Increased responsibility yields new opportunities for logistics professionals. With mounting pressures, rising costs and an ever-changing industry, confident decision making is crucial. We are on a quest to build a confident shipping leader community. One that leaves the second-guessing at the door. Empowering logistics pros to show up int hat boardroom. Make that change. And watch it thrive.
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April 6, 2023Episode 11 min
Welcome to LeaderShipping!
Welcome to LeaderShipping - the podcast made by parcel pros, for parcel pros. In this pilot episode, we’ll introduce our host Chief Growth Officer at Sifted: Caleb Nelson, and what you can expect to hear in our monthly episodes. In every episode a new guest from the shipping, transportation, or parcel industry will join us to talk about what it means to be a parcel pro, how to tailor your supply chain to your specific and unique needs, and ultimately, how to be a LeaderShipper.
April 13, 2023Episode 239 min
What's Trending in Parcel Shipping for 2023 (ft. Nate Skiver)
In this episode of LeaderShipping, host Caleb Nelson speaks with Nate Skiver, Founder of LPF Spend Management, a leading parcel transportation and eCommerce delivery expert with over 20 years of experience in consulting, about the latest trends in shipping for 2023. Here are some of the key topics covered in the episode:
Main Topics:
- Nate's predictions for shippers in 2023 amidst a looming recession, strikes, and economic slowdowns.
- The UPS/FedEx duopoly and shifts in the industry, plus regional and LTL carrier expansion and how managing those contracts has changed.
- The rise of accessorials and its impact on the shipping landscape, and how businesses can survive by diversifying their carrier mix, optimizing packages, and upgrading their network efficiency.
Additional Resources:
- Caleb on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caleb-nelson-57a2322/
- Nate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/levelplayingfield/
- LPF Spend Management website: https://www.lpfspendmanagement.com/
- Blog - Teamsters/UPS Impact on Shippers: https://sifted.com/resources/striking-a-balance-the-potential-impact-of-the-teamsters-agreement-on-the-parcel-logistics-industry/
- FedEx DAS Remote & FedEx Extended Peak Surcharges: https://www.fedex.com/content/dam/fedex/us-united-states/services/DAS_Contiguous_Extended_Alaska_Hawaii_2023.pdf
- UPS Demand Residential Charge: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.ups.com/assets/resources/webcontent/en_US/PeakDemandSurcharges_US.pdf
- Sifted Unboxed Newsletter: https://sifted.com/subscribe/
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May 4, 2023Episode 336 min
Sustainability Across Parcel Shipping (ft. Kevin Mireles)
In this episode, we discuss sustainability across parcel shipping with Kevin Mireles, a leading voice in the industry with a background in shipping, marketing, and product development. Kevin is the founder of cutcO2.net and Chief Sustainability Officer at Delivered. We'll discuss current challenges for sustainable demand, emerging trends, and how shippers can use sustainability to drive profitability while keeping their bottom line in the green. Main Topics: - Current challenges shippers face from sustainability demands - Using sustainability to drive profitability goals - Emerging trends in the parcel shipping industry and how shippers can prepare - How to right-size your packaging - What drives shipping costs and emissions - How shippers can reduce their carbon footprint Additional Resources: - Caleb on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caleb-nelson-57a2322/ - Kevin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-mireles-6462751/ - cutcO2.net - https://cutcO2.net/ - Delivered - https://www.delivered.com/ - Sifted Podcast Page: https://sifted.com/podcast/ - Sifted Unboxed Newsletter: https://sifted.com/subscribe/ Listen, rate, and subscribe! Find LeaderShipping on all major podcast platforms, including Apple and Spotify. Don't forget to rate and subscribe to stay updated on the latest shipping insights and trends. You can also watch the episode videos on Sifted’s YouTube channel and learn more about Sifted at Sifted.com.
