The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Bad data and inefficient workflows create friction that limits working capital and raises costs for every supply chain stakeholder.Loop’s modern audit and pay platform uses our domain-driven AI to harness the complexity of supply chain data and documentation. That is why industry leaders like J.P.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Changes in the Mexican government’s regulations for bills of materials and shipment documentation are poised to take effect January 1, 2023. I interviewed Josefina Blanco, Legal and Compliance Lead at … Continue reading → The changes are substantial, and require much more data collection.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Meanwhile, Europe accelerates its hydrogen transition, digital product passports gain traction for compliance, and a high-stakes egg heist underscores the fragility of food supply chains. These passports provide a digital way to document a products entire lifecycle, ensuring compliance and transparency.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Trade Compliance also Applies to Shipments within a Nation’s Borders. I recently completed a study of the Global Trade Compliance software market. I managed to speak to two executives a multinational global conglomerate about their approach to trade compliance. Trade compliance is core to brand protection.

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CH Robinson Logistics

JUNE 3, 2021

Despite being enforced since 1930, compliance with forced labor laws and regulations are still an ongoing problem. Importers must understand their responsibilities related to vetting suppliers for forced labor or face potential penalties for non-compliance. Retention of identity documents. Innovation and Competition Act (S.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 14, 2019

The cost of poor quality is so closely related to supplier quality and compliance that manufacturers must give the proper attention and resources to the optimization of their upstream partnerships. Traceability & Trade Compliance. The only way to take control of your future is to double down on quality.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Meanwhile, Europe accelerates its hydrogen transition, digital product passports gain traction for compliance, and a high-stakes egg heist underscores the fragility of food supply chains. These passports provide a digital way to document a products entire lifecycle, ensuring compliance and transparency.

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Parade

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

In this article, we explore Carrier Onboarding and Compliance tools as a core piece of every digital freight brokerage’s operations. Carrier Onboarding and Safety Compliance software is designed to help freight brokerages automate compliance procedures and easily onboard carriers. Why Do You Need Carrier Onboarding Software?

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Parade

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

In this article, we explore Carrier Onboarding and Compliance tools as a core piece of every digital freight brokerage’s operations. Carrier Onboarding and Safety Compliance software is designed to help freight brokerages automate compliance procedures and easily onboard carriers. Why Do You Need Carrier Onboarding Software?

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Parade

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

In this article, we explore Carrier Onboarding and Compliance tools as a core piece of every digital freight brokerage’s operations. Carrier Onboarding and Safety Compliance software is designed to help freight brokerages automate compliance procedures and easily onboard carriers. Why Do You Need Carrier Onboarding Software?

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Dedola Global Logistics

JUNE 9, 2020

Document Complexity. The complexity of documents varies widely depending on the industry. For example, agricultural imports require a more thorough set of documents detailing the quality of the products. The post Importance of Having Your Importation Documents in Order appeared first on Dedola Global Logistics.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 2, 2024

During this period, enforcement officials conduct thorough inspections of commercial vehicles across North America to ensure compliance with safety regulations. Additionally, there will be heightened scrutiny on drivers’ compliance with regulations related to alcohol and controlled substance possession. Query in the U.S.

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TransAudit

MAY 31, 2023

Both documents are crucial for ensuring the accuracy and legality of a shipment, and they provide valuable insight into the financial and operational aspects of your logistics process. These charges should be documented and included in both the bill of lading and freight invoice to ensure transparency and accurate billing.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 7, 2019

WMS, TMS, documentation. Real time monitoring and alerts for non-compliance. Identify potential hazards / risks – Document every potential risk to food safety. Documentation. The food safety plan is a living document that should be updated on a regular basis. There are no short cut in FSMA compliance.

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3PL Links

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Compliance with Regulatory Requirements The Issue: Keeping up with changing international regulations, customs procedures, and environmental guidelines is difficult. Non-compliance can result in delays, fines, and damage to your business’s reputation.

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Dedola Global Logistics

MAY 22, 2024

These updates are not just about compliance; they are strategic imperatives for maintaining the resilience and success of international trade operations in a changing regulatory environment.

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Conger

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

This responsibility goes beyond mere compliance; its about protecting your workforce and ensuring that your operations run smoothly. Maintaining complete inspection records is importantnot only for OSHA compliance but also for tracking maintenance trends and ensuring workplace safety. Wisconsin's Material Handling Experts.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 19, 2020

3PLs often ask drivers to download a tracking app to their phone, but compliance is a problem. Since documents must sometimes be scanned and emailed, there are delays and errors. Additionally, drivers using the Convoy app must provide the documentation to close out the shipment and get QuickPay.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

FDAs Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) and global standards like ISO 20400 for sustainable procurement are driving companies to adopt blockchain for improved compliance and accountability.

