Flexport’s Tom Gould and Bernie Hart Talking About Supply Chain Efficiency and Choosing the Perfect Customs Broker

Ever wondered how to choose the right customs broker in the world of global trade? Look no further, as the latest episode of the Simply Trade podcast is here to guide you through this crucial decision-making process. In this episode, hosts Andy and Lalo are joined by Tom Gould and Bernie Hart from Flexport, a disruptive force in the logistics industry, to discuss the essential factors to consider when selecting a customs broker. Key Discussions and takeways The rise of Flexport as a disruptive force in the logistics industry, compared to Uber and Airbnb. The challenges businesses face in managing their supply chains, such as volatility in freight markets, resiliency, and visibility. The importance of embracing technology and turning unstructured data into actionable information for businesses. "What [Airbnb, Uber, and Flexport] have in common is the platform. We're building a platform for global trade." - Tom Gould Customs brokerage is a commodity, with hundreds or even thousands of choices, making it essential to select a broker that can provide value through technology and data management. Businesses should look for brokers that can turn unstructured data into structured data and provide actionable information to improve supply chain efficiency. Enjoy the show. Host: Andy Shiles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyshiles/  Host/Producer: Lalo Solorzano: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lalosolorzano/  Co-Producer: Mara Marquez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mara-marquez-a00a111a8/ Show references: Global Training Center - www.GlobalTrainingCenter.com Simply Trade Podcast - twitter.com/SimplyTradePod  Tom Gould - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomgouldcustoms/ Bernie Hart - https://www.linkedin.com/in/berniehart/ Flexport - https://www.flexport.com/ Contact [email protected] or message @SimplyTradePod for: Advertising and sponsoring on Simply Trade Requests to be on the show as guest Suggest any topics you would like to hear about Simply Trade is not a law firm or an advisor. The topics and discussions conducted by Simply Trade hosts and guests should not be considered and is not intended to substitute legal advice. You should seek appropriate counsel for your own situation. These conversations and information are directed towards listeners in the United States for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and should not be In substitute for legal advice. No listener or viewer of this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this podcast without first seeking legal advice from counsel. Information on this podcast may not be up to date depending on the time of publishing and the time of viewership. The content of this posting is provided as is, no representations are made that the content is error free. The views expressed in or through this podcast are those are the individual speakers not those of their respective employers or Global Training Center as a whole. All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this podcast are hereby expressly disclaimed.