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 logistics in transportation.

LINKS

• Connect with Anne Reinke on Linkedin
• Register for TIA's 2023 Capital Ideas Conference happening April 19-22 in Orlando.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
 
The listener will learn about Ann Reinke's background in rail and government affairs, as well as her transition to the freight brokerage world. The episode discusses various topics related to the freight industry, including trucking industry concerns, TIA's government affairs division, solutions to avoid scams, benefits of joining TIA, and challenges faced by freight brokerages. The podcast also touches on the importance of in-person networking, LinkedIn, building a strong website, and the potential growth and significance of the freight brokerage industry.


TIMESTAMPS:

[00:01:12] Career transition from rail to brokerage. 
[00:05:01] Trucking industry freight rates. 
[00:07:04] Proprietary data and privacy.
 [00:10:39] TIA's impact on policy. 
[00:13:25] Educating Varying Company Sizes. 
[00:17:44] Solutions to avoid scams. 
[00:21:30] TIA Conference in Orlando. 
[00:24:03] Sustainability at conferences. 
[00:27:03] In-person conferences vs. virtual learning. 
[00:30:33] Standing out on LinkedIn. 
[00:33:27] LinkedIn Lunatics. [00:39:57] 
Freight Tech and relationship building. 
[00:40:24] Technology and Human Interaction. 
[00:44:48] The Role of Brokers 
[00:49:51] Dangers of using AI in freight. 
[00:50:45] The Dark Side of AI.

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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 "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 conversation covers topics such as technology in warehousing, labor shortages, and the impact of e-commerce on the industry.

LINKS: 

• Connect with Joe Oliaro on Linkedin
• Check out the Wagner Logistics website

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

The listener will learn about the increased demand for warehouse space due to e-commerce and just-in-time inventory depletion during the pandemic, the current state of industrial warehouse space availability in the US, the challenges of building warehouses to meet incoming demand, the shift in the industrial market properties in Arizona towards heated and cooled warehouses, the challenges of recruiting and retaining warehouse employees, the benefits of shared warehouse space and equipment, the role of Wagner in providing logistics management services for warehouse and distribution operations, and the importance of having a strong real estate partner.


TIMESTAMPS: 

[00:01:30] Wagner Logistics' history and growth.

[00:04:09] Supply chain challenges during pandemic.

[00:08:12] Industrial real estate trends.

[00:13:27] Abandoned properties for manufacturing.

[00:19:25] Warehouse work has changed.

[00:20:25] E-commerce industry turnover.

[00:24:22] Automation in manufacturing.

[00:28:24] Rail as a strong selling point.

[00:34:19] Real estate challenges for warehousing.

[00:36:45] Real estate value and research.

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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.

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-term, despite the common belief that employees should constantly be seeking new opportunities. As someone who has spent over 30 years at Schneider, Erin  provides insights into the benefits of longevity and building a career within a company. 

LINKS:

• Connect with Erin Van Zeeland on Linkedin
• Read Schneider's article featuring Erin and her WIT nomination

TIME STAMPS:

00:05:02 Schneider: Top two transportation provider.
00:10:48 Tech for real customer value.
00:15:09 Relationships create better experiences.
00:17:12 Women can achieve leadership roles.
00:25:50 Trust employees to succeed.
00:30:09 AI improves efficiency and service.
00:37:38 Invest in technology platforms.
00:42:50 Stay curious and learn.
00:44:09 Stay updated on logistics news.

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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 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 and how nuVizz helps businesses tackle last mile challenges.

LINKS:

• Connect with Guru Rao on Linkedin
• Check out nuVizz website

TIME STAMPS:

00:04:20 Technology solves Last Mile problems.
00:06:11 Technology enables logistics connections.
00:13:06 Technology solves shipping challenges.
00:27:46 Share data for efficiency.
00:29:06 Share data for success.
00:35:04 Digital twin technology revolutionizes logistics.
00:43:14 Reliable real-time data essential.
00:50:01 Plan for future transportation technologies.
00:53:05 Standardize last mile logistics.

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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 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 strangers--which is a major key when networking with folks you might not see all that often.

Have we mentioned Manifest has a puppy lounge? Because in case I haven't mentioned it enough, it's the best sponsorship dollars money can buy. And it's also experiences like this that help to give you a peopling break so you can get back to the networking like you never missed a beat.

As someone who doesn't go to ALL conferences but still attends a half dozen or so throughout the year, Manifest is one I haven't and don't plan on ever missing in the future. It sounds like they're paying me to say this, but I mean it. This event is only going to get more popular and in demand, so with tickets on sale, better scoop them and get to work on the planning February 2024 ASAP (taking place the week before the Super Bowl--which is also in Vegas). 


