What's in the Box?

Episode #2 - Setting up your supply chain for agility not predictability with Lars Jensen

October 14, 2020 Sam Greenhalgh Season 1 Episode 2
What's in the Box?
Episode #2 - Setting up your supply chain for agility not predictability with Lars Jensen
Show Notes

In this episode, we're talking about carrier trends, market updates on the far east westbound and trans-Pacific trade routes, including recommendations on navigating the current challenges of the crazy climate we’re in. 

I have the privilege to be joined by Lars Jensen founder of SeaIntelligence Consulting.

Lars has:

  • Successfully launched an independent global market intelligence company focusing on container shipping.
  • Was in charge for 6 years of market intelligence for Maersk Line, creating and improving research and forecasting capabilities for container markets, as well as developing a global market intelligence across 17 countries.
  • The author of multiple books including Liner Shipping 2025: How to Survive and Thrive

And is a bit of a shipping celebrity. 

This is definitely an episode to grab your pen and paper as there is some great insight on: 

  • Setting up your supply chain for agility, not predictability. 
  • Building for resilience 
  • Navigating procurement strategies in a seller's market