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How Tariff Shifts Are Rewriting the E-Commerce Logistics Playbook
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From de minimis drama to geopolitical trade shakeups, tariffs are doing more than raising prices, they're forcing a full rewrite of how e-commerce logistics gets done.
Harshida Acharya, Chief Strategy Officer at Fulfillment IQ and host of the eCOM Logistics Podcast, joins the show to explain what these policy changes really mean for brands. If you’re still relying on one warehouse, one fulfillment model, or one country, consider this your wake-up call.
Key Takeaways:
- Tariff shifts and de minimis changes are disrupting the global cost structure for e-commerce brands.
- Brands overly reliant on Chinese imports or DTC fulfillment models are the most exposed.
- U.S. regulatory changes are pushing a long-term shift toward nearshoring and diversified supply chains.
- Fulfillment strategy must align with evolving trade rules to remain sustainable.
- Strategic investments now will separate the survivors from the reactive.
LINKS:
- Harshida's LinkedIn
- eCOM LOGISTICS Podcast
- Fulfillment IQ on CargoRex
- Tariff Shockwave: US Import Bookings Collapse After Q1 Surge (Vizion & Dun & Bradstreet)
- Ladies Who Logistic LinkedIn Group
- How To Handle Supply Chain and Logistics Masterfully with Sandra MacQuillan
Feedback? Ideas for a future episode? Shoot us a text here to let us know.
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Are you experienced in freight sales or already an independent freight agent? Listen to our Freight Agent Trenches interview series powered by SPI Logistics to hear from the company's agents on how they took the leap and found a home with SPI freight agent program.
CloneOps AI-powered phone operations for inbound and outbound calls with speed, scale, and efficiency. Our virtual agents handle high-volume interactions, automate workflows, and deliver real-time insights, freeing your team to focus on growth. Designed for logistics, retail, and beyond—seamless communication, smarter conversations, faster resolutions.
CargoRex – Your Logistics Hub. Explore, discover, and evolve with the all-in-one platform connecting you to the top logistics tools, services, and industry voices. Whether you're a leader, researcher, or creator, CargoRex helps you stay ahead. Explore Now
Digital Dispatch maximizes your #1 sales tool with a website that establishes trust and builds rock-solid relationships with your leads and customers. Check out our website services her...
Chapters
1. How Tariff Shifts Are Rewriting the E-Commerce Logistics Playbook (00:00:00)
2. Planning Ahead of Tariff Volatility (00:10:37)
3. What Smaller Brands Can Learn From Amazon (00:25:55)
4. Tech Without Strategy is Expensive Noise (00:28:14)
5. Grit as a Non-Negotiable Trait in Logistics (00:32:11)
6. The Origin of the eCOM Logistics Podcast (00:35:39)
7. The Creation of 'Ladies Who Logistic' (00:42:10)
8. How to Navigate Tariff Anxiety and 2025 Planning (00:46:12)
448 episodes
Manage episode 478426789 series 2818665
From de minimis drama to geopolitical trade shakeups, tariffs are doing more than raising prices, they're forcing a full rewrite of how e-commerce logistics gets done.
Harshida Acharya, Chief Strategy Officer at Fulfillment IQ and host of the eCOM Logistics Podcast, joins the show to explain what these policy changes really mean for brands. If you’re still relying on one warehouse, one fulfillment model, or one country, consider this your wake-up call.
Key Takeaways:
- Tariff shifts and de minimis changes are disrupting the global cost structure for e-commerce brands.
- Brands overly reliant on Chinese imports or DTC fulfillment models are the most exposed.
- U.S. regulatory changes are pushing a long-term shift toward nearshoring and diversified supply chains.
- Fulfillment strategy must align with evolving trade rules to remain sustainable.
- Strategic investments now will separate the survivors from the reactive.
LINKS:
- Harshida's LinkedIn
- eCOM LOGISTICS Podcast
- Fulfillment IQ on CargoRex
- Tariff Shockwave: US Import Bookings Collapse After Q1 Surge (Vizion & Dun & Bradstreet)
- Ladies Who Logistic LinkedIn Group
- How To Handle Supply Chain and Logistics Masterfully with Sandra MacQuillan
Feedback? Ideas for a future episode? Shoot us a text here to let us know.
-----------------------------------------
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Are you experienced in freight sales or already an independent freight agent? Listen to our Freight Agent Trenches interview series powered by SPI Logistics to hear from the company's agents on how they took the leap and found a home with SPI freight agent program.
CloneOps AI-powered phone operations for inbound and outbound calls with speed, scale, and efficiency. Our virtual agents handle high-volume interactions, automate workflows, and deliver real-time insights, freeing your team to focus on growth. Designed for logistics, retail, and beyond—seamless communication, smarter conversations, faster resolutions.
CargoRex – Your Logistics Hub. Explore, discover, and evolve with the all-in-one platform connecting you to the top logistics tools, services, and industry voices. Whether you're a leader, researcher, or creator, CargoRex helps you stay ahead. Explore Now
Digital Dispatch maximizes your #1 sales tool with a website that establishes trust and builds rock-solid relationships with your leads and customers. Check out our website services her...
Chapters
1. How Tariff Shifts Are Rewriting the E-Commerce Logistics Playbook (00:00:00)
2. Planning Ahead of Tariff Volatility (00:10:37)
3. What Smaller Brands Can Learn From Amazon (00:25:55)
4. Tech Without Strategy is Expensive Noise (00:28:14)
5. Grit as a Non-Negotiable Trait in Logistics (00:32:11)
6. The Origin of the eCOM Logistics Podcast (00:35:39)
7. The Creation of 'Ladies Who Logistic' (00:42:10)
8. How to Navigate Tariff Anxiety and 2025 Planning (00:46:12)
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