What happens when two specialized companies share data to create a complete technology ecosystem? 

Join Apkudo’s Allyson Mitchell (VP of Sustainability) as she welcomes Josh Beasley. Josh serves as partner and president of both Quick Ship Brands and Early Upgrade, two companies operating within the Powered by Apkudo ecosystem. With over 20 years of combined company experience, Quick Ship specializes in high-value device remarketing while Early Upgrade processes 2 million pieces of electronic equipment monthly for end-of-life recycling. Josh explains how these complementary businesses create a complete technology lifecycle solution without compromising expertise at any stage. "Finding one company that can manage them all and manage them all well, it doesn't exist," he notes. The conversation explores how standardized data sharing through the Apkudo ecosystem enables better decision-making across the supply chain. Can collaboration replace the inefficiencies of siloed operations? Josh shares his vision for modernizing industry standards to match the pace of technological advancement. 
 
In this episode: 

• (00:00 ) Josh Beasley and his dual company roles 

• (04:34 ) Josh's background from marketing internship to tech industry leadership 

• (09:31 ) The powered by Apkudo ecosystem and benefits of standardized data 

• (19:57 ) Supply chain complexity and managing devices across multiple partners 

• (27:56 ) Industry standards evolution and sustainability in device lifecycle management 

• (34:30 ) Closing thoughts on redefining end of life standards 

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Resources:  
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