The Modern Supply Chain

This is The Modern Supply Chain, the show where we break down the modern supply chain strategies that help e-commerce brands shift from staying above water to predictably scaling. Each episode, we’ll chat with industry experts who will help give you the tools and insights to take control of your supply chain. Just smarter, faster ways to keep your business moving.

The Modern Supply Chain is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 15 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts The Modern Supply Chain, a business show with 15 episodes published.

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  Episode #14

  The supply chain strategies behind Mack Weldon’s growth

  Aug 6, 202628 min

  The wrong inventory strategy can slow down a growing brand. In this episode, Izzy Rosenzweig sits down with Brian Berger , Founder and CEO of Mack Weldon , to discuss how inventory decisions shape supply chain resilience. Brian shares how he built a diversified manufacturing network, managed inventory risk, and created a supply chain that could adapt as the brand expanded. Learn how to make smarter inventory bets, balance cash flow with product availability, and reduce supply chain risk as your business grows. In this episode, you'll learn: How to build flexibility into your supply chain before problems happen Why product expansion requires more than just customer demand Why omnichannel matters when building a sustainable consumer brand Highlights (00:00) Meet Brian Berger (05:16) Going all in on entrepreneurship (09:25) How D2C shifted from growth to profitability (13:06) Building a diversified supply chain (15:06) Managing product expansion and inventory risk (18:06) How flexible materials shorten lead times (20:36) Locking prices during tariff uncertainty (25:03) Brian's advice for future founders Resources : Izzy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/izzy-rosenzweig-13653846/ Brian's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-berger-7101aa/ Mack Weldon’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mack-weldon/ Mack Weldon's website: https://mackweldon.com/

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  Episode #13

  Product design lessons every DTC founder should know with Henrik Johansson

  Jul 23, 202627 min

  Even a great factory can't fix bad product design. In this episode, Izzy Rosenzweig talks to Henrik Johansson , Co-Founder and President of Gembah , to discuss what it takes to prepare a product for manufacturing. Henrik shares how thoughtful product development, technical documentation, and early collaboration with manufacturers help brands avoid costly mistakes and bring better products to market. If you're launching a physical product, this episode provides a blueprint for getting product development right before production starts. In this episode, you'll learn: What founders can do before manufacturing to set their products up for success How prototypes should be used throughout the product development process How to structure factory relationships so you own your product design Highlights (00:00) Meet Henrik Johansson (05:04) What is a good tech pack? (09:03) Sampling problems aren't about bad factories (11:37) The factory conversation brands skip (16:54) Factories should be partners, not vendors (20:05) Where AI can't be trusted with tech packs (23:58) How to spot your next product Resources : Izzy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/izzy-rosenzweig-13653846/ Henrik's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hjohansson/ Gembah’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gembah-inc/ Gembah's website: https://gembah.com/

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  Episode #12

  How AI is changing manufacturing with Anthony Sardain

  Jul 9, 202629 min

  Sourcing products has always been one of the most complex parts of building an e-commerce brand. Between finding factories, creating tech packs, and managing supplier relationships, the process is still surprisingly manual. In this episode, Izzy Rosenzweig talks to Anthony Sardain , Founder and CEO of Cavela . Anthony breaks down why sourcing has remained manual for so long, and how AI is starting to change that. He explains what it could mean for brands to move from idea to finished product faster than ever. In this episode, you'll learn: Why sourcing is fundamentally a data and coordination problem How AI can help brands move from idea to production faster What the future of "prompt to product" manufacturing could look like Highlights: (00:00) Meet Anthony Sardain (04:17) Why sourcing is a data problem (05:20) How AI creates better product specs (12:04) The future of prompt-to-physical product (16:20) Why Alibaba is being replaced by AI-powered sourcing (24:04) How AI could change physical product creation Resources: Izzy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/izzy-rosenzweig-13653846/ Anthony's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sardain/ Cavela’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cavela/ Cavela’s website: https://cavela.com/

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  Episode #11

  What Acquirers Look for in E-Commerce Brands with Aaron Alpeter

  Jun 25, 202634 min

  Everyone loves a growth story, but investors bet on businesses that actually make money. In this episode, Izzy Rosenzweig talks to Aaron Alpeter , Founder and CEO of Izba Group . They discuss how clear operations, smart planning, and supply chain decisions make a fast-growing brand profitable and attractive to investors. Aaron explains why the right processes, sourcing, and inventory strategies are what really prepare a DTC brand for funding or acquisition. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why profitable brands treat supply chain as a financial asset How to build operational processes that scale with your business What acquirers look for in modern e-commerce brands Highlights: (00:00) Meet Aaron Alpeter (04:28) The operational blind spot holding brands back (08:03) What to look for when choosing a manufacturer (13:58) The right time to bring in operational expertise (18:14) Lessons from major brand acquisitions (26:59) How AI will change e-commerce buying behavior (31:22) The best advice for founders just getting started Resources: Izzy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/izzy-rosenzweig-13653846/ Aaron’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-alpeter/ Izba Group: https://izba.co/

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  Episode #10

  Why Triple Whale Is Building the Future of E-commerce Data

  Jun 11, 202631 min

  Every e-commerce brand wants to use AI. But most brands are still running on fragmented data, disconnected tools, and dashboards that only tell part of the story. In this episode, Izzy Rosenzweig talks to Maxx Blank , Co-Founder and COO of Triple Whale . They discuss why modern brands need structured data, how AI is changing the way operators run their businesses, and why the future of e-commerce will belong to lean teams using autonomous systems. If you’re building an e-commerce brand, this episode is a look at what the next generation of commerce infrastructure will require. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why agentic AI is only as good as your data How healthy ecommerce brands think about profitability today Why smaller teams will scale further with AI tools Highlights: (00:00) Meet Maxx Blank (09:52) The idea behind Triple Whale (14:45) Why profitable growth matters more than ever (18:25) Attribution, customer journeys, and better data (20:13) Why AI needs structured data (22:17) How AI agents will execute ecommerce workflows (24:10) From dashboards to autonomous operators (26:43) What ecommerce teams will look like in the future Resources: Izzy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/izzy-rosenzweig-13653846/ Maxx’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxx-blank-8886a421a/ Maxx’s Email: maxx@triplewhale.com Triple Whale’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/triple-whale/ Triple Whale’s Website: https://www.triplewhale.com/

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