June 1, 2023Episode 438 min
Prime Day Prep for Amazon Sellers (ft. Matt Snyder)
In this episode of LeaderShipping, host Caleb Nelson talks to Matt Snyder, Vice President of Online Retail for Vari, about how Amazon sellers can optimize their logistics strategy for Prime Day and beyond. Here are some of the key topics covered in the episode:Main Topics:- Expert tips for Amazon sellers to prepare for Prime Day (Auditing products, identifying discounted products to expand brand awareness, and building shipments early)- Changes to Amazon's FBA storage system and new capacity bidding process - How sellers can improve their IPI score and capacity limits- Alternatives for sellers with storage capacity limits, such as easy 3PL solutions, long-term FBA/FBM hybrid solutions, or aged inventory/clearance options- Recent changes in Seller-Fulfilled Prime (SFP) and how FBM sellers can compete on Prime Day- Utilizing Buy With Prime (BWP) to maximize Prime Day sales and Amazon's potential as a carrierAdditional Resources:- Vari website: https://www.vari.com/ - Matt Snyder on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-snyder-amazon/ - Caleb on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caleb-nelson-57a2322/- Amazon FBA storage fee changes: https://sifted.com/resources/2023-amazon-fba-fees-exclusive-guide-for-sellers/ - Amazon capacity planning: https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/amazon-fulfillment-fba-new-capacity-management-system-seller-storage/640777/ - Seller-Fulfilled Prime (SFP): https://www.webretailer.com/amazon/amazon-seller-fulfilled-prime/ - Sifted Unboxed Newsletter: https://sifted.com/subscribe/ Listen, rate, and subscribe!Find LeaderShipping on all major podcast platforms, including Apple and Spotify. Don't forget to rate and subscribe to stay updated on the latest shipping insights and trends.
October 10, 2023Episode 625 min
Navigating the 2024 General Rate Increases (ft. Kevin Miller)
2024 is just around the corner... and so are rate increases!Both FedEx and UPS have announced a 5.9% GRI for 2024. But as shippers know, the "G" stands for "general," and that 5.9% is just an average across base rates.In reality, each individual shipper will be impacted differently, and for most, rates will go up a lot more than 5.9%Kevin Miller, Sifted's VP of Data Insights, joins the show to break down these increases and offer advice to understanding how they might impact your business + how to mitigate that impact.Main topics:- How rates are increasing more than 5.9%- Increases to specific services to watch out for- What does FedEx's GRI tell us about what kinds of packages they desire?- Predictions for UPS' specific rate increases, which are yet to be announced- Advice for shippers heading into 2024Additional resources:- Sifted's 2024 GRI Analysis eBook: https://sifted.com/guides/2024-gri-analysis/- FedEx shipping rate changes: https://www.fedex.com/en-us/shipping/rate-changes.html- How the UPS Teamsters agreement will impact shippers: https://sifted.com/resources/how-the-ups-and-teamsters-agreement-will-impact-shippers/- Kevin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-miller-b421874a/- Caleb on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caleb-nelson-57a2322/
October 17, 2023Episode 726 min
Shipping Nightmares, and How to Avoid Them (ft. Jessica Windham)
It’s a scary time of the year for everyone. But with peak season and the GRI around the corner, it’s especially spooky for shippers.How are they handling stress? It turns out, not so well. In fact, 69% of logistics pros are unhappy with their work.In this episode, Jessica Windham, founder and CEO of consultancy Solving Work, joins the show to talk about the burnout logistics professionals face, the most common causes of workplace terrors she sees, and what shippers can do to work better and still sleep at night.Main Topics:- Why logistics roles are primed for burnout- The challenges logistics pros face within their own organizations- Why poor tech implementations are a common “shipping nightmare”- How prioritization can transform a logistics department, especially during peak seasonOther resources:- Solving Work: https://solvingwork.com/- Jessica on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jess-windham/- Jessica’s Oct. 27 “Personal Peak Prep” webinar: https://www.linkedin.com/events/personalpeakprep7117150339123875841/comments/- Sifted’s Peak Season Checklist: https://sifted.com/guides/peak-season-checklist/- Caleb on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caleb-nelson-57a2322/- Sifted: https://sifted.com/Timestamps:00:00 - Intro03:46 - Why Jessica found a passion for alleviating logistics stress06:34 - Why logistics pros are unhappy at work10:52 - Common “shipping nightmares”15:30 - How Jessica addresses shippers’ pain points20:27 - Staying sane this peak season24:10 - How to get in touch with Jessica25:28 - Conclusion
December 19, 2023Episode 834 min
Finding the Right Alternative Carrier for You (ft. Timur Eligulashvili)
