Import-supply-chain intelligence wrapper
Repackage import and supplier data into a simpler product aimed at a particular audience, using an existing scraping capability instead of building the underlying data system.
online BOTH Product / E-commerce
From Chris Koerner on The Koerner Office Podcast — Forget Big Apps. These Tiny Tools Are Making Millions at 16:54
Problem: Supply-chain and competitor-import research can be expensive or difficult to access through broad existing services.
For: Potentially Shopify store owners and other businesses researching competitors' suppliers, shipments, containers, or import timing.
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Examples
- A customer could search for Lululemon and see where imports come from, what containers they are in, and how long they take to arrive.
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