Managing Credit Risk in Global Freight Forwarding with Josh Simon

Navigate the intricate world of credit risk management with Josh Simon of JAS Worldwide, who brings over 30 years of expertise to decode the essentials for safeguarding your supply chain finance. In an industry where the health of receivables can make or break a business, Josh's insights on robust metrics, informed credit decision-making, and the art of categorizing invoice statuses are nothing short of critical intelligence. We travel to Atlanta for a candid conversation that reveals how this global freight forwarder juggles operations across 100 countries and why the evolution of Josh’s role is a masterclass in adapting to the complexities of global trade.Through our talk, we uncover the hurdles of assessing credit risk amidst a sea of incomplete information and shine a light on the strategic alliances with data providers like CreditSafe that bring clarity to the chaos. The fusion of credit risk management and project management principles becomes evident as we discuss stakeholder buy-in, the vital RFP/RFQ processes, and how a symbiotic relationship between sales and risk departments is fostered by comprehensive data. If you're looking to strengthen your team dynamics and project success through cooperative credit risk strategies, Josh Simon's experiences and strategies are your invaluable guide.Send us Fan MailSupport the show THANKS FOR LISTENING PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW You can support the podcast by following the link here. It makes a big difference and helps us make great content for you to listen to. Follow like and share the Chain Reaction Podcast with colleagues and friends on social media: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn.News about forthcoming programmes click hereSHAREPlease share the link with others so they can listen too https://chainreaction.buzzsprout.com/shareLET US KNOWIf you have any comments, suggestions or questions then just direct message on Linkedin or X (Twitter)REVIEW AND RATE If you like the show please rate and review it. Every vote helps.About Tony Hines and the Chain Reaction Podcast – All About Supply Chain AdvantageI have been researching and writing about supply chains for over 25 years. I wrote my first book on supply chain strategies in the early 2000s. The latest edition is published in 2024 available from Routledge, Amazon and all good book stores. Each week we have special episodes on particular topics relating to supply chains. We have a weekly news round up every Saturday at 12 noon. ...