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Oct 2026

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The Inbound Logistics Podcast provides the most relevant and topical information from the third-party logistics and supply chain management world as presented by the most influential thought leaders in the industry. (logistics, supply chain, cargo, freight, transportation, education)

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October 26, 20265 min

Inbound Logistics/MODEX 2026 Interview Series: VecnaRobotics - Joshua Ornstein, Chief Architect

Inbound Logistics/MODEX 2026 Interview Series: Materials handling is evolving fast—where are the biggest changes happening? We spoke with leaders across the MODEX show floor to find out. In this interview, Joshua Ornstein, Chief Architect, @VecnaRobotics , gives his thoughts on the pain points customers are seeing this year, the advanced solutions and services at MODEX that would have seemed impossible just a few years ago, and the biggest mistakes companies make when they start their digital transformation journey. Ornstein also explains why adding voice to a robot is the missing piece for case-picking automation, shares tips for productivity improvement, and details the new collaboration between Vecna Robotics and @lucassystem5570 Lucas Systems' Jennifer™ voice AI solution. This conversation is part of our MODEX 2026 Interview Series, featuring insights from leading supply chain and logistics technology providers. #MODEX #materialhandling #supplychain #logistics #warehousing #distribution #tradeshow

October 26, 202620 min

Safely and Securely Transporting High-Value Freight - Guest: Matthew Green, Director of Surface Transportation, MD Express

Every day, billions of dollars' worth of high-value freight moves across our highways, and every shipment depends on trust, visibility, and security from pickup to delivery. Today we're talking about how to safely and securely transport the freight that can't afford to go wrong. Joining us is Matt Green, Director of MD Express, and our MDL expert on this topic. Matt is here to tell us about MD Express and how it works alongside MDL and we'll look at the industries it serves and the qualifications a carrier needs to join its network. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://www.mdlogistics.com/ WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the updated and expanded Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store:

October 19, 20266 min

Inbound Logistics/MODEX 2026 Interview Series: Corbus Robotics - CEO Jackie Wu

Inbound Logistics/MODEX 2026 Interview Series: Materials handling is evolving fast—where are the biggest changes happening? We spoke with leaders across the MODEX show floor to find out. In this interview, Corbus Robotics @corvusrobotics2885 CEO Jackie Wu gives his thoughts on the pain points customers are seeing this year, the advanced solutions and services at MODEX that would have seemed impossible just a few years ago, and the biggest mistakes companies make when they start their digital transformation journey. Wu also highlights how Corvus re-engineered a drone to scan continuously at -20°F for cold chain use, and explains the company's Robot as a Service (RaaS) model. This conversation is part of our MODEX 2026 Interview Series, featuring insights from leading supply chain and logistics technology providers. #MODEX #materialhandling #supplychain #logistics #warehousing #distribution #tradeshow

October 12, 20267 min

Inbound Logistics/MODEX 2026 Interview Series: Yale Lift Trucks

Inbound Logistics/MODEX 2026 Interview Series: Materials handling is evolving fast—where are the biggest changes happening? We spoke with leaders across the MODEX show floor to find out. In this interview, Kevin McWilliams, Director, Major Accounts for @YaleLiftTrucks , gives his thoughts on the pain points their customers are seeing this year, the advanced solutions and services at MODEX that would have seemed impossible just a few years ago, and the biggest mistakes companies make when they start their digital transformation journey. McWilliams also explains why Yale is moving away from the "all-or-nothing" automation message, shows us how a floor supervisor can change a robot's path in minutes rather than days, and highlights forklift technologies that help prevent an accident before it happens. This conversation is part of our MODEX 2026 Interview Series, featuring insights from leading supply chain and logistics technology providers. #MODEX #materialhandling #supplychain #logistics #warehousing #distribution #tradeshow

October 5, 20266 min

Inbound Logistics/MODEX 2026 Interview Series: , Concentric - TJ Shelters, SVP, Motive Power

Inbound Logistics/MODEX 2026 Interview Series: Materials handling is evolving fast—where are the biggest changes happening? We spoke with leaders across the MODEX show floor to find out. In this interview, TJ Shelters, SVP, Motive Power with @Concentric gives his thoughts on the pain points customers are seeing this year, the advanced solutions and services at MODEX that would have seemed impossible just a few years ago, and the biggest mistakes companies make when they start their digital transformation journey. This conversation is part of our MODEX 2026 Interview Series, featuring insights from leading supply chain and logistics technology providers. #MODEX #materialhandling #supplychain #logistics #warehousing #distribution #tradeshow

