annually and double the local workforce to 3,000 by 2025 as part of a larger $150 billion commitment to revitalizing the U.S. maritime sector. Finally, we unpack the serious rail regulatory turbulence caused by President Trump's firing of STB member Robert E. Primus, creating a 2-2 partisan split and leaving the board short two members. This controversial move comes just months before a major merger application (Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern) is expected and has already stalled other important rail proceedings, raising concerns that it could weaken the board and harm the freight rail network, consumers, and the economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Private Fleet Net Zero's co-founder, Russell Jones, talks about how his platform is delivering better pricing, safer service, and stronger margins, transforming the way brokers access private fleet capacity! Russ shares his journey to building a multimillion-dollar business that helps fleets and brokers unlock billions in freight spend through AI-powered freight matching, long-haul opportunities, and the future of freight brokerages in the age of technology and automation!   About Russell Jones Russell Jones co-founded Private Fleet Net Zero to help the 45% of trucks that are in Private Fleets with usually empty backhauls find loads from $50B+ of 3PL freight spend, leveraging his leadership of Cargo Chief, which enables 1,200+ 3PL buyers with $8B+ of spend to buy transportation capacity more profitably. Previously, Mr. Jones co-founded and led two cloud-based physical security firms.  He was also the founding CEO of Clearvox Communications, which pioneered the market for cellular phone headsets, which he sold to Plantronics.  Beforehand at Adaptec, Mr. Jones doubled a $50M channel products business to $100M. Mr. Jones has been awarded 10 patents, and holds a BSBA with highest honors from Boston University and an MBA from the Harvard Business School.   Connect with Russ Website: https://privatefleetnz.com/  Demo: https://privatefleetnz.com/get-a-demo/  

Freight fraud is one of the biggest threats facing independent brokers today, and many agents are left without a playbook for how to respond. In this episode of Everything is Logistics, Blythe talks with Mark Funk and Shiv Narayan of SPI Logistics about building an action plan to protect agents, their customers, and their carriers. From red flags to response strategies, this conversation lays out the steps every agent should know.Key takeaways: Why freight fraud is escalating and what makes agents vulnerable. The most common fraud tactics used against brokers and carriers. How SPI equips agents with tools and processes to fight back. The role of culture, training, and communication in prevention. What agents should do immediately when they suspect fraud.LINKS:SPI Logistics Freight Agent WebsiteSPI Freight Agent ProgramMark's LinkedInShiv's LinkedInWATCH THE FULL VIDEO HEREFeedback? Ideas for a future episode? Shoot us a text here to let us know. -----------------------------------------THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Are you experienced in freight sales or already an independent freight agent? Listen to our Freight Agent Trenches interviews powered by SPI Logistics to hear from the company's agents on how they took the entrepreneurial leap. Shipium is the ML-powered shipping platform built by the executives that created Amazon's supply chain technology. They help 3PL & retail leaders like Stord, Ryder, and Saks Off 5th to reduce shipping costs by an average of 12% while improving on-time delivery. CargoRex is the logistics industry's go-to search platform—connecting you with the right tools, services, events, and creators to explore, discover, and evolve. Digital Dispatch manages and maximizes your #1 sales tool with a website that establishes trust and builds rock-solid relationships with your leads and customers.

Briana Birkholz and Joe Lynch discuss blind spots & bottlenecks: unmasking the hidden enemies of supply chain. Briana is the Vice President of Product Management for the 3PL market segment at SPS Commerce, the world's leading retail network, connecting trading partners around the globe to optimize supply chain operations for all retail partners. About Briana Birkholz Briana Birkholz is the Vice President of Product Management for the 3PL market segment at SPS Commerce. With a passion for overcoming supply chain and logistics challenges, Briana is committed to addressing the distinct needs of customers through comprehensive, full-service solutions. Briana's extensive experience in driving innovation, strategic development and execution consistently delivers outstanding results for third-party logistics companies. About SPS Commerce SPS Commerce is the world's leading retail network, connecting trading partners across the globe to optimize supply chain operations for all stakeholders in the retail ecosystem. The company enables data-driven partnerships through innovative cloud-based technology, customer-centric service, and a team of accessible industry experts—allowing clients to focus on their core business. With over 45,000 recurring revenue customers spanning retail, grocery, distribution, supply, manufacturing, and logistics, SPS Commerce powers a vast and growing global retail network. Key Takeaways: Blind Spots & Bottlenecks: Unmasking the Hidden Enemies of Supply Chain Briana Birkholz and Joe Lynch discuss blind spots & bottlenecks: unmasking the hidden enemies of supply chain. The hidden enemies include the following: Inconsistent Time to Revenue: The Silent Growth Killer - Lengthy onboarding processes erode cash flow and strain customer relationships, highlighting evolving customer expectations. SPS Commerce's "plug-and-play" solutions drastically reduce onboarding time from months to days. The Cost of Chaos: Inconsistent Order Intake - Managing orders through disparate channels (phone, email, portals, PDFs) breeds errors and jeopardizes SLAs due to human error. SPS Commerce standardizes order formats for improved efficiency and control. Decoding Retailer Complexity: Unravel the challenges of adhering to intricate retailer requirements (packing slips, labels, routing guides, ASN timing) and the costly consequences of non-compliance (chargebacks, damaged relationships, lost shelf space). SPS Commerce automates document generation and validation to ensure first-time compliance. SPS Commerce is the world's leading retail network, connecting trading partners around the globe to optimize supply chain operations for all retail partners. SPS Commerce brings the following advantages: Industry Leader in Cloud-Based EDI Solutions: SPS Commerce specializes in cloud-based supply chain management, helping retailers, suppliers, and logistics providers automate and streamline their operations through advanced EDI and data analytics tools. Demonstrated Consistent Growth as a High-Performing Public Company: SPS Commerce has a long and consistent track record of growth, primarily organic, underscoring its position as a strong performer on NASDAQ (ticker: SPSC). Global Presence with Local Support: Headquartered in Minneapolis, SPS has expanded internationally with offices in major cities like Toronto, Melbourne, Amsterdam, and Hong Kong, supporting a worldwide customer base with localized service. Growth via Smart Acquisitions: Strategic buys like Data Masons, InterTrade, and SupplyPike have allowed SPS to broaden its tech stack and deepen its value across the retail supply chain ecosystem. Recognized for Culture and Innovation: Known for its positive workplace environment, SPS was ranked the best large workplace in Minnesota in 2015 and continues to invest in talent and innovation to drive forward-thinking supply chain solutions. Learn More About Blind Spots & Bottlenecks: Unmasking the Hidden Enemies of Supply Chain Briana Birkholz | Linkedin SPS Commerce | Linkedin SPS Commerce Woods Distribution Case Study Arcadia Cold Storage & Logistics Case Study The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

