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This podcast is your guide to navigating the ever-changing world of small parcel shipping. Each episode, join host Glenn as he unpacks expert tips, insightful data, and the latest news to help you succeed.
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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 the insight you need to succeed. Follow iDrive Logistics on LinkedIn for weekly articles, industry up ...
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Navigating USPS Parcel Select Rate Increase: What Sellers Need to Know
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In this episode of Parcel Perspectives, host Glenn Gooding, delves into the imminent changes looming over the small parcel shipping industry, with a specific focus on the proposed parcel select rate increase by the United States Postal Service (USPS), set to take effect on July 14, 2023. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has proposed rate hikes rangin…
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Welcome to season two of the Tee Up: Logistics Insights podcast! In this episode Glenn Gooding, President of iDrive Logistics, and TJ Roberts, CRO of iDrive Logistics, discuss an issue weighing on every shipper's mind: the recently-put-in-place GRI. We are now far enough into 2023 for the impacts to be felt, and Glenn and TJ go over the history of …
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Tee Up: Logistics Insights Season 2, Coming Soon
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In this teaser of the second season of the Tee Up: Logistics Insights podcast, TJ Roberts, our new Chief Revenue Officer, introduces himself and lets you know what we have coming next year! Stay tuned for exciting guests, giveaways, and great tips and stories from the world of logistics. Follow TJ on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/t-j-robert…
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Improving Customer Experience with Shipping Protection
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"It’s no secret that the pandemic brought with it a boom in e-commerce. Data is beginning to indicate that this trend is here to stay. Unfortunately, in the logistics industry, it's a reality that some packages will not reach customers issue-free. In this episode, Glen Gooding, President of iDrive Logistics, sits down with Eduardo Lopez-Soriano, Vi…
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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 business…
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Everything Shippers Need to Know About Carrier Agreement (Repeat)
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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 app…
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WMS? TMS? Software in Supply Chain and When You Need It
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We start this episode with an important announcement: we are now publishing on a monthly schedule, rather than every two weeks. Have you ever heard the terms 'WMS' and 'TMS' and wondered what they stood for? Today, Austin Townsend from the ShipCaddie TWMS team explains what these software systems are and when the average shipper needs to start thin…
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The Behind the Scenes of Abandoned Shopping Carts (Repeat)
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This week, we rebroadcast a popular earlier episode from the Tee Up: Logistics Insights podcast. Jake Wertner of iDrive Logistics takes a deep dive on abandoned shopping carts and the true reason why brands are missing out on huge amounts of revenue. Jake discusses consumer shopping trends, product pricing strategies, as well as the psychology behi…
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Shaun's Story: Where iDrive Logistics is Headed
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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 Follow iDrive Log…
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In this bite-sized episode, Glenn Gooding, President of iDrive Logistics, breaks down some recent changes Amazon has made, including new surcharges associated with FBA and the launch of 'Buy With Prime', showing how these changes tie into Amazon's plans and current market conditions. Glenn also explains the process of determining if there are bette…
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'Delivering for America': A Sleeping Giant Awakens
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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' pl…
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How Shipping Either Helps or Hurts Customer Experience (Repeat)
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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: Diff…
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Shipping & Distribution Strategy for SMBs
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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 l…
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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…
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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 Follow…
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Final Mile, A Look Back on Q4 and What Major Retailers are Doing | Part 2
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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…
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Final Mile, A Look Back on Q4 and What Major Retailers are Doing | Part 1
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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 …
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What 3PLs Offer and When Your Business Needs One
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Jake Wertner, Executive Vice President of iDrive Logistics, sits down to talk through everything 3PL and fulfillment related, including the different types of 3PLs, pros and cons of working with a 3PL, and how businesses can get started working with one! You will learn about the benefits and downsides of working with a 3PL vs self-fulfilling as wel…
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Everything Shippers Need to Know about Carrier Agreements
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In this episode, 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. Key Topics: Carrier agreements Shippin…
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This week, Glenn Gooding and Jake Wertner of iDrive Logistics sit down to discuss 2020’s Peak Season. They touch on how limited capacity from carriers, surcharges, and low on-time percentages affected shippers. Listeners will get insight into Glenn and Jake’s predictions for 2021’s Peak Season as well as what shippers can do to prepare for peak sea…
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How Shipping Either Helps or Hurts Customer Experience
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This week, 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. Jake also throws in a bonus story that you won’t want …
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The Behind the Scenes of Abandoned Shopping Carts
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This week, Jake Wertner of iDrive Logistics takes a deep dive on abandoned shopping carts and the true reason why brands are missing out on huge amounts of revenue. Jake discusses consumer shopping trends, product pricing strategies, as well as the psychology behind product pricing. If you want to improve your business’s revenue, this episode is fo…
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This week, Carl Hutchinson and Jake Wertner of iDrive Logistics sit down to discuss the logistics of non-profit organizations and the nuances of international shipping. They dive into Dolls of Hope, a non-profit organization that iDrive supports, as well as an international shipping horror story and what you never knew you needed to know about navi…
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