• 27. Trust and Transparency: Pillars of 3PL Fulfillment Success with Irene Scharmack

  • Feb 27 2024
  • Length: 31 mins
  • Podcast

27. Trust and Transparency: Pillars of 3PL Fulfillment Success with Irene Scharmack

  • Summary

  • Summary

    In this episode, Russell and Emerson chat with Irene Scharmack, CEO of Quick Box Fulfillment, about the changes in the fulfillment industry since COVID-19. Irene discusses the challenges faced during the pandemic, including labor shortages and carrier capacity issues. She also highlights the opportunities in the warehouse space and the benefits of zone skipping. Irene emphasizes the importance of choosing the right warehouse management system and building trust and transparency with clients. She shares her vision for a gender neutral cosmetics brand and provides contact information for Quick Box Fulfillment.

    Takeaways

    The fulfillment industry faced numerous challenges during COVID-19, including labor shortages and carrier capacity issues.

    Opportunities in the warehouse space have emerged, with strategic location and zone skipping offering cost and time-saving benefits.

    Choosing the right warehouse management system is crucial for efficient operations.

    Building trust and transparency with clients is essential for a successful partnership.

    Considerations for brands in warehouse selection include system capabilities, team alignment, and trustworthiness.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Quick Box Fulfillment

    01:06 Impact of COVID-19 on the Fulfillment Industry

    03:15 Challenges Faced During COVID-19

    05:37 Opportunities and Challenges in the Warehouse Space

    06:02 Adapting to Changes in the Logistics Space

    08:42 Strategic Location of Warehouses

    10:09 Zone Skipping and its Benefits

    12:50 Choosing the Right Warehouse Management System

    17:00 Building Trust and Transparency with Clients

    22:15 Key Considerations for Brands in Warehouse Selection

    25:19 Top Three Things for Brands to Look for in a Warehouse

    28:45 Irene's Vision for a Gender Neutral Cosmetics Brand

    30:00 Closing Remarks and Contact Information

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