Podcasts about 3pl

Avsnittet presenteras i samarbete med Prime Penguin, we make brands go global!___________________Medan September går mot sitt slut och löven skiftar färg är vi tillbaka med nya spaningar från logistikens värld.P.O har varit på elektrifieringskonferens i Polen och lanserat Einride i Tyskland. Nina har djupdykt in i litteraturens värld i förberedelse för sin kommande bok och planerat nya intervjuer.Vi pratar också om vad Petter Stordalen och Apollo 11 har gemensamt, varför vi behöver låta algoritmerna göra jobbet och hur logistik kan ha stoppat Ryssland från att snabbt avgöra kriget i Ukraina.________________ Avsnittet presenteras i samarbete med Prime Penguin, framtidens e-handelslogistik.  Vi matchar och kopplar ihop dig med 3PL-bolag i Skandinavien och resten av världen, du får de tre första månaderna av ditt Prime Penguin-abonnemang gratis om du kommer igång under hösten. Uppge Logistikpodden när du kontaktar oss. ________________Foto: Cheyenne OlanderRedigering, mix och master av https://littlecabincreatives.com

Manifest Commerce is a 3PL (third-party logistics) platform that aims to be a true logistics partner to merchants by providing them with high performance fulfillment done in an environmentally responsible way.  They've only just begun, and have already deployed:No Plastics during the fulfillment process (Elimination of bubble wrap, bubble fill & plastic tapes)Carbon Offsets of all shipments included in pricingBiodegradable and / or recyclable boxes, poly mailers, and void materialSustainable warehousing - Our fulfillment center is run on 80% renewable wind energyClear data and monthly reporting on your business environmental impactGeorge Wojciechowski is the Cofounder and CEO of Manifest Commerce. Manifest Commerce provides sustainable fulfillment solutions to eco-friendly brands and omnichannel retailers. Prior to launching Manifest Commerce, George cofounded ShipBob, a predominant name in the global ecommerce fulfillment space. George has held several roles in various investment communities including Goldman Sachs, among others. Michael Gongol is a founding member at Manifest.  Prior to entering eCommerce logistics Mike toured the country supporting musical acts before joining ShipBob where he led the sales team in the capacity of Sr. Enterprise Account Executive for over 5 years.  Start lending to regenerative farms today at: gosteward.com.Companies mentioned: - Eco Packables: https://www.ecopackables.com/- Provenance: https://www.provenance.org/- Rhode Skincare x Boox: https://my.boox.eco/scan-demo/rhode - A New Earth Project: https://anewearthproject.com/ - Atlantic Packaging: https://www.atlanticpkg.com/2022/04/atlantic-launches-a-new-earth-project/- STEP'N: https://stepn.com/Connect with Manifest:Website: https://manifest.eco/Email George: george@manifest.ecoEmail Michael: michael@manifest.eco

It's no secret that the logistics industry is in despair. The availability of warehouse space was just 5.6%. That's an all-time low and dramatic fall from the 8.5% reported at the start of 2016. As a result, retailers are being pushed to squeeze as much value out of each square foot. From the way they store inventory to the method of picking orders, strong warehouse management processes help retailers run their warehouses like a well-oiled machine. This guide shares how. Table of contents What is warehouse management? The benefits of having warehouse management technology Inventory management and warehouse management: How do they work together? Warehouse management processes Warehouse management best practices Advantages of working with a 3PL for warehouse management What to look for in warehouse management technology What is warehouse management? Warehouse management is the set of operational processes that help a warehouse run efficiently. These processes include tracking inventory levels, locating goods, managing staff schedules, fulfilling orders, and optimizing warehouse space. What is a warehouse management system? A warehouse management system (WMS) is the software that helps a business complete operational tasks within its warehouse. From resource planning to supply chain logistics, it's a technology retailers use to fulfill customer orders from a warehouse or distribution center. Some merchants have their WMS as subsection of wider enterprise resource planning (ERP) software—one central dashboard for ecommerce brands to control all aspects of the business. The benefits of having warehouse management technology The global supply chain is in disarray. Manufacturing and shipping times are much longer than they once were—an issue not set to resolve itself anytime soon. McKinsey reports that significant disruptions to manufacturing production now occur every 3.7 years, with reasons ranging from political instability to natural disasters. Ultimately, a WMS will help you speed up your receiving, cycle counting, and fulfillment, resulting in more efficient processes and reduced labor costs. Nick Malinowski, Co-founder of OTW Shipping A WMS that syncs with your inventory management system helps you stay one step ahead, hence why 38% of the merchants we surveyed plan to integrate technology to help their company anticipate disruptions and demand. Inside one, you'll see dropping inventory levels to prioritize replenishment. If you know that one bestselling SKU sells 500 units per week, but it takes three weeks to receive shipments from a supplier, for example, set an alert to notify you once stock levels drop below 2,000 (leaving extra leeway in case a spanner is thrown into the works.) Using a warehouse management system, you'll be able to track every product in your warehouse and help boost your customer experience by giving them accurate visibility on your product's availability. Perry Valentine, Founder of AtPerry's Combine those alerts with historical data for accurate inventory forecasting, using your WMS. Every item in your warehouse is costing you money, both in storage fees and opportunity costs. Poorly performing inventory is taking space that should be given to higher volume, faster moving, and ultimately, more profitable stock. Ben Clarke, interim Head of Marketing for James and James Ecommerce Fulfilment, says, “By ensuring that products are always shelved in the most efficient way possible, and by providing real-time visibility of stock levels, a warehouse management system can help avoid overstocking or running out of popular items. This can save significant amounts of money on inventory carrying costs.” Inventory management and warehouse management: How do they work together? The key to success in global ecommerce is to sell in the channels where your customers are. From social media storefronts to mobile commerce, this multi-channel retail strategy is notoriously hard for retailers to get a grasp on. You neve...

Today on Two Mics Up we'd like to introduce you to Seretha Willingham, the Founder and CEO of SJW Logistics, a Third-Party Logistics company providing freight transportation, warehousing and e-Commerce order fulfillment services. In 2020, when Covid-19 disrupted the economy, Seretha was granted the opportunity to become a full-time entrepreneur. Seretha was able to acquire a truck and grew the company to 13 trucks under her leadership. In 2021, Seretha was able to open a 22,000 square foot warehouse making SJW Logistics a full-service 3PL with multiple service offerings for her clients. This is both an inspiring and awesome story - tune in and enjoy! Featuring: Seretha Willingham - CEO SJW Logistics --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twomicsup/support

What You Will Learn:How to build your life with intentionHow to come up with ideas worth pursuing How to think about delivering value to people The power of pursuing an idea with purposeHow to be grateful for all of lifeBio:Garrett Ozar is the father to Everly (3), who survived grade IV (Glioblastoma) brain cancer at birth.Garrett is the Co-Founder of Eterneva: a company that brings brightness and meaning to loss by delivering an experience that unlocks a positive way forward. Eterneva turns the carbon in someone's ashes or hair into a diamond as a memorial for the family.Garrett is also the Co-Founder of Foreverly Fulfillment: a 3PL that provides job opportunities for parents of patients at St Jude Children's Hospital- where Everly was treated.Prior to these ventures, Garrett founded Ampcaddy: a bluetooth speaker designed to bring music to the golf course.Important Links:garrettozar.comhttps://www.facebook.com/garrett.ozarhttps://www.instagram.com/garrettozarhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/garrettozar/twitter: @garrettozar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan Schreiber and Joe Lynch discuss 3 freight trends to watch. Ryan is the Vice President, Industry and Growth at Metafora, previously “CarrierDirect”, which is the leading business consulting and software development firm that exclusively serves the Transportation, Logistics and Supply Chain space. About Ryan Schreiber Ryan Schreiber is the Vice President, Industry and Growth, at Metafora in Chicago. Ryan was born and raised in Tampa Florida. Ryan earned a degree in History from the University of South Florida and then a Law degree from Michigan State University.  Prior to joining Metafora, Ryan worked at a variety of logistics companies and even started and exited a few tech-enabled freight brokerage start-ups. Ryan is a skilled technologist and strategist who has helped transform many leading transportation and logistics companies. In Ryan's experience great technology is important but finding and keeping the right people is the key to success in the 3PL business. About Metafora Metafora, previously “CarrierDirect”, is the leading business consulting and software development firm that exclusively serves the Transportation, Logistics and Supply Chain space. They partner with carriers, shippers, and freight tech vendors to help them optimize their business and build software to fuel their growth. Welcome to the new way forward. Welcome to Metafora. Key Takeaways: 3 Freight Trends to Watch  Ryan Schreiber is the Vice President, Industry and Growth at Metafora, previously “CarrierDirect”, which is the leading business consulting and software development firm that exclusively serves the Transportation, Logistics and Supply Chain space. In the podcast interview, Ryan and Joe discuss the following 3 freight trends to watch. Successful freight-tech selection, implementation, and deployment is one of the keys to competing and winning in the logistics space. Companies would be wise to get outside help from experts like Metafora – the cost of failure is too high. The best logistics and transportation companies are investing in their people, technology, and better understanding their customers. Partnering with other companies to increase capacity, capability, and competitiveness is the new norm among logistics leaders. Companies like Lean (staffing partner), Metafora (consulting/technology) are enabling their customers to grow faster and more profitably. Metafora has a deep knowledge of the components that contribute to growth and profitability for transportation and logistics companies at all stages of your journey. Metafora is a  trusted partner who will jump at the chance to help carriers, freight brokers, shippers, and tech vendors do great things. At Metafora, they are experts in all things transportation, logistics and supply chain strategy and technology. Their mission is to help your business overcome roadblocks toward progress and growth, so we can contribute to a more efficient world together. For the carriers, 3PLs, and brokers who are ready to go the extra mile towards growth, profitability, and overall improvement: it's time to consider Metafora. Learn More About 3 Freight Trends to Watch Metafora LinkedIn Metafora website Metafora Services The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

