Izzy Rosenzweig's Linkedin Analytics

Passion fuels my drive for the business and supply chain world, and it all stems from the remarkable legacy of my grandfather, Morris Rosenzweig. After surviving the horrors of the Holocaust, my grandfather arrived in Canada with a burning determination to rebuild his life. In the 1950s, he embarked on an ambitious venture, starting a dress manufacturing business. Fast forward 65 years, the industry had drastically transformed, with only a select few local manufacturers remaining, including my grandfather's business. Through my grandfather's and then father's unwavering dedication and perseverance, they defied the odds and outlived almost all the competition. Most of the hundreds of other local manufacturers did not make it. What happened to the other hundreds of local businesses, and why did that fuel my passion for supply chain? Here's Why: The Journey Begins 🌟 Before the 1980s, importing products from overseas was less efficient due to non-standardized shipping containers. Consequently, hundreds of local manufacturers, including our family business, thrived as there wasn't strong competition. The Era of Standardized Containers 🌍 Fast forward to the 1980s, when standardized containers revolutionized the shipping industry. This change allowed manufacturers in Asia to produce products of equal or even superior quality at significantly lower costs. With cheaper living expenses and readily available raw materials, keeping production in Asia and importing finished goods to North America made sense. The Next Supply Chain Revolution ⚡ Today, it is crystal clear there is yet another supply chain disruption that is bound to change the game. The opportunity is in the efficiency of cross-border logistics, particularly in air deliveries, enabling shipments directly from factories to customers in around 6-days. For e-commerce brands, importing by containers makes NO sense to import using shipping containers. By adopting cross-border logistics, you unlock many benefits that supercharge your business's agility and profitability. By embracing cross-border logistics for your e-commerce brand, you can: ✅ Enjoy better cash flow by selling products just 2-3 days after production vs. 30-90 days by boat ✅ Ability to restock within days, minimizing wastage and maximizing profitability. ✅ Seize trends swiftly, enabling you to ramp up production and capitalize on high-demand products ✅ Eliminate container costs and have significant savings on duties ✅ Shipping rates for cross-border logistics are often similar or even cheaper