Mergers and acquisitions are reshaping the logistics tech landscape. In this episode of Freight Friends, Blythe and Grace Sharkey unpack what recent deals mean for the industry, how SEO strategies are shifting under AI pressure, and what freight markets could look like in the coming months. They also explore the ripple effects for carriers, shippers, and the tech companies caught in the middle. Key takeaways: Tech consolidation is reshaping how freight companies compete and collaborate. SEO strategies in logistics are changing fast with AI and shifting consumer behavior. Carriers and shippers are feeling the pressure of an uncertain second half of 2025. Market moves today will set the tone for 2026 freight demand and technology adoption.LINKS:Grace's LinktreeFreightGames.io"Flexport Tycoon"LinkedIn post on Instagram SEOCloudflare fighting against the LLM botsWATCH THE FULL EPISODE HEREFeedback? Ideas for a future episode? Shoot us a text here to let us know. -----------------------------------------THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Are you experienced in freight sales or already an independent freight agent? Listen to our Freight Agent Trenches interviews powered by SPI Logistics to hear from the company's agents on how they took the entrepreneurial leap. Shipium is the ML-powered shipping platform built by the executives that created Amazon's supply chain technology. They help 3PL & retail leaders like Stord, Ryder, and Saks Off 5th to reduce shipping costs by an average of 12% while improving on-time delivery. CargoRex is the logistics industry's go-to search platform—connecting you with the right tools, services, events, and creators to explore, discover, and evolve. Digital Dispatch manages and maximizes your #1 sales tool with a website that establishes trust and builds rock-solid relationships with your leads and customers.

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In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Kashif Raza, founder and CEO of 3Linx Unified Commerce. Kashif shares the company's evolution from a basement operation to a technology-driven fulfillment network and how it now serves as a bridge between e-commerce brands and 3PL providers. Built out of frustration with slow, expensive warehouse management systems, 3Linx was designed to simplify operations, foster collaboration, and keep brands informed in real time. Kashif offers candid insights on the challenges 3PL operators face, from expensive leases to commoditization, and explains how 3Linx's hub-and-spoke model, values-driven operations, and “family” approach are helping members diversify revenue and survive in a competitive market.Find EPG at IntraLogistex Miami in September! Get better visibility with Surgere. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show

This solo episode of Everything is Logistics pulls back the curtain on CargoRex's new Associations directory—why we built it, who it serves, and how to use it to find the right freight, logistics, and supply chain associations for your goals.You'll hear the product decisions behind the category (taxonomy, search, and selection criteria), the problems it solves for busy operators, and a simple workflow to turn a membership into a pipeline. Plus, how you can suggest an association, claim your listing, and what's coming next in the CargoRex roadmap.Key takeaways:The problem: association info is scattered, outdated, and hard to compare.The build: a clean index of freight/logistics associations with filters that match how pros evaluate membership.The win: faster discovery, better fit, clearer ROI on dues and time.How to use it: shortlist, compare perks, plan engagement, measure results.What's next: more categories, better search, and member playbooks.“Membership only works if you work it. CargoRex helps you pick smarter and act faster.”Try it: Head to CargoRex and open the Associations category to search, compare, and submit missing orgs.LINKS:CargoRex WebsiteCargoRex AssociationsBest Trade Associations for Logistics Professionals: Boost Your Network, Knowledge & CredibilityWATCH THE FULL EPISODE HEREFeedback? Ideas for a future episode? Shoot us a text here to let us know. -----------------------------------------THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Are you experienced in freight sales or already an independent freight agent? Listen to our Freight Agent Trenches interviews powered by SPI Logistics to hear from the company's agents on how they took the entrepreneurial leap. Shipium is the ML-powered shipping platform built by the executives that created Amazon's supply chain technology. They help 3PL & retail leaders like Stord, Ryder, and Saks Off 5th to reduce shipping costs by an average of 12% while improving on-time delivery. CargoRex is the logistics industry's go-to search platform—connecting you with the right tools, services, events, and creators to explore, discover, and evolve. Digital Dispatch manages and maximizes your #1 sales tool with a website that establishes trust and builds rock-solid relationships with your leads and customers.

