From Start-Up to Innovating at a 90-Year-Old Company
Blythe Milligan
Host of Everything is Logistics podcast | Building: CargoRex & Digital Dispatch | Co-Founder: Jax Podcasters United | TMSA Board Member
In this week's episodes of Everything is Logistics, Blythe asks Nate Robert , the founder of the logistics startup Baton (acquired by ClientSuccess) , about the acquisition of his company by Ryder System, Inc. to establish their new Silicon Valley-based technology lab.
Throughout this edition, you'll also learn how to use organic social media to strengthen your online presence and gain insight into fighting fraud and building relationships.
And, as always, there are new YouTube Shorts to browse, covering topics from content curation tips to scammer prevention.
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Building a Logistics Technology Lab with Ryder’s Nate Robert
In this episode, Blythe and Nate Robert , founder of logistics startup Baton, discuss how his company was acquired by Ryder System, Inc. to build out their new Silicon Valley-based technology lab. The goal of the 40-person lab consisting of engineers, designers, and product managers is to solve pain points identified through engagement with Ryder operators. This includes tackling the driver efficiency issue of only 6.5 productive hours out of an 11-hour driving day.
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In this episode, Blythe discusses fighting fraud and the value of great customer service with Meghann Erhart , EVP at Relay Payments . She emphasizes customer service rooted in empathy, honed through over 15 years in the industry and firsthand experiences with drivers. Meghann also stresses the importance of kindness and fostering strong relationships within the freight community.
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