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Today I\u2019m joined by SEKO Logistics<\/a>, a global, market-leading provider of logistics services who are small enough to care, but big enough to scale, for shippers around the world.<\/p>\n

SEKO provides complete supply chain solutions, specializing in transportation, logistics, forwarding and warehousing. Powered by their innovative and customizable IT solutions, SEKO provide a seamless flow of information, giving their ever-growing customer base true supply chain visibility. With over 120 offices in 40 countries worldwide, the SEKO model enables customers to benefit from global implementation experience, coupled with vital in-country knowledge and service at the local level.<\/p>\n

Today Brian Bourke, Chief Growth Officer at SEKO Logistics, joins me to chat all about the company and exactly how they help their customers; supply chain visibility; the importance of customer satisfaction; and the increasing trend for using supply chain as a competitive advantage.<\/p>\n

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IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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[07.30] Brian\u2019s career journey, and the huge growth that he\u2019s helped to drive at SEKO.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe doubled in a size [within a year]\u2026 it\u2019s a testament to our investment and expansion in ecommerce, ecommerce logistics, international ecommerce shipping, home delivery and last mile!\u201d<\/p>\n

[09.29] An overview of SEKO Logistics \u2013 what they do and how they help their customers.<\/p>\n

\u201cWherever our clients are sourcing from, we can help them bring it into their home market. And, from there, it\u2019s all about connecting to ecommerce.\u201d<\/p>\n

[15.31] The exponential growth that SEKO experienced during the pandemic, and what they learned.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt used to be, clients in the same industry followed similar patterns. Well that\u2019s no longer the case. Everyone is unique: everyone\u2019s implementing different things at different times, launching new sourcing in new countries, slowing down their supply chain, speeding it up\u2026 all of these things are happening in real time.\u201d<\/p>\n

[19.53] SEKO Live\u2019s easy onboarding and implementation process, and the solutions\u2019 ideal customer.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a disjointed process. We want to create a seamless, integrated, on-brand and ultimately easy process.\u201d<\/p>\n

[22.15] A case study showing how SEKO Live helped a key customer to identify which vendor was causing the most service issues with their deliveries, so that they could be laser-focused in creating solutions that reduce returns and ultimately save money.<\/p>\n

\u201cHaving agile, nimble, flexible, responsive partners that can help you pivot has been ever more critical.\u201d<\/p>\n

[24.01] From strategic partnerships and acquisitions to the growth of e-commerce, the future for SEKO Logistics.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s an ecosystem out there, and we should all leverage it\u2026 it\u2019s so important to partner with, and purchase from, best-in-class providers. Technology is critically important \u2013 but you don\u2019t need to do it all on your own anymore!\u201d<\/p>\n

RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Want to dive in a little deeper? Head over to SEKO Logistics\u2019 website<\/a> now to learn more and discover how they could help you. You can also connect with SEKO Logistics and keep up to date with everything they have going on over on LinkedIn<\/a>, Twitter<\/a> or Facebook<\/a>, or you can connect with Brian on LinkedIn<\/a>. You have your option, so take control of your demand chain today<\/em>.<\/p>\n

If you enjoyed this episode, and are interested in learning more about the challenges and opportunities to be found in shipping, why not check out No Bullshipping with Hope White<\/a>, one of our incredible live shows, that regularly features the key players, and their suppliers, that support both the global and domestic supply chain. And if you\u2019re thinking about how ecommerce has changed as we head into 2023, why not listen to 238: Year In Review<\/a>, featuring journalist and logistics tech expert Eric Johnson \u2013 what a year 2022 has been!<\/p>\n

Check out our other podcasts HERE<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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