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Cargo Shorts

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.

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Frequency: 1 episode/52d. Total Eps: 18

Cargo Shorts tackles all things related to the transportation of goods. Each episode digs into a key issue facing North American surface transportation with expert insights from economics, automation, and logistics professionals. Learn more about the complexities in the supply chain you’re facing in your business.

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Ep. 15: The Evolving Supply Chain with Greg Plemmons of OD & Dr. Thomas Goldsby of the University of Tennessee

Monday, September 9, 2024 • Duration 34:23

The domestic supply chain has changed in ways few could predict. It has rebuilt itself in new, dynamic ways, with a stronger version of Just-in-Time shipping emerging. It is called “Just-in-Time 2.0.” This new model keeps the best parts of the old system while focusing on shorter, resilient lines of transport with greater redundancy.

Host Jonathan Betz is joined by Dr. Thomas Goldsby, the Professor of Supply Chain Management at Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, and Greg Plemmons, the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Old Dominion Freight Line.

Their conversation explores the advantages and challenges of Just-in-Time 2.0, near-shoring options, and the new AI tools companies can access when planning for future demands.

Key Takeaways:

Did Just-in-Case shipping solve Just-in-Time 1.0 supply chain issues? [1:41]

Advantages and challenges of Just-in-Time 2.0 shipping. [8:53]

Current geo-political business challenges and near-shoring opportunities. [12:26]

Has near-shoring improved supply chain resilience and can companies bear the cost? [17:30]

Does 3D printing or Additive Manufacturing lessen dependence on distant suppliers? [22:41]

The data analytics companies can use to predict demand accurately. [24:28]

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Ep. 14: Accurate Dimensions Affect the Bottom Line with Todd Polen of OD & Glenn Zalusky of Rice Lake Weighing Systems

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 • Duration 21:32

Every inch counts when it comes to shipping, and accurate dimensioning can tip the scales in your favor. When weighing options, precise pallet dimensioning can make shipping faster and more efficient while reducing surprises on the final bill.

Host Jonathan Betz is joined by Todd Polen, Vice President of Pricing Systems at Old Dominion, and Glenn Zalusky, the Vice President of Strategic Business at Rice Lake Weighing Systems to discuss the benefits of accurate measurements.

Their conversation explores how accurate pallet dimensioning is a game changer for the LTL industry, the downstream benefits to shippers, including improved speed, accuracy, and more predictable pricing, and how this cutting-edge technology is changing the industry by streamlining shipping and boosting the bottom line.

Key Takeaways:

Dimensional freight and LTL carrier considerations. [1:02]

How technology increases the accuracy and speed of measurements. [4:50]

Pallet dimensioner: Pros and cons. [7:53]

Dimensioners and the challenges of irregular freight. [12:43]

How dimensional weights affect a carrier’s bottom line. [14:55]

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Ep. 06: Customer Loyalty Begins with Employee Loyalty with Greg Plemmons and Scott Deming

Monday, May 8, 2023 • Duration 15:14

Anyone who buys goods and services knows how important customer service is, but how can companies deliver it successfully and consistently? What is the difference between service and a truly unique customer experience? We are always looking for ways to understand the needs and challenges of the customer to deliver exceptional service.

In this episode, Host Jonathan Betz is joined by two experts who know a lot about the value of exceptional service: Greg Plemmons is the current senior vice president of sales and incoming executive vice president and chief operating officer of Old Dominion Freight Line and Scott Deming is a sought-after consultant, speaker, customer service expert, and author.

Key Takeaways:

Scott and Greg discuss the importance of customer satisfaction and how Old Dominion sets itself apart. [:56]

Scott shares the mindset necessary to build customer satisfaction and loyalty. [4:02]

What companies need to think about to better meet their customer needs. [5:51]

Greg and Scott share the benefits of having a service-focused mindset and how it impacts a company’s culture. [7:58]

How can leaders transfer their vision and purpose to motivate employees toward customer satisfaction? [9:33]

The role of customer service in maintaining leadership in a competitive industry. [10:09]

What are the short- and long-term benefits to companies that deliver uncommon service? [12:02]

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Ep. 04: How to Keep Domestic Supply Chains Operating During Disruption with Chip Overbey and Prof. Jeffrey Bergstrand

Thursday, December 15, 2022 • Duration 30:37

During 2022, the industry has continued to experience global supply chain challenges and the effect it has had on the American economy. The pandemic disrupted global supply chains and it tested the resilience and flexibility of supply chain leaders. While COVID-19 was not a typical risk event, it underscored the need for organizations to reexamine and manage their supply chains to ensure business continuity and growth for the future.

Joining Host Jonathan Betz are two industry specialists to discuss future strategies on how companies can maintain supply chain resilience and the lessons they’ve learned to help companies avoid disruptions, Chip Overby, Sr. VP Strategic Development of Old Dominion Freight Line, and Professor Jeffrey Bergstrand, Professor of Finance in the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame.

