Tyler Douglas, CEO of Meet String. Evolving the Parcel Best Rate Gap & Lowering Your Parcel Costs

In this Episode, Wade and Sarah discuss all things supply chain but also have a focus on what the future holds for the security of our supply chains.   Sarah has a popular podcast and membership business model that gathers the best in class supply chain experts to talk about supply chain.   Together this duo has decades of experience as they  appear on the floor of the Home Delivery World Show floor in Philly.

Sarah LinkedIN
Let's Talk Supply Chain: Website
Wade Wickus: Here
Email: Info@supplychainsecretsauce.com
Supply Chain Secret Sauce Channel: Youtube

About Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com
• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting
• We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 10x+
• Sweet Spot: E-commerce, CPG, Food and companies growing fast!

Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business Podcast
The goal of the show is to help new leaders of supply chains by sharing practical experience from seasoned leaders in supply chain.   From Startups to leadership skills, to practical solutions to everyday problems... we focus on real issues & interesting stories.

Wade Wickus is a professional speaker and is available to speak with your team, your company or event. 

PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  info@supplychainsecretsauce.com
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In this episode, Wade discusses with Charu the revolutionary concept of how humans work with technology to improve supply chain wearables in operations.  Meeting at the Home Delivery World show in 2023, the show drives through how operations and technology has been stuck until Ox broke the barrier. 

Charu is a innovator with many professional achievements that have brought positive change to the world. 

Charu LinkedIN
Ox Website
Wade Wickus: Here
Email: Info@supplychainsecretsauce.com
Supply Chain Secret Sauce Channel: Youtube

About Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com
• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting
• We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 10x+
• Sweet Spot: E-commerce, CPG, Food and companies growing fast!

Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business Podcast
The goal of the show is to help new leaders of supply chains by sharing practical experience from seasoned leaders in supply chain.   From Startups to leadership skills, to practical solutions to everyday problems... we focus on real issues & interesting stories.

Wade Wickus is a professional speaker and is available to speak with your team, your company or event. 

PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  info@supplychainsecretsauce.com
WEBSITE: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com

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In this episode, Wade and Tyler meet at the Home Delivery World Show in Philly for a fun discussion about how companies get stuck in "Shipstation rate rules" or other carrier issues with out flexibility to lower parcel costs.  Learn how String works to solve that issue and the future of parcel shipping.

Tyler Douglas in a entrepreneur in every sense of the term.  He is excited about logistics, the middle mile and how to solve problems with technology. 

Tyler LinkedIN
Meet String Website
Wade Wickus: Here
Email: Info@supplychainsecretsauce.com
Supply Chain Secret Sauce Channel: Youtube

About Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com
• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting
• We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 10x+
• Sweet Spot: E-commerce, CPG, Food and companies growing fast!

Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business Podcast
The goal of the show is to help new leaders of supply chains by sharing practical experience from seasoned leaders in supply chain.   From Startups to leadership skills, to practical solutions to everyday problems... we focus on real issues & interesting stories.

Wade Wickus is a professional speaker and is available to speak with your team, your company or event. 

PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  info@supplychainsecretsauce.com
WEBSITE: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com

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In this episode, Wade and Ryan meet at the Home Delivery Show (2023) and discuss the costs and visibility lacking in the middle mile of logistics transactions.  This brings together shippers and carriers, to 3PLs and end-consumers to a winning solution.  This only works with visibility.  How can a company better understand their true costs in the middle? 

Ryan Park is Head of Product and Insights at CloudSort.  Prior to that he worked at Amazon Web Services and other areas at Amazon. He has deep insights into the parcel  LTL, and FTL markets.

Ryan LinkedIN
CloudSort Website
Wade Wickus: Here
Email: Info@supplychainsecretsauce.com
Supply Chain Secret Sauce Channel: Youtube

About Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com
• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting
• We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 10x+
• Sweet Spot: E-commerce, CPG, Food and companies growing fast!

Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business Podcast
The goal of the show is to help new leaders of supply chains by sharing practical experience from seasoned leaders in supply chain.   From Startups to leadership skills, to practical solutions to everyday problems... we focus on real issues & interesting stories.

Wade Wickus is a professional speaker and is available to speak with your team, your company or event. 

PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  info@supplychainsecretsauce.com
WEBSITE: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com

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In this episode, Wade speaks with the CTO and co-founder of Omniboom which is a tech company focused on cloud and mobile development.  They discuss the future of API's and how they are evolving into Ai connectivities that have different dependencies than today which makes great efficiencies for device integrations.

Richie Brees has decades of experience in the technology sector.   His direction of thinking different has generated several solutions for top companies that innovated connectivity.

Richie Brees on Linked IN
Omniboom Website
Wade Wickus: Here
Email: Info@supplychainsecretsauce.com
Supply Chain Secret Sauce Channel: Youtube

About Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com
• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting
• We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 10x+
• Sweet Spot: E-commerce, CPG, Food and companies growing fast!

Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business Podcast
The goal of the show is to help new leaders of supply chains by sharing practical experience from seasoned leaders in supply chain.   From Startups to leadership skills, to practical solutions to everyday problems... we focus on real issues & interesting stories.

Wade Wickus is a professional speaker and is available to speak with your team, your company or event. 

PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  info@supplychainsecretsauce.com
WEBSITE: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com

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Prashant Shah is known for change and innovation.  Listen to Prashant and Wade as they discuss how supply chain is evolving and in some cases revolutionizing old strategies.  As everyone reinvents their supply chains, we share some ideas that are critical to the new journey. 

