The Modern Supply Chain

Izzy Rosenzweig
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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.

  1. 2d ago

    How successful DTC founders think about cash, inventory, and margin

    Every e-commerce founder knows supply chain decisions directly affect the bottom line. The harder part is knowing which choices protect margin, free up cash, and reduce inventory risk. In this special episode, Izzy Rosenzweig brings together e-commerce founders, operators, and supply chain experts who have made these decisions at scale. Nik Sharma, Taylor Holiday, Brian Berger, Darwish Gani, Isaac Hetzroni, Travis Wright, and Aaron Alpeter break down the inventory, fulfillment, and quality control decisions you can apply to protect margin and scale into new markets. In this episode, you'll learn: How top operators balance cost, speed, and flexibilitySupply chain costs that quietly erode marginsHow to expand globally without overstocking Highlights (00:00) Where e-commerce brands lose margin (01:26) Profitable growth requires cash flow (03:05) Making smarter inventory bets with your capital (09:19) Expanding globally without trapping inventory (13:31) This is why you never skip quality control (18:31) Testing products faster and investing in winners (20:35) Why profitable supply chains matter for an exit Resources: Izzy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/izzy-rosenzweig-13653846/ Nik’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrniksharma/ Taylor’s LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/taylor-holiday-a169b322 Brian's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-berger-7101aa/ Darwish’s LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/darwish-gani Isaac’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaac-hetzroni/ Travis’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wright-travis/ Aaron’s LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/aaron-alpeter

    How successful DTC founders think about cash, inventory, and margin

  2. Aug 6

    The supply chain strategies behind Mack Weldon’s growth

    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 happenWhy product expansion requires more than just customer demandWhy omnichannel matters when building a sustainable consumer brandHighlights (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/

    The supply chain strategies behind Mack Weldon’s growth

  3. Jul 23

    Product design lessons every DTC founder should know with Henrik Johansson

    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 processHow to structure factory relationships so you own your product designHighlights (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/

    Product design lessons every DTC founder should know with Henrik Johansson

  4. Jul 9

    How AI is changing manufacturing with Anthony Sardain

    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 problemHow AI can help brands move from idea to production fasterWhat 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/

    How AI is changing manufacturing with Anthony Sardain

  5. Jun 25

    What acquirers look for in e-commerce brands with Aaron Alpeter

    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 assetHow to build operational processes that scale with your businessWhat acquirers look for in modern e-commerce brandsHighlights:(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/

    What acquirers look for in e-commerce brands with Aaron Alpeter

  6. Jun 11

    Why Triple Whale is building the future of e-commerce data

    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 dataHow healthy ecommerce brands think about profitability todayWhy smaller teams will scale further with AI toolsHighlights: (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/

    Why Triple Whale is building the future of e-commerce data

  7. May 28

    The truth about Alibaba and modern sourcing with Isaac Hetzroni

    Sourcing from Alibaba is a great starting point for most e-commerce founders. But how do you know when you’ve outgrown it? In this episode, Izzy Rosenzweig talks to Isaac Hetzroni, a.k.a. The Sourcing Guy and Founder of Imprint Genius. They discuss how modern brands should think about sourcing as they scale. Isaac explains when it makes sense to work with sourcing agents, how brands should think about factory specialization, and how to build a supply chain that can support long-term growth. If you’re building a DTC brand, this episode is a playbook for scaling beyond your first supplier. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why factory specialization matters as brands scaleThe biggest sourcing mistakes ecommerce brands makeWhy quality control is a worthwhile investment for your brandHighlights:(00:00) Meet Isaac Hetzroni (06:49) Alibaba basics and when to graduate (13:53) Trading companies and scaling product lines (19:51) Quality control for every order (25:33) Diversifying beyond China (32:16) Robots and local manufacturing  Resources:Izzy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/izzy-rosenzweig-13653846/Isaac’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaac-hetzroni/  Isaac’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesourcingguy/  Isaac’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxEWoTnbF33eQUFDFo0dckQ  Imprint Genius’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/imprintgenius/

    The truth about Alibaba and modern sourcing with Isaac Hetzroni

  8. May 14

    Inventory, ad spend, and what it takes to scale a DTC brand with Travis Wright

    Scaling an e-commerce business isn’t easy, and knowing where to focus can make all the difference.  In this episode, Izzy Rosenzweig is joined by Travis Wright, Chief Product Officer at Ecommerce Equation, to discuss scaling strategies that drive profitability. Travis shares her experience working with top brands and explains how the right supply chain and marketing strategies lead to sustainable growth.  In this episode, you’ll learn: How to scale your e-commerce brand without losing controlWhy aligning marketing and supply chain operations is crucial for profitabilityThe best ways to balance cash flow and growth for long-term successHighlights:(00:00) Meet Travis Wright (05:12) Small MOQs to unlock faster growth (11:05) Tailored programs for businesses at every stage (17:46) In-house vs. agency marketing (21:41) Inventory lessons every founder must know (26:06) AI creative testing tools (28:44) When and why to expand your brand globally (36:29) AI’s role in e-commerce over the next 5 years Resources:Izzy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/izzy-rosenzweig-13653846/Travis’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wright-travis/  Travis’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travisecommerceequation/  Ecommerce Equation’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ecommerceequation/  Jay Wright’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaywrightofficial/

    Inventory, ad spend, and what it takes to scale a DTC brand with Travis Wright
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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.

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  • Creator
    Izzy Rosenzweig
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Izzy Rosenzweig
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    The Modern Supply Chain

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