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International Shipping: Requirements of Documents

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In both these activities, many documents change hands forming a long chain of exchange. Documents start from the parties responsible for import and export, companies that are handling shipping and movement will look at another set of documents to move the consignment in international waters. Purchase Order. Air Waybill.

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What is LTL Shipping and How Does it Work?

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Image source: iStocks | What is LTL Shipping and How Does it Work? LTL ( Less than truckload ) S hipping is one of the best flexible and cost-effective ways to start your freight delivery in logistics. If the shipment spans ten linear feet or more, it will cost 1,000 pounds per foot. What is LTL freight? How does it work?

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The Ultimate Guide to Fleet Management: Strategies to Control and Optimize Your Processes

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Image source: iStocks | The Ultimate Guide to Fleet Management: Strategies to Control and Optimize Your Processes Investing in a fleet management system results in an improvement in internal processes, which directly reflects the quality of the service provided to the end customer. How does a fleet management system work?

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Editor’s Choice: 5 Ways EDI is Streamlining Supply Chain Operations

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Today’s article comes from Descartes and looks at how EDI can streamline supply chain operations. EDI eliminates the need for manual data entry by automating the exchange of business documents. How does EDI reduce paperwork and associated costs in supply chain operations? To read the full article, click HERE.

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A Guide to Supply Chain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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Still, in this article, I will help you evaluate the need for supply chain and logistics KPIs in your organisation, and identify which types of measurement might be most appropriate. Perfect order results can help you assess performance and diagnose issues impacting service, costs, and overall supply chain effectiveness.

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How manufacturers and distributors can re-imagine procurement in the supply chain

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With direct and indirect materials making up at least 50% of typical manufacturing costs, the procurement function could be re-imagined so companies can be more responsive to customer demands and more agile when dealing with supply chain challenges. They have a contract with a supplier who delivers on time, and who charges acceptable prices.

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Is it Time for B2B Freight Providers to Learn From B2C?

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It’s typically more cost-effective per unit and provides faster transit times since the truck goes directly to its destination. Documentation and Compliance: Here’s where things get interesting – and sometimes complicated. Pricing Structure: Remember those simple shipping options you see when shopping online?