On today's episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to J.B. Hunt's Shelley Simpson about her remarkable journey to become company president. Simpson started as an hourly customer service rep in 1994 and has gone on to become one of the most powerful women in freight.Simpson shares her perspective on career growth, intermodal and rail strikes, driver appreciation and living up to the company motto of people, technology and capacity. OneRail COO Jeff Flowers joins us hot on the heels of some bad news from FedEx. Will the rest of final mile suffer the same fate? Also, what are the best final-mile strategies to succeed this holiday season?We did it: FreightVana's post got over 300 likes and now Lars Ward, Joshua Brees and Ricky Camacho are here in Bob's Burgers cosplay to talk about promoting yourself online, the market and other distractions.Sarah Eggleston, VP of supply chain solutions sales at Redwood Logistics, knows a better way to manage your freight utilizing a 3PL partner and she's here to share how.Plus, flatbed close calls; bad driver appreciation week displays; robots infiltrating crime scenes; the band lineup for F3; and more.Visit our sponsorWatch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsLove's Truck Care & Speedco is the nation's largest preventative maintenance network over the road. With more than 1,500 maintenance bays offering light mechanical services and DOT inspections, Love's and Speedco are invested in getting drivers back on the road quickly and safely. Visit www.loves.com to learn more about our services.

On today's episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to J.B. Hunt's Shelley Simpson about her remarkable journey to become company president. Simpson started as an hourly customer service rep in 1994 and has gone on to become one of the most powerful women in freight.Simpson shares her perspective on career growth, intermodal and rail strikes, driver appreciation and living up to the company motto of people, technology and capacity. OneRail COO Jeff Flowers joins us hot on the heels of some bad news from FedEx. Will the rest of final mile suffer the same fate? Also, what are the best final-mile strategies to succeed this holiday season?We did it: FreightVana's post got over 300 likes and now Lars Ward, Joshua Brees and Ricky Camacho are here in Bob's Burgers cosplay to talk about promoting yourself online, the market and other distractions.Sarah Eggleston, VP of supply chain solutions sales at Redwood Logistics, knows a better way to manage your freight utilizing a 3PL partner and she's here to share how.Plus, flatbed close calls; bad driver appreciation week displays; robots infiltrating crime scenes; the band lineup for F3; and more.Visit our sponsorWatch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

Avsnittet presenteras i samarbete med Prime Penguin, framtidens e-handelslogistik.   Hur skiljer sig logistik i vården från annan logistik?I veckans avsnitt av Logistikpodden möter vi Nicholas Fernholm som bland annat har varit logistikansvarig på Älvsjö pandemisjukhus och projektledare för Region Stockholms försörjning av skyddsutrustning.Vi får höra om hans tid som robotchef på Nya Karolinska sjukhuset, vilka problem som inte kan lösas med vanligt logistiktänk och hur man bemöter en osäker framtid på bästa sätt.Höjdpunkter i veckans avsnitt:00:23 Logistik löser inte alla problem05:37 Att bygga ett sjukhus på två veckor14:48 När är ett problem komplext?16:52 Hur hanterar man oförutsägbarhet?21:13 Det unika med sjukhuset på Älvsjömässan30:16 Framtiden för NicholasVill du veta mer om Nicholas och hans arbete? Besök hans hemsida eller kontakta honom via LinkedIn.________________ Avsnittet presenteras i samarbete med Prime Penguin, framtidens e-handelslogistik.  Vi matchar och kopplar ihop dig med 3PL-bolag i Skandinavien och resten av världen, du får de tre första månaderna av ditt Prime Penguin-abonnemang gratis om du kommer igång under hösten. Uppge Logistikpodden när du kontaktar oss. Redigering, mix och master av https://littlecabincreatives.com

Saving on cost is always top of mind for companies who rely on shipping bulk regularly. For a lot of those companies, the traditional wood pallet is a necessary component that comes with the job. But can a careful look at the utility of the plastic pallet reveal not only cost savings, but a boost in sustainability as well? Sam Dunham, Director of Operations for Plastic Pallet Pros, joins us to tackle some industry myths and show how businesses can actually save by putting it on the plastic. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://plasticpalletpros.com/ DO YOU WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the updated and expanded Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: http://bit.ly/ILMagApp   http://bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle  Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast?  Connect with me on Twitter:  @ILMagPodcast   Email me: podcast@inboundlogistics.com   Connect with Inbound Logistics Magazine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inbound-logistics Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ILMagazine Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InboundLogistics Catch our latest videos on YouTube: www.youtube.com/inboundlogistics   Visit us at www.inboundlogistics.com

Brittany Traylor and Joe Lynch discuss the TraylorTranspo story. Brittany is the CEO of TraylorTranspo LLC, an asset light brokerage that specializes in power-only moves, which typically means the carrier provides the tractor and the shipper provides the trailer. About Brittany Traylor Brittany Traylor is the Founder and CEO of TraylorTranspo, an asset-based freight brokerage that streamlines the logistics function and delivers a superior customer experience using consumer-grade freight tech (Turvo). Prior to launching her own company in 2021, Brittany was an owner-operator for over 5 years. During that time, Brittany drove dry van, flat bed, and over-dimensional loads all over the lower 48 states. As a driver, she gained first-hand insights into the challenges facing both truck drivers and shippers. When she founded her own company, Brittany committed to building a better brokerage, with a real connection to both drivers and shippers. Brittany was raised in the foster care system in Germany and moved to the USA as an adult so her success hasn't come easily. With the goal of paying it forward, Traylor Transpo partners with the Texas Workforce Commission to help people get their start in logistics and supply chain. About TraylorTranspo  TraylorTranspo is an asset-based freight brokerage based in Dallas, Texas. Traylor was founded by an owner-operator, Brittany Traylor who wanted to create a tech-centric brokerage that puts people first – so employees, drivers, carriers, and shippers are all family at Traylor. The company specializes in drop and hook shipments (power-only) and open-deck transportation. The company also moves a lot of scrap, which is a notoriously difficult type of freight to haul. Traylor's technology streamlines the shipping process, reduces cost, and facilitates collaboration. TraylorTranspo also has a social mission of helping people typically under-represented in logistics - get their start. About Turvo Turvo is the world's first multi-enterprise collaborative platform specifically designed for the global supply chain. The Turvo platform connects people and organizations across the supply chain, allowing shippers, logistics providers, and carriers to digitally transform their workflows with cloud-based software and mobile applications. The technology unifies all systems, internal and external, providing one end-to-end system of record set for all operations and analytics while eliminating redundant manual tasks and automating business processes. Turvo is based in the San Francisco Bay Area with offices in Dallas, Texas, and Hyderabad, India. Key Takeaways: The TraylorTranspo Story Brittany Traylor is the Founder and CEO of TraylorTranspo, an asset light brokerage that specializes in power-only moves, which typically means the carrier provides the tractor and the shipper provides the trailer. In the podcast interview, Joe and Brittany discuss Brittany's difficult childhood, moving to America as a young adult, and the founding of TraylorTranspo. Power only trucking is a full truckload move that occurs when a carrier provides only a driver and a tractor or “power unit.” With power only moves, the driver does not bring a trailer, but instead hooks up to and hauls a trailer that is either leased or owned by a 3PL or shipper. Drop and hook shipments became more popular after the hours of service (HOS) and electronic logging device (ELD) mandate took effect in 2019. With drop and hook shipments, drivers are able to spend more time driving because they are not involved in live loads / uploads. Drivers simply drop the trailer and the shipper unloads the trailer when they have time. For pickups, drivers hook up the trailer and get back to driving. Because of her difficult upbringing, Brittany makes a point of giving people an opportunity to succeed. TraylorTranspo works closely with the Texas Work Force Commission to hire and train people who often are not given a chance – this has lead to a very loyal team and family-like culture at the company. Traylor is a small, but fast growing brokerage that is uses freight tech (Turvo) to streamline the shipping process, reduce costs per load, and deliver a superior customer experience for both carriers and shippers. Learn More About The TraylorTranspo Story Brittany's LinkedIn TraylorTranspo LinkedIn TraylorTranspo Turvo's LinkedIn Turvo Turvo Academy Makes Supply Chain Collaboration Easier Than Ever The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

