This is the 4th episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar.

The guest on this podcast series is Caleb Holstein, cofounder of Greensquare, an Australian-based green coffee sourcing and inventory management system.

In this podcast series, Lee and Caleb are exploring the new normal for coffee roasters in the volatility of this current coffee crisis.

In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and Caleb discuss the recent challenges in the coffee supply chain, including the temporary shutdown of Ethiopia's largest port due to regional missile attacks.

They explore the impact on roasters, the importance of supply chain management, and how roasters can mitigate risks amidst increasing volatility.

Learn how you can stay ahead in the ever-changing coffee industry and ensure your business thrives despite geopolitical and logistical challenges.

This episode also highlights the benefits of using technology for inventory management and forecasting.

00:00 Temporary Shutdown of Ethiopia's Largest Port

01:44 Introduction to the Series and Guest

02:15 Challenges in Buying Green Coffee

02:55 Importance of Inventory and Supply Chain Management

05:45 Greensquare's Solution for Coffee Roasters

10:43 Impact of Geopolitical Issues on Coffee Supply

20:02 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Connect with Caleb and Greensquare here:

https://www.greensquare.co/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/caleb-holstein-7410b0b2/

https://www.instagram.com/greensquare.co/

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