Tidalwave was born out of bringing production in-house for their e-commerce brand. While Bradley & Matt may have underestimated the gravity of this endeavor, they found greater value in the opportunities that came with it, propelling them to becoming the 37th fasting growing business in 2025. Topics of discussion include: grass being greener on the other side, having sales before skills, 3PL & fulfillment, utilizing twitter/X, focusing your customer profile, automations and equipment, print on demand, box robots, managing your PnL, and the value of friendship.

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, host Kevin speaks with Jason Minghini, Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Solutions at Kenco, a leader in third-party logistics (3PL) solutions. Jason shares how Kenco proactively navigates tariff complexities affecting global trade and innovatively leverages automation and robotics to overcome persistent labor shortages in warehousing. They explore recent automation initiatives, including collaborations with AutoStore and GreyOrange, delivering valuable insights for operational flexibility and efficiency.Learn more about Picker Pal here. Get better visibility with Surgere. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show

Before we can build a base on the Moon, we need something even more important than astronauts: a supply chain. In this episode of Everything is Logistics, we're exploring the "New Silk Road in Space" with Joe Pawelski, CTO and co-founder of CisLunar Industries. Joe breaks down how his company is developing the infrastructure to support in-space manufacturing, power systems, and debris recycling—all to make lunar logistics a reality. From turning orbital junk into usable fuel and metal to enabling sustainable lunar operations, this conversation connects the dots between space innovation and real-world logistics strategy. We cover: How the Space Foundry and Power Processing Units (PPUs) enable space-based supply chains What it takes to build and power a Moon base Why orbital recycling is more than space cleanup—it's a new source of fuel and materials The METAL framework and what it means for lunar logistics infrastructure What logistics pros on Earth can learn from solving supply chain challenges 240,000 miles away Whether you move freight by truck, ship, or spacecraft—this episode delivers.Listen in and imagine the future where cargo routes don't stop at the atmosphere.LINKS:Joe's LinkedInCisLunar Industries LinkedInCisLunar Industries WebsiteWATCH THE FULL EPISODE HEREFeedback? Ideas for a future episode? Shoot us a text here to let us know. -----------------------------------------THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Are you experienced in freight sales or already an independent freight agent? Listen to our Freight Agent Trenches interviews powered by SPI Logistics to hear from the company's agents on how they took the entrepreneurial leap. Shipium is the ML-powered shipping platform built by the executives that created Amazon's supply chain technology. They help 3PL & retail leaders like Stord, Ryder, and Saks Off 5th to reduce shipping costs by an average of 12% while improving on-time delivery. CargoRex is the logistics industry's go-to search platform—connecting you with the right tools, services, events, and creators to explore, discover, and evolve. Digital Dispatch manages and maximizes your #1 sales tool with a website that establishes trust and builds rock-solid relationships with your leads and customers.

John Melizanis believes third-party logistics fees often produce surprise charges. Per-item pricing for picks, packs, and receiving can turn an anticipated $1 per order fee into $2.50 or more, he says.John is the co-founder of ShipDudes, a New Jersey-based 3PL launched in 2020. His company uses flat-rate pricing for pick-and-pack and warehousing, and no markup for shipping. "Brands appreciate knowing their exact costs," he told me.In this episode, John addressed the origins of ShipDudes, in-store retail, warehouse automation, and more.For an edited and condensed transcript with embedded audio, see: https://www.practicalecommerce.com/the-no-surprise-3pl-pricing-modelFor all condensed transcripts with audio, see: https://www.practicalecommerce.com/tag/podcastsListener reviews of Ecommerce Conversations elevate visibility and help others experience the lessons of online entrepreneurs. We invite you to leave a review on this channel.   ******The mission of Practical Ecommerce is to help online merchants improve their businesses. We do this with expert articles, podcasts, and webinars. We are an independent publishing company founded in 2005 and unaffiliated with any ecommerce platform or provider. https://www.practicalecommerce.com 

