Milestones: Behind the Freight Curtain

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Join Steve DeNunzio (Professor of Logistics at The Ohio State University) and his co-host Ellie as they navigate the important logistics news and hot topics of the week. (Powered by Jellypod)

  1. 5d ago

    The 2026 Gartner Supply Chain Tech Report (6/9/26)

    Ellie Thornton and Steve DeNunzio break down Gartner’s latest supply chain hype cycle, including the growing labor shortage, rapid adoption of warehouse automation, and the rise of robot-centric facilities. They also explore physical AI, multiagent orchestration, real-time location systems, and why so many logistics AI projects still fall short.

    10 min

  2. Apr 29

    When Supply Chains Become National Security (4/28/26)

    This episode explores how COVID exposed the hidden importance of supply chains and pushed them from an operational concern into a strategic boardroom issue. It also examines defense readiness, critical technology control, and why speed in innovation means little without trusted suppliers and real production capacity.

    14 min

  3. Feb 3

    Digital Twins Revolutionizing Logistics (2/3/26)

    Steve and Ellie dive into the world of digital twins, exploring how these real-time virtual replicas transform warehouses, automotive development, and customer insights. From NASA origins to modern supply chains, discover the promise and challenges of this cutting-edge technology shaping logistics today.

    13 min

  4. Jan 27

    Soaring into the Future with Walmart's Drone Deliveries (1/27/26)

    Explore Walmart's ambitious expansion of its drone delivery service to over 270 stores nationwide and how it plans to reach 40 million Americans. Steve and Ellie discuss the technology behind rapid drone deliveries, industry trends, and the race among retailers to innovate last-mile logistics.

    10 min

  5. Jan 20

    Supply Chain Trends and Predictions for 2026 (1/20/26)

    From geopolitics to the impact of AI, Steve and Ellie take a look at likely trends and predictions for supply chains in 2026.

    11 min

  6. Jan 13

    Navigating the Future of U.S. Shipbuilding (1/13/26)

    Steve and Ellie explore China's dominance in global shipbuilding and its implications for U.S. economic and military strength. They discuss challenges facing American shipyards and strategies like international partnerships and policy reforms to revive U.S. shipbuilding and workforce development.

    11 min

  7. Jan 6

    Cargo Chaos: Inside the Surge of Smuggling and Theft (1/6/26)

    Steve and Ellie dig into the recent spike in cargo theft and smuggling, from social engineering schemes targeting loaded trailers to shocking seafood heists and illicit freight crossing borders. They expose the evolving criminal tactics threatening the supply chain and discuss the real-world impact on businesses and consumers.

    11 min

  8. 12/09/2025

    Santa’s Logistics: Magic Meets Optimization (12/9/25)

    Ellie and Steve unwrap the extraordinary logistics behind Santa Claus's one-night global delivery challenge, from the mathematics of route planning to creative “staff” scheduling for reindeer. They’ll explore how real-world supply chains can borrow tricks from Santa—including advanced forecasting and network optimization—to solve the season’s biggest supply and demand puzzles.

    9 min
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Join Steve DeNunzio (Professor of Logistics at The Ohio State University) and his co-host Ellie as they navigate the important logistics news and hot topics of the week. (Powered by Jellypod)

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