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Manifest Panel: How Is True Visibility Achieved?

This episode highlights a panel discussion moderated by Blythe, from Manifest: The Future of Supply Chain & Logistics, focusing on the topic of "Multimodal Shipping & International Growth: How is True Visibility Achieved?" Panelists included: Charlie Cunnion, VP, Supply Chain & Customer Service, CMPC Forest Productions NAJim McCullen, CIO, Century Supply Chain SolutionsAndrew Petrisin, Supply Chain Advisor, U.S. Department of Transportation Peter Weis, CIO, SVP Supply Chain, ITS LogisticsThe discussion centered around challenges and solutions for attaining comprehensive multimodal visibility within the supply chain, addressing issues such as data quality, standards, and emerging technologies like APIs and AI, and emphasizing the importance of ecosystem collaboration to enhance transparency and coordination. Another focus was the necessity for collaborative efforts and an ecosystem approach to improve visibility and coordination across the supply chain.LINKS:Manifest: The Future of Supply Chain & Logistics websiteCharlie's LinkedInJim's LinkedInAndrew's LinkedInPeter's LinkedInWATCH THE FULL EPISODE HERE---------------------------------------------THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!Are you experienced in freight sales or already an independent freight agent? Listen to our Freight Agent Trenches interview series powered by SPI Logistics to hear directly from the company's agents on how they took the leap and found a home with SPI freight agent program. Tai TMS is designed to streamline your brokerage operations and propel growth for both FTL and LTL shipment cycles. Book a demo with the Tai team today and tell them Everything is Logistics sent you Maximize your website’s performance as a sales tool with Digital Dispatch’s website management....

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Women Transforming Logistics with Ryder’s Kristy Killingbeck

In this episode, Blythe and Kristy Killingbeck, VP of Supply Chain Operations at Ryder, discuss evolving shipper expectations, the push for automation like AGVs, navigating the labor landscape across the U.S., and her perspective on mentorship for women in supply chain leadership roles. Kristy also describes what it's like to manage 40 facilities and a $1 billion freight book for major CPG brands.LINKS:Ryder's WebsiteKristy's LinkedInWATCH THE FULL EPISODE HERE---------------------------------------------THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!Are you experienced in freight sales or already an independent freight agent? Listen to our Freight Agent Trenches interview series powered by SPI Logistics to hear directly from the company's agents on how they took the leap and found a home with SPI freight agent program. Tai TMS is designed to streamline your brokerage operations and propel growth for both FTL and LTL shipment cycles. Book a demo with the Tai team today and tell them Everything is Logistics sent you Maximize your website’s performance as a sales tool with Digital Dispatch’s website management....

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Advancing Freight Tech with Ryan Schreiber

In this episode, Blythe and Ryan Schreiber, the Chief Growth Officer at Metafora, discuss AI readiness, integrating data sources, developing a strong data strategy, and identifying specific business use cases. Drawing from his diverse background spanning freight brokerage to tech startups, Ryan also offers practical advice for companies looking to successfully implement AI and extract meaningful insights from their data. LINKS:Ryan's LinkedInMetafora's websiteWATCH FULL EPISODE HERE---------------------------------------------THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!Are you experienced in freight sales or already an independent freight agent? Listen to our Freight Agent Trenches interview series powered by SPI Logistics to hear directly from the company's agents on how they took the leap and found a home with SPI freight agent program. Tai TMS is designed to streamline your brokerage operations and propel growth for both FTL and LTL shipment cycles. Book a demo with the Tai team today and tell them Everything is Logistics sent you Maximize your website’s performance as a sales tool with Digital Dispatch’s website management....

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Freight Friends: The Makeup Supply Chain, Automating Manufacturing, and Freight Broker Advice

Grace Sharkey and Blythe Brumleve are back with another episode of Freight Friends! This time the duo discusses ISO Technologies releasing service awards for carriers, advice for freight brokerages, automating manufacturing, and the supply chain of makeup. LINKS:Grace’s LinktreeSisters of the Road: Inside a cross-country tour spotlighting 40 truckers during Women’s History MonthLive From Northwest Arkansas: A Conversation with Shelley SimpsonHBO's Lovecraft Country Contains a Crucial Historic ReferenceGrace Black History Month X ThreadWATCH FULL EPISODE HERE---------------------------------------------THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!Are you experienced in freight sales or already an independent freight agent? Listen to our Freight Agent Trenches interview series powered by SPI Logistics to hear directly from the company's agents on how they took the leap and found a home with SPI freight agent program. Tai TMS is designed to streamline your brokerage operations and propel growth for both FTL and LTL shipment cycles. Book a demo with the Tai team today and tell them Everything is Logistics sent you Maximize your website’s performance as a sales tool with Digital Dispatch’s website management....

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Building a Logistics Technology Lab with Ryder’s Nate Robert

In this episode, Blythe and Nate Robert, founder of logistics startup Baton, discuss how his company was acquired by Ryder to build out their new Silicon Valley-based technology lab. The goal of the 40-person lab consisting of engineers, designers, and product managers is to solve pain points identified through engagement with Ryder operators. This includes tackling the driver efficiency issue of only 6.5 productive hours out of an 11-hour driving day.LINKS:Ryder's WebsitePress Release: Ryder Establishes Silicon Valley-Based Technology Lab Led by Founders of Start-Up BatonNate's LinkedInWATCH THE FULL EPISODE HERE---------------------------------------------THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!Are you experienced in freight sales or already an independent freight agent? Listen to our Freight Agent Trenches interview series powered by SPI Logistics to hear directly from the company's agents on how they took the leap and found a home with SPI freight agent program. Tai TMS is designed to streamline your brokerage operations and propel growth for both FTL and LTL shipment cycles. Book a demo with the Tai team today and tell them Everything is Logistics sent you Maximize your website’s performance as a sales tool with Digital Dispatch’s website management....