The logistics industry can often feel like a numbers game, but Linda Carrion is here to remind us it's always been about the people, especially the drivers. In this episode, Linda shares how she went from medical assistant to CEO of two freight companies, why her approach to leadership is grounded in empathy, and how local networks like the Propeller Club are changing the business landscape in Jacksonville. Whether you're building a freight business or just trying to hold on during a tough market, Linda's story offers real talk and practical advice. Key takeaways: The agent model gave Linda the safety net to grow her business without sacrificing independence. Building trust and transparency with drivers leads to better retention and long-term reliability. Intermodal operations are anything but cookie-cutter and require constant problem-solving. Local organizations like the Propeller Club play a critical role in fostering freight community connections.LINKS:Linda's LinkedInCarry-on Transportation Solutions WebsiteJAXPORT WebsiteTALON Jax WebsitePropeller Club - Port of Jacksonville WebsiteWATCH THE FULL EPISODE HEREFeedback? Ideas for a future episode? Shoot us a text here to let us know. -----------------------------------------THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Are you experienced in freight sales or already an independent freight agent? Listen to our Freight Agent Trenches interviews powered by SPI Logistics to hear from the company's agents on how they took the entrepreneurial leap. Shipium is the ML-powered shipping platform built by the executives that created Amazon's supply chain technology. They help 3PL & retail leaders like Stord, Ryder, and Saks Off 5th to reduce shipping costs by an average of 12% while improving on-time delivery. CargoRex is the logistics industry's go-to search platform—connecting you with the right tools, services, events, and creators to explore, discover, and evolve. Digital Dispatch manages and maximizes your #1 sales tool with a website that establishes trust and builds rock-solid relationships with your leads and customers.

The growth of e-commerce continues at speed and keeping up with the demand is a challenge for any business. Companies that adapt best to the changing demands can reap the benefits like cost-savings and efficiency gains which lead to bigger and better growth. Smart load planning is a tool that warehouses can leverage to address the changing needs of e-commerce. Lori Boyer, head of Content Marketing for Easypost, shares some of her insights into how smart load planning can could revolutionize warehouse operations. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://www.easypost.com/ WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the updated and expanded Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: bit.ly/ILMagApp  bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast?  Connect with me on X:  @ILMagPodcast Email me: podcast@inboundlogistics.com   Connect with Inbound Logistics Magazine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inbound-logistics Follow us on X: www.twitter.com/ILMagazine Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InboundLogistics Catch our latest videos on YouTube: www.youtube.com/inboundlogistics   Visit us at www.inboundlogistics.com

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Charles Ickes, CEO of Bergen Logistics and CloudX Systems. With a background that began in high-end dry cleaning and led to leadership roles in fashion logistics, Charles shares how his journey shaped Bergen's approach to global 3PL services and warehouse technology. Now operating under the Elanders Group umbrella, Bergen Logistics has grown from a regional fashion-focused provider to a worldwide network of 19 fulfillment centers—all powered by a single WMS: CloudX.Charles walks us through the benefits of owning their tech stack, how they're helping brands navigate supply chain disruption, and why bonded warehousing and FTZs are becoming critical for fashion brands facing skyrocketing tariffs.Learn more about Collision Awareness here. Get your free ID Label sample right here. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show

What You'll LearnThe origins of integrated parcel shipping systems and Clippership's impact (1991)Why traditional carrier APIs limit cost optimization and how Sendflex's engine solves thisThe critical gap between expected shipping costs and actual carrier invoices (north of 15%)How a multi-carrier strategy is essential for modern fulfillment, especially PO box and regional delivery- The rising complexity of omnichannel distribution and its impact on 3PL operations- Lessons from enterprise acquisition failures and maintaining agile, mission-driven growth- How data-driven carrier diversification can unlock real savings versus sales pitchesTimestamped Segments00:00–00:50 – Introduction to Bob Malley and his legacy in parcel logistics00:50–04:39 – Bob's early career and development of Clippership & Tracer04:39–07:24 – The evolving parcel market, rise of multi-carrier shipping, complexities of e-commerce07:24–10:57 – The critical issue of landing cost variance versus expected shipping costs10:57–15:02 – Operationalizing auditing and cost variance fixes through automation15:02–20:04 – Carrier perspectives on load optimization, dimensional weight, and waste20:04–23:30 – Insights on carrier integration and the promise of new, niche carriers23:30–27:33 – B2B ecommerce growth, omnichannel maturity, and the rise of 3PL dynamics27:33–31:17 – Hard lessons on acquisitions and maintaining agility in logistics tech companies31:17–33:06 – Closing thoughts and where to learn more about Sendflex Quotes[10:13] "The cost variance between expected costs and actual costs is north of 15%.” — Bob Malley[06:13] “The real question is: how do shippers narrow the gap that's been growing between expected costs all through that journey of the order...” — Bob Malley[30:44] “I believe in companies that have a mission, are small enough to be agile, and stick to what they do well.” — Bob Malley[21:52] “That's what we're really excited about — data-backed carrier diversification that makes business sense, not just sales sense.” — Bob MalleyAbout the GuestBob Malley is a pioneer in parcel logistics technology with a track record spanning over three decades. He launched Clippership, the first integrated parcel shipping system, scaled Tracer, led e-commerce at Kewill as CEO, and founded Pierbridge, creating the first enterprise cloud-based parcel TMS. Today, as CEO of Sendflex, he is driving innovation in intelligent modular delivery software built for omnichannel complexity and global shipping optimization.Links MentionedSendflex websiteSendflex LinkedIn Subscribe and Keep Learning!If you're a logistics leader looking to scale sustainably, don't miss out! Subscribe for more expert strategies on tackling modern supply chain challenges.Be sure to follow and tag the eCom Logistics Podcast on LinkedIn and YouTube

