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044: How to Handle Supply Chain and Shipping Issues
FromLaunch Your Box Podcast with Sarah Williams | Start, Launch, and Grow Your Subscription Box
044: How to Handle Supply Chain and Shipping Issues
FromLaunch Your Box Podcast with Sarah Williams | Start, Launch, and Grow Your Subscription Box
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35 minutes
Released:
Nov 17, 2021
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Podcast episode
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Do you think current supply chain issues only affect big corporations? They don’t. All business owners are dealing with supply chain issues right now. And that includes subscription box owners. I’ve heard some subscription box owners going down the road of doom and gloom. Wondering if it’s time to just give up and throw in the towel. Um, no. It’s absolutely NOT time to give up. It is time to problem solve, to pivot, and to plan. If you are a subscription box owner, you WILL run into product supply problems at some point. And if you have a large subscriber base (300 or more), you still need to work with overseas manufacturers. When you run into an issue and something you’re planning to put into a future box simply isn’t going to get to you on time, it’s time to put your problem solving hat on and get to work. Let’s talk about five things you can do to gain control over product and shipping delays. Work further out on buying and sourcing goods. Fill your immediate needs with “Ready to Ship” items. Overseas manufacturers often have US warehouses full of goods available for purchase. Connect with makers and other small businesses who can supply you with what you need. Don’t wait too long! Problem solve shipping delays before they happen. Have backup plans for your backup plans and get in front of problems whenever possible. If subscription boxes are late, surprise and delight your subscribers. Thank them for their patience and understanding. The truth is, we don’t know when things are going to get better. As subscription box owners, we need to continue to get better at planning, pivoting, and problem solving. Join me for this episode as I share practical tips and strategies you need to put in place NOW to deal with shipping and product delays. I also take you through some of my recent shipping challenges and how I solved them. Important Links: Join me in all the places: Facebook Instagram Launch Your Box with Sarah Website Are you ready for Launch Your Box? Our complete training program walks you step by step through how to start, launch, and grow your subscription box business. Join the waitlist today!
Released:
Nov 17, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
015: 3 Ways to Help Reduce Product Issues: One of the main concerns for us in the subscription box business is product supply. Who we’re getting it from and on what kind of timeline can create a huge amount of stress when things don’t go according to plan. Things have only gotten crazier... by Launch Your Box Podcast with Sarah Williams | Start, Launch, and Grow Your Subscription Box