Silicon Freight Brokers is a specialty freight broker service based in Hood River, OR. Steve Tookarefol has established the company as an Oregon C Corporation. SFBՉ۪s mission is to become the most trusted silicon chip freight broker by increasing their client base of 20% each year.
Freight brokers and Silicon Chips
The freight broker industry is the middle man of the shipping industry. They are also known to be third party transport providers. Freight brokers link customers and trucking companies to provide a service. Because there are so many shippers in this country offering thousands of services, freight brokers are vital to the smooth movement of goods. It is easy to locate a shipper with freight brokers.
The silicon chip sector is a growing market that has helped fuel the Internet boom of late 1990s. Silicon chips are at the heart of all kinds computers. They also power hand-held devices such as cell phones and PDAs.
SFB will focus on the shipment of silicon chip cargo and will be a market leader in general freight brokerage. Silicon chips require special attention because they are a unique cargo. The temperature and humidity requirements of silicon chips are very specific. There are also other requirements that silicon chip manufacturers must adhere to. SFB can quickly grow market share by focusing exclusively on silicon chips. It will be known as the best broker for chips.
The industry of chips is comprised of two distinct customers, manufacturers of chips and purchasers of chips. Although the manufacturers are located in the USA, some produce in the USA while others outsource production to overseas countries and then import them. Customers of chip products include Motorola, IBM and Intel.
Management
SFB’s management team includes Wendy Tookarefol (seasoned) and Steve Tookarefol (seasoned). Steve has more then 10 years of freight experience and has worked with several companies. Steve has used his work experience to help him accurately identify the market and fulfill it. SFB combines Steve’’s deep trucking/ freight brokerage experience and insight with his spouse’s expertise in the silicon-chip industry. Wendy has been a consultant in the industry for seven years and worked closely with companies such Intel.
SFB’’s solid business plan is predicted to be profitable by month six. SFB will continue to be laser-focused on its market niche while fully utilizing the strong management team.
1.1 Objectives
Silicon Freight Brokers goals from the initial three years of operation are:
- To create a service-based corporation whose main goal is to continuously exceed the customer’s expectations.
- Silicon Freight Brokers are used in at least four of Silicon Industry Journal’s top 10 silicon chip manufacturers.
- To increase our number served clients by 20% per annum through superior performance, word of mouth referrals, and superior performance.
- To develop a sustainable, profitable, start-up business.
1.2 Mission
Silicon Freight Brokers’ mission is to deliver the best possible shipping experience for customers. We exist to acquire and retain customers. When we adhere to this maxim, everything else will fall into place. Our services will exceed the expectations of our customers.