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Rodney Galeano, Founder and CEO of Loki 3PL, about his journey from overseeing massive warehouse operations to launching his own third-party logistics company. Recorded live at Supply Chain Point 2025, Rodney opens up about the hustle, the strategy, and the sheer grit it took to launch a fully operational 3PL in under six weeks, with clients, forklifts, a WMS, and thousands of pallets ready to go.Rodney shares how his extensive industry experience and strong relationships enabled him to transition from idea to execution in record time. From subleasing space and signing tech contracts to building a reliable team and onboarding clients, his story offers a raw, real look at what it takes to succeed in the ultra-competitive 3PL space. The conversation also touches on his take on tech investments, client expectations, and the naming inspiration behind “Loki.”Learn more about Collision Awareness here. Get your free ID Label sample right here. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show

Bill Carlin didn't just build a business; he built a movement. From shipping packages out of his bedroom to launching Racklify, a no-BS platform that connects merchants with warehouses (without shady middlemen), Bill's story is a crash course in modern e-commerce, fulfillment, and hustle. In this episode, you'll learn: Why fulfillment is make-or-break for online sellers What COVID did to the world of shipping and logistics How to avoid getting screwed by bad 3PL (third-party logistics) providers The smarter way to grow your product biz (locally & globally) Who is Bill?  William “Bill” Carlin is the founder of Shipmate Fulfillment and Racklify, the latter now operating in 50+ countries. A Wharton alum, Bill built a $10M e-commerce business, expanded it into 3PL operations, and now redefines logistics with a tech-driven marketplace.   Why Should You Listen? This episode is packed with usable tips for anyone selling online, whether you're just starting out or scaling fast. If you want fewer shipping headaches and more smart growth, hit play.   Favorite Quote: “Business schools do not teach sales. If you want to sell, you gotta learn it yourself.”   Connect with Bill: Website: https://racklify.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-carlin-2100b5189/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6or1xDBCclDJ-PGWy0cbA  

Drones are doing a lot more than flying packages. They're quietly transforming how warehouses operate behind the scenes. In this episode of Freight Friends, Grace Sharkey and Blythe explore how drones are being used in logistics operations both inside and outside the warehouse, what the second half of 2025 might look like for freight, and the freight businesses and marketing tactics that have their attention. The episode wraps with a few source-to-porch stories that highlight what really moves this industry. Key takeaways: Indoor drones are helping warehouses reduce injuries and boost productivity without major infrastructure changes The second half of 2025 may bring more rate instability and seasonal chaos, especially for Q4 retail Some of the most effective freight marketing right now is low-budget and high-authenticity Source-to-porch visibility is improving, but expectations and execution still pose challengesLINKS:Grace's LinktreeGrace's work at OrderfulImportYetiDexaDroneGaetano DiNardi on SEO Triumph & Loadpay's Mike Rowe commercial Screwworm in cows Mustard historyThe Dupe Economy: Why Today's Consumers Are Smarter Than EverInside the Shadowy, Lucrative Business of ‘Superfake' Luxury HandbagsWATCH THE FULL EPISODE HEREFeedback? Ideas for a future episode? Shoot us a text here to let us know. -----------------------------------------THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Are you experienced in freight sales or already an independent freight agent? Listen to our Freight Agent Trenches interviews powered by SPI Logistics to hear from the company's agents on how they took the entrepreneurial leap. Shipium is the ML-powered shipping platform built by the executives that created Amazon's supply chain technology. They help 3PL & retail leaders like Stord, Ryder, and Saks Off 5th to reduce shipping costs by an average of 12% while improving on-time delivery. CargoRex is the logistics industry's go-to search platform—connecting you with the right tools, services, events, and creators to explore, discover, and evolve. Digital Dispatch manages and maximizes your #1 sales tool with a website that establishes trust and builds rock-solid relationships with your leads and customers.

In this powerful episode of the Logistics & Leadership Podcast, Justin Maines sits down with Caitlin Wilson—CEO of Full Good Fulfillment—to unpack how she's quietly disrupting the 3PL industry from the inside out.Drawing on her roots in a fifth-generation farming family and years of supply chain experience, Caitlin reveals the behind-the-scenes chaos that sparked Full Good's launch—from missing inventory and shady invoices to broken promises from big-name fulfillment centers. She shares the battle-tested systems she built to give food and beverage brands true transparency, traceability, and operational peace of mind.Whether you're a CPG founder tired of flying blind, or a supply chain partner looking to raise your standards, this episode is packed with hard-earned wisdom, client war stories, and tactical insights on how to scale your ops without losing your sanity.The Logistics & Leadership Podcast, powered by Veritas Logistics, redefines logistics and personal growth. Hosted by industry veterans and supply chain leaders Brian Hastings and Justin Maines, it shares their journey from humble beginnings to a $50 million company. Discover invaluable lessons in logistics, mental toughness, and embracing the entrepreneurial spirit. The show delves into personal and professional development, routine, and the power of betting on oneself. From inspiring stories to practical insights, this podcast is a must for aspiring entrepreneurs, logistics professionals, and anyone seeking to push limits and achieve success.Timestamps:(00:02) – Growing Up in Produce & Logistics(02:30) – Founding Full Good After a “Fulfillment Meltdown”(06:15) – The Transparency Gap in 3PLs(11:04) – Building a New Standard for Food & Beverage Fulfillment(16:40) – The Case for Operational Partners (Not Vendors)(22:12) – When to Bring in a 3PL: The Sweet Spot(29:10) – How Full Good Serves 50+ Brands With Intentionality(35:45) – Why She Won't Compete on Price(42:10) – Creating a Culture That Serves Brands and Drivers(48:00) – Tech-Driven Traceability (And Why It Matters More Than Ever)Connect with Caitlin Wilson: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlinantlewilsonConnect with us! ▶️ Website | LinkedIn | Brian's LinkedIn | Justin's LinkedIn▶️ Get our newsletter for more logistics insights▶️ Send us your questions!! ask@go-veritas.comWatch the pod on: YouTube

