What's in the Box?

Episode #21 - The effective use of data to navigate volatility with Graham Illingworth

May 06, 2021 Sam Greenhalgh Season 1 Episode 21
What's in the Box?
Episode #21 - The effective use of data to navigate volatility with Graham Illingworth
Show Notes

In this episode, we're talking about leveraging data to gain end to end visibility, focusing on Customs and how technology can solve the documentation crisis with regards to Brexit. We also discuss how the high street will have to adapt quickly to the new consumer behaviour to compete with e-commerce. Lastly, we discuss nearshoring and emerging markets in south-east Asia.

I am pleased to join Graham Illingworth, a supply chain and logistics professional with over 30 years of experience in our industry, joined me. Graham Initially started in the industry as an officer In the Merchant Navy, who then migrated into a mix of Operational and Business Development roles with a global remit. Over the last 15 years, he has held senior management and Vice President level positions within the top 10 Global  4PL organizations.

In the episode, we are going to dive into: 

  • Customs, Data & Brexit 
  • How the high street needs to learn fast to compete with E-Comm
  • Nearshoring strategies and emerging markets in south-east Asia




Two links on CustomsPlus: 

https://www.customsplus.co.uk/automated-customs-declarations
https://biteable.com/watch/2927999/2aead477d7500368a21c4905ca5622be