SwagUp is a fulfillment solution that has a mission to help companies to strengthen and find their tribes.   Through swag or gear - people relay their message to the world.  With SwagUp that message is done in a very different way.  www.swagup.com

Prashant on Linked In
Wade Wickus: Here
Email: Info@supplychainsecretsauce.com
Supply Chain Secret Sauce Channel: Youtube

About Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com
• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting
• We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 10x+
• Sweet Spot: E-commerce, CPG, Food and companies growing fast!

Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business Podcast
The goal of the show is to help new leaders of supply chains by sharing practical experience from seasoned leaders in supply chain.   From Startups to leadership skills, to practical solutions to everyday problems... we focus on real issues & interesting stories.

Wade Wickus is a professional speaker and is available to speak with your team, your company or event. 

PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  info@supplychainsecretsauce.com
WEBSITE: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com

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In this episode, Johnathan and Wade discuss the future which is now in fulfillment.  Nimble.ai has autonomous robots picking and fulfilling e-commerce orders.  Listen in as they discuss what is happing today, the benefits in the market and how this will disrupt the future of Direct To Consumer channels.   I could look at their website for hours as robots fulfill orders.

Johnathan is VP, Sales & Solutions at Nimble.ai.  He is responsible for building autonomous fulfillment at scale. Pick, Pack, Ship on autopilot. He is leveraging logistics carriers and combining those savings with "best in world" fulfillment at a future driven cost.   With decades of experience, an amazing personality and the future in his hands; this conversation is filled with valuable nuggets.

Johnathan Briggs, Linked IN
Nimble.ai website
Wade Wickus: Here
Email: Info@supplychainsecretsauce.com
Supply Chain Secret Sauce Channel: Youtube

About Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com
• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting
• We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 10x+
• Sweet Spot: E-commerce, CPG, Food and companies growing fast!

Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business Podcast
The goal of the show is to help new leaders of supply chains by sharing practical experience from seasoned leaders in supply chain.   From Startups to leadership skills, to practical solutions to everyday problems... we focus on real issues & interesting stories.

Wade Wickus is a professional speaker and is available to speak with your team, your company or event. 

PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  info@supplychainsecretsauce.com
WEBSITE: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com

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In this episode I speak with Juli Herdegen Lassow who is the owner of JHL Solutions, LLC.  JHL Solutions takes the mystery out of building successful retail partnerships.  We connect the dots for brands breaking into big box retail. 

Juli has a unique background that can help developing brands navigate the trenches of retail while controlling costs and growing the brand.   www.jhl-solutions.com.   Join us as we explore the pitfalls and market conditions of retail post covid.

Juli on Linked IN
Wade Wickus: Here
Email: Info@supplychainsecretsauce.com
Supply Chain Secret Sauce Channel: Youtube

About Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com
• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting
• We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 10x+
• Sweet Spot: E-commerce, CPG, Food and companies growing fast!

Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business Podcast
The goal of the show is to help new leaders of supply chains by sharing practical experience from seasoned leaders in supply chain.   From Startups to leadership skills, to practical solutions to everyday problems... we focus on real issues & interesting stories.

Wade Wickus is a professional speaker and is available to speak with your team, your company or event. 

PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  info@supplychainsecretsauce.com
WEBSITE: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com

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Join me as I interview an expert in the sustainability spectrum for a nice overview of the industry and trends occurring.  This is a great episode to listen to and become aware of the basics of package sustainability.
Youtube Channel: HERE
https://youtu.be/8gi-lILX0S8

Andrew Schrantz: linked in
BGR Packaging: Here
Wade Wickus: Here
Email: Info@supplychainsecretsauce.com

About Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com
• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting
• We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 10x+

• Sweet Spot: E-commerce, CPG, Food and companies growing fast!

Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business Podcast
The goal of the show is to help new leaders of supply chains by sharing practical experience from seasoned leaders in supply chain.   From Startups to leadership skills, to practical solutions to everyday problems... we focus on real issues & interesting stories.

Wade Wickus is a professional speaker and is available to speak with your team, your company or event. 

PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  info@supplychainsecretsauce.com
WEBSITE: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com

Donations: If you like this show and you feel grateful, please consider making a contribution by clicking on * SUPPORT THE SHOW  *

Join me as I interview these highly influential people at the Parcel Forum show, Chicago, 2022.  CEO of Parcel Forum, Publisher of Parcel Magazine, and Editor of Parcel Magazine. 
Find out the latest trends in the parcel show industry and how Parcel Content continues to thrive with current trends.

Parcel Forum Show: HERE
Parcel Magazine: HERE

LinkedIN profiles:
Ken Waddell: HERE
Joel Dunkel: HERE
Amanda Armendariz: HERE


About Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com
• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting
• We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 2x+
• Small to midsize companies: $1M to $100M in sales, we augment your Supply Chain needs
• Sweet Spot: E-commerce, CPG, Food and companies growing fast!

Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business Podcast
The goal of the show is to help new leaders of supply chains by sharing practical experience from seasoned leaders in supply chain.   From Startups to leadership skills, to practical solutions to everyday problems... we focus on real issues & interesting stories.

Wade Wickus is a professional speaker and is available to speak with your team, your company or event. 

PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  info@supplychainsecretsauce.com
WEBSITE: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com

Donations: If you like this show and you feel grateful, please consider making a contribution by clicking on * SUPPORT THE SHOW  *