¿Por qué elegir España frente a otros países europeos? Después de USA, es el mayor mercado electrónico por volumen de ventas. Además tiene otra gran ventaja que es la ayuda europea a las empresas con la digitalización de sus negocios con fondos de regeneración post Covid 19, conocidos como Fondos Next Generation Kit Digital. El programa piloto comenzó este año en España y se espera que para el año que viene se repita la convocatoria.  AVASK fue nombrado agente digitalizador por el programa y puede gestionar los bonos digitales no sólo en su trámite, sino en su ejecución. Por eso, en este episodio invitamos a Stefano Di Loreto, Business Manager para España e Italia en AVASK, y Jesús Andujar, quien también dentro del equipo de AVASK en Europa es el International Business Development Officer. “El Kit Digital es una iniciativa del gobierno español que tiene como objetivo principal llevar a las empresas a un nivel significativo en cuanto a la madurez digital de sus plataformas de gestión, y para lograr ese fin se hace uso de los fondos destinados por la comunidad europea post Covid y así se subvenciona la implantación de soluciones digitales para las empresas”, explica Stefano. “Aquí en Europa, luego de la pandemia, se dieron cuenta que lo único que funcionó fue el comercio electrónico y es lo que sujetó a las economías de todos los países miembros de la UE. Al igual que el siglo pasado, luego de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, hubo un impulso económico a través de los fondos Next Generation y se pusieron en marcha varias iniciativas. Unas se basan en llevar el Covid de la mejor manera posible; y otras, de cara a futuro, a impulsar a las PYMES y a los autónomos a desarrollarse digitalmente. Este programa piloto está teniendo sus réplicas y tendrá en el futuro otros modelos en otros países miembros de la UE”, asegura Jesús.     Como bien decíamos anteriormente, este programa ayuda a colaborar en las necesidades que pueda llegar a tener una empresa tanto en su página web, como marketplace y redes sociales, entre otros espacios digitales. “Desde AVASK ayudamos a tramitar esa ayuda, como buscarles un especialista para el desarrollo de listings en Amazon”, suma Jesús. Por su parte, Stefano destaca que “es importante considerar que esta ayuda del Estado es dinero que se obtiene gratuitamente, sin compromiso de retorno, simplemente el compromiso formal a invertir en las soluciones de digitalización”, y remarca: “Es una gran oportunidad que tenemos en España para recibir a todos los e-sellers que quieren entrar al mercado europeo, sentar bases en España y dar soluciones en términos de e-Commerce”. Para acceder al programa, es necesario registrar la empresa en España. “Un requisito del Kit Digital es que tengas registrada la empresa en España seis meses con el VAT español. Como ahora se están abriendo los tramos de petición del Kit Digital durante 12 meses, si vienes a registrarte en España y estás seis meses, puedes pedir esa subvención dentro de seis meses y cuando seas beneficiario del bono podrás utilizar esos fondos para tus necesidades con agentes digitales del programa, no con empresas terceras. AVASK es un agente digital del programa y podemos activar ese bono que te da el Estado”, resalta Jesús. “Si uno quiere realizar la expansión con la misma empresa que tiene en Estados Unidos, se debe abrir y registrar la compañía en España con el VAT y hacer las declaraciones correspondientes, porque mandaría parte de su inventario de Estados Unidos a España. Lo que nosotros sugerimos es que se abra una SL española y se separe el mundo de Amazon USA con su LLC y el mundo de Amazon Europa con una limitada española, porque luego ese negocio en Europa llega a un nivel de madurez tal que puede ser interesante para realizar un exit con una agregadora que nosotros ayudamos a contactar para que les hagan una oferta”, recomienda Jesús. Respecto a la logística, Jesús cuenta que hay partners de 3PL que ya están establecidos en España y en distintos puntos de Europa, y luego está la logística de Amazon FBA. “Para el movimiento de mercancía nos apoyamos en la estructura de Amazon, de los warehouses, y si quieres almacenar tu mercancía hay otros partners que se encargan del transporte y otros servicios del 3PL. Le entregas tu mercancía y ellos te la mueven dependiendo de tu necesidad y movimiento de ventas”, informa Stefano.   El bono que ofrece el programa varía dependiendo del número de empleados que tenga la empresa. Según Jesús, se divide en tres segmentos: de 0 a 3 empleados te dan un bono de 2 mil euros, de 3 a 9 empleados son 6 mil euros y los bonos grandes corresponden a PYMES medianas de 10 a 49 empleados. Como cierre, Jesús comenta que cuentan con los equipos contables desde AVASK que ayudan a llevar los libros contables anuales: “Si eres una LLC lo podemos hacer nosotros y, si te estableces como una empresa española, uno de nuestros partners locales colaborará con eso”. Página web: www.avaskgroup.com Emails: jesus.andujar@avaskgroup.com / stefano.diloreto@avaskgroup.com

Join host Christine Morris of Trinity Logistics, as she shares September's freight market information and news that may impact you. This episode is also where she shares Trinity's available dedicated lanes. If interested in any of the available lanes, reach out to Rebecca Meredith of Trinity at rebecca.meredith@trinitylogistics.com or 302-253-3921. 

A proud visionary immigrant, start-up addict, and true entrepreneur, Dean van Zyl is the Founder of National Adhesive which operates multiple brands such as Great Stuff, GlueAngel, THICC, and EISH! Dean shares how to navigate the decision process about where to start with Amazon, what content you need to create great listings, and what to consider when choosing FBM or FBA. Takeaways: Even if your product is available through wholesale retailers, you can reach a larger consumer base through also selling on Amazon. One of the main reasons to sell through Amazon instead of selling to Amazon as a vendor is that you maintain control of your prices. This is especially important if you are also selling through distributors who are worried about being undercut by Amazon.Before launching on Amazon, there's a lot you need to do starting with building your team to handle the Amazon operations, researching how your competitors are doing on Amazon, creating content for your listings, and connecting all the software.The content that you need for a product listing extends far beyond one picture and a small description. You need to develop additional content such as how-to videos, infographics, and more.If you are selling through multiple e-commerce platforms and using a 3PL (3rd Party Logistics) for your fulfillment, it might be best to start with FBM. However, FBA removes many of the headaches associated with 3PLs and FBA also helps your conversion rate. Building out a strong ERP infrastructure is imperative when you are dealing with multiple e-commerce platforms to make sure you can monitor your operations for each platform. Quote of the Show:“Sometimes it's about making the wrong decision a few times before realizing I needed to make the right one earlier ” - Dean van ZylLinks:LinkedInCompany websiteGreat Stuff Amazon StorefrontShout Outs:The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. GerberWays to Tune In:Apple Podcast (Leave a Review)iHeart RadioPodchaser (Leave a Review)Amazon MusicAudibleSpotifyGoogle PodcastStitcherYouTube

Everyone wants to know how quickly they are going to get paid. From suppliers to carriers, it's all about days to pay. Kevin O'Meara shares his outlook on the future of supply chain payments and how shippers can best navigate the future. Freight broker/3PL expert Mary O'Connell of FreightWaves and Shaw Industries Vice President of Integrated Supply Chain Kevin O'Meara, join together in this fireside chat.Follow FreightWaves on Apple PodcastsFollow FreightWaves on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

Cyngn recently conducted a study on the productivity gains that our client, Global Logistics and Fulfillment, enjoyed after deploying DriveMod to their warehouse. Today, we welcome Jacob Green, a business manager at Cyngn, who conducted the study, to dive into the results of how an autonomous vehicle deployment changed how this 3PL does business.To download the full case study, click here.

Everyone wants to know how quickly they are going to get paid. From suppliers to carriers, it's all about days to pay. Kevin O'Meara shares his outlook on the future of supply chain payments and how shippers can best navigate the future. Freight broker/3PL expert Mary O'Connell of FreightWaves and Shaw Industries Vice President of Integrated Supply Chain Kevin O'Meara, join together in this fireside chat.Follow FreightWaves on Apple PodcastsFollow FreightWaves on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

As you grow your Amazon FBA business, so too should you scale your fulfillment.  Employing a 3PL service opens up a wealth of opportunities and helps shield your business from Amazon inventory limits, stockout penalties, and supply chain delays.  But not all 3PLs are created equal, so how do you find the right 3PL to suit your business's unique needs? Few people are better qualified to answer this question than Taylor Smits. Taylor is an Amazon seller and the Co-founder of My FBA Prep, a SaaS-based 3PL service that helps eCommerce brands scale their operations by streamlining logistics and fulfillment. In this episode, we dissect the eCommerce supply chain. Taylor explains the different fulfillment options available to FBA sellers and the common pain points sellers encounter when prepping, packing, and shipping their inventory to Amazon warehouses.   We discuss the many benefits of outsourcing fulfillment and outline the important questions sellers should ask when choosing a 3PL. According to Taylor,  “As an Amazon seller, the biggest question to ask a 3PL service is “What's the turnaround time for getting inventory prepped and into Amazon warehouses.” That time period is going to directly affect your cash flow cycle. It's also important to ask if they have experience working with businesses similar to yours so that you know they can meet your expectations.” This interview will provide you with the information you need to break free of your fulfillment restrictions and watch your FBA business thrive! Topics Discussed in This Episode: Taylor's entrepreneurial journey and how he founded My FBA Prep (03:33) The difference between first, second, and third-party logistics (12:37) How Taylor got a foot in the door with large eCommerce clients (20:26)  The questions sellers should be asking 3PL service providers before hiring them (25:05) The trends Taylor is seeing in the current eCommerce fulfillment ecosystem (41:38) The biggest obstacle Taylor faced when building and growing My FBA Prep (48:13) Mentions: Empire Flippers Podcast Empire Flippers Marketplace Schedule a call with our expert sales advisors  My FBA Prep Netsuite Sit back, grab a coffee, and learn how to get the most out of your 3PL fulfillment!

As you grow your Amazon FBA business, so too should you scale your fulfillment.  Employing a 3PL service opens up a wealth of opportunities and helps shield your business from Amazon inventory limits, stockout penalties, and supply chain delays.  But not all 3PLs are created equal, so how do you find the right 3PL to suit your business's unique needs? Few people are better qualified to answer this question than Taylor Smits. Taylor is an Amazon seller and the Co-founder of My FBA Prep, a SaaS-based 3PL service that helps eCommerce brands scale their operations by streamlining logistics and fulfillment. In this episode, we dissect the eCommerce supply chain. Taylor explains the different fulfillment options available to FBA sellers and the common pain points sellers encounter when prepping, packing, and shipping their inventory to Amazon warehouses.   We discuss the many benefits of outsourcing fulfillment and outline the important questions sellers should ask when choosing a 3PL. According to Taylor,  “As an Amazon seller, the biggest question to ask a 3PL service is “What's the turnaround time for getting inventory prepped and into Amazon warehouses.” That time period is going to directly affect your cash flow cycle. It's also important to ask if they have experience working with businesses similar to yours so that you know they can meet your expectations.” This interview will provide you with the information you need to break free of your fulfillment restrictions and watch your FBA business thrive! Topics Discussed in This Episode: Taylor's entrepreneurial journey and how he founded My FBA Prep (03:33) The difference between first, second, and third-party logistics (12:37) How Taylor got a foot in the door with large eCommerce clients (20:26)  The questions sellers should be asking 3PL service providers before hiring them (25:05) The trends Taylor is seeing in the current eCommerce fulfillment ecosystem (41:38) The biggest obstacle Taylor faced when building and growing My FBA Prep (48:13) Mentions: Empire Flippers Podcast Empire Flippers Marketplace Schedule a call with our expert sales advisors  My FBA Prep Netsuite Sit back, grab a coffee, and learn how to get the most out of your 3PL fulfillment!

