Best Parcel Logistics Podcasts (2025)

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From Bottlenecks to Breakthroughs: Building the Future of Logistics Tech Stacks 31:53

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The supply chain’s Achilles heel has always been integration. In this episode of Parcel Perspectives, Glenn sits down with Jeremy Schneck, Co-founder of Trackstar, to explore how his company is breaking down the barriers between shippers, 3PLs, and warehouse management systems (WMS). Jeremy explains why outdated legacy platforms and a fragmented WM…

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The State of Logistics Hiring with Charlie Saffro 25:52

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In "The State of Logistics Hiring", Joe Lynch and Charlie Saffro, a recruiting and retention expert and CEO of CS Recruiting, discuss why employee-focused cultures and niche expertise are now critical to overcoming talent shortages in the supply chain industry. About Charlie Saffro Charlie Saffro is a recruiting and retention expert, a female entre…

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Beyond TMS: McLeod's Open Ecosystem and Automation with Doug Schrier 1:01:38

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In "Beyond TMS: McLeod's Open Ecosystem and Automation", Joe Lynch and Doug Schrier, Vice President of Growth and Special Projects at McLeod Software, discuss the strategic pivot toward an open, automated ecosystem that redefines modern supply chain management. About Doug Schrier Doug Schrier, Vice President of Growth and Special Projects at McLeod…

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How to Turn Fulfillment into a Growth Engine: Patrick Allard’s Playbook 28:57

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What You’ll Learn: The enduring priorities in fulfillment despite two decades of industry change: focus on the end-consumer experience and aligned people/process The definition and strategic value of connected commerce as a frictionless end-to-end ecosystem across sales channels and fulfillment Why tech integration across OMS, WMS, TMS and digital …

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Leveraging Shipper Intent Data to Win More Freight with Rob Light 44:27

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Leveraging Shipper Intent Data to Win More Freight", Joe Lynch and Rob Light, CEO & Co-founder at CarrierSource, discuss how their platform provides the real-time intent signals and AI tools necessary to turn passive interest into high-value revenue. About Rob Light Robert Light is the CEO and a Co-Founder of CarrierSource, the leading review websi…

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Who Stole Guy Fieri and Sammy Hagar's Tequila with Jessica Mcfate 49:23

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In "Who Stole Guy Fieri and Sammy Hagar's Tequila", Joe Lynch and Jessica McFate, Sr. Director of Intelligence Solutions at Babel Street, discuss how national security intelligence methods are now vital for solving commercial theft and securing global supply chains. About Jessica McFate Jessica Lewis McFate is Sr. Director of Intelligence Solutions…

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Real-World Supply Chain AI Applications with Gather AI's Sankalp Arora 52:25

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In "Real-World Supply Chain AI Applications with Gather AI's Sankalp Arora", Joe Lynch and Sankalp Arora, CEO and Co-founder at Gather AI, discuss how Gather AI's combination of drone-collected visual data, AI analysis, and WMS integration is revolutionizing warehouse inventory management. About Sankalp Arora Sankalp Arora is the CEO & Co-Founder o…

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Beyond the Rate: Why Accuracy, Transparency, and Context Matter with Dawn Favier 48:25

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In "Beyond the Rate: Why Accuracy, Transparency and Context Matter", Joe Lynch and Dawn Salvucci-Favier, President, Intelligence, at Triumph, discuss how accuracy, transparency, and network connectivity are the new drivers for precision and confidence in the logistics industry. About Dawn Favier Dawn Salvucci-Favier serves as President, Intelligenc…

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Beyond the Mega Shipper: Finding Untapped Demand with Shan Wu 43:48

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In "Beyond the Mega Shipper: Finding Untapped Demand", Joe Lynch and Shan Wu, Co-founder of breadd.ai, discuss the massive, yet often overlooked, opportunity in the mid-market. This essential pivot from chaotic prospecting to laser-focused selling is what breadd.ai helps brokers achieve. About Shan Wu Shan Wu is the cofounder of breadd.ai. As a lif…

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Ep 381: Out-of-home delivery in Norway with Posten Bring 15:47

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Why is out-of-home delivery popular in Norway? And can parcel lockers work in the freezing cold? Håvard Femtehjell, Head of Parcel Locker Development at Posten Bring, discusses: Overview of Posten's out-of-home delivery network, including parcel lockers and parcel collection points Long-term trends in out-of-home delivery in Norway Delivering small…

