Logistically Speaking podcast

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This week we discuss where has all the brand loyalty gone. Also, we talk smartphones and tablets in fulfillment and oh is that SEC and NFL QB Andre Woodson? Big Brands Like Raising Prices, but it is Getting Harder - https://www.wsj.com/articles/big-brands-struggle-to-raise-prices-1524127782?mod=djemlogistics For Warehouse Workers Technology Starts to Look More Like Home - https://www.wsj.com/articles/for-warehouse-workers-technology-starts-to-look-more-like-home-1524475790?mod=djemlogistics This podcast is brought to you by Casttter Media. Casttter partners with businesses to create compelling, original podcast content.…

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S1 Walmart Grocery Delivery, XPO Freight Marketplace, and Click-Buy-Make 21:27

7 years ago21:27

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This week Tad shares his Walmart grocery delivery experience. We discuss XPO's response to Transfix and Uber Frieght. Finally, we shop for on demand high end custom clothes. XPO Logistics Joins Push to Digital Freight Booking - https://www.wsj.com/articles/xpo-logistics-joins-push-to-digital-freight-booking-1523451601?mod=djemlogistics Really Fast Fashion: How to Get Bespoke Clothes With the Click of a Button - https://www.wsj.com/articles/tech-powered-labels-deliver-custom-made-clothing-shoes-in-two-weeks-1523292648?mod=djemlogistics This podcast is brought to you by Casttter Media. Casttter partners with businesses to create compelling, original podcast content.…

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S1 Ecommerce Brands Going Brick and Mortar, Reverse Logistics, and Field Agent 21:37

7 years ago21:37

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This week we touch on a couple stories discussed in previous episodes and then we attempt to tackle the 800 pound gorilla that is reverse logistics. Also, Tad and Justin make their debut as field agents. Truck Driver Salaries Surging - https://www.wsj.com/articles/truck-driver-salaries-rising-on-surging-freight-demand-1522253864?mod=djemlogistics Adore Me Going Brick and Mortar - https://www.wsj.com/articles/adore-me-takes-aim-at-victorias-secret-with-up-to-300-stores-1522155600?mod=djemlogistics This podcast is brought to you by Casttter Media. Casttter partners with businesses to create compelling, original podcast content.…

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S1 Uber Freight, DHL Making a comback, and Execs Leaving Whole Foods 22:45

7 years ago22:45

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First, We talk about hailing a cab with Uber. Oops, I mean an 18 wheeler with Uber Frieght. Second, we take a look at the European giant DHL's great American comeback attempt. Finally, We look at why Whole Foods executives are leaving under the new Amazon leadership. Uber Freight - https://www.wsj.com/articles/uber-freight-rolls-out-incentives-to-lure-scarce-truck-drivers-1521749036 DHL Making a Comeback - https://www.wsj.com/articles/dhl-steps-back-into-u-s-package-delivery-in-challenge-to-ups-fedex-1521147667 Executives Leaving Whole Foods - https://www.wsj.com/articles/whole-foods-is-losing-executives-under-new-owner-amazon-1521711002 This podcast is brought to you by Casttter Media. Casttter partners with businesses to create compelling, original podcast content.…

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S1 The End of Toys R Us and Amazon Acquires Ring - Episode 01 21:55

7 years ago21:55

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This week on Logistically Speaking, first, we pay our respects to Toys R Us. We share our fond memories of the toy retailer and talk about what went wrong for this former mega brand. Second, We summarize the Amazon acquisition of Ring and prognosticate just what Amazon might be up to with this move. The End of Toys R Us - https://www.wsj.com/articles/toys-r-us-tells-workers-it-will-likely-close-all-u-s-stores-1521060803 Amazon Buys Ring - https://www.wsj.com/articles/amazon-acquires-ring-maker-of-video-doorbells-1519768639 This podcast is brought to you by Casttter Media. Casttter partners with businesses to create compelling, original podcast content.…

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Intro - Episode 00 1:29

7 years ago1:29