John Esborn, a veteran in international transportation, demystifies the complexities of global logistics for e-commerce operators. This episode provides actionable strategies for navigating freight, compliance, and last-mile delivery, offering a roadmap for optimizing your supply chain from a seasoned expert.
Key takeaways
Understand the critical differences and considerations when selecting between ocean and air freight to optimize costs and timelines for international shipments.
Implement a robust strategy for trade compliance and customs brokerage, focusing on HS codes and free trade agreements to avoid delays and penalties.
Develop a scalable logistics framework for your e-commerce startup by strategically building infrastructure and selecting appropriate technology.
Optimize last-mile delivery by exploring various models and technologies to enhance customer satisfaction and reduce shipping costs.
Leverage industry best practices and emerging technologies like automation and AI to improve transportation efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
The guest on today's episode is John Esborn. He is the Head of International Transportation at Perch. He has over 40 years of diverse experience in the supply chain industry. Heading up the ocean and air freight organizations, trade compliance, custom brokerage, hub operations, warehousing and fulfillment operations, and final mile delivery. His efforts have particularly focused on start-ups and new ventures. He gives back to the industry as a board member of CONECT.org where he also founded ...
Frequently asked about this episode
What does this episode say about e-commerce operations?
Understand the critical differences and considerations when selecting between ocean and air freight to optimize costs and timelines for international shipments.
What does this episode say about global logistics?
Implement a robust strategy for trade compliance and customs brokerage, focusing on HS codes and free trade agreements to avoid delays and penalties.
What does this episode say about supply chain optimization?
Develop a scalable logistics framework for your e-commerce startup by strategically building infrastructure and selecting appropriate technology.
What does this episode say about trade compliance?
Optimize last-mile delivery by exploring various models and technologies to enhance customer satisfaction and reduce shipping costs.
What does this episode say about e-commerce operations?
Leverage industry best practices and emerging technologies like automation and AI to improve transportation efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