In this episode of The Industrialist, Jeremy and Will sit down with repeat guest Summitt Hogue, founder of GROWE, a Dallas-based commercial real estate firm focused exclusively on serving the various needs of third-party logistics companies across the United States. After beginning his career in commercial real estate, Summitt quickly identified the unique and under-served challenges faced by 3PLs.Summitt joins Jeremy and Will to dive deep into what's actually happening in the 3PL and industrial leasing markets nationwide. From wild swings in rent to tariff dodging, overbuilt West Coast markets, foreign trade zones, and the real story behind who's actually making deals—Summitt brings brutal honesty and market-tested insight. Whether you're a broker, investor, operator, or just industrial-curious, this one's packed with real-world strategy and straight-up game.FOLLOW US:LinkedIn - ⁠Matador Realty Investments⁠Instagram - ⁠@jbmatcap⁠X - ⁠@jbmatcap⁠YouTube - ⁠@jbmatcapSummitt's Info:GROWE WebsiteInstagram

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott Luton and Jake Barr welcome Eri Iozdjan, Founder of Maven Lane, Will Andrews, Executive Vice President at Maven Lane, and Ronak Patel, Vice President for Fulfillment Solutions at VEYER Logistics. They discuss Maven Lane's supply chain transformation and the partnership with VEYER Logistics.Eri and Will share challenges with their previous 3PL partner, focusing on customer obsession, operational excellence, and data-driven decision-making. Ronak emphasizes the importance of trust, transparency, and operational leadership in their partnership. The conversation explores the criteria Maven Lane used to select a new 3PL partner, prioritizing customer satisfaction, product handling, and data visibility. It also highlights how the partnership with VEYER has improved service levels, reduced defect rates, and provided greater control, setting up Maven Lane for future growth. The episode outlines how a well-designed, customer-centric supply chain can serve as a competitive advantage and the value of working with partners who align with your goals.Jump into the conversation:(00:00) Intro(01:56) Panel introductions and warm-up(07:09) Diving into the Maven Lane story(15:19) Challenges with previous 3PL partner(20:57) Constructing the 3PL selection process(26:19) A story of lean operations(26:44) Key indicators of a successful operation(26:59) The importance of employee engagement(28:43) Operational excellence and culture(29:26) Technology and information integration(30:37) Advice for the selection process(32:25) Impact of the partnership(40:37) Future goals and expansion plans(45:14) Critical learnings and next stepsAdditional Links & Resources:Connect with Ronak on LInkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronak-patel-nashville/ Connect with Eri on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edbutler17/Learn more about Maven Lane: https://mavenlane.com/ Learn more about VEYER Logistics: https://www.veyerlogistics.com/ Get Started with VEYER today: https://www.veyerlogistics.com/get-started-today/Connect with Scott Luton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/Connect with Jake Barr: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-barr-3883501/ Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com Watch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-now Subscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/join Work with us! Download Supply Chain Now's NEW Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3XH6OVkWEBINAR- Transforming Operations: Flowers Foods Unveils Its Digital Supply Chain...

Kevin chats with Nish George, CEO of Fetch Fulfillment, on this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, recorded at Supply Chain Point 2025. Nish's journey from FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) fanatic to logistics disruptor is anything but typical. With a background that includes operations roles and time at Amazon, Nish brings an unconventional, systems-level mindset to the industry—one shaped as much by personal mission as professional ambition. In this conversation, he shares how deeply human experiences and a love of optimization led him to acquire a 3PL and set out to transform last-mile delivery. From AI that audits timecards via security footage to a future of "red blood cell" package delivery systems, Nish walks us through his strategic vision—and the real-world leadership lessons he's learned on the warehouse floor.Get your free ID Label sample right here. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show