Mike and Dave ponder EcomCrew's early years as they bid a bittersweet goodbye to the company's first employee.   July was an interesting month. For me, my top line number went down, but my bottom line number went up – thanks to reduced PPC costs, raised product prices, and AGL.   Dave, on the other hand, rants about the ridiculous sales tax being imposed on businesses based in British Columbia.   We also discuss our takes on 3PL, which Dave and I are approaching very differently: I'm slowly weaning off of it, while Dave is heavily reliant on it (for an inevitable yet valid reason).   In more devastating news: Abby, EcomCrew's employee #1 and brand manager is leaving us. This was bound to happen eventually, but it still feels very sad that it's actually happening.   That concludes our July Brand Report. It's definitely going to be challenging without Abby and we'll miss her for sure, but that's life. We wish her all the best in her journey.   We never have enough time on the podcast to cover everything in our Brand Report, so if you want to see the full-length report, check out the blogpost here. As always, don't forget to leave us a review over on iTunes if you enjoy our content. Happy selling and we'll see you in the next one!

On today's episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about shortages across retail and auto that are still hampering production more than two years into the pandemic. Cargo theft could be all the rage this holiday season. Scott Cornell, the national practice lead for transportation and a crime and theft specialist at Travelers, is here to tell us why.Ryan Knight, senior director of enterprise sales at Netradyne, tells us about safety solutions for small to midsized carriers. Andy Shiels, president and co-founder at SiLo, talks about the trucking market, why Nashville is the place to work in 3PL, and what recruiting has been like in '22. Plus, Peloton pivots away from freight; unique police chases; a new song from The Dude and Carl's Jr.'s John Brewer; UPS Teamsters fired up ahead of contract talks; and much more.Visit our sponsorWatch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

On today's episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about shortages across retail and auto that are still hampering production more than two years into the pandemic. Cargo theft could be all the rage this holiday season. Scott Cornell, the national practice lead for transportation and a crime and theft specialist at Travelers, is here to tell us why.Ryan Knight, senior director of enterprise sales at Netradyne, tells us about safety solutions for small to midsized carriers. Andy Shiels, president and co-founder at SiLo, talks about the trucking market, why Nashville is the place to work in 3PL, and what recruiting has been like in '22. Plus, Peloton pivots away from freight; unique police chases; a new song from The Dude and Carl's Jr.'s John Brewer; UPS Teamsters fired up ahead of contract talks; and much more.Visit our sponsorWatch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Port X Logistics is your easy button for your drayage, transload, and trucking needs for all ports and ramps in the United States and Canada. Our four pillars of Culture, Service, Tech, and Trucks are what set us apart from the rest. We provide full visibility from the second your container leaves the origin port to the final stage of delivery.

Join Nicole Glenn as she interviews Kristy Knichel of Knichel Logistics about how "putting herself out there" took her career to the next level. A 25-year intermodal industry veteran, Kristy went from a shy introvert to a 2022 E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year. She discusses the importance of being vulnerable, putting yourself out there, and being heard. Tune in to hear how Kristy pushed past her comfort zone and how she strives to help others through mentoring and giving back. "If you put your heart and soul into it, you can accomplish anything." Kristy Knichel is President and CEO of Knichel Logistics, a non-asset based 3PL and IMC located near Pittsburgh, PA, which was founded in 2003 by Kristy's late father, William Knichel. Kristy's proudest accomplishments are being named a 2022 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, the 2020 Women in Trucking Association's Influential Woman in Trucking Award winner, and her appointment as the Intermodal Logistics Conference Chair on the TIA Board of Directors.

Alex Guillen and Joe Lynch discuss tracking medical shipments. Alex is the Director of Sales, Life Science and Pharma Europe at Tive, the leading provider of real-time supply chain visibility insights that help logistics professionals actively manage their in-transit shipments' location and condition. About Alex Guillen Alex Guillen is an established executive with a proven record in global business and market development, with well-rounded experience in multicultural sales management and brand building. Alex has extensive experience and expertise in cold chain; as Director of Sales, Life Science and Pharma at Tive, Alex leads sales and business development within the company's rapid-growth Life Science division. Previously, Guillen served as a Board Member and leader of Corporate Strategy at SWITRACE S.A, a developer of temperature and humidity data loggers compliant to the Pharma and Biotech industries. Alex's extensive experience also includes serving as Global Cold Chain Director of Fisher Clinical Services, CEO of Escort Cold Chain Solutions SA, and Director for Commercial Operations for Novartis Vaccines. About Tive Tive is a leading provider of real-time supply chain visibility insights that help logistics professionals actively manage their in-transit shipments' location and condition. With Tive, shippers and logistics service providers (LSP) eliminate preventable delays, damage, and shipment failures. Tive‘s solution provides data generated by its industry-leading trackers allowing clients to actively optimize their shipments, improve their customers' experience, and unlock supply chain insights in an actionable real-time manner. Key Takeaways: Tracking Medical Shipments Alex Guillen is the Director of Sales, Life Science and Pharma Europe for Tive, which provides in-transit visibility solutions that help shipping and logistics professionals manage their shipments and eliminate preventable delays and damage. In the podcast interview, Joe and Alex discuss the critical importance of tracking medical shipments, including: Commercial pharmaceuticals Clinical pharmaceuticals Medical cold chain Cryogenic Organ transplants The bar is higher for medical and pharmaceutical shipments because a shipment that is late or out of temperature range could cause loss of life.The Tive Tracker is about the size of a deck of cards and it captures and transmits shipment data in real time with unprecedented accuracy. The Tracker provide real time alerts that enable shippers and their 3PL partners to respond and recover the shipment in the case of temperature breech, tampering, shock, damage, theft, and a variety of other factors. Tive enables shippers and their carrier partners to move from reactive to proactive, which is so important when transporting medical/pharma shipments. Tive provides flexible, scalable solutions bringing end-to-end visibility to supply chain professionals. In additional to medical and pharma, Tive provides solutions for the following supply chain problem areas: Location Tracking for High-Value Goods Chemicals Condition Monitoring Handling Damage Monitoring Damage Alerts for Electronics Shipments Port Delays Environmental Monitoring for Perishables Equipment Delivery Monitoring Automotive Supply Chain Optimization Learn More About Tracking Medical Shipments Alex's LinkedIn Tive LinkedIn Tive website The Tive Story with Krenar Komoni Every Shipment Matters with Jim Waters - YouTube Tive Solo 5G Pharma Tracker Tive Solo 5G Pharma Non-Lithium Tracker The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

This week, we're doing a deep dive into the global shipping business. Join host Colbert Cannon in conversation with George Pasha, CEO of The Pasha Group. George shares his learnings from almost 40 years in the family-owned and operated business – from its beginnings as an asset-lite brokerage to expanding into fleet ownership both organically and through industry-shaping acquisitions. We also hear how George navigated the pandemic as an essential business with frontline workers. And we discuss how the company is currently weathering a historically tight labor market and rising fuel prices. Learn more about George Pasha's tenure at The Pasha Group here. Watch The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, Colbert's Best Idea for this week, here.

Warehouse operations have to deal with a large number of factors, any of which can drastically affect efficiency at a moment's notice. From motion waste to staffing shortages, businesses have to be ready to adapt and evolve to stay on the right track. Pete Grimes and Chris Richardson of Barcode Direct share some of their insights into how new tech and better processes can streamline a warehouse and move operations forward. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://www.barcodedirect.com/ DO YOU WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the updated and expanded Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: http://bit.ly/ILMagApp   http://bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle  Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast?  Connect with me on Twitter:  @ILMagPodcast   Email me: podcast@inboundlogistics.com   Connect with Inbound Logistics Magazine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inbound-logistics Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ILMagazine Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InboundLogistics Catch our latest videos on YouTube: www.youtube.com/inboundlogistics   Visit us at www.inboundlogistics.com

On today's Lunch with Norm, we are joined by the Co-founder of HONU Worldwide Afolabi Oyerokun! Learn about what you need to think about when considering a 3PL. Find out on today's episode if all 3PLs the same? What does it take for a 3PL to be Afolabi- approved? Also learn about what red flags should you stay away from. Our guest has been learning and developing the best logistics strategies, relationships and tactics to streamline and improve profitability for his clients for over 20 years. This episode is brought to you by Post Purchase Pro Post Purchase PRO specializes in helping Amazon sellers create more sales, ranking, and reviews through post purchase marketing. Finally your email marketing can be actively managed by professionals with over 30 years experience so you can focus on running your business. Increase repeat purchases, drive better organic search term ranking, get more reviews, and build a real asset. For more information visit https://www.postpurchasepro.com/lunch This episode is brought to you by Startup Club Startup Club is the largest club on Clubhouse supporting the Startup ecosystem. Startup Club offers an exciting sense of belonging to established and aspiring entrepreneurs, startup businesses, and companies wanting to Learn, Connect, and Grow. Join us for conversations with founders, entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, subject matter experts, and more. For More information visit https://Startup.club In this episode, we are joined by Afolabi Oyerokun, Co-founder of HONU Worlwide. Today we learn about what it take for a 3PL to be Afolabi- approved. Learn the 3PL red flags you should stay away from. Afolabi is a regular on Lunch with Norm and loves sharing his insight with the Amazon & eCommerce community This episode is brought to you by Startup Club, Post Purchase Pro, and HONU Worldwide.

