Best Data Driven Shipping Podcasts (2025)

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470: Women in Supply Chain, Melodie Van Der Baan 44:15

2d ago44:15

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Melodie Van Der Baan talks about her career journey; juggling motherhood & entrepreneurship; positivity; and the intricate dance between supply and demand. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [04.04] The early years of Melodie’s career, why she fell in love with retail, and how her experiences laid the groundwork for her entrepreneurial journey. “I loved e…

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Episode 17: The Incentive Problem in Shipping AI Products — and How to Change It 53:52

5d ago53:52

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Roberto Medri, VP of Data Science at Instagram, explains why most experiments fail, how misaligned incentives warp product development, and what it takes to drive real impact with data science. He shares what teams get wrong about launches, why ego gets in the way of learning, and how Instagram turned Reels from a struggling product into a global s…

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469: Join a Network of $20B of Freight Under Management, with Uber Freight 35:28

8d ago35:28

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Megan Keith & Shawn Piper talk about Uber Freight; bridging tech & service; bringing product & design together; automation; & the future of freight technology. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [04.00] Introductions to Megan and Shawn, and their roles at Uber Freight. “I was drawn to logistics because of its complexity and impact. It’s a space where smar…

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468: Make Intelligent Purchases Driven by Data, with ProcurementIQ 44:26

15d ago44:26

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Anthony & Lyle of ProcurementIQ talk about client collaboration, leveraging data, the growth of procurement & the biggest challenges impacting teams in 2025. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [06.08] Lyle’s background and the journey that led him to co-found ProcurementIQ. [09.00] How ProcurementIQ has evolved over the last decade, and where they are now…

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Episode 16: How Human-Centered AI Actually Gets Built 47:22

22d ago47:22

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Fei-Fei Li—co-director of Stanford’s Human-Centered AI Institute and one of the most respected voices in the field—reflects on AI’s evolution from the early days of ImageNet to the rise of foundation models. She explains why spatial intelligence may be the next major shift, how human-centered design applies in practice, and why AI should be underst…

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467: Put The Pedal To The Metal with Hassle-Free Rentals & Leasing, with Premier Trailer Leasing 39:29

22d ago39:29

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Craig Barth of Premier Trailer Leasing talks about understanding if your business needs to buy, rent or lease; & leveraging fleet management for success. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [05.31] An overview of Premier Trailer Leasing – who they are, what they do, and how they help their customers. [06.07] What sets Premier apart, and the secret to their…

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466: Women in Supply Chain, Alexia McLaughlin 31:31

29d ago31:31

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Alexia McLaughlin talks about making an impact through innovation; her commitment to cultures of excellence; & her big achievement as an industry rising star. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [03.52] An introduction to Alexia and her role at Veho. “If Uber and UPS had a baby, it would be Veho!” [05.08] How Alexia began her career in sales, and her journ…

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465: Your Fulfillment Transformation Starts Now, with TGW Logistics 49:30

1M ago49:30

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Dexter Weber of TGW Logistics talks about the trends, challenges & opportunities in warehouse logistics; building strategic partnerships; and TGW's new brand. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [05.31] TGW’s 50+ year journey from small fitters shop in Austria to global manufacturing leader. “Part of our journey was becoming a foundation-owned company... W…

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Episode 15: Why Good Metrics Still Lead to Bad Decisions — and How to Fix It 54:17

2M ago54:17

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Eoin O'Mahony—data science partner at Lightspeed, former Uber science lead, and one of the early architects of the system that kept NYC’s Citi Bikes available across the city—argues that positive metrics are meaningless if you don’t understand the mechanism behind them. At Uber, he was careful to make sure his launches both looked good on paper and…

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464: Women in Supply Chain, Beverly Steele 31:33

1M ago31:33

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Beverly Steele talks about her journey, making a big change mid-career; what it means to be a workforce innovator; and her take on work-life balance. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [04.29] An introduction to Beverly and her role at Inmar. [05.11] Beverly’s career journey, and her decades of varied experience. “I’ve been in reverse logistics well over …

