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Join Steve DeNunzio (Professor of Logistics at The Ohio State University) and his co-host Ellie as they navigate the important logistics news and hot topics of the week.... more
FAQs about Milestones: Behind the Freight Curtain:How many episodes does Milestones: Behind the Freight Curtain have?The podcast currently has 28 episodes available.
February 03, 2026Digital Twins Revolutionizing Logistics (2/3/26)Steve and Ellie dive into the world of digital twins, exploring how these real-time virtual replicas transform warehouses, automotive development, and customer insights. From NASA origins to modern supply chains, discover the promise and challenges of this cutting-edge technology shaping logistics today....more13minPlay
January 27, 2026Soaring into the Future with Walmart's Drone Deliveries (1/27/26)Explore Walmart's ambitious expansion of its drone delivery service to over 270 stores nationwide and how it plans to reach 40 million Americans. Steve and Ellie discuss the technology behind rapid drone deliveries, industry trends, and the race among retailers to innovate last-mile logistics....more0minPlay
January 20, 2026Supply Chain Trends and Predictions for 2026 (1/20/26)From geopolitics to the impact of AI, Steve and Ellie take a look at likely trends and predictions for supply chains in 2026....more11minPlay
January 13, 2026Navigating the Future of U.S. Shipbuilding (1/13/26)Steve and Ellie explore China's dominance in global shipbuilding and its implications for U.S. economic and military strength. They discuss challenges facing American shipyards and strategies like international partnerships and policy reforms to revive U.S. shipbuilding and workforce development....more11minPlay
January 06, 2026Cargo Chaos: Inside the Surge of Smuggling and Theft (1/6/26)Steve and Ellie dig into the recent spike in cargo theft and smuggling, from social engineering schemes targeting loaded trailers to shocking seafood heists and illicit freight crossing borders. They expose the evolving criminal tactics threatening the supply chain and discuss the real-world impact on businesses and consumers....more12minPlay
December 09, 2025Santa’s Logistics: Magic Meets Optimization (12/9/25)Ellie and Steve unwrap the extraordinary logistics behind Santa Claus's one-night global delivery challenge, from the mathematics of route planning to creative “staff” scheduling for reindeer. They’ll explore how real-world supply chains can borrow tricks from Santa—including advanced forecasting and network optimization—to solve the season’s biggest supply and demand puzzles....more10minPlay
November 18, 2025Cargo Theft on the Rise (11/18/25)Ellie and Steve break down the latest surge in cargo thefts, explore how sophisticated crime networks have adapted their tactics, and discuss the wide-reaching impact on fleets, consumers, and the supply chain. Real-life stories and fresh data paint a vivid picture of supply chain security challenges worldwide....more9minPlay
November 11, 2025Raising a Toast to the Bourbon Supply Chain (11/11/25)Steve and Ellie dig into bourbon’s new economic records, the headwinds from global trade wars, and how Kentucky’s iconic spirit industry is reimagining growth and sustainability in 2025. Featuring small-business struggles, global export tensions, and bold innovations from the heart of bourbon country....more11minPlay
November 04, 2025The Messina Bridge Dream (11/4/25)Ellie and Steve dive into the ambitious and controversial plan to build the world's longest suspension bridge over the Strait of Messina, connecting Sicily to the Italian mainland. They explore the history, engineering marvels, and the complex political and environmental challenges facing the project....more12minPlay
October 28, 2025Egypt, Europe, and the Suez Canal Crisis (10/28/25)Ellie and Steve explore how the Suez Canal crisis is straining Egypt’s economy, rippling into European business, and prompting new trade and security deals. They unpack the impact of Red Sea disruptions on global shipping and inflation, and discuss growing migration pressures in the region. Through real-world examples and lively conversation, discover why what happens at the Suez Canal matters everywhere....more10minPlay
FAQs about Milestones: Behind the Freight Curtain:How many episodes does Milestones: Behind the Freight Curtain have?The podcast currently has 28 episodes available.