Tee Up: Logistics Insights

Welcome to season two of the Tee Up: Logistics Insights podcast!In this episode Glenn Gooding, President of iDrive Logistics, and TJ Roberts, CRO of iDrive Logistics, discuss an issue weighing on every shipper's mind: the recently-put-in-place GRI. We are now far enough into 2023 for the impacts to be felt, and Glenn and TJ go over the history of the GRI and the best strategies to combat this year's. The key takeaway? A 6.9% increase can equate to a much larger impact on your business, b...

In this teaser of the second season of the Tee Up: Logistics Insights podcast, TJ Roberts, our new Chief Revenue Officer, introduces himself and lets you know what we have coming next year! Stay tuned for exciting guests, giveaways, and great tips and stories from the world of logistics.Follow TJ on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/t-j-roberts-35188241/Follow iDrive Logistics and ShipCaddie:iDrive: https://www.linkedin.com/company/i-drive-logisticsShipCaddie: https://www.linkedin.com/comp...

"It’s no secret that the pandemic brought with it a boom in e-commerce. Data is beginning to indicate that this trend is here to stay. Unfortunately, in the logistics industry, it's a reality that some packages will not reach customers issue-free.In this episode, Glen Gooding, President of iDrive Logistics, sits down with Eduardo Lopez-Soriano, Vice President of Marketing at UPS Capital. The two discuss the role shipping protection plays into creating strong, long-term relationships with cust...

In this episode of the Tee Up: Logistics Insights podcast, Skyler Norton, member of the iDrive Logistics marketing team, sits down with Grant Crossley, Director of Sales, and Colt Mclean, Director of Operations. Grant and Colt draw on their experience learning from industry leaders at iDrive to lend a unique, fresh perspective on how small businesses can run their logistics, particularly in regard to using postal consolidators, like DHL eCommerce. DHL has pumped hundreds of millions of dollar...

Rebroadcast: In this episode originally published in December of 2021, Glenn Gooding and Jake Wertner sit down to discuss the nuances of carrier agreements and everything shippers need to know about them. Ranging from what a carrier agreement is to how to get one, listeners will come away with a deeper understanding of how their business should approach shipping. This episode is especially relevant in preparing for any shifts in transportation strategy after the end of peak season. Peak seaso...

We start this episode with an important announcement: we are now publishing on a monthly schedule, rather than every two weeks. Have you ever heard the terms 'WMS' and 'TMS' and wondered what they stood for? Today, Austin Townsend from the ShipCaddie TWMS team explains what these software systems are and when the average shipper needs to start thinking about them. Austin breaks down the various features of WMS and TMS software and dives into ShipCaddie's all-integrated TWMS system at the end ...

This week, we rebroadcast a popular earlier episode from the Tee Up: Logistics Insights podcast. Jake Wertner of iDrive Logistics takes a deep dive on abandoned shopping carts and the true reason why brands are missing out on huge amounts of revenue. Jake discusses consumer shopping trends, product pricing strategies, as well as the psychology behind product pricing. If you want to improve your business’s revenue in today's uncertain economy, this episode is for you! Key Topics: Aba...

Shaun Rothwell, CEO and Founder of iDrive Logistics, tells his story and explains where iDrive Logistics is headed. Topics include iDrive's fulfillment arm and the groundbreaking ShipCaddie TWMS, a fully integrated transportation and warehouse management solution. Key Topics:ShippingFulfillmentShipCaddie TWMSiDrive FulfillmentFollow iDrive Logistics and ShipCaddie on social media!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/i-drive-logistics https://www.linkedin.com/company/shipcaddie

In this bite-sized episode, Glenn Gooding, President of iDrive Logistics, breaks down some recent changes Amazon has made, including new surcharges associated with FBA and the launch of 'Buy With Prime', showing how these changes tie into Amazon's plans and current market conditions. Glenn also explains the process of determining if there are better solutions out there for your business. This is a great episode for business owners who sell products on Amazon and are trying to determine how to...

In this episode Jake Wertner, Executive Vice President of iDrive Logistics, lays out the history of the USPS and gives some details about the organization before diving into the USPS' 10 year plan, new surcharges, and where USPS is headed. This is an episode you don't want to miss!Key Topics:USPS' historyUSPS' 10 year 'Delivering for America' planHow new surcharges from USPS will impact shippersFollow iDrive Logistics on social media!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/i-drive-logistic...