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463: Simplify Your Last Mile with Technology That Delivers, with CXT SoftwareD 45:31

2M ago45:31

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Phillip Lechter of CXT Software talks about challenges in last mile; building a people-first culture; & how they're helping customers grow, compete & thrive. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [05.45] How CXT innovated over the past 25 years to meet the changing needs of an evolving logistics landscape. “25 years is a long time in the software space!… In …

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Episode 14: Why Most Companies Aren’t Actually AI Ready (and What to Do About It) 51:58

2M ago51:58

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Barr Moses—co-founder and CEO of Monte Carlo—thinks we’re headed for an AI reckoning. Companies are building fast, but most are still managing data like it’s 2015. In this episode, she shares high-stakes failure stories (like a $100M schema change), explains why full-stack observability is becoming essential, and breaks down how LLM agents are alre…

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462: Procurement Unlocked: Sourcing Best Practices in a Tariff-Driven World, with ProcureAbility 45:55

2M ago45:55

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Carlos Perico of ProcureAbility talks about sourcing best practices in a tariff-driven world & how to turn procurement from cost center to competitive advantage IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [04.29] An introduction to Carlos and ProcureAbility. “All we do is procurement! It’s our speciality, it’s what we’re passionate about. And that’s key.” [05.59] …

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461: Go Behind the Scenes of a History-Making Partnership, with OneRail and PepsiCo 24:15

2M ago24:15

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Bill Catania of OneRail and Anna Farberov of PepsiCo talk all about their strategic partnership, how it works & the benefits it drives for Pepsi customers. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [03.42] Introductions to Bill and OneRail, and Anna and PepsiCo Labs. [06.22] Why PepsiCo reached out to OneRail to explore partnership opportunities. “They have the …

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460: Discover the Limitless Value of Dedicated Freight in Today’s Market, with Werner 45:33

2M ago45:33

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Eric Downing of Werner talks about dedicated freight solutions, the benefits, and the landscape of freight shipping and logistics in 2025. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [05.54] Eric’s background and transition from US Air Force to supply chain, and the different business areas he’s moved through in his 27-year tenure at Werner. [08.57] The landscape …

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Episode 13: The End of Programming As We Know It 1:23:09

2M ago1:23:09

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Tim O’Reilly—founder of O’Reilly Media and one of the most influential voices in tech—argues we’re not witnessing the end of programming, but the beginning of something far bigger. He draws on past computing revolutions to explore how AI is reshaping what it means to build software, why real breakthroughs come from the edge—not incumbents—and what …

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458: Demystifying Industry Buzzwords and Innovating Intermodal, with Lynxis 37:56

2M ago37:56

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Allen Thomas of Lynxis talks about industry challenges, the biggest buzzwords, and why organizations need to pay more attention to improved orchestration. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [04.20] An introduction to Allen, and Lynxis. [04.53] The biggest conversations on the show floor at Manifest. “Agentic AI is the new buzzword – it’s the new blockchai…

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457: Discover Supply Chain Software that People Love, with Rygen Technologies 25:41

3M ago25:41

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Tony Winters of Rygen Technologies talks about being inspired by customer challenges; why visibility is still a challenge; & investing big in agentic AI. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [04.33] An introduction to Tony, his career journey, and his role at Rygen Technologies. “In college, you learn how to solve these algorithms and problems. And, in supp…

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456: Reach Supply Chain Excellence, with ITS Logistics 46:23

3M ago46:23

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Josh Allen of ITS Logistics talks about challenges & opportunities in 2025; & how they're providing strategic capacity & smart solutions for complex needs. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [05.23] How ITS Logistics has evolved, since its inception in 1999, and the reason behind its sustainable growth. “ITS has always been about smart, customer-driven gr…

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Episode 12: Your Machine Learning Solves The Wrong Problem 54:40