On today's episode, Kunle is joined by Dhruv Saxena, co-founder and CEO of ShipBob, a market-leading warehouse management that provides warehouses as a service, or 3PL to largely Shopify, BigCommerce, and direct-to-consumer eCommerce space.Experimenting with side projects such as eCommerce startup while being a full-time software engineer, Dhruv, with his business partner and friend, Divey had to endure long lines at post offices during lunch breaks to mail customers' orders. Faced with the difficulty in mailing orders and being too small a business for 3PLs, Dhruv utilized his knowledge as a software engineer and started working on the automation of mailing their products which birthed the idea of ShipBob.Building ShipBob from the ground and starting with a 10,000-square feet warehouse, Dhruv shares ShipBob's aim to help small local eCommerce businesses access ShipBob's network and wide-range fulfillment services. Being part SaaS and part warehouse, he offers new innovations such as Merchant Plus, a software that small businesses can use to manage their own warehouse while being able to access ShipBob's network.This episode is especially inspiring as you'd hear Kunle and Dhruv talk about how eCommerce businesses are doing despite facing macroeconomic headwinds. You will also get to learn about the early years of ShipBob, their work culture, and how customers and merchants were always at the forefront in making the decisions and direction for ShipBob. Take advantage of the golden nuggets dropped in this episode, especially if you're a small business owner looking to level up your logistics.-----------SPONSORS:This episode is brought to you by: WayflyerAs you continue to grow your eCommerce business, access to growth capital will increasingly play a significant role in achieving and surpassing your financial and social goals.Why should you give up equity or pay high interest rates to grow your business?There is a new way to access growth capital that transforms eCommerce businesses.Wayflyer has shaken the way eCommerce operators access working capital.With a dedication to only DTC eCommerce businesses, Wayflyer will fund you on a fairer “fund as you grow” model, meaning if your sales slow down, so does the amount you transfer back..There is just a simple fee and the funds you need to grow are deposited to your account instantly.It's worth checking out – Wayflyer.comKlaviyo This episode is brought to you by Klaviyo – a growth marketing platform that powers over 25,000 online businesses. Direct-to-Consumer brands like ColourPop, Huckberry, and Custom Ink rely on Klaviyo. Klaviyo helps you own customer experience and grow high-value customer relationships right from a shopper's first impression through to each subsequent purchase, Klaviyo understands every single customer interaction and empowers brands to create more personalized marketing moments. Find out more on klaviyo.com/2x. Gorgias This episode is brought to you by Gorgias, the leading helpdesk for Shopify, Magento and BigCommerce merchants.Gorgias combines all your communication channels including email, SMS, social media, live chat, and phone into one platform. This saves your team hours per day & makes managing customer orders a breeze. It also integrates seamlessly with your existing tech stack, so you can access customer information and even edit, return, refund, or create an order right from your helpdesk. Go to Gorgias.com and mention 2x eCommerce Podcast for two months free.RechargeThis episode is brought to you by Recharge, the leading subscriptions payment solution for Shopify merchants.Recharge helps eCommerce merchants of all sizes launch and scale subscription offerings. Recharge powers the growth of over 15,000 subscription merchants and their communities—turning one-time transactions into long-term customer relationships.Turn transactions into relationships and experience seamless subscription commerce with Recharge.Find out more on rechargepayments.com/2x.

Third party logistics providers, or 3PL's, must meet strict compliance requirements, particularly those doing business in the pharmaceutical industry. In this edition, Wolters Kluwer Manager of Content Management Hans Howk explains what the licensing requirements are for 3PL's and which government agencies will be making sure you are in compliance. He also explains the penalties for licensure non-compliance and how CT Corporation can help you navigate all the complexities that come with this designation.For additional resources, please visit:https://www.wolterskluwer.com/en/expert-insights/third-party-logistics-provider-licensing-requirements

Hey everybody and welcome back to Eggs! Today we have special guest — the founder and CEO of Profasee — Chad Rubin.Chad is a lifelong entrepreneur. In 2008 he decided to set up his first eCommerce shop — Crucial vacuum — selling vacuum cleaner parts out of his garage. It was a great success! It wasn't long before that site exploded from just one to thousands of different SKUs, but that experience showed Chad one thing. Due to a lack of proper technology to manage their growth — and thousands of products — their warehouse became an absolute jungle to manage. To solve his own problem, Chad created Skubana, which went on to become one of the most powerful operations platforms in e-commerce.On the back of the Skubana platform, Crucial Vacuum evolved from selling vacuum cleaner parts exclusively to covering all the replacement parts for your home. It also got a new name — Think Crucial. Skubana was eventually acquired by 3PL central, and in addition to the continued success of Think Crucial, in 2021 Chad launched his latest venture — Profasee. Profasee is a platform that enables Amazon resellers to dynamically predict the perfect price and the perfect moment for the products they sell using AI and comprehensive data management.Joining us today for a conversation about his entrepreneurial journey, starting, scaling, and selling businesses, the state of eCommerce and so much more. Please join us in welcoming to the show, Chad Rubin. Our Guest:Chad RubinFounder and CEO of ProfaseeOfficial website: https://profasee.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itschadrubin/----Credits:Hosted by Michael Smith and Ryan RoghaarTheme music: "Perfect Day" by OPMThe Carton:https://medium.com/the-carton-by-eggsThe Eggs Podcast Spotify playlist:bit.ly/eggstunesThe Plugs:The Showeggscast.com@eggshow on twitter and instagramOn iTunes: itun.es/i6dX3pCOn Stitcher: bit.ly/eggs_on_stitcherAlso available on Google Play Music!Mike "DJ Ontic" shows and infodjontic.com@djontic on twitterRyan Roghaarhttp://rogha.ar

Looking to expand your business into the EU? In this episode, Andy Hooper joins Matt to discuss how to make the most of your expansion strategy and tips for succeeding in new markets. ABOUT ANDY Andy is the CEO of Global E-Commerce Experts, has been successfully expanding e-commerce brands into new markets for over 15 years. An accomplished specialist in e-commerce, Andy now works with companies around the world providing comprehensive gateways and solutions to new markets, especially US-based organizations transitioning into Europe. Starting from the ground up, Andy has carved out a niche inspired by his own experience and success of growing an organization's profits through e-commerce. With an infectious energy for success, Andy leads a team of professionals in all aspects of e-commerce. With fulfillment centers in the UK & EU, the Global E-Commerce team provides hassle-free end-to-end solutions that have helped 1000's of sellers capitalize on the multi-billion dollar UK & EU markets. When not working, Andy can often be found enjoying sailing, cycling, and kayaking with his friends and family on England's south coast. Here's a summary of the great stuff that we cover in this show: Global E-Commerce Experts essentially started by solving the problem for overseas sellers expanding into Europe. They worked with around 2000 clients that they've expanded, and doing that across lots of different services, be it compliance, or logistics or account management, they came up with a pathway looking at what successful clients were doing and what the data was telling them, bridging that gap to make it easy. Andy has developed seven basic steps for a success pathway to expand into Europe - market research, compliance, marketplace, 3PL, promote products, website and growth. Market research is all about understanding the size of the market, and that your products are relevant to be sold in those areas and product sourcing. Compliance comprises of product and business compliance aspects. Marketplace is about identifying what's the best marketplace for you to launch on. 3PL or a third-party logistics operation is required to store, fulfil, rework, or return your goods. To promote your products, you need to have a great marketing strategy that generates traffic. If you get switched off from a marketplace, you need to be able to sell your products somewhere and so it's essential to build your own website, which would allow you not just to sell in your own country but anywhere. Finally, growth or scale is about identifying what additional marketplaces you can sell on to capitalise on everything you're doing to take it to the next level. Enjoying listening to our conversation about EU expansion:-)For complete show notes, transcript and links to our guest, check out our website: https://my.captivate.fm/www.ecommerce-podcast.com (www.ecommerce-podcast.com).

