Navigating Expensive Freight & Supply Chain Disruptions with Francois Jaffres

Episode 81Francois Jaffres is the closest thing to a crystal ball that we know of in terms of keeping his fingers on the pulse of global logistics. This is why he took a quick break from his position as Director of Business Development at Noviland to join us in this episode. Francois is a leading figure at Noviland in disrupting the traditional international supply chain through technology and customer-centric innovations. Tune in now and know how to navigate expensive freight and supply chain disruptions! [00:01 - 07:51] Opening SegmentOur key takeaways from this episode[07:52 - 17:08] What Big Corporations Are DoingFrancois talks about the behaviors of importers right nowWhy this is a scary time for specific kinds of sellers and importers Overcome logistics challenges like a big corporation  [17:09 - 25:55] Is Q4 Gonna Be Better or Worse?His outlook for Q4 you need to hearThe creative solutions we can try right nowWant some Amazon refunds? Check out GetidaPromo code: FTM400[25:56 - 36:22] What Sellers Will Face SoonOther manufacturers for sellersA tough decision for the sellers they need to think about The formula that hurt the supply chain[36:23 - 43:25] Building Relationships in a BusinessRelationships over transactionsThe unsexy talk that’s vital to any business Know more about Francois in the Fire Round! [43:26 - 45:51] Closing SegmentConnect with Francois. Links belowFinal words Tweetable Quotes:“We can only keep up through innovation. We can only keep up through creative solutions both on the buyer side, as well as on the seller side.” - Francois Jaffres“The more information you have, the more people that you follow on supply chain, I think the more successful your business is gonna be.” - Francois JaffresResources mentionedPodcastsLet’s Talk Supply ChainSupply Chain NowIndividualsSarah Barnes-HumphreyScott LutonGreg WhiteBook: The Lean StartupConnect with Francois by emailing [email protected] or following him on LinkedIn. Visit their website and get the best products for your business! Check them out also on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Listen to Link Up Leaders Podcast on your favorite podcast player!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Do you have a similar experience? Send us a voice message and let’s see how we can help you! FacebookYouTubeInstagramEmail us --> [email protected] U Support the show