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Optimizing Parcel Shipping and Packaging: Cost-Saving Strategies for Your Supply Chain
When it comes to supply chain optimization, two of the most impactful areas to focus on are parcel shipping and packaging. While these might not sound like the most exciting components of your logistics operations,

20 Smart Ways to Cut Costs in a Complex Global Trade Environment
The global trade landscape is shifting fast—with rising tariffs, changing regulations, and growing geopolitical risk. For fast-growing brands, these changes aren’t just frustrating—they’re expensive. But in every challenge lies opportunity. At Izba, we help brands

How to Evaluate, Improve, and Sell Supply Chain-Heavy Businesses with Kunal Thakkar
https://youtu.be/xX_2WFkeQJ0 In this episode of Build a Business Worth Buying, we’re joined by Kunal Thakkar, a seasoned leader in global supply chain operations with over two decades of experience spanning Walmart, Newegg, Firstleaf, and Thrasio.

10 Expert Tips for Reducing Packaging Costs Without Compromising Quality
By Arka | Custom Packaging Made Simple In today’s marketplace, where unboxing videos go viral and sustainability is more than a buzzword, packaging has taken center stage. But for scaling brands, it can quickly become

Avoid These 3 Costly Surprises in International Fulfillment
Unexpected Costs Brands Face When Fulfilling Orders Internationally — and How to Avoid Them Expanding into international markets opens doors to growth, but it also brings complex and often underestimated fulfillment challenges. Brands must manage

Unexpected Costs Brands Face When Fulfilling Orders Internationally — and How to Avoid Them
Breaking into international markets is a huge milestone for any brand. It promises broader reach, diversified revenue, and new customer segments. But with that opportunity comes a set of fulfillment challenges — many of which

Understanding Business Financing with Settle CEO, Alek Koenig
What is Settle? CEO and founder of Settle, Alek Koenig, describes Settle as, “A cash flow management platform for brands that offers accounts payable software functionalities along with financing options to help businesses regulate their

Supply Chain Audits: Everything You Need to Know
Conducting a supply chain audit is the epitome of being careful as a business. You can never have too many. The bigger your company, the bigger the risks of supply chains operating at less-than-peak efficiency.

Auditing Supply Chains: The Process
Supply chain auditing is an integral part of any organization’s compliance process, as it helps to ensure that the company’s suppliers are held accountable for their roles in producing and distributing goods. Audits are conducted both

7 Things You Need to Evaluate When Auditing Supply Chains
Supply chains have become increasingly complex in the modern world. With so many stakeholders and processes involved, it’s essential to evaluate each component of the supply chain to ensure that they are working together in

Danielle Holyoake Explains How Businesses Should Approach Insurance
Insurance can be a scary term for many people, but not if you have a trustworthy broker to turn to. In this episode of izba’s podcast, Danielle Holyoake joins Aaron and shares her story, expertise

Reasons Why You Should Get Parcel Invoice Audits
Why should you get fulfillment or parcel invoice audits? Wrong question. Why aren’t you getting fulfillment invoice audits already? Businesses run on invoices. Whether it’s with a supplier, vendor or a customer, it serves the
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