The freight industry is full of big promises and broken systems, but Grace Sharkey is back to spotlight the people actually solving them. She joins Blythe for a special reunion episode of Freight Friends, now from her new role at Orderful. They talk about the freight tech stories that matter, why EDI is still such a pain point, and how better integrations can make or break business growth.

Topics covered:

• Grace’s transition from FreightWaves to Orderful
• The media skills freight companies desperately need
• Why EDI is still broken and how Orderful fixes it
• The story behind an emergency Walmart integration
• How API-backed infrastructure accelerates growth

This episode is a must-watch for anyone ready to fix what’s broken in freight tech and actually build systems that work.
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A podcast for the thinkers in freight. Everything is Logistics is hosted by Blythe Brumleve, founder of Digital Dispatch, and we’re telling the stories behind how your favorite stuff (and people!) get from point A to B. Industry topics include freight, logistics, transportation, maritime, warehousing, intermodal, and trucking along with the intersection of technology and marketing within the industry. Rated as a top 5% podcast out of all industries and growing. Follow along to stay curious and become a better thinker in freight.

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About the Author

Blythe Brumleve-Milligan
Blythe Brumleve-Milligan
Creative entrepreneur in freight. Founder of Digital Dispatch and host of Everything is Logistics. Co-Founder at Jax Podcasters Unite. Board member of Transportation Marketing and Sales Association. Freightwaves on-air personality. Annoying Jaguars fan.

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