Doug Ladden | Source | Co-Founder & CEO at Deliveright
Doug Ladden
Doug is a co-founder and the CEO of Deliveright Logistics, Inc., a technology, logistics, and final-mile delivery provider to retailers of big and bulky goods such as furniture and exercise equipment. Deliveright's patented Grasshopper technology platform offers a complete solution to delivery companies specializing in big and bulky products. Deliveright's nationwide network also powers the U.S. logistics supply chain of major eCommerce and brick-and-mortar retailers, from the manufacturer's dock to the customer's home. Deliveright simplifies complex logistics for hard-to-handle goods and provides best-in-class service to its customers.
Prior to Deliveright, Doug was a co-founder and Senior Partner of DLJ Investment Partners, a private equity manager of middle-market mezzanine funds with $3.5 billion in AUM. As an active investor, he sat on multiple boards of directors for companies, including TransCore, a leader in electronic toll collection systems and owner of DAT digital load boards at truckstops. He currently serves on the Investment Committees of Quilvest Capital Strategies' private debt funds.
Doug has expertise in logistics and related technology applications in addition to private debt investing.
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Deliveright (https://www.deliveright.com/)
Co-Founder & CEO
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Doug Ladden of Deliveright: Five Things I Wish Someone Told Me When I First Launched My Business or…
An Interview With Doug Noll
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Finally, the Logistics Industry Embraces Modernity
Industry consolidation will continue this year as a proving ground for companies’ tech. Two thousand twenty-four will be the year our industry begins to realize the promises of modernity.
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Ecommerce Shipping: Key Stages, Challenges, and Optimization Tips
Doug outlines the stages of ecommerce shipping, from order receipt to delivery completion. Brands often falter with inventory accuracy and customer communication. Key technologies like OMS, TMS, and WMS enhance efficiency. Selecting reliable carriers and monitoring metrics like delivery time and customer satisfaction are crucial. For peak seasons, Doug recommends "demand forecasting and pre-packing" as effective strategies.
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"For us at Deliveright, the fire in our belly comes from knowing we’re making a real difference. We’re not just delivering furniture or appliances — we’re helping families create their dream homes, one efficient delivery at a time."
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“Our goal is providing a single-source delivery solution for heavy goods across the North American continent."