3M ago54:40

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Stefan Wager—Professor at Stanford and expert on causal machine learning—has worked with leading tech companies including Dropbox, Facebook, Google, and Uber. He challenges the widespread assumption that better predictions mean better decisions. Traditional machine learning excels at prediction, but is prediction really what your business needs? St…

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455: Discover Event-Driven Platform Technology, with BlackBerry Radar 24:26

3M ago24:26

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Shannon Hamilton of BlackBerry Radar talks about the digital trends shaping 2025; tech challenges; event-driven data; and the importance of scalable solutions. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [04.24] An introduction to Shannon and BlackBerry Radar. “We truly believe that doing more with our partners is a value-add for our customers.” [05.50] From AI an…

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454: Uncover Hidden Inefficiencies and Reveal Your True Cost-To-Serve, with 910 Advisors 54:31

3M ago54:31

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910 Advisors talk about cost-to-serve - the challenges, its impact on supply chain efficiency & profitability; & transforming inefficiencies into opportunities. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [06.03] Introductions to Greg, Janet, and Robert, and why Greg and Robert co-founded 910 Advisors. “So many consultancies are focused on these long-term, big-dol…

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453: Driving Supply Chain Innovation with Reveel and Deposco 37:31

3M ago37:31

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Marc Aliotta of Reveel & Jack Margeson of Deposco talk about how their strategic partnership helps clients overcome challenges, save money & scale to success. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [04.50] Introductions to Marc and Reveel, and Jack and Deposco. [07.10] The biggest challenges facing Reveel and Deposco customers right now. “The last few years, …

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452: Women in Supply Chain, Christine Barnhart 52:53

3M ago52:53

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Christine Barnhart talks about the issues faced by women in supply chain, the impact of bias and changing DEI narratives, and the women who inspire her. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [06.01] An introduction to Christine and her new role at Nulogy. [07.45] Christine’s experience as a woman in both US and Canadian companies, the differences in organiza…

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Episode 11: What Comes After Code? The Role of Engineers in an AI-Driven Future 1:05:44

3M ago1:05:44

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Peter Wang—Chief AI Officer at Anaconda and a driving force behind PyData—challenges conventional thinking about AI’s role in software development. As AI reshapes engineering, are we moving beyond writing code to orchestrating intelligence? Peter explores why companies are fixated on models instead of integration, how AI is breaking traditional sof…

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451: Cargo theft is a $700+ million problem. What can shippers and carriers do? 53:07

3M ago53:07

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Bobby Strenk of SecurSpace & Ron Greene of Overhaul talk about cargo theft - the biggest challenges & trends, and best ways to keep your shipments safe. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [05.38] An introduction to Bobby and SecurSpace, and Ron and Overhaul. [07.54] Exactly what cargo theft is, the different types, and the trends to look out for. “There’s…

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450: Women In Supply Chain, Jenny Perlitch 44:02

4M ago44:02

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Jenny Perlitch talks about her career journey; lessons learned as a woman & immigrant; and supporting diversity within the transportation industry. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [05.15] Jenny’s journey from Ukraine to Germany to Cananda, and what it taught her. “It taught me a lot. All of a sudden you’re thrown from your comfortable environment to on…

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Episode 10: AI Won't Save You But Data Intelligence Will 59:42

4M ago59:42

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Ari Kaplan—Global Head of Evangelism at Databricks and a pioneer in sports analytics—explains why businesses fixated on AI often overlook the real advantage: making better decisions with their own data. He shares lessons from his work building analytics teams for Major League Baseball, advising McLaren’s F1 strategy, and helping companies apply AI …

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448: Bridging the Gap Between Operations and Technology, with Buckeye Mountain 44:42

4M ago44:42

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Greg Dunnell of Buckeye Mountain talks about his founder journey; how big challenges impact workers; & why Buckeye are stewards of technology for customers. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [05.17] An overview of Greg’s journey – how he found supply chain, innovated in technology whilst working for some of the industry’s biggest names, and ultimately co…

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