AI is being hyped as the magic bullet for supply chains—but what happens when your infrastructure isn’t ready to support it? In this episode, Blythe Brumleve chats with David Bell, CEO of Cloneops.ai, about the cold, hard realities of deploying AI in logistics. From unreliable data pipelines to the complexity Read More
Many people in logistics shy away from giving their opinions online. But Jennifer Morris founded her company Ship Happens to do the exact opposite–by giving opinions online that help other SMBs from shipping headaches. Jenn joins the show to talk about her more than 20 years in logistics, how brokerage sales Read More
When AI enters the supply chain, your biggest threat might not be a hacker—it might be a rogue Excel sheet buried deep in your processes. In this panel from Manifest, Blythe moderates an insightful discussion with data security leaders on what it really takes to secure supply chains in an AI-powered Read More
Why does it feel like U.S. ports are stuck in the past while the rest of the world is fully automated? This episode with Lauren Beagen—lawyer, founder of The Maritime Professor®, and host of By Land and By Sea—dives into why maritime regulations matter, what tech labor negotiations are really about, Read More
If you've ever asked “Where’s my container?”—this episode is for you. Rene Alvarenga, Senior Director of Product Management at Kaleris, breaks down why visibility is still one of supply chain's biggest unsolved problems. Backed by data from a new report with maritime research firm Thetius, this conversation unpacks the massive disconnect between Read More
Cargo thieves aren’t just stealing freight—they’re outpacing traditional security methods with fraudulent carriers, fake BOLs, and even high-speed heists. Cargo theft has surged 50% year-over-year, leaving shippers and brokers scrambling for protection. But while criminals are getting smarter, so is technology. On this episode of Everything is Logistics, Jonathan Ryan, CPTO of Read More
Warehouse robotics is evolving fast, yet 90% of warehouses still don’t use automation. Why? Despite the rise of AI, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), and drone-based inventory tracking, most operations remain stuck in outdated, manual processes. The real challenge isn’t just cost—it’s about knowledge gaps, change management, and finding the right tech Read More
Freight brokers waste hours on missed calls and rate negotiations. What if AI could handle those conversations instantly?Roger Boza, Chief Technology Advisor at CloneOps, explains how AI-powered voice agents are transforming brokerage operations. From real-time rate negotiations to eliminating phone call bottlenecks, Boza breaks down how AI streamlines freight without Read More
Freight fraud is escalating at an alarming rate. Cargo theft, double brokering, and identity fraud have increased by 500% year over year, leaving brokers and carriers struggling to stay ahead. In this episode of Everything is Logistics, host Blythe Brumleve sits down with Reid Clements of Highway to discuss how identity Read More
The logistics industry is changing fast, and women are leading the charge. In this episode of Everything is Logistics, host Blythe moderates a dynamic panel from Manifest 2025 featuring:✅ Grace Sharkey (FreightWaves) - Media expert covering supply chain trends ✅ Oana Jinga (Dexory) - Bringing AI & robotics into warehousing ✅ Nathalie Read More
Ever wondered how global logistics companies keep track of millions of postal codes, city divisions, and ports worldwide? In this episode of Everything is Logistics, we sit down with Simon Vandemoortele, CEO of GeoPostCodes, to discuss how structured, AI-powered location data is revolutionizing freight, sustainability tracking, and supply chain efficiency. 🔹 Read More
The squad is back from Manifest and we’ve got some takeaways to share from all of our conversations from the podcast booth to the expo floor. Also in the show, Blythe talks about the week after launching CargoRex and the lessons we’re already learning along with platform improvements we’re shipping.LINKS:CargoRexRobotics, Data, Read More
Tired of searching for logistics solutions across scattered platforms? In this episode of Everything is Logistics, Blythe announces CargoRex, a groundbreaking new logistics hub that combines deep industry insights, privacy-first analytics, and a collaborative platform for professionals and creators.She discusses the challenges of navigating the fragmented industry landscape and how Read More
Angelo Fruci grew up as a cousin to fellow logistics podcaster Chris Jolly. But it would take years later for the two to team up to start their own freight agency with none other than our favorite, SPI Logistics. Learn about that journey from engineer to freight agency owner while Read More
Kevin Rutherford is host of the popular show and movement, Let’s Truck, and he’s back on the pod to talk about how to make trucking great again in 2025. In this episode, we’re covering the importance of a healthy body and mind that leads to a more successful trucking career. Read More
In this episode, we focus on South American logistics, sharing crazy stories from the "Road of Death" where truck drivers dodge landslides, cross rivers on rickety pontoon boats, and take showers in mountain waterfalls just to deliver their cargo. Blythe and Grace Sharkey unpack China's ambitious power play in South Read More
Join us for a special compilation episode featuring the best of our 2024 NASA and space logistics coverage. We dive into three exciting topics: how NASA handles deep space supply chains, the science behind growing food in space, and an exciting conversation with Inversion Space about building orbital warehouses.From autonomous Read More
Get ready for a freight sales crash course with insights from the best of 2024 packed into one mega-episode. Learn how to master cold calls, build trust with shippers, and use AI tools to create standout content. Join Blythe as she chats with industry leaders like Stephan Mathis and the Read More
Looking back at 2024, our goal was to capture some of the most fascinating stories from across the logistics industry. Before rolling into 2025, we've compiled four of our favorite episodes of the year into one.This includes Sal Mercogliano's analysis of how global conflicts impact supply chains, plus a deep Read More
Get a crash course in the tech transforming global supply chains, from warehouse drones to AI-powered optimization, with three can't-miss conversations from industry innovators. Metafora’s Chief Growth Officer Ryan Schreiber dives into the realities of AI implementation, LoadPartner Co-founder Garrett Allen breaks down what AI means for logistics teams, and Read More
