Supply Chain 101: Faster & Less Expensive Can Win the Retail Race. Portless founder Izzy Rosenzweig helps us contextualize the rise of the ultra-fast fashion model, catalyzed by leaders Temu & Shein, while highlighting opportunities for brands to optimize their supply chains. We discuss the impact of direct logistics on cash flow & margins and the importance of agility and strategic planning. 

In this episode, we feature Izzy Rosenzweig, Founder and CEO of Portless, a next-generation fulfillment platform for e-commerce brands. With Portless, Mr. Rosenzweig is revolutionizing the retail industry by helping brands ship directly from China to optimize their margins and working capital needs. We delve into evolution of the e-commerce logistics and the disruptive impact of the direct shipping strategy deployed by Temu and Shein. In our view, the retail industry needs to: (1) deploy a test-read-react model across planning, production, and design, (2) balance novelty and core merchandise, and (3) invest in a tech-enabled supply chain integrated across all key distribution channels. 

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