October 2, 20262 min

Strategic Toolkits for Demand Driven Logistics - IL EDUCATION SERIES presented by IL AI AUDIO

As part of its longstanding commitment to logistics and supply chain education for both enterprises and students, Inbound Logistics is debuting its new IL Education Series. This informative content, voiced by IL AI Audio, helps practitioners better understand key concepts and trending topics in supply chain management and sharpen their knowledge of all things logistics. In this installment, we look at Modernizing Supply Chains. 2026 Decision Support Tool • Curated by Inbound Logistics DO YOU WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 212-629-1567 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the updated and expanded Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: bit.ly/ILMagApp bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle

October 2, 202622 min

Modernizing Supply Chains - IL EDUCATION SERIES presented by IL AI AUDIO

As part of its longstanding commitment to logistics and supply chain education for both enterprises and students, Inbound Logistics is debuting its new IL Education Series. This informative content, voiced by IL AI Audio, helps practitioners better understand key concepts and trending topics in supply chain management and sharpen their knowledge of all things logistics. In this installment, we look at Modernizing Supply Chains. DO YOU WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 212-629-1567 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the updated and expanded Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: bit.ly/ILMagApp bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle

September 28, 202625 min

Inside DHL'S Long-Term Bet on USPS: Guest Scott Ashbaugh - CEO, DHL E-Commerce Americas

In June, USPS and DHL eCommerce signed a long-term, $10+ billion deal expanding their last-mile parcel partnership — the biggest structural shift in their 25-year relationship. In this episode, we speak with DHL eCommerce Americas CEO Scott Ashbaught to break down what the agreement means for e-commerce logistics, why DHL is leaning on USPS's 170M-address network instead of building its own final-mile operation, and what it signals about the future of parcel delivery infrastructure in the U.S. 📰 Story: #Logistics #Ecommerce #SupplyChain #USPS #DHL FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://www.inboundlogistics.com/articles/usps-dhl-ecommerce-expand-long-term-final-mile-partnership-with-10-billion-parcel-delivery-agreement/ WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the updated and expanded Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store:

September 21, 202617 min

Inbound Logistics/MODEX 2026 Interview Series: Automha, Comau - Gianni Togni, VP of Sales, Automha , and Nicole Clement, Chief, Advanced Automation Solutions, Comau

Inbound Logistics/MODEX 2026 Interview Series: Materials handling is evolving fast—where are the biggest changes happening? We spoke with leaders across the MODEX show floor to find out. In this interview, Gianni Togni, VP of Sales, @AUTOMHASpA , and Nicole Clement, Chief, Advanced Automation Soutions, Comau, give their thoughts on the pain points their customers are seeing this year, the advanced solutions and services at MODEX that would have seemed impossible just a few years ago, and the biggest mistakes companies make when they start their digital transformation journey. Togni and Clement also discuss automation trends in the food and beverage sector, how Automha and Comau are working together to bridge the gap between high-density storage and the precision robotics needed for palletizing and depalletizing, and how AMRs drive touchless flow in the warehouse. This conversation is part of our MODEX 2026 Interview Series, featuring insights from leading supply chain and logistics technology providers. #MODEX #materialhandling #supplychain #logistics #warehousing #distribution #tradeshow

September 14, 202612 min

Inbound Logistics/MODEX 2026 Interview Series: YMS - Colin Mansfield, VP

Inbound Logistics/MODEX 2026 Interview Series: Materials handling is evolving fast—where are the biggest changes happening? We spoke with leaders across the MODEX show floor to find out. In this interview, Colin Mansfield, Company VP, @yardmanagementsolutions , gives his thoughts on the pain points their customers are seeing this year, the advanced solutions and services at MODEX that would have seemed impossible just a few years ago, and the biggest mistakes companies make when they start their digital transformation journey. Mansfield also discusses why the yard has always been the "black hole" between the gate and the dock—and why that's changing, how AI is impacting yard management, and how YMS solutions work with WMS and TMS platforms. This conversation is part of our MODEX 2026 Interview Series, featuring insights from leading supply chain and logistics technology providers. #MODEX #materialhandling #supplychain #logistics #warehousing #distribution #tradeshow