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Secret Life of Inventory

Jared Plumb, Melinda Tse

Booking Overview

This is an interview-led operations and inventory-management show focused on helping small businesses improve warehousing, fulfillment, automation, and supply-chain performance, with occasional solo educational episodes. PR agencies could credibly pitch supply-chain executives, warehouse-automation consultants, fulfillment leaders, logistics technology experts, and experienced inventory operators; booking difficulty is medium because recent guests include senior industry leaders and specialized practitioners.

Metrics

Episodes: 27

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: Canada

YouTube: 41.9k subscribers

Instagram: 338 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

secretlifeofinventory@inflowinventory.com

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Host

Jared Plumb - Co-host of Secret Life of Inventory, covering practical inventory-management topics for small businesses.

Melinda Tse - Co-host of Secret Life of Inventory, covering practical inventory-management topics for small businesses.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Senior supply-chain, logistics, fulfillment, warehouse-operations, or inventory-technology professionals with direct experience managing or transforming operational systems.
Required Achievements:  
Executive leadership at logistics, fulfillment, or supply-chain companies, Practical implementation experience in warehouse automation or inventory operations, Development of operational frameworks, technology strategies, or scalable fulfillment models

Recent Guest Discussions

David Kilzer - Warehouse Automation, Humanoid Robots, Robotics Adoption, Automation Strategy, Workforce Readiness, And The Human Readiness Quotient.

Maggie Barnett - 1pl, 3pl, And 4pl Fulfillment Models, Outsourcing Logistics, Fulfillment Operations, Logistics Technology, And Scaling Multichannel Brands.

Recent Topics

Inventory Management, Warehousing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Fulfillment

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Secret Life of Inventory
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The AI Playbook: How To Get Started with AI in Operations (ft. Metalinked CEO)

October 06, 2026

AI is changing the way manufacturers and supply chain teams work, but where should you actually start?In this episode, we sit down with Rehaan Bicha, the Co-Founder and CEO of Metalinked, to explore how businesses can approach AI in operations without getting caught up in the hype.Rehaan shares insights from his hands-on experience building AI products for manufacturing and supply chain, including where businesses have the biggest data gaps, how to identify workflows worth automating, and whe...

What's the Best Inventory Costing Method for Your Business? (FIFO, LIFO vs. Moving Average)

September 01, 2026

If you sell physical products, your inventory isn't just stock sitting on a shelf—it's a major asset that directly impacts your profits, taxes, and financial reporting.In this episode of The Secret Life of Inventory, we break down inventory valuation methods in simple terms. You'll learn the difference between price and cost, how Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) works, and why choosing the right inventory costing method can have a big impact on your business.We cover the three most co...

How to Optimize Your Warehouse Efficiency: People, Space & Software (ft. Adrian Betts)

August 04, 2026

When warehouse operations start to feel chaotic, most businesses jump to the same solutions: hire more people, move to a bigger space, or buy new software. But according to Adrian Betts, Founder of Xpandur, the solution lies in something deeper—the process.In this episode, we sit down with Adrian Betts to explore how growing businesses can diagnose what's actually slowing their warehouse down before rushing to add resources. Drawing on his experience at UPS, FedEx, Target, Nike, Walmart,...

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Frequently asked questions

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Secret Life of Inventory
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How do I get in touch with Secret Life of Inventory?

Secret Life of Inventory is hosted by Jared Plumb and Melinda Tse. Its publicly listed email is secretlifeofinventory@inflowinventory.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Secret Life of Inventory?

The publicly listed email for Secret Life of Inventory: secretlifeofinventory@inflowinventory.com.

How many listeners does Secret Life of Inventory have?

Podseeker estimates Secret Life of Inventory reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Secret Life of Inventory?

Secret Life of Inventory typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior supply-chain, logistics, fulfillment, warehouse-operations, or inventory-technology professionals with direct experience managing or transforming operational systems. Common among recent guests: Executive leadership at logistics, fulfillment, or supply-chain companies; Practical implementation experience in warehouse automation or inventory operations; Development of operational frameworks, technology strategies, or scalable fulfillment models. Recent guests include David Kilzer and Maggie Barnett.

How hard is it to get booked on Secret Life of Inventory?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Secret Life of Inventory cover?

Recent episodes cover Inventory Management, Warehousing, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Fulfillment. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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