During this episode, Santosh is joined by Max Garland, senior reporter at Supply Chain Dive. In this conversation, Santosh and Max delve into the implications of political changes on supply chain dynamics, discussing the potential impacts of a second Trump term and a Harris administration. Garland shares insights on de minimis, fast fashion, and sustainability, highlighting the delicate balance between consumer benefits and regulatory oversight. The episode also covers trends in the parcel market and shipper strategies amidst rising costs, the importance of adaptability in navigating evolving trade policies and market conditions, and so much more.
Highlights from their conversation include:
- Max’s Background and Journey to Supply Chain Dive (0:53)
- Understanding De Minimis (3:17)
- Potential Changes to De Minimis (5:09)
- Impact of E-Commerce on Sustainability (9:45)
- Parcel Market Trends (13:31)
- USPS Service Changes (15:58)
- Shipper Reactions to Rate Changes (18:06)
- The Role of Smaller Carriers (20:32)
- Political Implications on Supply Chain (22:17)
- Impact of Leadership on Supply Chain (25:02)
- Final Thoughts and Takeaways (26:21)
About The Future of Supply Chain
During each episode of The Future of Supply Chain, we sit down with a different entrepreneur, investor, or industry veteran to discuss their story, views on the industry, and how we can collectively build the future of supply chain together. Listen to more episodes at https://www.dynamo.vc/podcasts.
About Dynamo Ventures
Dynamo Ventures is a pre-seed and seed stage fund that invests in supply chain and mobility startups, worldwide.