The Supply Chaney Podcast
Learn from the experience and expertise of people across the supply chain industry, from those who drive results today to those innovating for a better tomorrow. The podcast supports Supply Chaney’s mission to be a connected, creative, and capable supply chain resource and a respected member of the supply chain community.
The Supply Chaney Podcast
Ep. 119 - Brand Building with Steven J. Edelstein
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In this episode, Steven J Edelstein shares his journey from health and beauty venture capital to supply chain expertise, emphasizing the importance of supply chain in brand success, system evolution, and building sustainable brands.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Steven Edelstein and episode overview
01:21 Steven's career journey from venture capital to supply chain
04:20 Family background and childhood influences
07:49 First job as a dishwasher and social lessons learned
12:27 Studying communications and early career choices
15:05 Entry into health, beauty, and wellness industries
17:38 Lessons learned from product formulation and packaging
20:54 Transition from product to supply chain focus
24:26 Overview of My FBA Prep and its services
31:49 The evolution of warehouse management systems
36:15 Risks and best practices for cloud-based systems
38:45 Strategies to reduce operational costs and improve profitability
42:16 Final insights: Patience, communication, and having fun
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