Tee Up: Logistics Insights
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Welcome to Tee Up: Logistics Insights, a podcast where our hosts take a deep dive into logistics, supply chain, and small parcel shipping! We help supply chain professionals, business owners, and anyone with an interest in supply chain and logistics have a greater understanding of everything from e-commerce to warehousing. Our hosts boil down everything happening in the industry and give you..
Tee Up: Logistics Insights
1y ago
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 dollars into the infrastructure supporting their eCommerce network, making it a much more enticing option for ..read more
Tee Up: Logistics Insights
1y ago
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 season can expose weaknesses in a shipper's distribution strategy, so we recommend approaching this time of ..read more
Tee Up: Logistics Insights
2y ago
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:
Shipping
Fulfillment
ShipCaddie TWMS
iDrive Fulfillment
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LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/i-drive-logistics
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Tee Up: Logistics Insights
2y ago
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' history
USPS' 10 year 'Delivering for America' plan
How new surcharges from USPS will impact shippers
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/i-drive-logistics
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Tee Up: Logistics Insights
2y ago
This episode is a rebroadcast from October 2021. Glenn Gooding and Jake Wertner of iDrive Logistics break down how shipping contributes to customer experience. They discuss the differences between FedEx and UPS, how different carriers contribute differently to brand image, and how negative customer experiences affect brand loyalty.
Key Topics:
Differences between UPS and FedEx
Shipping and brand image
Creating customer experience with packaging
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Tee Up: Logistics Insights
2y ago
Glenn Gooding, President of iDrive Logistics, draws on his extensive experience in the industry to give small and medium businesses tips to get the most out of their transportation and distribution solutions. Glenn dives into how to choose a 3PL to partner with and addresses carriers, distribution centers, and TMS and WMS software. Listeners will learn how to better manage shipping and distribution strategy for their business.
Key Topics:
3PLs
Fulfillment centers
National and regional carriers
Fulfillment and distribution strategy
Shipping and logistics
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Tee Up: Logistics Insights
2y ago
In this episode Jake Wertner, Executive Vice President of iDrive Logistics, explores the far reaching impacts of the conflict in Ukraine, from the loss of life and humanitarian disaster to the economic impacts. These economic impacts range from carrier and retailer reactions to the skyrocketing cost of oil. Listeners will learn about the impacts of the conflict and gain insight into how they can manage their business during times of uncertainty.
Key Topics:
The conflict in Ukraine
Operational issues for carriers and retailers
The cost of oil
Shipping and logistics
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Tee Up: Logistics Insights
2y ago
In this episode Glenn Gooding breaks down common misconceptions in the logistics industry, particularly in regard to fulfillment strategy, TMS solutions, and delivery experience. Listeners will learn about the logistics industry and gain valuable insight.
Key Topics:
Distribution centers
TMS software
Delivery experience
Final mile
E-commerce
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/i-drive-logistics
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iDriveLogistics/  ..read more
Tee Up: Logistics Insights
2y ago
In this episode Jake Wertner reflects on Q4 of 2021 and the trends happening in the retail space, particularly with large retailers and their final mile experience. Listeners will learn about shifts happening in final mile and why many large retailers are opting to take final mile transportation into their own hands. This episode is Part 2 of a two-part series.
Key Topics:
Final Mile
E-commerce
Retail
Supply chain and transportation
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/i-drive-logistics
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Tee Up: Logistics Insights
2y ago
Glenn Gooding and Jake Wertner sit down to reflect on Q4 of 2021 and the trends they are seeing in the retail space, particularly with final mile. Listeners will learn about shifts happening in final mile and why many large retailers are opting to take final mile transportation into their own hands. This episode is Part 1 of a two-part series.
Key Topics:
Final Mile
E-commerce
Retail
Supply chain and transportation
Follow iDrive Logistics on Social Media!
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/i-drive-logistics
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iDriveLogistics/  ..read more