00:00 Steven Pope Amazon FBA Weekly Q&A - June 24, 202210:03 Pakistan is now the #3 most common seller in the US10:45 KWs competitors are ranking for16:37 MAG School SEO Course17:16 Pros when sending to AMZ compared to the old workflow18:23 Launching a tumbler with crypto/day trading niche19:08 KW + Brand name, am I able to index for that22:02 Unable to put the brand name in the listing22:10 Does repeating best converting KW in the back end has an impact22:36 Diff between SEO ranking and index22:56 Target ACoS26:32 ASIN radically swings in organic ranking27:45 What's the deal with Melissa & Doug brand29:36 For the scaling campaign, will it work simply by increasing the budget30:23 What do you do when a bid far exceeds the 7-day CPC31:18 Way to re-trigger honeymoon period w/o creating new SKU32:01 Broad and Phrase match campaign budgets33:55 Techniques when pricing products on AMZ34:47 Featured Brands filter35:35 Text in brand story blocks 70% of the image36:21 Thoughts on 200 blank tumblers w/ no design sent to the 3PL warehouse37:42 Which KWs generating more sales organically38:29 Outlook on Amazon for the next 3 months39:41 In a campaign with variations, variation A gets more favor over others. Should I pause the rest and create a new campaign with the other variations? 43:04 I target gold candle holder broad match in search terms and I see that AMZ is spending on the "candle holder" search term. is that possible with broad match44:06 How do to get asked questions to be next to ratings44:52 Search Catalog Performance47:12 My Amazon Guy is hiring!49:20 Section above the bullets and below the title (Special Ingredients) carry the same search weight50:17 Same KW has a different default bid in different campaigns51:09 Sometimes the questions are right next to reviews and sometimes below51:58 Change product listing images in target market w/o changing images in source market53:22 Tips on monitoring the growth or shrinking of a niche and competitor sales54:52 Product is alleged by a customer to have caused them physical harm i.e. an allergic reaction, who is liable56:05 Some listings have a line next to the ratings saying 20 asked questions with a link to the questions56:27 Can you get Amazon to stop using FNSKU and only use the UPC56:52 Do you recommend your courses for newbies57:59 Bullet points not updating on the PDP58:27 Sponsored brand broad campaign or sponsored brand exact59:00 Amazon Online Arbitrage59:47 How to find the winning contributor to the ASIN1:00:16 Best recommendation: Perpetua, Sellics, or other?1:00:40 My most important KWs have a suggested exact match bid of 1.75 - 2, to be conservative I am starting with them at $1.2 - 1.4. Thoughts on this as a way to rank for these KWs1:01:02 Client is hesitant to give AMZ seller central child access1:01:25 Brand registry suddenly got disconnected1:02:00 If we have a product but its main KW shows products of the same niche but these products are made up of different materials, can we use this KW as the main KW1:02:24 Is it a risk to have a child item made in the USA and another child item made in China1:02:57 High pricing for products with better marketing/content in a high competition market1:03:16 Ideas on how to deal with black hat competitors that massively upvotes your negative KW 1:03:51 Is it permissible on AMZ to send my PDP link to my friends excluding my family1:04:11 How to check w/c KWs are generating sales organically1:04:58 If I have multiple CHILD ASIN, could I use different keywords on each CHILD listing on the backend1:06:12 The cure to a high conversion rate is to grow trafficSupport the show

Jim Bierfeldt and Joe Lynch dicuss logistics buyers survey. Jim is the Founder and President of Logistics Marketing Advisors, a full-service marketing agency exclusively focused on helping logistics businesses drive profitable growth. About Jim Bierfeldt Jim Bierfeldt is the Founder and President of Logistics Marketing Advisors. Jim has had a 35-year career in marketing and communications, including 25+ within the logistics industry. He ran marketing for a large 3PL before launching his own marketing agency, Logistics Marketing Advisors, which focuses exclusively on providing marketing strategy and services to logistics businesses.  His expertise includes strategic planning, brand positioning, advertising, public relations, website strategy and design, and development of white papers, case studies and other content. Jim has worked with both smaller, regional logistics companies and multi-billion dollar global firms, all of whom benefit from his unique combination of marketing expertise and logistics industry knowledge. Jim holds a Masters Degree in Communications from Fordham University and has been an active in CSCMP, WERC and the IWLA. His hobbies include running (including multiple marathons). About Logistics Marketing Advisors Logistics Marketing Advisors (LMA) is a full-service marketing agency exclusively focused on helping logistics businesses drive profitable growth. Our niche focus gives us the industry understanding and contacts required to market effectively to logistics decision makers. We're a HubSpot-certified, inbound marketing agency with the following specialties: branding and positioning strategy, lead generation, web design and development, content marketing, public relations, and creation of branded and educational content like videos, case studies, white papers and other sales support materials. LMA's approach recognizes that logistics services today are BOUGHT, not sold. Marketing tactics that interrupt and annoy busy logistics executives get ignored. These buyers now have access to a wealth of information and do their own research on how to solve supply chain problems, and what providers can do to help. At LMA, we help logistics businesses get found by prospects during this research phase. Instead of building a marketing engine to solicit, we build an engine that naturally attracts the best prospects. The best way to do that is with helpful, provocative content that leads prospects to conclude, for themselves, that your company has the best solution for their specific challenge. Key Takeaways: Logistics Buyers Survey Jim Bierfeldt is the President of Logistics Marketing Advisors, a full-service marketing agency exclusively focused on helping logistics businesses drive profitable growth. In the podcast interview, Jim shared some of the findings from the logistics buyers survey that his firm publishes every other year since 2014. Jim and his team have done the research to really understand what shippers want from their 3PL. The survey results are available for free within the “Marketing Logistics Services” download on The LMA website. Below are a few of the survey questions that LMA asked people who buy 3PL services: When it comes to choosing a logistics product or service provider, which statement best describes your attitude and priority? Which sources of information do you rely on to stay current on logistics management strategies, service providers, and logistics industry news? Think about the last time you proactively reached out to a logistics business (that was not a current supplier) to learn more or to discuss a project. What led you to reach out? How do you prefer to be contacted by a logistics business? The survey results along with expert insights are contained in an easy to read 19 page PDF report available on LMA's home page. The report is completely free, no obligation, they don't even ask for your contact information. Logistics Marketing Advisors designs and executes strategic marketing programs that help logistics businesses drive revenue and profit. LMA is a specialty agency focused the logistics industry - this enable them to maintain the industry knowledge and contacts required to help their clients succeed. Learn More About Logistics Buyers Survey Jim's LinkedIn Logistics Marketing Advisors (LMA) LinkedIn Logistics Marketing Advisors (LMA) 2022 Logistics Buyer Research Report The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube  

So you want to get started on Amazon? Is it too late? Are people still making real money on the platform? What should you know about selling on Amazon?We brought in a few of the smartest people on the platform to have this conversation.GUEST INFO ► Eytan Wiener of GETIDA (eytan@getida.com), who also co-founded the Prosper Show, the largest Amazon Seller Show, in 2016 with key industry leaders► Pearl Ausch of First Choice Shipping (pa@firstchoiceship.com), which helps Amazon sellers expand their businesses internationally.► Eddie Levine of Hub Dub (eddie@hubdubltd.com), an eCommerce sales industry and 3PL logistics leader.*SPONSORS OF THIS EPISODE*► Colel Chabad: Get a FREE pushka (charity box) from a non-profit helping feed Israel's neediest. Visit https://www.ColelChabad.org/Pushka & https://www.ColelChabad.org/KosherMoney to make a much-needed donation and to download the free, cool Pushka app!► Approved Funding: Looking to purchase a home? Looking to refinance? You need to speak to Shmuel Shayowitz at https://www.ApprovedFunding.com/Mortg... to make sure you do it right.Follow us on social media for more content:• TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@livinglchaimSubmit your questions to hi@LivingLchaim.comYou can WhatsApp us question & comments: 1-914-222-5513Our call-in-listen feature:USA: 712-432-3489UK: 0333-366-0154ISRAEL: 079-579-5088Need financial guidance? Get help from our friends at LivingSmarterJewish.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this edition of the Overdrive Radio podcast, we'll drop into an interview Overdrive News Editor Matt Cole conducted with Arrive Logistics Chief Strategy Officer J-Ann Tio, about the broker-3PL's “We Deliver Flexibility” program. The trial run for the program is getting its footing as a connection engine between independent owner-operators and small fleets in Arrive's network and larger private fleets the company also does business with. The Arrive program, as Tio notes, hopes to alleviate issues on both sides of the coin, for owner-operators enduring the deflationary rates environment in the spot market and for private fleets needing safe and professional capacity. It could well be a way into new opportunities for owners both inside and out of Arrive's network, as Tio describes it, in fact -- a chance to develop new contracts for freight with large clients that might typically not have much of an interest doing direct business with smaller fleets. There's more in today's episode, though, too. If you've missed it as yet, hear our own "Long Haul Paul" Marhoefer's moving eulogy for Ken “Shoestring” Waugh, part of Overdrive's "Over the Road" collaboration with PRX's Radiotopia podcast network. And: Catch the latest from trucker-songwriter extraordinaire Tony Justice. Justice delivered a $33,000-plus check to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for breast cancer awareness and research this Monday in Nashville. After that presentation out front of the Country Music Hall of Fame, we sat with Justice and his wife, Misty, to hear about the haul raised by the well more than 100 owner-operators, small fleet owners, show vendors and more who participated in the first-ever Large Cars and Guitars truck show in Kodak, Tennessee, back in May. And there's a bonus in that conversation, too: Team Justice has big things planned for the new year, with a newly-custom-wrapped 2002 Prevost they've started using for their music work. And, no, contrary to any road rumors you may have heard, Justice hasn't yet hung up the keys the rig he pilots for Everhart Transportation out of Greeneville, Tennessee. Explore the Arrive Logistics "We Deliver Flexibility" effort via this link: https://www.overdriveonline.com/business/article/15294095/new-program-connecting-ownerops-private-fleets Hear more from past episodes in the Over the Road podcast series: https://www.overdriveonline.com/t/4405867

