Navigating Tariffs And Supply Chain Chaos: A Shopify Merchant's Survival Guide
Are tariffs and supply chain chaos keeping you up at night? Not sure how to forecast inventory or manage cash flow when every shipment from China seems to come with a new surprise fee? If you’re a Shopify merchant importing from overseas, you’ve probably felt the sting of trade wars, unpredictable costs, and the pressure to deliver a seamless customer experience-without draining your bank account.
You’re definitely not alone. Today’s DTC reality is throwing curveballs at every direct-to-consumer brand, especially those navigating the ever-evolving landscape of tariffs and global fulfillment. That’s why I’m excited to welcome back Izzy Rosenzweig, founder of Portless, for his encore appearance on the show. Izzy has been in the trenches with hundreds of brands, helping them crack the code on cash flow, inventory agility, and tariff mitigation—especially in this turbulent era of trade wars and shifting global manufacturing.
What You'll Learn
- Surviving Tariffs: Why trade wars aren’t forever, but smart brands need to adapt now to thrive later.
- Delayed Tariffs, Better Cash Flow: How Portless lets you pay import taxes only when you make a sale-unlocking capital and reducing risk.
- Agile Inventory & Forecasting: Leveraging smaller MOQs and faster restocks to supercharge your inventory turns and avoid costly overstock.
- Factory-to-Door in Days: How Portless delivers a “local” shipping experience from China, Vietnam, and soon India-delighting customers with 3-6 day delivery times.
- Returns, Refurbs, and Realities: Practical strategies for handling returns, QC, and resale in a lean, cross-border supply chain.
- Beyond China: The real pros and cons of shifting manufacturing to Vietnam, India, Mexico, and beyond-and what you need to know before making a move.
- Global Expansion Playbook: Why brands are shifting marketing dollars to tariff-free countries, and how Portless helps you tap into 55+ markets with local delivery experiences.
Check out his YouTube channel here for more strategies!
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