LINKS

• Connect with Courtney Muller via Linkedin
• Save $200 with our link and get your early bird Manifest tickets locked in

TIMESTAMPS:

[00:01:37] Planning a successful logistics event.
[00:04:21] Planning events for 30 years.
[00:09:30] High-level event curation.
[00:10:19] Being the biggest doesn't matter.
[00:14:25] Creating valuable conference bags.
[00:18:37] Pre-event speaker interviews.
[00:21:04] Supporting Podcasters at Events.
[00:25:16] Creative problem solving.
[00:28:25] Women's lunch and gender diversity.
[00:31:06] Diversity in leadership.
[00:34:24] Stand up for yourself.
[00:38:14] Expanding event space.
[00:41:23] Building a better website.
[00:44:59] Event planning and sponsorship opportunities.

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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 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 best candidates, not just based on traditional qualifications but also considering strategic mindset and new industry developments.

In addition, we also discuss ON Partners' new 2023 Executive Women Impact Report and the company's findings on the growing role of women in leadership positions. 


LINKS: 

• Heidi's profile on the ON Partners website
• ON Partner's 2023 Executive Women Impact Report

TIMESTAMPS:

[00:02:33] Changing profile of supply chain.
[00:06:13] Supply Chain's Evolution.
[00:07:32] Procurement and sustainability.
[00:11:01] Procurement's role in sustainability.
[00:15:40] Importance of sustainability and ESG.
[00:20:03] Exciting innovations in supply chain.
[00:22:18] Women in supply chain.
[00:26:03] Women's self-doubt in job applications.
[00:32:52] Supply Chain Education.
[00:36:27] Embracing diversity in supply chain.
[00:37:42] Logistics and Supply Chain.

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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.

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 conversation highlights the challenges and opportunities facing the rail industry, from infrastructure investments to technology advancements and the importance of collaboration between logistics and finance professionals.

LINKS: 

• Martin Lew on Twitter
• Commtrex website
• Commtrex educational hub

TIMESTAMPS:

[02:10] Inefficiency in railroad industry.
[00:04:54] Rail Transportation Marketplace.
[00:06:49] Largest shippers reject marketplace.
[00:09:52] Future of rail freight.
[00:13:25] Rail transportation and misconceptions.
[00:17:05] Reducing carbon footprint through rail.
[00:21:23] Volatility in ocean freight.
[00:23:48] Starting a railroad company.
[00:28:03] Shipping by rail basics.
[00:30:18] Shipping in Mexico.
[00:35:45] Translating in supply chain.
[00:39:36] Future of rail logistics.
[00:40:31] Railroads converting truck lanes.
[00:44:26] Rail transportation evolving with data.
[00:49:28] Autonomous rail technology.
[00:53:06] Auto co-pilot for rail.
[00:55:31] Rail industry sustainability efforts.
[00:57:42] Sustainable locomotive technology.

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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 "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 advancements dominating industry.

[00:03:54] The marketing strategy of AI.

[00:07:25] AI and Data-driven decision making.

[00:12:24] Repurposing old content.

[00:18:31] Revolutionizing movie-making with AI.

[00:19:37] AI in content creation.

[00:26:36] Layoffs in the freight industry.

[00:28:35] Over hiring and job economy.

[00:33:13] Layoffs in the tech industry.

[00:39:20] TikTok's Chinese spyware controversy.

[00:41:23] TikTok's use in China.

[00:44:33] The power of technology.

[00:48:28] Mindless phone usage.

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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.

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 freight trucks and cargo ships, as well as the infrastructure and communication issues caused by the disaster.

LINKS: 

• Connect with Craig Faller on Linkedin
• Check out payment solutions by PayCargo

TIMESTAMPS

00:03:09 Logistical challenges in disaster relief.
00:10:56 Organizations respond to tragedy.
00:11:18 Coordination is key.
00:21:29 Streamline payment processes globally.
00:27:56 Ongoing aftershocks in Turkey.
00:29:00 Military brings stability and hope.
00:34:28 Connect to help others.

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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.

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 environmentally sustainable.

LINKS: 

• Connect with Josh Bouk on Linkedin
• Check out Trax Tech website

TIME STAMPS:

[00:01:34] Managing Emissions with Data.
[00:05:37] Transportation spend management platform.
[00:09:29] ESG culture shift.
[00:11:52] Carbon emissions and scopes.
[00:17:42] SEC requires emissions reporting.
[00:19:25] Carbon Emissions Manager.
[00:23:32] Environmental impact of shipping.
[00:26:24] Carbon accounting and emissions allocation.
[00:30:24] Reducing emissions in transportation.
[00:34:07] Measuring vehicle emissions.
[00:38:00] Brands adopting transparency for ESG.
[00:42:21] Green fuel technology and innovation.

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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.