Aaron Schwartz and Joe Lynch discuss ecommerce's dirty little secret. Aaron is the President of Loop, a post-purchase platform that enables brands to transform returns into exchanges. About Aaron Schwartz Aaron Schwartz is the President of Loop with an extensive history working, advising, and investing in startups. With 10+ years in modern Commerce, Aaron's focus tends to be on all things go to market, fundraising, strategy, and helping founders navigate emotionally through the early stages of company building. As a 3x founder himself, Aaron's passion for Commerce has led him to his position at Loop today. Aaron received his undergraduate degree from Columbia University, and his masters from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business. He joined Loop in April of 2021. About Loop Loop is a post-purchase platform that enables Shopify's biggest brands, such as Allbirds, FIGS, Princess Polly and Chubbies, to transform returns into exchanges. Based in Columbus, Ohio, the company helps over 1,200 brands increase customer loyalty, retain more revenue, and lower reverse logistics costs. Through innovative features like Instant Exchanges, Shop Now, and Bonus Credit, Loop has helped merchants retain more than $400 million in revenue over the past five years. Key Takeaways: Ecommerce's Dirty Little Secret Aaron Schwartz is the President of Loop, a post-purchase platform that enables brands to transform returns into exchanges. In the podcast interview, Joe and Aaron discuss ecommerce's dirty little secret, which is returns. Ecommerce buyers return up to 30% of online purchases – the number varies greatly by product and company, but it is a problem for everyone. Loop specializes in returns and they have made a science of it. Loop's goal is to change returns into exchanges. Loop manages the pixels, not the parcels meaning they are a technology company and they utilize the 3PL specified by the brand. Most brands focus on sales, marketing, and fulfillment and the returns process and costs are overlooked. Loop's platform completely integrates with their customer's systems, which enables Loop to manage the return process. Loop's technology integration and seamless handling of the return process has the following advantages: Enables brands to focus on growing their business. Loop's online return process is a nice experience for consumers and they are often convinced to exchange the product rather than ask for a return. When a return is transformed into an exchange, customer satisfaction rises, and the brand makes more money. Learn More About Ecommerce's Dirty Little Secret Aaron's LinkedIn Loop's LinkedIn Loop 2022 Ecommerce Returns Benchmark Report The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

As the landscape of commerce and shipping has changed in dramatic fashion, some ports have struggled to keep pace with the new demands. Shortages in equipment and labor compounded with record volumes and strains on capacity have put ports under immense pressure to maintain steady operations. Amanda Valdes and Rado Saragih of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, give us a look at how they are managing to keep operations above water. FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.portnynj.com DO YOU WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the updated and expanded Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: http://bit.ly/ILMagApp   http://bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle  Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast?  Connect with me on Twitter:  @ILMagPodcast   Email me: podcast@inboundlogistics.com   Connect with Inbound Logistics Magazine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inbound-logistics Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ILMagazine Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InboundLogistics Catch our latest videos on YouTube: www.youtube.com/inboundlogistics   Visit us at www.inboundlogistics.com

Owning The Customer Experience with Larry Gordon Larry Gordon and Joe Lynch discuss owning the customer experience. Larry is the Managing Director, GTM, Emtec Digital, a global technology services company that provides digital software engineering and transformation solutions to clients across multiple industries. About Larry Gordon  Larry Gordon is the Managing Director, GTM, Emtec Digital. Prior to joining Emtec, Larry has held senior leadership positions at Cognizant and Capgemini and has founded and led IT services and software companies in the security, devops and digital transformation segments. He has also been a successful angel investor in the energy and cloud spaces. About Emtec Emtec is a global IT consultancy dedicated to helping world class organizations in the enterprise, education, and government markets drive transformation and growth by employing the latest enterprise technologies and innovative business processes. We empower our clients to accelerate innovation and deliver amazing client experiences to better compete and ultimately lead in their industry. Our “Client for Life” approach is built upon over 20 years of delivering rapid, meaningful, and lasting business value. Our offerings span the IT spectrum from Advisory, Applications (Enterprise, Custom, Mobile and Cloud) as well as Intelligent Automation, Analytic, Cyber Security and Infrastructure Services. Key Takeaways: Owning The Customer Experience Larry Gordon is the Managing Director, GTM, Emtec Digital, a firm that empowers their transportation and logistics clients to accelerate innovation and deliver amazing client experiences. In the podcast interview, Larry explains how the customer experience is increasingly enabled by technology. Consumer technology companies like Amazon have raised the bar on customer experience. Leading transportation, logistics, and warehousing companies are investing to deliver the best customer experience. The 3PL market is separating between the “haves” who have game-changing technology and the “have-nots” who are unable or unwilling to invest in technology. In the past, IT service companies developed systems that were focused on operational and financial functions that were not seen or use by the firm's customers. Today, IT service companies are not just not just developing systems that streamline the process – they are delivering customer experiences. When the customer is regularly interacting with the technology, the bar is very high. IT services companies who are developing customer experiences, work closely with customers (end customers) to understand their unique preferences. Emtec develops digital products or platforms that are customer facing – products that have the ability to delight customers and give your company a competitive advantage. Emtec is a global technology services company providing digital software engineering and transformation solutions to clients in logistics, transportation, and warehousing. Emtec also works some of the leading technology companies in the freight tech space. Learn More About Owning The Customer Experience Larry Gordon LinkedIn Emtec Emtec Digital The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

This week's guest is Tracy Rosser, Executive Vice President, Operations at Transplace.  Tracy has been in the industry for almost 30 years at a carrier, a retailer (WalMart), and now at a premiere 3PL (Transplace).  In our conversation, Tracy discusses the differences and similarities of working at a 3PL versus a shipper, how the pandemic actually improved transportation management at many firms, and how important it is to consistently remove waste from supply chains and transportation - namely empty miles and excessive dwell.  We also touch upon how to handle low-volume lanes and the potential fate of owner operators in this deflationary market. DAT iQ

Jim Tompkins is an international authority on designing and implementing end-to-end supply chains. He is a serial entrepreneur who has started several businesses; worked with private equity; designed many industrial facilities and automated materials handling systems; implemented many supply chain information technology solutions and worked to enhance the performance of many 3PLs and 3PL clients. As the founder and Chairman of Tompkins International, his focus over the last several years has been in the areas of digital commerce, unichannel and supply chain reinvention. His 40-plus years as CEO of Tompkins International and his focus on helping companies achieve profitable growth give him an insider's view into what makes great companies even better. In 2020 Jim founded Tompkins Ventures, LLC, a firm that helps executive teams address five big problems: entrepreneurial growth, development prosperity, logistics partnerships, technology and leadership. Jim received the prestigious Frank and Lillian Gilbreth Industrial Engineering Award from the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) on June 1, 2015. The award is a tribute that recognizes Dr. Tompkins through the contributions he has provided to the welfare of mankind in the field of industrial and systems engineering. In addition, Jim has served as President of the IISE, the Materials Management Society and the College-Industry Council on Material Handling Education and has been named a Distinguished Engineering Alum by Purdue University. He has also received more than 50 additional awards for his service to his profession. Jim is a thought leader, sharing insights on supply chain excellence through his thousands of presentations around the world and his YouTube videos have had over a million views. Jim also shares his knowledge and provides up-to-date information on supply chain and business trends via Linkedin and Twitter. He has written or contributed to more than 30 books and over 1,000 articles and has been quoted in hundreds of business and industry magazines. Jim received his Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering in 1969, his Master of Science in Industrial Engineering in 1970 and his Ph.D. in 1972, all from Purdue University.

Drew McElroy and Joe Lynch discuss the Transfix story. Drew is the Chairman and Co-Founder of Transfix, a market-leading, next-generation freight platform transforming the traditional and digital freight sector while bringing transparency, trust, and sustainability to the transportation ecosystem. About Drew McElroy Drew McElroy is the Chairman and Co-Founder of Transfix. After seeding the idea of the first freight marketplace, Drew has helped Transfix mature from an industry upstart into Forbes' “Next Billion Dollar company. Prior to founding Transfix in 2013, Drew was the President of Priority Distribution Inc. (PDI), a mid-market transportation management and third-party logistics provider (3PL). He officially joined the company as Director of Business Development in May 2004 but had been working with his parents at PDI over the summer since he was 12. He helped the company scale from three people to 20 people, grew revenue by 4x, and was one of the first 3PL to work with SaaS and TMS solutions. Drew also previously served as the President of the New Jersey Roundtable of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP). He earned a Bachelor of Science in Management and International Business from the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University. He currently resides in Manhattan. About Transfix Transfix is a market-leading, next-generation freight platform transforming the traditional and digital freight sector while bringing transparency, trust, and sustainability to the transportation ecosystem. The company combines deep industry expertise and a world-class class carrier network with advanced technology. The result? Competitive pricing, superior service and reliability, and an intelligent platform designed to optimize the supply chain from start to finish. Today, some of the world's most recognized brands rely on Transfix's trusted carrier network. Transfix was named one of Forbes' "Next Billion-Dollar Startups" and is headquartered in the heart of New York City. Key Takeaways: The Transfix Story Drew McElroy is the Chairman and Co-Founder of Transfix, a market-leading, next-generation freight platform transforming the traditional and digital freight sector while bringing transparency, trust, and sustainability to the transportation ecosystem. In the podcast interview, Drew describes his personal entrepreneurial journey and the many challenges he and his Co-founder, Jonathan Salama have experienced since starting Transfix. Transfix is a leading freight marketplace connecting shippers to a national network of reliable carriers. Fortune 500 companies such as Anheuser-Busch, Unilever, and Target rely on Transfix to handle their most important FTL freight needs. With instant pricing tools, guaranteed capacity, data-driven insights, and reliable service, Transfix is changing the world of transportation one load at a time. Transfix's technology can quote thousands of loads in under a minute and manage the entire process from beginning to delivery-- saving shippers hours each day. Transfix was named one of Forbes'​ "Next Billion-Dollar Company"​ in 2018. Learn More About The Transfix Story  Drew McElroy LinkedIn Transfix LinkedIn Transfix website Transfix Market Updates The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

A lot has happened in the last 24 months when it comes to shipping and logistics due to the pandemic, and you might be wondering what the immediate future holds. Here to give us his take is Dhruv Saxena, Co-Founder and CEO of ShipBob.com, one of the largest global 3PL providers that is trusted by over 7,000 brands and fulfills orders all around the world. We're deep-diving into all things logistics, warehousing, and international shipping as Dhruv shares his perspective on the status of international logistics and what you can expect if you're trying to move goods from one point to another. We're also talking about the biggest changes he's seen on the fulfillment side, where popular freight carriers stand after COVID, and what the availability of warehouse space looks like across the U.S. You'll learn some of the best and worst logistics stories Dhruv has ever heard and get the low-down on the demand for same-day shipping for anyone whose name is not “Amazon.” You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3OVLUx4 Interested in our Private Community for 7-Figure Store Owners?  Learn more here.   Want to hear about new episodes and eCommerce news round-ups?  Subscribe via email.

