Your creativity is the spark that transforms ideas into inspiring spaces, breathtaking visuals, and unforgettable experiences. But what happens when that spark meets the hurdles of procurement—delayed timelines, endless paperwork, and brand inconsistencies? Bridging the gap between design and procurement isn’t just about fixing processes; it’s about amplifying your brilliance. By aligning your artistic vision with efficient, technology-driven workflows, you can focus on what you do best: designing. In this episode with Huibin Yu, we discuss how design and procurement teams can collaborate more effectively, the importance of simplifying the specification process, and ensuring brand compliance in large-scale projects. Huibin also shares practical strategies and insights that design firms should focus on right now to deliver more value to their clients.

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Huibin Yu is the founder and CEO of Fohlio Inc. Fohlio is revolutionizing the way organizations manage product data, procurement, brand standards, and inventory. Since its founding in 2016, Fohlio has become an invaluable asset for multi-location organizations like restaurants, hotels, schools, and banks, helping them maintain brand consistency and efficiency across the board. Prior to Fohlio, Huibin launched Home Inspirer, an e-commerce platform for home furnishing, and has had an impressive career in finance, holding leadership positions at prestigious institutions like J.P Morgan, Calient, and Goldman Sachs during critical periods.

   

Tune in for an insightful conversation with a true leader in both the finance and design world.

✨ Insights into Huibin Yu’s journey and the inspiration behind Fohlio

✨ How Fohlio bridges the gap between design and procurement for smoother project execution

✨ Solutions to common procurement pain points and how Fohlio addresses them

✨ The efficiency of the web clipper tool in streamlining the specification process

✨ Best practices for maintaining brand compliance in large-scale projects

✨ Key mistakes to avoid in procurement and how to stay on top of data integration

✨ Emerging trends in design and procurement and how to leverage technology to improve your processes