In this episode, Blythe and Kristy Killingbeck, VP of Supply Chain Operations at Ryder, discuss evolving shipper expectations, the push for automation like AGVs, navigating the labor landscape across the U.S., and her perspective on mentorship for women in supply chain leadership roles. Kristy also describes what it’s like to manage 40 facilities and a $1 billion freight book for major CPG brands.

LINKS:

Ryder’s Website: https://www.ryder.com/en-us
Kristy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristy-killingbeck-4283718/

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Everything is Logistics is a podcast for the thinkers in freight. Hosted by Blythe Brumleve, she started the pod for her business, Digital Dispatch, where she helps freight companies get online and grow. Follow the show as we give one-person marketing team strategy from in the trenches and tell the stories of how your favorite stuff (and people!) make it from point A to B.

Everything is Logistics is sponsored by SPI Logistics—the premier freight agent program in the country. See our freight agent guide for our interview series with actual agents on how they made the jump to SPI→https://digitaldispatch.io/freight-agent-guide/

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About the Author

Blythe Brumleve
Blythe Brumleve
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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