1st Phorm with Derek Loftus
Episode 32 of the Unboxing Ecommerce: Operations Behind Online Brands podcast, hosted by James Marks and Jennifer Yates, titled "1st Phorm with Derek Loftus" was published on February 11, 2025 and runs 54 minutes.
February 11, 2025 ·54m · Unboxing Ecommerce: Operations Behind Online Brands
Summary
This week James and Jennifer are joined by Derek Loftus, Co-Founder of PopCapacity, a platform focused on adding visibility and a modern procurement experience for brands when sourcing and connecting with warehousing partners for fulfillment and storage. With expertise in e-commerce fulfillment and customer experience, Derek shares insights on how brands evaluate and select their distribution partners based on location, capabilities, automation, and more. Why 1st Phorm? Derek chose 1st Phorm ...
Episode Description
This week James and Jennifer are joined by Derek Loftus, Co-Founder of PopCapacity, a platform focused on adding visibility and a modern procurement experience for brands when sourcing and connecting with warehousing partners for fulfillment and storage. With expertise in e-commerce fulfillment and customer experience, Derek shares insights on how brands evaluate and select their distribution partners based on location, capabilities, automation, and more.
Why 1st Phorm?
Derek chose 1st Phorm because it has been on his radar for a while, appearing in his social media feed and through fitness influencers he follows. A friend also recommended their products, highlighting their high quality. Additionally, as a logistics expert, Derek was curious about how a brand that self-fulfills would handle order processing, especially given their wide product selection.
1st Phorm: www.1stphorm.com
Research Included These Sources
- 1st Phorm: www.1stphorm.com/pages/about-us
- Andy Frisella: www.andyfrisella.com
- 1st Phorm Corporate Apparel: www.1stphormathletics.com
- AALCO Athletic Equipment: www.aalcomfg.com/products/featured-facilities/1st-phorm-hq
- Fox2 Now: www.fox2now.com/news/missouri/who-is-andy-frisella-founder-of-1st-phorm
- Yahoo News: www.yahoo.com/news/andy-frisella-founder-1st-phorm-215438826.html?guccounter=1
- KSDK: www.ksdk.com/article/news/local/club-fitness-removes-1st-phorm-products-andy-frisella/63-59a3f120-6800-4d8e-9b69-c1227235ccb3
- OFS: www.ofs.com/explore/case-studies/1st-phorm-corporate-headquarters
- Tracxn: www.tracxn.com/d/companies/1st-phorm/__kVl_2rcuoRqNsK7NES3q7OS5F4OlCLgQbdn8QO0Lhm8
Curated Technology List
- Narvar: www.corp.narvar.com
- Rebuy: www.rebuyengine.com
Other Sites Mentioned
- Company Towns: www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Company_town
- MFCEO Podcast: www.andyfrisella.com/blogs/mfceo-project-podcast
Connect with Derek Loftus
- LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/derek-loftus/
- Website: www.popcapacity.com
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Connect with James Marks:
www.linkedin.com/in/jameslmarks
www.withtrivial.com
Connect with Jennifer Yates:
www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferayates
www.workwithroux.com
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www.melissadettloff.com
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