Building Better Global Trade Solutions with Josh Blinick

Trade Talks by 3rdwave

In this inaugural episode of Trade Talks, host Grant Sernick, head of sales and marketing at 3rdwave, dives into the evolution and challenges of global trade solutions with the company's CTO, Josh Blinick. Josh shares his journey in transforming 3rdwave's platform from bespoke enterprise solutions to a modern web-based application, focusing on international trade compliance and transportation. The discussion explores industry trends, the importance of data visibility, the impact of AI, and the differences in needs between shippers and logistic service providers. Tune in to gain insights into the future of global trade and the methodologies driving 3rdwave's innovative solutions.

00:00 Intro

01:09 Meet 3rdwave CTO Josh Blinick

03:52 Re-platforming to a Modern Web Environment

09:10 Evolution of 3rdwave's Product Focus

17:53 The Concept of Visibility in Supply Chains

24:46 Economic Differences: LSPs vs. BCOs

29:13 Challenges in the Supply Chain Software Market

37:07 3rdwave's Focus and Customer Base

51:19 Future Trends: AI in Supply Chains

55:12 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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