LeaderShipping

Nov 21 2024 15 ep. 29 mins 1
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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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Welcome to LeaderShipping!

Apr 06 2023 1 mins  
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 ta

What's Trending in Parcel Shipping for 2023 (ft. Nate Skiver)

Apr 13 2023 39 mins  
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 amid

Sustainability Across Parcel Shipping (ft. Kevin Mireles)

May 04 2023 36 mins  
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

Prime Day Prep for Amazon Sellers (ft. Matt Snyder)

Jun 01 2023 38 mins  
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 t

Mastering the Art of Carrier Negotiations (ft. Mark Kolde)

Jul 20 2023 25 mins  
In this episode of LeaderShipping, host Caleb Nelson speaks with Mark Kolde, VP of Logistics Engineering for Sifted, about expert strategies and tactics parcel shippers can employ to get the best possible carrier agreement for their business.Main topics:- Industry trends, shipping to a shipper’s market- Understanding if you actually have market-appropriate shipping rates- Data’

Navigating the 2024 General Rate Increases (ft. Kevin Miller)

Oct 10 2023 25 mins  
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

Shipping Nightmares, and How to Avoid Them (ft. Jessica Windham)

Oct 17 2023 26 mins  
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 logisti

Finding the Right Alternative Carrier for You (ft. Timur Eligulashvili)

Dec 19 2023 34 mins  
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

2024 Parcel Shipping Outlook (ft Alan Amling)

Jan 25 2024 36 mins  
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 “shipp

What to Look For in a 3PL Partner (ft. Kathleen Sullivan Garman)

Feb 29 2024 33 mins  
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 thi