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The Margin Compression Playbook: The Essential Strategies for Brokerage Survival with Kevin Hill 46:12

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In "The Margin Compression Playbook: The Essential Strategies for Brokerage Survival", Joe Lynch and Kevin Hill, Head of Sales at CarrierSource.io and Founder and owner of Brush Pass Research, discuss how freight brokerages can utilize specialized data, technology, and superior carrier quality to overcome margin pressure and secure long-term viabil…

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Sales Insights for Logistics Leaders with Trey Griggs 36:37

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In "Sales Insights for Logistics Leaders", Joe Lynch and Trey Griggs, Founder and Chief Encouragement Officer of BETA Consulting Group, discuss the strategy for logistics leaders to build a trusted brand and create sales momentum using clear messaging, social proof (testimonials), and self-awareness to replace reliance on their shrinking profession…

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Ep 380: DPD UK out-of-home delivery with Tim Davies 17:37

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Tim Davies, Head of Out of Home and SME Accounts at DPD UK, talks about PUDOs, parcel lockers, and out-of-home delivery. We cover: Growth in DPD UK's out-of-home delivery network Composition of the OOH network How the DPD Parcel Shop PUDO relationship works Partnerships with major retailers Exclusivity vs carrier-neutral PUDO approach from retailer…

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Private Fleet Net Zero: The Deadhead is Dead with Russ Jones 46:46

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In "Private Fleet Net Zero: The Deadhead is Dead", Joe Lynch and Russell Jones, CEO & Co-founder of Private Fleet Net Zero, discuss how PFNZ is using AI to eliminate the deadhead of private fleets, turning empty miles into profitable, superior capacity while simultaneously driving significant progress toward net zero. About Russ Jones Russell Jones…

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Long Beach: Port of the Future with Dr. Noel Hacegaba 40:49

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In "Long Beach: Port of the Future", Joe Lynch and Dr. Noel Hacegaba, Chief Operating Officer of the Port of Long Beach, a global leader in green port initiatives and top-notch customer service, moving cargo with reliability, speed and efficiency. As the premier U.S. gateway for trans-Pacific trade, the Port handles trade valued at $300 billion ann…

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Smarter Landside Logistics with Brian Kobza 35:11

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In "Smarter Landside Logistics", Joe Lynch and Brian Kobza, Chief Commercial Officer at IMC Logistics, discuss leveraging IMC's asset-based capacity, actionable visibility, and end-to-end services—all underpinned by strong relationships—is essential for achieving greater control and cargo velocity in the critical first and last mile of the supply c…

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How Tive is Making Supply Chain Safer and Smarter with Richie Daigle 1:00:23

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In "How Tive is Making Supply Chain Safer and Smarter", Joe Lynch and Richie Daigle, Enterprise Account Executive at Tive, discuss how Tive's comprehensive solution of hardware, software, and 24/7 monitoring provides real-time, end-to-end visibility for sensitive and high-value cargo to prevent theft, damage, and spoilage through data-driven decisi…

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After De Minimis: Krish Iyer’s Strategy for Peak-Season Cross-Border Costs 32:35

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What You’ll Learn How recent de minimis and tariff changes impact international customer behavior and brand pricing strategy The evolving complexity of cross-border returns and strategic decisions on return policies Carrier rate shifts: oversized fees, peak surcharges, dimensional weight changes, and their real cost impact Why accurate rates and de…

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From Deal Flow to Data Flow: Investing in the Freight Market with Ben Gordon 42:58

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In "From Deal Flow to Data Flow: Investing in the Freight Market", Joe Lynch and Ben Gordon, Founder and Managing Partner of Cambridge Capital, discuss the evolution of investment in the supply chain sector, highlighting the shift from traditional deals to a focus on leveraging data and technology for strategic growth. About Ben Gordon Benjamin Gor…

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UPS, FedEx, & Beyond: What Shippers Need to Know About Q4 Demand Surcharges 18:46

2M ago18:46

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In this episode of Parcel Perspectives, Glenn Gooding unpacks the reality of Q4 demand surcharges as USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL Express, and OnTrac roll out new fees. With retail sales slowing and carriers reducing capacity through layoffs and buyouts, Glenn explains why the optics of new surcharges are so difficult for shippers. Rather than dissecting …

