Episode 119: Supply Chain & Operations with Elena Guberman
Today’s show welcomes supply chain and ops expert, Elena Guberman.
At some point in your packaged food business’s growth, you’ll stop and wonder, “Is this sustainable? Is this scalable? Where do I go from here?” Well, we’re answering all of those food founder questions in today’s show!
We’re discussing:
Where do you start when you think about supply chain optimization in your emerging business?
How do you move forward with limited capital?
Elena’s top 3 tips for creating a strong supply chain
You’ll also hear us rant about the food industry, give our tips for asking for feedback as you grow your brand, and drop a whole bunch of helpful resources for your business.
Here are the resources that Elena and I mention in today’s episode:
#OMGCPG, the Facebook group that Elena co-moderates
Check out BuildCPG, a database of suppliers, vendors, and vetted partners for building your CPG brand. Use my promo code “ballbuild10” for your exclusive Food Biz Wiz® discount!
To find out more about crowdfunding, check out our past Food Biz Wiz® show- Episode 25: Crowdsourcing 101: How to Launch & Execute A Successful Kickstarter Campaign
To keep in touch with Elena, find her on Instagram at @elenaguberman or on Twitter at @elenaguberman. Follow along with her new business venture, TBH Snacks on their website & social feeds linked right here.
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