Phil Schmidbauer is the Vice President, Solution Design at ODW Logistics, a national thirdparty logistics (3PL) provider headquartered in Columbus, Ohio
With a focus on engineering-driven logistics and analytics, Phil plays a pivotal role in shaping datadriven supply chain strategies. He leads initiatives in warehouse and transportation optimization, including network studies that streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency for midmarket and enterprise clients.
Phil also serves as a regular contributor on FreightWaves TV, offering insights on industry trends like economic impacts, transportation spend strategies, and solutions for smaller shippers navigating complex markets. His 24+ years’ experience in Transportation and Logistics span various companies and industries with a common goal; Identify and eliminate waste to deliver the highest quality, at the lowest cost, in the shortest lead-time.