Logistics Unplugged | Episode 28: Building a Stronger Supply Chain Strategy For Your Business

Logistics Unplugged | A BlueGrace Podcast

Episode 28: Building a Stronger Supply Chain Strategy For Your Business

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</p> <h3><strong>Logistics Unplugged – Episode 28</strong></h3> <p> In this episode of <a href="https://mybluegrace.com/podcast/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Logistics Unplugged</em></a>, Brian is joined by Chris Kupillas, Vice President of Managed Logistics at BlueGrace, to discuss how shippers can take control of transportation costs while improving visibility and customer experience. They explore practical strategies that help businesses move from reactive shipping to a more intentional, data-driven supply chain approach. </p> <h4><strong>In this episode, you’ll learn:</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Why manual processes and underfunded teams drive unnecessary transportation costs</li> <li>How scattered data and poor planning impact customer experience</li> <li>Ways centralizing transportation data improves decision making</li> <li>Strategies that reduce waste while strengthening service performance</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Inside the Conversation</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Real examples of lost revenue from inefficient shipping practices</li> <li>How pool distribution and zone skipping can lower costs</li> <li>What to evaluate when choosing a supply chain partner</li> <li>A rapid fire round covering trucking favorites and personal picks</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Rapid Fire Acronym Round</strong></h3> <p> The discussion reinforces key transportation and logistics concepts that help shippers better understand their strategy, data, and operational performance. </p> <h3><strong>Don’t Miss This Episode</strong></h3> <p> Transportation strategy is more than moving freight. Listen now to discover how smarter planning and better visibility can transform your supply chain results.</p> <p>  </p> <table role="presentation" style="border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 auto;width:100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="padding:10px;text-align:center"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7e-T1NHpTK-MqmNRB-v3h0kO67A6LkVp" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><br /> <img src="/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/YouTube.svg" alt="YouTube" style="height:75px"><br /> </a> </td> <td style="padding:10px;text-align:center"> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZbVIHVikx7JZIVtnooD7o" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><br /> <img src="/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Spotify.svg" alt="Spotify" style="height:75px"><br /> </a> </td> <td style="padding:10px;text-align:center"> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/logistics-unplugged/id1789386043" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><br /> <img src="/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Apple-Podcasts.svg" alt="Apple Podcasts" style="height:75px"><br /> </a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:10px;text-align:center"> <a href="https://www.pandora.com/podcast/logistics-unplugged-tm/PC:1001097326" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><br /> <img src="/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Pandora.svg" alt="Pandora" style="height:75px"><br /> </a> </td> <td style="padding:10px;text-align:center"> <a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2c07e559-c309-4ebc-9c5a-f9bd6379658c/logistics-unplugged%E2%84%A2" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><br /> <img src="/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Amazon-Music.svg" alt="Amazon Music" style="height:75px"><br /> </a> </td> <td style="padding:10px;text-align:center"> <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-logistics-unplugged-260292857/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><br /> <img src="/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/iHeartRadio.svg" alt="iHeartRadio" style="height:75px"><br /> </a> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>