Podcast | Episode 437

Trends in Global Logistics, Warehousing and Fulfillment

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’ll learn:

  • What you can expect right now when it comes to global logistics. (4:20)
  • What it was like for ShipBob in the middle of COVID. (7:25)
  • The technology they use that streamlines operations. (11:30)
  • How COVID has impacted the freight carriers. (15:00)
  • What the warehouse landscape looks like across the U.S. (19:00)
  • The hardest logistical challenges with same-day shipping. (28:20)
  • Who ShipBob is a good fit for. (36:15)
  • Lighting round with Dhruv. (38:30)

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(With your host Andrew Youderian of eCommerceFuel.com and Dhruv Saxena of ShipBob.com)

 

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Andrew Youderian
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Founder and Chief Instigator, eComFuel Andrew quit an early finance job to sell CB radios online — an admittedly unorthodox career path. It set him on a course to found and sell multiple businesses, host a decade-running podcast, lecture at Harvard Business School and create eComFuel, the leading community for 7- and 8-figure online business owners. Andrew is fascinated with branding, AI, building community, investing and growing meaningful businesses that don't require sacrificing what truly matters.
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