What happens when the company you helped grow suddenly shuts down? For Mia Mazel, it sparked the launch of a brand new one, Talento. Recorded live at TMSA Elevate in Austin, this conversation with Mia explores her journey from grad student to logistics leader, how she navigated the closure of Sworkz, and how Talento is redefining nearshore staffing with a tech-first mindset. She shares how adversity turned into opportunity, why supply chain pricing teams are ripe for transformation, and how blending AI with human expertise creates smarter operations, not job replacements. Key takeaways: Mia launched Talento just 72 hours after her former company shut down, retaining customers and building new processes on the fly. Talento provides talent management solutions and AI-powered tools for supply chain companies with a focus on operational simplicity. Nearshore teams can do far more than customer service, especially in pricing, sales, and data. Mia aims to act as a partner, not just a service provider, offering guidance even when clients aren't sure where to start. Building brand trust means creating a business that can thrive without being dependent on one person.LINKS:Mia's LinkedInTalento WebsiteWATCH THE FULL EPISODE HEREFeedback? Ideas for a future episode? Shoot us a text here to let us know. -----------------------------------------THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Are you experienced in freight sales or already an independent freight agent? Listen to our Freight Agent Trenches interviews powered by SPI Logistics to hear from the company's agents on how they took the entrepreneurial leap. Shipium is the ML-powered shipping platform built by the executives that created Amazon's supply chain technology. They help 3PL & retail leaders like Stord, Ryder, and Saks Off 5th to reduce shipping costs by an average of 12% while improving on-time delivery. CargoRex is the logistics industry's go-to search platform—connecting you with the right tools, services, events, and creators to explore, discover, and evolve. Digital Dispatch manages and maximizes your #1 sales tool with a website that establishes trust and builds rock-solid relationships with your leads and customers.

If you're still relying on check calls and spreadsheets to track freight, you're already behind. In this episode, Chain's EVP of Sales, Kevin Coomes, joins the show to break down how his team is building AI-powered tools that make life easier for freight brokers, from exception management to proactive customer communication. We also dig into the origin of Chain, how their Autopilot tool works inside your TMS, and why eliminating noise is the real key to broker productivity. Key takeaways: Most freight brokers still rely on outdated, reactive methods like manual check calls. Chain uses AI to centralize communication and automate exception management directly inside the TMS. Autopilot is designed to work in the background, taking care of low-value tasks so brokers can focus on what matters. Visibility doesn't just mean tracking freight—it means proactively alerting stakeholders before problems arise. The freight future is about cleaner data, less busywork, and platforms that help you grow.LINKS:Kevin's LinkedInChain's WebsiteWATCH THE FULL EPISODE HEREFeedback? Ideas for a future episode? Shoot us a text here to let us know. -----------------------------------------THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Are you experienced in freight sales or already an independent freight agent? Listen to our Freight Agent Trenches interviews powered by SPI Logistics to hear from the company's agents on how they took the entrepreneurial leap. Shipium is the ML-powered shipping platform built by the executives that created Amazon's supply chain technology. They help 3PL & retail leaders like Stord, Ryder, and Saks Off 5th to reduce shipping costs by an average of 12% while improving on-time delivery. CargoRex is the logistics industry's go-to search platform—connecting you with the right tools, services, events, and creators to explore, discover, and evolve. Digital Dispatch manages and maximizes your #1 sales tool with a website that establishes trust and builds rock-solid relationships with your leads and customers.

John Conrad of Evans Transportation talks about tariffs, navigating challenges, the importance of partnerships; technology; & their customer-centric approach. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [02.10] John's reflections from the show floor at Home Delivery World. [02.56] An introduction to John, his 20-year career history, and his role as Chief Revenue Officer at Evans Transportation. “We've experienced some pretty athletic growth over the last five years… I'm responsible for our team finding and keeping revenue, it's a big job. And when your President and CEO wants to double in the next five years, it's a really big job!” [04.08] Evan's roots as one of the country's first 100 freight brokers 40 years ago, their evolution, and how they helped pioneer the transportation management system. “There's about 30,000 registered 3PL's and maybe about 30,000 that aren't, working out of their basement or garage. There's no shortage of competition in this space! So it makes it really hard to differentiate.” [06.43] An overview of where Evans is now, and how they help their customers. “We continue to be an organization that's focused on our customer… We're a people and technology company, that happens to be in the logistics space.” [08.17] The ideal client for Evans Transportation. “From an industry and vertical perspective, we don't have an ideal client. Our ideal client is someone that understands the beauty of working with a partner… And they have to value technology.” [09.47] Why Evans is committed to embracing a customer-centric approach, and an inside look at their recent customer advisory panel, the common challenges it exposed, and the surprising answer to the question: ‘What's one activity in your organization that you'd like to see never happen again?' [13.04] Some of the biggest opportunities that were revealed at Evans' customer advisory panel, how the technology applications of their Execution Engine helps clients pursue those opportunities, and the importance of collaboration in overcoming shared challenges. [15.24] How tariffs are impacting Evans' clients, and how they're helping them respond. “With the current reprieve, there's a mad dash to make things happen while they can. But we're also seeing a significant amount of hesitation to a commitment on what people are going to do moving forward. There's so much uncertainty… So we're trying to be a problem-solver.” [17.58] The ever-evolving world of parcel, and how high customer expectations and carrier changes are creating big challenges for shippers. “From an end customer perspective, your expectations are changing… And the carrier landscape has also evolved… So, from a shipper perspective, they've got to maintain speed, be agile, and they've also got to be sustainable. Not just environmentally, but from a cost perspective.” [22.30] The growing problem of cargo theft, and how Evans is helping clients ensure their goods are safe and accounted for while in transit. [25.36] A case study exploring how Evans helped a client struggling with damage on LTL shipments to leverage technology and data and build a solution that reduced handling and dropped their freight claim percentage significantly, whilst also maintaining speed and reducing cost. [29.31] The most significant impending transformation John anticipates for the supply chain and logistics industries, and how Evans is preparing for it.   RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED:   Head over to Evans Transportation's website now to find out more and discover how they could help you too. You can also connect with Evans and keep up to date with the latest over on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or X (Twitter), or you can connect with John on LinkedIn.  

