Build a Business Worth Buying

In this episode, host Aaron Alpeter sits down with Glenn Gooding, President of iDrive Logistics and renowned parcel and transportation analytics expert. With over two decades at UPS and firsthand experience on the front lines of M&A, Glenn is the go-to voice for unraveling the complexities of shipping, scaling, and unlocking real value in logistics-heavy businesses.Get ready to hear candid, advanced insights into the true economics behind merging shipping volumes, why chasing bigger parcel discounts can be a flawed strategy, and how hidden factors—from carrier contracts to cultural integration—can make or break a deal. Glenn also opens up about technology’s evolving role in 3PL operations, the challenges of post-acquisition integration, and what it really takes to future-proof and differentiate a service business in today’s tumultuous parcel landscape.Glenn's Podcast: https://www.idrivelogistics.com/podcasts/a-consultants-role-in-supply-chain/

Show Notes

In this episode, host Aaron Alpeter sits down with Glenn Gooding, President of iDrive Logistics and renowned parcel and transportation analytics expert. With over two decades at UPS and firsthand experience on the front lines of M&A, Glenn is the go-to voice for unraveling the complexities of shipping, scaling, and unlocking real value in logistics-heavy businesses.

Get ready to hear candid, advanced insights into the true economics behind merging shipping volumes, why chasing bigger parcel discounts can be a flawed strategy, and how hidden factors—from carrier contracts to cultural integration—can make or break a deal. Glenn also opens up about technology’s evolving role in 3PL operations, the challenges of post-acquisition integration, and what it really takes to future-proof and differentiate a service business in today’s tumultuous parcel landscape.


Glenn's Podcast: https://www.idrivelogistics.com/podcasts/a-consultants-role-in-supply-chain/

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