Everything is Logistics

In this episode of Everything is Logistics, host Blythe Brumleve interviews Stephanie Cannon, SVP at Pitney Bowes, about her background in logistics and how she fell in love with the industry. Cannon shares that she started as an industrial engineer in college and landed her first co-op job with UPS, which ultimately led to a full-time job offer and participation in their management trainee progra...

In this episode, Grace Sharkey and the host discuss the new era of media, including the recent shake-ups in the legacy media world and the influencer economy. They also introduce a couple of new segments to the podcast, including discussions on their favorite logistics stories of the month and intriguing conspiracy theories. The episode ends with a roundup of the latest freight tech and media stor...

In this episode of "Everything is Logistics host Blythe Brumleve welcomes CEO of Scale Logistics, Shay Lynn Dixon, to discuss using social media to grow your brokerage business and personal media brand. They chat about their personal histories in the logistics industry and how they got to where they are today. Dixon shares how she started in the industry and how her previous job taught her th...

Blythe Brumleve welcomes Joe Lynch, host of The Logistics of Logistics podcast, to discuss the state of podcasting in the freight industry. They talk about the growing popularity of podcasts in the logistics industry and how podcasting can be a helpful tool for professionals to stay up-to-date on industry trends and insights. They also discuss the challenges of starting and maintaining a podcast a...

On this episode of Everything is Logistics, host Blythe Brumleve welcomes Reed Loeffel, manager of merchant acquisition and strategy at GEODIS e-Logistics, to discuss the world of e-commerce and fulfillment. Blythe and Reed reminisce about meeting at the Manifest logistics conference and discuss the infamous GEODIS puppy lounge sponsorship that garnered lots of attention. The conversation touches...

In this episode of "Everything is Logistics," host Blythe Brumleve interviews Derek Szopa, CEO of CloudSort, about the middle mile in logistics. They discuss Szopa's background in the Marine Corps and how it has helped shape his career in the corporate world. Szopa emphasizes the importance of being resourceful with limited resources, which is a key aspect of small-unit leadership i...

In this episode of Everything is Logistics, Blythe Brumleve interviews Ron Greene, the VP of biz development at Overhaul, about the world of cargo crime. Greene discusses his experience in cargo risk management and how his company works with various industries to mitigate the risk of cargo theft. They also talk about the importance of establishing risk protocols and recovery systems in case theft...

In this episode of Everything is Logistics, Blythe Brumleve interviews Ezequiel (Eze) Peralta, the VP of Technology at SPI Logistics, about the role of IT in 3PL. Eze talks about his early background in technology and databases, including creating software for his own small businesses. He then goes on to describe his work with SPI Logistics on developing data warehouses and analytics solutions. Th...

In this episode of Everything is Logistics, host Blythe Brumleve and guest Grace Sharkey of FreightWave discuss mental models, an interstate healthcare network for truck drivers, import reports, and how retailers are coping with a tightening market and a wacky economy. They also briefly discuss the drama surrounding Meghan Markle and the royal family. Tune in to hear their insights on all these to...

In this episode of Everything is Logistics, host Blythe Brumley interviews Ann Rinkie, the President and CEO of the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA). They discuss their shared love for football and Reinke's career background, including her 16 years with CSX in government affairs before moving into the brokerage world. The episode focuses on the role of TIA and the importance of...

In this episode of "Everything is Logistics," host Blythe Brumleve interviews Joe Oliaro, VP of Sales and Chief Real Estate Officer at Wagner Logistics, about the state of warehousing. Oliaro outlines his company's history and growth, which has been primarily focused on contract logistics in support of manufacturing groups, as well as their current size and expansion plans. The conv...

On this episode of Everything is Logistics, host Blythe Brumleve interviews Erin Van Zeeland, the chief commercial officer, SVP and GM of logistics at Schneider about the evolution of the logistics industry and the company.  Erin shares her story of how Schneider recruited her from Penn State and introduced her to the world of logistics. They also discuss the value of staying with a company long-t...

