Supply Chain Saga

Welcome to Supply Chain Saga, the podcast that takes you on a journey through the interconnected world of supply chain and logistics. Join us as we unravel fascinating stories and engage with thought leaders, innovators, and operators who are revolutionizing this dynamic industry. Each episode brings you fresh insights, explores cutting-edge trends, and uncovers the technologies that are shaping the way we move goods and ideas across the globe. Whether you're a seasoned professional or simply intrigued by the complex networks that power our modern lives, Supply Chain Saga offers an enriching and enlightening exploration into the ever-evolving realm of supply chain management. Tune in, and let's embark on this epic adventure together!

Supply Chain Saga is a business podcast hosted by Mark Taylor, with 21 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Mark Taylor hosts Supply Chain Saga, a business show with 21 episodes published.

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  Total Cost of Service: BJ Patterson on Why Storage Cost Is the Wrong Number, Chargebacks, and How to Select a 3PL | Supply Chain Saga Ep. 021

  May 12, 20261h 25mS0

  <p><p>BJ is founder and CEO of Pacific Mountain Logistics, a full-service 3PL in San Bernardino, California, with 30+ years in warehousing. Recorded April 2026, BJ and Mark cover the state of freight, warehousing, and tariffs — then pivot into a masterclass on total cost of service and what brands should ask when evaluating a 3PL.</p><br/><br/><p>TOPICS COVERED:<br><br/>- 2026 logistics: ocean freight chaos, tariffs, and the end of the trucking freight recession<br><br/>- CDL enforcement and capacity correction on the truckload side<br><br/>- Record warehouse vacancy and the COVID hangover<br><br/>...

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  Serial Entrepreneur Megan Smith on Pallets, Poshmark, and Why Warehouse Relocation Is the Next Big 3PL Pain Point | Supply Chain Saga Ep. 020

  Apr 30, 202649 minS0

  <p><p>Megan Smith is a serial entrepreneur who has spent 20 years building businesses in the parts of supply chain most people overlook. Recorded live at BGSA 2026 in West Palm Beach, Megan shares her path from launching an eco-friendly boutique in Denver to running Total Pallet Management sites for Publix and CHEP, to growing a 3PL through acquisition, to now disrupting the moving and storage industry with Packgistics and Ray the Mover in Naples, Florida.</p><br/><br/><p>TOPICS COVERED:<br><br/>- From babysitter to boutique owner to pallet manufacturer: a 20-year entrepreneurial arc<br><br/>- Unity...

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  21 Years Inside UPS: Glenn Gooding on Small Parcel Strategy, Zone Skipping, and How 3PLs Should Partner with Carriers | Supply Chain Saga Ep. 019

  Apr 13, 20261h 45mS0

  <p><p>Glenn Gooding spent 21 years at UPS — from package handler to driver to corporate revenue management for Dell, IBM, and Apple. He then spent nearly two decades in third-party parcel negotiation. Glenn shares how carriers price, how they view 3PLs, and what operators must do to compete.</p><br/><br/><p>TOPICS COVERED:<br><br/>- 21 years at UPS: package handler to corporate Special Pricing for enterprise clients<br><br/>- The Nintendo story: zone skipping 900,000 Game Boys for Black Friday delivery<br><br/>- UPS vs FedEx DNA: Teamster drivers vs contracted operators and the RLA<br><br/>...

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  Alternative Carriers, Zone Skipping, and the Future of Small Parcel: Ben Emmrich of Tusk Logistics | Supply Chain Saga Ep. 018

  Jan 25, 20261h 16mS0

  <p><p>Ben Emmrich spent 10 years at Google managing parcel carrier relationships for Google Shopping before leading carrier partnerships at Shippo for four years. He discovered that alternative carriers could save shippers 30–40% on small parcel — but nobody could access them at scale. In 2021, he founded Tusk Logistics to solve that problem. Recorded live at BGSA 2026 in West Palm Beach.</p><br/><br/><p>TOPICS COVERED:<br><br/>- From Google Shopping to Shippo to founding Tusk: how Ben discovered the alternative carrier ecosystem<br><br/>- What alternative carriers are: regional operators like GLS, UDS, CDL, and DoorDash that deliver for...

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  From Sega to Salesforce: How Jonathan Green Uses AI and Platform Thinking to Transform Supply Chain Operations | Supply Chain Saga Ep. 017

  Jan 5, 202535 minS0

  <p><p>Jonathan Green became VP of Technology at Colliers International at 22 and spent 13 years scaling the company from 40 employees to 15,000 across 122 acquisitions. He went on to build direct-to-consumer systems for medical device companies, reverse engineer claims processing in healthcare, and now runs Health Admins — acquiring TPAs and rebuilding them on Salesforce. In this episode, he shares practical ways any supply chain operator can start using AI tools today.</p><br/><br/><p>TOPICS COVERED:<br><br/>- From making video games for Sega and Activision to becoming VP of IT at Colliers International at 22<br><br/>- Building Snap-On Sm...

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