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The Most Interesting Things We Saw at Manifest

Grace Sharkey is back for a special live edition of Freight Friends recorded during Manifest: The Future of Supply Chain and Logistics in Las Vegas. Discussed on the show are the latest visibility technology and the problems that still need to be solved to achieve true end-to-end solutions, along with some of our favorite booths and trade show marketing on the 500-square-foot expo floor. Also, shout out to Zehl Logistics for hosting us at their podcast booth, which was a genius way of getting foot traffic, social media content, and making genuine connections. LINKS: Grace’s LinktreeLessons from 15 Years at TQL with Chris FieldsWATCH THE FULL EPISODE HERE---------------------------------------------THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!Are you experienced in freight sales or already an independent freight agent? Listen to our Freight Agent Trenches interview series powered by SPI Logistics to hear directly from the company's agents on how they took the leap and found a home with SPI freight agent program. Tai TMS is designed to streamline your brokerage operations and propel growth for both FTL and LTL shipment cycles. Book a demo with the Tai team today and tell them Everything is Logistics sent you Maximize your website’s performance as a sales tool with Digital Dispatch’s website management....

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How To Approach Website Redesigns

In this episode, Blythe explains how to organize a website redesign project into phases based on priority, starting with an MVP launch before adding other features. Listeners are presented with tips for gathering the necessary "ingredients" ahead of time - such as detailed page outlines, text, images, bios, etc. - to make development smoother. Other audience takeaways include strategies for getting stakeholder buy-in early, while also limiting feedback rounds later to avoid getting derailed by too many opinions.RELATED LINKS:Quick Website and Marketing Wins in 2024What I’ve Learned After Hosting 30+ WebsitesHow To Stop Annoying Your Website Visitors---------------------------------------------THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!Are you experienced in freight sales or already an independent freight agent? Listen to our Freight Agent Trenches interview series powered by SPI Logistics to hear directly from the company's agents on how they took the leap and found a home with SPI freight agent program. Tai TMS is designed to streamline your brokerage operations and propel growth for both FTL and LTL shipment cycles. Book a demo with the Tai team today and tell them Everything is Logistics sent you Maximize your website’s performance as a sales tool with Digital Dispatch’s website management....

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How Relay Payments Fights Fraud and Fosters Relationships

In this episode, Blythe discusses fighting fraud and the value of great customer service with Meghann Erhart, EVP at Relay Payments. She emphasizes customer service rooted in empathy, honed through over 15 years in the industry and firsthand experiences with drivers. Meghann also stresses the importance of kindness and fostering strong relationships within the freight community.LINKS:Relay Payments' WebsiteMeghann's LinkedInWATCH THE FULL EPISODE HERE---------------------------------------------THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!Are you experienced in freight sales or already an independent freight agent? Listen to our Freight Agent Trenches interview series powered by SPI Logistics to hear directly from the company's agents on how they took the leap and found a home with SPI freight agent program. Tai TMS is designed to streamline your brokerage operations and propel growth for both FTL and LTL shipment cycles. Book a demo with the Tai team today and tell them Everything is Logistics sent you Maximize your website’s performance as a sales tool with Digital Dispatch’s website management....

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A Freight Sales Masterclass with MoLo Co-Founder Stephan Mathis

In this episode, Blythe discusses the art of freight sales with 15-year industry veteran and former MoLo cofounder, Stephan Mathis. He shares tips on building trust and long-term partnerships, overcoming adversity to strengthen relationships, leveraging storytelling and reviews to stand out, and developing a personal brand on LinkedIn, as well as providing more invaluable advice for new and experienced brokers alike.  Overall, this episode serves as a masterclass on setting a brokerage up for long-term success!LINKS:Stephan's LinkedInStephan's WebsiteWATCH THE FULL EPISODE HERE---------------------------------------------THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!Are you experienced in freight sales or already an independent freight agent? Listen to our Freight Agent Trenches interview series powered by SPI Logistics to hear directly from the company's agents on how they took the leap and found a home with SPI freight agent program. Tai TMS is designed to streamline your brokerage operations and propel growth for both FTL and LTL shipment cycles. Book a demo with the Tai team today and tell them Everything is Logistics sent you Maximize your website’s performance as a sales tool with Digital Dispatch’s website management....

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What It Takes to Make It in the Freight Brokerage Business

In this episode, Blythe interviews Anita Bassi, Vice President of People and Operations at  SPI Logistics. They discuss her career journey in the freight industry, the day-to-day challenges freight agents face, and the unique way SPI supports its agents through technology assistance and proactive fraud prevention to reduce turnover and cultivate enduring partnerships. Anita also emphasizes the importance of networking and continual career development for freight agents to stay competitive, as well as offers advice to agents looking to thrive in this fast-evolving industry.LINKS: Anita's LinkedInVisit SPI Logistics' WebsiteCheck out SPI’s Freight Agent Program---------------------------------------------THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!Are you experienced in freight sales or already an independent freight agent? Listen to our Freight Agent Trenches interview series powered by SPI Logistics to hear directly from the company's agents on how they took the leap and found a home with SPI freight agent program. Maximize your website’s performance and security with Digital Dispatch’s web hosting and management. ---------------------------------------------ABOUT THE PODCAST: Everything is Logistics is a podcast for the thinkers in freight. Follow the podcast to never miss an episode. Follow EIL host Blythe Brumleve on social: LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube...

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