Welcome to Episode 1105; How brands can overcome supply chain disruptions. This installment is part of the Wine2Wine Business Forum 2021 Series. The sessions are recorded and uploaded on Italian Wine Podcast. wine2wine is an international wine business forum, held annually in Verona Italy since 2014. The event is a key reference point for wine producers and a diverse variety of wine professionals eager to develop and grow their wine business worldwide. About today’s session: Reports indicate that there is no end in sight to the record pace of import cargo, the congestion at global ports and terminals, the shortage of warehouse space and labor, and the continued schedule disruptions through the year and into 2022. The pandemic combined with these challenges has created the biggest shipping challenge in the last 20 years. With these challenges on the supply chain, Alexi will identify how brands can ensure their products reach the US market and offer insight into how brands can change their business models and take control of their logistics. About the Speakers Alexi Curlee Cashen Alexi Curlee Cashen is often referred to as the ‘Chief Executive Optimist’ –spreading the gospel of empathetic customer service, sales panache and meticulous operations. She scours ideas and drives solutions, strategy and above all else –positivity! Celebrating 19 years of experience in the food and wine industry, Alexi’s career is marked by a wealth of roles in hospitality, retail, wholesale and supplier positions. Starting out in the restaurant industry in her home state of Colorado, Alexi moved to New York City to season her career with positions at Craft Restaurant, Morrell & Company, Oriel Wines & Polaner Selections. Competitive and quick to see people and scenarios through different lenses, Alexi makes sales and marketing her expressed talent Connect Facebook: www.facebook.com/accashen Instagram: @alexicashen Twitter: @accashen Moderator Gino Colangelo Gino founded Colangelo & Partners (www.colangelopr.com) in 2006 after spending over 10 years with global agency Dentsu, winning business and developing communications strategies for a blue-chip client list that included Siemens, Japan Airlines, Suntory and more Connect Facebook: www.facebook.com/gino.colangelo.7 Instagram: @colangelo.gino Twitter: @GinoColangeloPR Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/gino-colangelo-b511934/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show Until next time, cin cin!