Key Takeaways:

Chip highlights the potential bottlenecks and issues, including labor, inflation, and weather, that affect the supply chain. [1:05]

Will companies reconsider their offshoring strategies and overseas manufacturing practices? Professor Bergstrand discusses the myriad of uncertainties that abound in the industry and Chip offers up some statistics that may shape the future. [3:46]

Chip describes the three key requirements for keeping domestic supply chains operating efficiently. [11:29]

Professor Bergstrand shares an example of the liability of having a limited number of suppliers and the additional risk smaller suppliers face. [14:03]

Both Professor Bergstrand and Chip weigh in on the critical requirements of labor, network, equipment, and technology to provide reliable on-time service to customers. [16:47]

Professor Bergstrand describes the semiconductor issue, e-commerce trends, and the need for diversification in the supply chain. [20:43]

Ep. 03: The Future of Freight Payment and Race Towards Automation with Todd Polen and Curtis Garrett

Thursday, December 15, 2022 • Duration 22:23

The trucking industry, specifically less than truckload carriers, has reached an inflection point where digitization and automation are critical parts of the industry’s future. But who will drive that transformation? Like most things we experience in life and business, change takes time and leadership. As manual processes are being replaced by automation, this leads to many downstream benefits for both the shipper and carrier.

Joining Host Jonathan Betz, are two guests passionate about freight payments and automation. Todd Polen is the VP of Pricing Services for Old Dominion Freight Line and Curtis Garrett the Sr. VP of LTL at Freight Plus, and founder of Understand LTL. They discuss how the transportation industry continues to benefit from automation, digitization, and simplifying shipping.

Key Takeaways:

Todd shares what convolutes the freight payment process from a shipper’s perspective. [1:03]

Curtis believes the standard digital infrastructure is the missing component in the automated freight payment process and offers a possible solution. [2:36]

Todd talks about how the LTL freight classification system will change for carriers, third parties, and shippers. [5:25]

Curtis breaks down the National Motor Freight Classification process by theory and application. [6:55]

Todd explains the LTL grocery store analogy and how being paid by weight is not beneficial to carriers. [10:06]

Curtis describes the industry benefits of building a digital infrastructure foundation by way of technology and APIs. [14:05]

Todd unpacks Old Dominion’s One Rate One Time program that may save billions of dollars and will serve as the future of freight payments. [15:44]

Ep. 02: The Total Cost of Transportation with Ed Garner and Lisa Anderson

Thursday, December 15, 2022 • Duration 21:28

The rising cost of transportation bottlenecks and service delays have left logistics managers with much to manage. Calculating the total cost of these issues is difficult when only addressing a predetermined price per transaction. Strategic partnerships between shippers and carriers can mitigate pain points and lead to a better customer experience. But, how can logistics partners improve the supply chain and reduce cost in today’s operating environment and create resilience in logistic operations?

Joining Host Jonathan Betz are two industry experts who share best practices for forging and nurturing long-term partnerships. Ed Garner is the Director of National Accounts at Old Dominion Freight Line and Lisa Anderson is the Founder and President of LMA Consulting Group. LMA Consulting provides expertise and advice on end-to-end supply chain strategy and business transformation.

Key Takeaways:

In 2022, the top three challenges shippers face have carried over from 2021. Ed shares the details. [:56]

Lisa shares the strategies of shippers on how they manage their transportation costs as prices rise. [3:17]

Ed explains the total cost of transportation and why carriers are the single most important link in the supply chain. [4:47]

A precise and coordinated operational execution plan is necessary when two-thirds of every shipment handled requires an appointment. [7:21]

Lisa comments on what it will take for carriers to excel in this on-demand economy. [8:47]

Ed maintains that one of the best methods to forge and maintain a long-term partnership between carriers and shippers is for the relationship to be strategic, not transactional. [11:22]

Ep. 01: Just-in-Time — When Supply Chains are Backlogged with Greg Plemmons and Bob Costello

Thursday, December 15, 2022 • Duration 19:14

For decades, companies have used a just-in-time inventory model to reduce excess supply and create a lean production process. But recently, we've seen firms take a more conservative approach with a just-in-case supply used to avoid running out of stock. The pandemic-induced devastation of supply chains put a spotlight on some of the challenges we face and exposed vulnerabilities in the just-in-time model. Does this mean the just-in-time process is no more? What lessons have we learned and what more needs to be done to ensure reliable on-time delivery of goods?

To answer these questions and discuss future inventory management strategies, Host Jonathan Betz sits down with Greg Plemmons, Sr. VP of Sales for Old Dominion Freight Line, and Bob Costello, Chief Economist, and Sr. VP of International Trade Policy and cross-border operations for the American Trucking Associations.

Key Takeaways:

Greg describes the common disruptions in the current supply chain and the lessons shippers have learned over the last three years. [1:12]

Bob shares the idea of a just-in-time-plus model and offers an optimistic outlook for keeping systems up and running during brief lags. [2:18]

Greg highlights the benefits of a close relationship between shippers and their carriers. [3:52]

Bob reflects on the e-commerce trends over the past three years and future-casts business shipping and inventory needs, based on personal consumption data. [5:18]

Beyond a solid relationship with their carrier, Greg details the steps shippers can take to manage changes and mitigate risk. [8:31]

Bob shares competitive data on the important role surface transportation plays in the shipping industry. [9:31]

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022 • Duration 00:55

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