Podcast Roundup: Press Play on Progress
These popular Inbound Logistics podcasts set the supply chain agenda in 2025.
Freight Bill Audit & Payment: Leveraging the Right Technology and Expertise for your Business
Guest: Hannah Testani, CEO, Intelligent Audit
Having all the right data at hand is crucial for a company’s efficiency and strategic decision-making, but managing that deluge of data is another thing altogether. While AI can help keep things together, technology alone isn’t necessarily the right answer for everyone. Instead, the right combination of technology and human expertise might be what your company needs to navigate the current market. Hannah Testani, CEO of Intelligent Audit, shares her take on the state of the freight bill audit & payment landscape.
Pallets as Supply Chain Intelligence Tools
Guest: Jonathan Parks, SVP Supply Chain, iGPS
This discussion covers the evolution of pallets from basic commodities to essential supply chain intelligence tools. Jonathan Parks from iGPS explains how smart pallets help shippers improve asset utilization, reduce loss, and support sustainability goals across the supply chain. The discussion also highlights how pallet intelligence delivers measurable operational and cost efficiencies.
Balancing Innovation and Practicality in the AI-Driven Supply Chain
Guest: Shaune Pittman, VP of Logistics Operations, Avnet
There’s a new layer to the artificial intelligence puzzle: learning to harmonize AI innovation with proven processes. From predictive inventory modeling to customer forecasting, this podcast episode explores Avnet’s approach to AI—and the lessons the company learned along the way.
Is Serialization at the Forefront of DSCSA Compliance?
Guest: Chad Hodges, VP of Operations, MD Logistics
Compliance is a complex and ever-evolving facet of the supply chain, particularly when it comes to life sciences and pharmaceuticals. So what does it take to be fully compliant and effectively implement solutions that satisfy the Drug Supply Chain Security Act? Chad Hodges, vice president of operations for MD Logistics, goes into the challenges they’ve faced, the lessons learned, and how the 3PL has navigated it all.
Multimodal Logistics as a Bulwark Against Disruption
Guest: Bill Heaney, Chief Commercial Officer, Odyssey Logistics
Supply chain disruption is unpredictable and ultimately unavoidable. In a market that is dealing with tariff stress, dynamic regulatory changes, and even geopolitical instability, shippers are often left guessing as to how best to stay afloat in the churn. One potential lifeboat can be the effective use of multimodal logistics. But how do you know if it’s the solution that will work for you? Bill Heaney of Odyssey Logistics outlines what shippers should know to tackle tomorrow’s challenges today.
The Art of the 3PL-Shipper Relationship
GUESTS: Chris Kane, Co-founder, 3PL-RX and Andrew Byer, Co-founder, Former P&G Executive & 3PL Industry Advisor
What are the essentials of building strong, collaborative shipper–3PL relationships? From communication best practices to navigating cost pressures and evolving customer demands, this podcast explores key strategies that help shippers and 3PLs strengthen their partnerships.
Smart Load Planning: Revolutionizing Warehouse Operations
Guest: Lori Boyer, Head of Content Marketing, Easypost
The growth of ecommerce continues at speed and keeping up with demand is a challenge for any business. Companies that adapt best to the changing demands can reap the benefits like cost savings and efficiency gains that lead to bigger and better growth. Smart load planning is a tool that warehouses can leverage to address the changing needs of ecommerce. Lori Boyer of Easypost shares her insights into how smart load planning can revolutionize warehouse operations.
Great People, Innovative Technologies, Client-Driven Solutions
Guest: Jim Ritchie, President and CEO, RedStone Logistics
The 3PL space is crowded and complex, and companies leverage whatever they can to stay competitive. While some 3PLs focus on technology, others concentrate on service. But what can a company accomplish when it proffers a solution that considers the people providing the service as they work with the most innovative technologies to address client needs? Jim Ritchie of RedStone Logistics shares his insights into Redstone’s approach to the 3PL market.
Network Optimization: Predicting Uncertainty to Produce Success
Guest: Stephen Johanson, SVP, Industry Principal for Network Optimization, Logility
The one certainty in the supply chain is uncertainty. Everything from economic upheaval and geopolitical instability to climate change and technological advancements all contribute to an industry that could benefit from even one stabilizing element. An efficiently optimized network that can parse large amounts of data and help predict and navigate through those uncertainties might be just the place to start. Stephen Johanson of Logility takes listeners through the ins and outs of network optimization.
Are Regulations and Mandates Putting the Brakes on Trucking’s Future?
Guest: Michael Kucharski, Co-Owner & VP, JKC Trucking
For better or worse, the trucking industry is forced to navigate regulations, EPA mandates, and the rising cost of fuel just to keep trucks on the road. What then is the path forward for truckers in light of all of these obstacles? Mike Kucharski, co-owner and vice president of JKC Trucking, shares his take on the future of trucking.
Cross-Border Trade: How to Thrive Amid Tariff Turmoil
Guest: Jose Minarro, Managing Director, Cross-Border Logistics, Sunset Transportation
Constantly in flux, the current tariff scenario has become a high-stakes challenge for cross-border shippers. Sunset Transportation’s Jose Minarro provides practical tips and actionable strategies on managing your cross-border supply chain in the face of today’s disruptive environment.
Is Now the Right Time to Reevaluate Your Freight Network?
Guest: Brian Norberg, Director of Solution Engineering, Ruan
Your supply chain relies on many moving parts that have to coordinate seamlessly to function well. If there’s a slight misstep in your freight network, the effects can become disruptive on an exponential scale. That’s why regular network evaluations are so important to keep things on track. So what’s involved in a comprehensive network evaluation? Brian Norberg of Ruan outlines some of the steps to make your network work for you.