One topic dominated parcel shipping news, conferences, and conversations in 2023: carrier diversification.The rapid changes eCommerce and parcel shipping have seen over the past few years have fueled a revolution in the carrier market. Regional/alternative carriers are gaining funding, expanding their networks, and earning customers as more and more shippers want to break away from the FedEx/UPS duopoly.In this episode, Timur Eligulashvili, Founder and President of Logistics Remix joins the show to talk about the rise of alternative carriers, and how shippers can best partner with them.Main topics:- What's fueled the growth of regional/alternative carriers- What businesses should diversify their carrier mix- Navigating challenges shippers face when diversifying- How Logistics Remix matches shippers to carriers- Predictions for the future of the carrier marketOther resources:- Logistics Remix: https://logisticsremix.com/- Timur on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timureli/- Caleb on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caleb-nelson-57a2322/- Sifted: https://sifted.com- Sifted's "Unboxed" newsletter: https://sifted.com/subscribe- Caleb Nelson and Kevin Miller's PARCEL Forum presentation on carrier diversification: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brAwBzrCduQ
January 25, 2024Episode 936 min
2024 Parcel Shipping Outlook (ft Alan Amling)
2023 was a year for the books in parcel shipping. But 2024 might bring even more uncertainty.What do shippers need to be on the lookout for?In this episode, Alan Amling, Professor of Practice at the University of Tennessee and CEO of Thrive and Advance, LLC, joins the show to discuss the outlook of the parcel shipping industry as we enter 2024.Main Topics:- The return to a “shipper’s market”- New fulfillment trends- How FedEx and UPS are reversing course on COVID-era decisions- Amazon’s challenge to FedEx and UPS- How shippers can go on offense in 2024Other Resources:- Alan and Thrive and Advance, LLC: https://www.alanamling.com/- Alan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanamling/- Alan’s book, Organizational Velocity on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Organizational-Velocity-Turbocharge-Business-Ahead/dp/B0CQ335Z5T/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1S4YMD9C7MGY6&keywords=organizational+velocity&qid=1706131613&sprefix=organizational+velocity%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-1- Caleb on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caleb-nelson-57a2322/- Sifted’s 2024 Shipping Industry Outlook: https://sifted.com/resources/2024-shipping-industry-outlook-top-trends-driving-down-costs-how-to-capitalize/- Sifted: https://sifted.com- Sifted's "Unboxed" newsletter: https://sifted.com/subscribe
February 29, 2024Episode 1033 min
What to Look For in a 3PL Partner (ft. Kathleen Sullivan Garman)
Countless shippers use third-party logistics providers (3PLs). Their expertise in warehousing, packing, and shipping makes them great partners for eCommerce brands outgrowing the founder's garage, as well as enterprise-level shippers looking to diversify their network without building a facility of their own.But do all these shippers find the right 3PL partner for them? In this episode of LeaderShipping, we're joined by Kathleen Sullivan Garman, founder and CEO of SullyGarman & Associates, to talk about why 3PLs are a great option for businesses looking to grow and scale operations, and how to know they're the right fit.Main Topics:- When a business should consider adding a 3PL, and when they should consider bringing fulfillment back in-house- The steps to take when assessing potential 3PL partners- Common mistakes made when choosing a 3PL- How to proactively manage 3PL relationshipsOther Resources:- SullyGarman & Associates: https://sullygarman.com/- Kathleen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sullygarman/- SullyGarman & Associates blog on finding 3PLs: https://sullygarman.com/how-to-find-a-new-3pl/- 3PL rating rubric: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Czawh_2wh5PKJGNDpoACzQAT6GJJoTSIxNNjbUXOAQU/copy- 3PL RFP scope document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13m8yDM7K0kgcWqg01Y6jM21TKroto3_nJR9yC5PgUs4/copy- Caleb on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caleb-nelson-57a2322/- Sifted: https://sifted.com- Sifted's "Unboxed" newsletter: https://sifted.com/subscribe
March 21, 2024Episode 1141 min
The New Age of Returns Management (ft. Kyle Bertin)
eCommerce returns are a BIG problem.In fact, the value of items returned by consumers globally reached $1.8 trillion in 2022.Lots of shippers and 3PLs consider returns a necessary evil - often given little attention to and relegated to a disorderly corner of the warehouse. New innovations are unlocking the potential of better returns management, allowing for greater efficiency, insights, and competitive advantages.In this episode, Kyle Bertin, CEO and Co-Founder of Two Boxes, joins Caleb Nelson to discuss these innovations, and what better returns management looks like in the future.Main Topics:- What makes returns a problem?- How Two Boxes is simplifying and revolutionizing returns management- The importance of returns data- Detecting fraudulent returns activity- The sustainability impact of limiting returns and waste- How optimized returns can become a competitive advantage for brands and 3PLsOther Resources:- Kyle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylebertin/- https://www.twoboxes.com/- Caleb on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caleb-nelson-57a2322/- Sifted: https://sifted.com- Sifted's "Unboxed" newsletter: https://sifted.com/subscribe- Home Delivery World: https://www.terrapinn.com/conference/home-delivery-world/index.stm
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