OPS UNFILTERED EPISODE 4

Troubles of running a backpack company: Sourcing in Mexico and more!

  • With Guest Emerson Hammer
  • Host: Jared Ward
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September 11, 2023

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Meet Emerson Hammer

Emerson Hammer is an accomplished supply chain and operations professional with a proven track record in the e-commerce industry. As the former Director of Supply Chain at Nomadic, Emerson played a pivotal role in scaling the company's operations and navigating the complexities of rapid growth. 
Currently serving as the Director of Partnerships at Corso, Emerson leverages his deep understanding of supply chain dynamics to foster strategic relationships that drive value and enhance operational capabilities. His entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to continuous improvement have made him a respected leader in the field.

Episode Synopsis

Small businesses face many challenges that could potentially put them out of business. How can you overcome the obstacles that come with an incompetent system or poor tools? The episode of Ops Unfiltered featuring Jared Ward, CEO and founder of Luminous, and Emerson Hammer, former director of supply chain at Nomadic and current director of partnerships at Corso, delves into the intricacies of operations in e-commerce. 

Emerson recounts his journey with Nomadic, discussing the transition from simple to complex operations as the company scaled and diversified its product range. The conversation touches on the challenges of maintaining control, the skepticism towards sales pitches, and the importance of finding tailored solutions rather than reinventing the wheel. Emerson details the challenges and decisions in this transition, shedding light on the process of choosing the right ERP and the broader implications of such a system on the entire company.

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Ops Unfiltered Episode 4 unpacks:

In this episode, Emerson reveals how he tackled growing pains at Nomadic to keep their operations thriving.

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Emerson Hammer's Scaling Operations at Nomadic

Emerson shares the growing pains in his e-commerce operations, emphasizing the importance of adaptability, leveraging external solutions, and considering long-term value over upfront costs.

He discusses how he overcame challenges like managing inventory and multiple warehouses by implementing Brightpearl ERP, a system chosen for its affordability, e-commerce focus, and ease of use, despite the challenges of buy-in and workflow disruption.

Find out how Emerson built an e-commerce brand despite multiple challenges, and what his insights are on operations, warehouse management, and rapidly scaling your business.

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Jared Ward

Founder & CEO of Luminous. He empowers businesses by revolutionizing software for supply chains, inventory, operations and Ecommerce.

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