Today, the audio file delves into C.H. Robinson's groundbreaking AI agent, a proprietary technology poised to revolutionize less-than-truckload (LTL) freight classification by adapting to upcoming changes in the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) system. As North America's largest third-party logistics (3PL) provider for LTL freight, C.H. Robinson's innovation promises enhanced efficiency and accuracy across the logistics industry by automating tasks that previously defied automation for decades. The podcast also covers the swift resolution of the legal dispute between factoring company OTR Solutions and DAT Freight & Analytics, with OTR voluntarily dismissing its lawsuit. This settlement enables DAT to fully launch Outgo, a recently acquired financial services and factoring company, through the DAT One platform. In global news, the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict has not yet severely impacted freight markets, but significant concerns persist regarding the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This strategic passage is vital for Persian Gulf nations, exporting 20% of the global oil supply, and any disruption could dramatically affect oil prices and international shipping routes. Listeners can catch Tim Dooner on What the Truck?!? for the latest on the Project44 and Fourkites feud, and Mario Connell on Running on Ice discussing cold chain efficiency with E-Road. Registration is open for the upcoming Enterprise Fleet Summit on July 23rd and the Supply Chain AI Symposium on July 30th in Washington D.C.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Live from ProMat 2025, Kevin chats with Brian Kirst, Chief Commercial Officer at SnapFulfil, in this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast. Brian shares updates on SnapFulfil's recent innovations, including a brand-new user interface and enhanced dashboards that are transforming the warehouse management experience. Known for its rapid deployment and configurability, SnapFulfil's Warehouse Management System (WMS) offers tier-one functionality in a cloud-based platform. The conversation explores how SnapFulfil is helping companies gain better visibility, empower frontline teams, and stay competitive, especially in the evolving 3PL landscape. From training temps in 15 minutes to customizable dashboards that eliminate reliance on IT, SnapFulfil's focus is on making tech work for people.Get your free ID Label sample right here. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show

During this episode, Santosh is joined by Joel Wayment, VP and GM of 3PL logistics at Cardinal Health. Joel provides an in-depth exploration of pharmaceutical cold chain logistics, highlighting the critical evolution of medical product transportation. He discusses how emerging technologies, sustainability efforts, and innovative packaging solutions are transforming the supply chain, particularly for ultra-sensitive medical products like cell and gene therapies. Joel also emphasizes the importance of minimizing product touches, leveraging AI and data insights, and creating environmentally friendly shipping solutions. Key takeaways include the role of technology in improving supply chain visibility, the impact of disruptions like COVID-19 on logistics innovation, the ongoing challenge of getting critical medical products safely and efficiently from manufacturers to patients, and so much more. Highlights from their conversation include:Cardinal Health Overview (1:10)Joel's Background and Journey (1:58)Evolution of Cold Chain Logistics (2:49)Advancements in Packaging Solutions (4:43)Visibility and Transparency in Shipping (5:40)Patient-Centric Approaches (7:30)Monitoring Product Conditions (9:20)Sustainability in Packaging (11:14)Consolidation and Optimization Strategies (14:52)Lessons from Supply Chain Disruptions (16:41)Balancing Regulation and Flexibility (19:40)Data Insights for Accountability (21:46)The Role of AI in Logistics (24:45)Proactive Decision-Making with Data (26:54)Final Thoughts and Takeaways (28:13)Dynamo is a VC firm led by supply chain and mobility specialists that focus on seed-stage, enterprise startups.Find out more at: https://www.dynamo.vc/

Amazon has officially begun testing humanoid delivery robots in San Francisco—and it's not science fiction. In this episode of Built by Business, Andy Isom unpacks what this groundbreaking pilot means for the future of last-mile delivery and how it could transform e-commerce logistics as we know it.   Learn why Amazon is betting big on automation, how it's rewriting the cost and consistency model of delivery, and why third-party sellers and DTC brands alike need to adapt fast—or get outpaced.   Whether you're running your own 3PL or relying on FBA, this episode will shift how you think about fulfillment forever.   Book a free brand audit at www.weavos.io or DM “audit” to Andy on Instagram.

Amazon just dropped a major update to Seller Fulfilled Prime—and it's going to impact every seller using a 3PL or fulfilling Prime orders from their own warehouse. Starting June 29, 2025, new rules are going into effect that will tighten trial requirements, enforce order minimums, and introduce new performance protections and penalties.   In this episode, I break down exactly what's changing and how to stay eligible without risking your Prime badge. I also share behind-the-scenes updates from my own business, including:   A liquidation project I'm running for a wholesale client Exciting progress with all five of my Black Panther done-for-you clients now that tariffs have dropped And how one of my Weavos clients has already hit $853 in sales halfway through May—outpacing all of April for this revival project   Plus, I explain how Amazon's new OTDR protection works using Shipping Settings Automation and Buy Shipping—and why that combo might be your best defense against Prime suspension.   Want help figuring out if SFP is worth it for your brand—or how to stay compliant with the new rules?