In this episode of Everything is Logistics, host Blythe Brumleve speaks with Guru Rao, CEO of nuVizz, about the evolution of last mile delivery and customer expectations. They discuss how software and technology like digital twin are helping companies adapt to faster delivery speeds and complex carrier partnerships in today's logistics landscape. Listen to learn how the industry is changing a...

In this episode of Everything is Logistics, host Blythe Brumleve welcomes Courtney Muller, the President at Manifest and Chief Corporate Development Officer at Connective, to talk about building the most badass event in logistics. In the conversation, we cover the strategy behind building not only knowledge-based discussions but also experiences that bring out the conversation naturally among stra...

In this episode of Everything is Logistics, host Blythe Brumleve speaks with Heidi Hoffman, partner at ON Partners, about their strategy of recruiting when it comes to procurement and sustainability in the supply chain industry. During the convo, they discuss the importance of nonconformity and how it can lead to innovative solutions. Hoffman explains her approach to recruitment and finding the be...

On this episode of Everything is Logistics, host Blythe Brumlve welcomes Martin Lew, CEO of Commtrex, to discuss the future of rail logistics. Martin's background as a former commodity trader at JP Morgan gives insight into the relationship between logistics and finance due to his experience trading physical and financial coal and navigating cap and trade programs with clients. The conversati...

In this episode of "Everything is Logistics," host Blythe Brumleve and guest Grace Sharkey discuss various topics related to freight and technology. They cover AI's dominating presence in the news, recent layoffs in the freight industry, and the possibility of TikTok getting banned.  LINKS:  Connect with Grace and scope her work Thomas' AI segment TIME STAMPS:  [00:01:42] AI ad...

Retired four star Admiral Craig Faller joined the podcast to discuss the logistics and supply chain challenges that the earthquakes inflicted on Turkey and Syria. He highlighted the work of relief teams that are rapidly responding to a natural disaster, rescuing victims, and accounting for survivors. He also discussed the different logistical operations in place before the disaster, such as freigh...

This episode discusses how companies can measure and reduce transportation emissions. Josh Belk explains the 3 scopes for emissions reporting and why large companies are now focused on this. He outlines how Tracks' transportation management platform helps calculate emissions across modes and regions to optimize networks. Listen to learn practical steps companies can take to be more environmen...

In this episode, we're covering a question submitted by a podcast listener who's a freight broker seeking advice on how to create a marketing plan with two different websites and no social media presence. Host Blythe Brumleve suggests focusing both websites on a specific niche and using cold emailing to reach potential customers. She also recommends verifying email lists to ensure they a...

Ever looked at a tunnel, construction site, or warehouse and wondered how bad the internet signal must be?  Well, if you want a good one, it's probably going to be powered by the folks over at Rajant who specialize in setting all that up.  Rajant's Director of Sales Todd Rigby joined the show to talk about how to build internet and communication networks in some of the toughest environme...

This episode features freight broker Brad Clarke sharing tips on building a successful brokerage business, including the benefits of partnering with an agency like SBI Logistics for support. He provides valuable insights on communicating with carriers and customers, avoiding double brokering schemes, and leveraging email marketing. Listen to gain practical advice on starting or growing your freigh...

"Youth and enthusiasm is probably what got me started on it." That's a quote by the CEO of Tai Software "Mitch" Mitchell when asked how someone wakes up one day and decides to build a TMS for freight brokerages. But after years in logistics and a background in computer science,  he was the perfect person to do it. Today he joins the show to talk all about it.   QUOTABLES :...

Redwood Logistics may be one of the top freight companies in the world but the software ecosystem they're building is right on par with being some of the best offerings in all of supply chain. Not only do they have a proprietary set of software but they're the first to offer Logistics Software as a Service, aka LPass, which is the ability to plug into the same software logistics companie...

Platform Science has been around for years and rarely makes a podcast appearance but we were lucky to have a conversation with Luke Wachtel at Manifest: The Future of Logistics. Luke,  SVP of Transportation and Logistics at Platform Science, joins the podcast to discuss the world of connected fleets and the technology that powers them.  Platform Science seeks to provide an app store-like experienc...