Episode 119: Supply Chain & Operations with Elena Guberman
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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
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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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