In this episode of Beyond Point to Point, host Joe Greek explores one of the most overlooked yet critical areas of supply chain management: inbound freight. Joined by Averitt’s Ed Smith, Vice President of Distribution and Fulfillment, the conversation begins with a deep dive into how shippers can gain greater control and reduce costs by consolidating services, eliminating unnecessary touch points, and planning more strategically in response to volatile conditions like tariffs and sourcing shifts. Ed shares how Averitt’s integrated PortSide network is helping companies rethink inbound logistics with flexibility, speed, and resilience.

The episode then moves to the shipper perspective with Matt Klause, COO of DiversiTech, who explains how his team overcame rising demurrage costs and warehouse congestion by partnering with Averitt for transloading and freight staging at the Port of Savannah. Finally, David Miller of Extensiv discusses the role of warehouse technology in achieving real-time inventory visibility and labor efficiency. Together, the guests paint a clear picture of how leadership, operations, and technology intersect to turn inbound freight from a pain point into a competitive advantage.