Are supply chain woes being exaggerated? Not if you ask transportation industry experts. Thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, inflation, surging fuel prices and the ongoing war in Ukraine, the logistics environment has been extremely volatile and customer management is tricky at best. In this episode, we talk to 3PL problem-solvers who make it their mission to stabilize this volatile environment with improved intelligence on freight pricing and capacity — using technology solutions to improve their customer competitiveness. Tune in. For more information visit: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/episodes/how-can-3pls-optimize-capacity-and-pricing/ To watch the full OPTIMIZE program visit: https://pages.ttnews.com/ttmes-2022-optimize.html How'd we do? Give us your listening experience feedback here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdE2YN79GA4zB5BdD7qJoL11xYEqrVrXpZcwhARZgY03D9ntA/viewform?usp=sf_link Follow the RoadSigns: Twitter: @ttroadsigns LinkedIn: RoadSignspodcast Instagram: @roadsignspodcast Join RoadSigns mailing list: roadsigns.ttnews.com/join-the-mailing-list/ For sponsorship and guest inquires please visit: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/roadsigns-contact/

Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) turned the tables on Bill D'Alessandro (@BillDA) for this special eCommerce episode. We talk about the day-to-day operations of eCommerce businesses. Product types, 3PL vs in house fulfilment, customer acquisition, favorable attributes for products, and much more!-----Thanks to our sponsors!* CloudBookkeeping offers adaptable solutions to businesses that want to focus on growth with a “client service first” approach. They offer a full suite of accounting services, including sophisticated reporting, QuickBooks software solutions, and full-service payroll options.-----* Do you love Acquanon and want to see our smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel.* Do you enjoy our content? Rate our show!* Follow us on Twitter @acquanon Learnings about small business acquisitions and operations.-----Show Notes:(0:00) - Intro(1:36) - Cloudbookkeeping.com(3:30) - How to operate an eCommerce business?(5:50) - Let's talk about product size: Must-haves and hell nos!(8:00) - The power of scale: Home run swing models(8:50) - How to pick a great product?(11:17) - Pricepoints breakdown and the sweet spot zone(14::50) - Where does intellectual propriety play a role?(16:30) - Let's go into dimensions, weight, shipping costs and the evaluations to be made there(18:35) - In house fulfilment vs 3PL - Where are the breaks along the scale?(20:20) - How unique is your process?(22:01) - What's the pricing structure like for a 3PL?(23:27:) - Negotiation points(25:36) - What about in-house? Advantages & disadvantages(27:20) - What made you switch from a 3PL to your own?(29:46) - The flexibility of in-house logistics(31:23) - How does geography come into play?(34:01) - How do you think about customer relationship?(38:40) - Have you seen any other interesting distribution models? What are the challenges of influencer businesses?(41:29) - One of Bill's favorite businesses.(45:00) - What is the holy grail of metrics?-----Additional episodes you might enjoy:#96 From W-2 to Business Owner - Patrick Dichter tells us how to cold reach seller and we discuss 2 Deals#92 Wait... what? You laid-off 90% of your staff?!? - Pete Erickson joined us for an exciting WarStories episode!#87 Yelp is not evil! Building a business using digital CAC - Featuring Johnny Robinson from Orange Window Cleaning#79 What do Investors want? - Dig into an investor's mind with Bradford Hardin#75 SBA Loan Secrets with Heather Endresen, expertise from a Billion-Dollar Loaner

Solomon Zakinov and Joe Lynch discuss the ShipX story. Solomon is the CEO and founder of ShipX, an innovative final-mile delivery service and software solution ensuring quality performance for an exceptional customer experience. About Solomon Zakinov Solomon Zakinov is the CEO and founder of ShipX, a technology enabled e-commerce delivery company that helps retailers, 3PLs and other shippers execute seamless first, middle, and final mile delivery. He has spent the last ten years building and working with companies in the ecommerce space. First at his own ecommerce company and then at Ruby Has Fulfillment where he served as the head of sales and business development. About ShipX ShipX is an innovative final-mile delivery service and software solution ensuring quality performance for an exceptional customer experience. Their mission is to deliver reliable, cost-effective end-to-end solutions to complex shipping challenges through streamlining processes and leveraging best-in-class technology. Their state-of-the-art infrastructure and industry-leading API, provide continuous parcel tracking, customized support, and greater efficiencies at every touchpoint. From dock to door, the ShipX system is engineered for superior speed and the careful handling required of final-mile delivery. Key Takeaways: The ShipX Story Solomon Zakinov is the Founder and CEO of ShipX, a tech-enabled delivery service provider that helps ecommerce, retail and 3PL shippers optimize and execute deliveries seamlessly, from first to middle to final mile. In the podcast interview, Joe and Solomon discussed Solomon's career and the founding of ShipX. ShipX is a final mile parcel delivery service that helps ecommerce, retail, and 3PL shippers execute seamless, door-to-door, last mile delivery in the US market. ShipX provides an efficient, reliable affordable alternative to the handful of national delivery carriers that dominate — and restrict — the shipping marketplace. ShipX aims to be flexible partner providing ecommerce shippers with innovative shipping options. We'll tailor unified delivery solutions based on the parameters of your shipping volume and urgency. ShipX does the heavy lifting by identifying and unifying top performing carriers into one reliable shipping solution that can be monitored and managed on a single, fully transparent technology platform. The ShipX team is a group of problem-solvers whose goal is to accommodate the evolving needs of today today's shippers. Learn More About The ShipX Story Solomon's LinkedIn ShipX LinkedIn ShipX The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

If you are an eCommerce brand and starting on the eCommerce journey, 3PL may appear to be an attractive option. You might feel that the only thing matters for eCommerce is sales and marketing. But as you advance in your journey, you will quickly realize how critical your operations are for your customer experience. If your customers can't receive the right products at the right time, they will not stick with you for very long, regardless of how compelling could be your messaging and customer services interactions. But the biggest frustration would be to be penalized for none of your faults. How would it feel if your 3PL shipped your competitor's product to your customer? But that's what happens when you lose control of your supply chain. While the new 3PLs make it look very attractive due to their tech capabilities, the age-old problems with 3PLs are still the same. And ShipBob is no exception to that.In today's episode, we invited a panel of cross-functional experts for a live interview on LinkedIn who brings significant expertise to discuss ShipBob's capabilities. We discussed their strength and weaknesses and why they should not be confused with an eCommerce platform. Finally, we discussed their pricing, comparison with the traditional 3PL players, and the value they offer for the eCommerce merchants.For more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs.rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform.

Episode #128 Notes1:00 - What is Warehouse Workers for Justice?2:45 - What is it like working in warehouses now, especially through COVID?7:00 - Where does 3PL come into warehouse and supplychain issues?9:30 - How do campaigns for work organizing get started?12:00 - What are the campaigns that you've helped start?16:00 - How do you work with warehouse employees to make them better organizers?21:00 - On motivations for worker organizing.

Len Ellis Founder & CEO of Everlasting Love Fulfillment, a boutique e-commerce 3PL shares her insights on crafting a unique customer experience. Tune in to hear the barriers she's had to overcome in order to create a business that supports her family while finding a deeper purpose.With more than 60 years of experience in logistics innovation, Dunavant is a family-owned business that has the knowledge to ensure global and domestic shipping practices are efficient and effective. Dunavant generates supply chain proficiency with outstanding, attentive, and expedient customer service. For more information, visit Dunavant.com.Follow The Bootstrapper's Guide to Logistics on Apple PodcastsFollow The Bootstrapper's Guide to Logistics on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

When you look at the eCommerce fulfillment space, there are many options out there. And most of these options could appear very similar. In fact, sometimes it's very hard to spot the difference between a 3PL and an eCommerce fulfillment software, as both software might appear similar. Just because your Shopify can integrate with their 3PL software, it's not meant to be a replacement for your order management platform. It should not even be compared in the software category. It's just another channel similar to EDI or integration with a traditional 3PL. The newer breed of 3PL offers deeper software capabilities than your traditional 3PLs. So, where does ShipHype fit in the food chain?In today's episode, we invited a panel of cross-functional experts for a live interview on LinkedIn who brings significant expertise to discuss ShipHype's capabilities. We discussed their strength and weaknesses and why they should not be confused with an eCommerce platform. Finally, we discussed their pricing, comparison with the traditional 3PL players, and the value they offer for the eCommerce merchants.For more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs.rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform.

There are many shipping solutions available to brands today, but are any of them truly easy to use, transparent, and scalable? Laura Behrens Wu couldn't find one, so she and he business partner built it themselves. Now, their company, Shippo, is valued at more than $1 billion, has thousands of customers, and is making shipping easier for all kinds of brands. How? Find out on this episode.Tune in to learn:Why Laura rejected feedback she got from Y Combinator (6:35)Behind the scenes of how Shippo actually works (10:50)Is free two-day shipping necessary? (24:30)How do you innovate and bring the tech stack to the next level? (29:15)Mentions:Shoe DogUp Next in Commerce is brought to you by Salesforce Commerce Cloud. Learn more at http://www.salesforce.com/commerce Mission.org is a media studio producing content for world-class clients. Learn more at http://www.mission.org.