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Mastering Parcel Tracking with M&P Express Logistics 5:58

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In this episode, we explore the real-time parcel tracking system offered by M&P Express Logistics. Learn how to easily track your shipments using a unique tracking number and gain insights into the delivery process. Join us as we discuss the various tracking statuses and what to do if you encounter any issues. Perfect for anyone looking to simplify…

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The M&A Playbook for Logistics Leaders with Spencer Tenney 49:20

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In "The M&A Playbook for Logistics Leaders", Joe Lynch and Spencer Tenney, President & CEO of Tenney Group, discuss the current state of mergers and acquisitions in the logistics sector, offering key insights on how business leaders can navigate a more selective market, build value, and secure successful deals. About Spencer Tenney Spencer Tenney s…

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AI Literacy in Logistics with Gather AI's Andrew Hoffman 59:12

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In "AI Literacy in Logistics with Gather AI's Andrew Hoffman", Joe Lynch and Andrew Hoffman, CTO at Gather AI, discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming warehouse operations by using visual data from drones and other machines to identify issues, suggest next steps, and ultimately improve efficiency and accuracy. About Andrew Hoffman Andre…

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How ThredUp Processes 100,000 Items a Day with AI and Automation 43:52

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What You’ll Learn Why sustainability wasn’t the initial growth lever and how ThredUp found product-market fit by prioritizing value and convenience. The pivotal shift from a peer-to-peer marketplace to an asset-backed resale model through bag-drop logistics. How ThredUp scaled partially automated distribution centers to process over 100,000 unique …

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Intermodal Expo 2025: Unpacking Cargo Theft, AI, and M&A with Anne Reinke 55:47

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In "Intermodal Expo 2025: Unpacking Cargo Theft, AI, and M&A", Joe Lynch and Anne Reinke, President & CEO of IANA, discuss the critical issues and forward-looking trends that are shaping the future of the intermodal freight industry. About Anne Reinke Anne Reinke became the Intermodal Association of North America's third President & CEO in December…

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The Complexity of Carrier Surcharges - What Shippers Need to Know 19:20

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In this episode of Parcel Perspectives, Glenn Gooding breaks down the surcharge puzzle and why it matters more than ever for shippers. What began as reasonable fees for fuel or residential delivery have turned into shifting rules and constant increases, with carriers using them to make back lost margin. Listeners will learn: • Why surcharges such a…

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Inside the DAT - Convoy Platform Deal: What This Acquisiton Means for the Freight Market with Bill Driegert 53:29

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In "Inside the DAT - Convoy Platform Deal: What This Acquisiton Means for the Freight Market", Joe Lynch and Bill Driegert, EVP of Convoy Platform - DAT Freight & Analytics, discuss how the integration of the Convoy Platform's automation and AI technology with DAT's massive freight marketplace will help brokers combat fraud, increase efficiency, an…

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How Humanoid Robots are Shaping the Future of Logistics with Parker Conroy 55:21

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In "How Humanoid Robots are Shaping the Future of Logistics", Joe Lynch and Parker Conroy, Head of Product at Apptronik, discuss how Apollo, a human-centered, AI-powered humanoid robot, is set to transform the industry by working alongside humans to fill labor gaps and perform a wide range of tasks in a safe and efficient manner. About Parker Conro…

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The C.H. Robinson Perspective: Navigating the Next Era with Michael Castagnetto 50:17

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In "The C.H. Robinson Perspective: Navigating the Next Era", Joe Lynch and Michael Castagnetto, President of North American Surface Transportation at C.H. Robinson, discuss how the company's people-first culture and commitment to developing its employees drive its ability to solve complex logistics challenges and innovate for the future. About Mich…

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REPOST: Blind Spots & Bottlenecks: Unmasking the Hidden Enemies of Supply Chain with Briana Birkholz 44:00

3M ago44:00

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Briana Birkholz and Joe Lynch discuss blind spots & bottlenecks: unmasking the hidden enemies of supply chain. Briana is the Vice President of Product Management for the 3PL market segment at SPS Commerce, the world's leading retail network, connecting trading partners around the globe to optimize supply chain operations for all retail partners. Ab…