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Stord

AUGUST 17, 2023

ATLANTA, August 17, 2023 — Stord , the Cloud Supply Chain leader, is pleased to announce that it has expanded its System and Organization Controls (SOC 2) compliance, marking a significant milestone for the company. SOC 2 is a voluntary compliance standard for service organizations that specifies how organizations should manage customer data.

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WorkWave

APRIL 29, 2020

To protect your business and ensure that you are able to continue doing what you’re best at, it’s important to familiarize yourself with the compliance regulations that apply to your business and take steps to ensure that your business practices are keeping with those regulations. Employee Safety Compliance. Pest Control.

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TransAudit

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Virtually every business has a relationship with a transportation company, which should be documented in a formal contract called a transportation contract. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most common areas of interest in transportation contract management and contract compliance. Most of those items are mentioned below.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 2, 2023

From stringent quality standards to comprehensive documentation requirements, Class 1 and 2 manufacturers must navigate a complex landscape to ensure compliance and product excellence. Compliance with regulatory bodies such as the U.S.

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WorkWave

MARCH 27, 2025

While this can vary somewhat widely based on the specifics of whats being transported and the particular countries, states, or provinces involved, this can put last-mile delivery companies at the mercy of strict import/export laws, licensing requirements and compliance checks, often creating bottlenecks at customs.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 9, 2021

Compliance with routing guides can reduce costs like processing damaged products and saves time when the operations staff doesn’t have to figure out a shipment with missing documents.” These may also require electronic documentation, also known as eBOL and ePOD. The routing guide shows what will happen when failures occur.

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GoShip Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Specifically, more retailers are now developing and deploying vendor compliance programs for their suppliers to manage the business on pre-determined conditions. Apparently, retail compliance programs will soon be used by even small retailers, so it’s crucial to understand the goal of supplier management and how it works.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

This includes how they must be classified, packed, marked, labelled and documented – as well as the dangerous goods training which must be completed by the people packing and sending them. And to make matters worse, CEOs and other high-level executives don’t fully appreciate the strategic importance and value of dangerous goods compliance.

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Stord

AUGUST 1, 2024

To ensure compliance, brands must undergo a rigorous third party audit of every location. The audits of Stord’s locations in Atlanta , GA; North Haven, CT; Reno, NV; and Las Vegas, NV consisted of reviewing all documentation, policies and procedures around real-world scenarios, as well as the training and quality safety measures in effect.

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Logistics Manager

JUNE 15, 2020

Global eTrade Services (GeTS), a global trade platform company, announced the onboarding of GEODIS Regional HQ — Asia Pacific (GEODIS), a global supply chain operator on CALISTA , a platform that enables the orchestration of logistics, compliance and financial activities seamlessly, securely and smartly.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Documentation fees. Challenge #3: The Complexities of Compliance. Compliance with all these requirements and managing the associated documentation has always presented something of a minefield, and a significant hurdle for SMEs engaged in international trade. A Multitude of Cost Components. Export fees.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 21, 2021

Avetta, a provider of supply chain risk management software, announced a partnership with DocuSign to offer legal risk compliance with its eSignature service, giving suppliers the ability to digitally and remotely sign documents.

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Magaya

OCTOBER 16, 2020

We outline the characteristics you should look for when evaluating which modern technology to invest in that will make your workflows more efficient, enable you to maintain compliance, and streamline your operating practices. Arrangements with customs brokers and automated customs export documentation. Saving You Money.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

JULY 31, 2021

Depending on the ship’s route, they check that all shipments remain in compliance with national or international health and safety regulations to guard against problems like the spread of infectious disease. Recommend procedures to correct compliance issues. Take photos and document findings to produce a report.

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Material Handling and Logistics

AUGUST 6, 2018

These numbers clearly indicate that ICE takes worksite enforcement very seriously and companies should prioritize a commitment to compliance,” says Dawn M. The agency also pursues an outreach effort called the ICE Mutual Agreement between Government and Employers, or IMAGE program, to instill a culture of compliance and accountability.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

How do supply chain and regional trade managers navigate documentation, compliance and risk exposure amid the chaos? Disruptions from COVID-19, political instability, regulatory and tax uncertainty, recurring climate-related events and more, all require sudden and dramatic reconfiguring of sourcing, production and supplier networks.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

FMC is expected to monitor the compliance of the parties to the agreement to ensure that none of the provisions of the Shipping Act in terms of competition activities is violated. CMA CGM, Maersk, Hapag Lloyd, MSC and ONE were Parties to the Agreement and IBM and Maersk GTD Inc were Platform Providers.

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Dedola Global Logistics

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

A full-service freight forwarder not only advises clients on logistics-related expenses but also navigates the complexities of global shipping, ensuring compliance with international regulations. This includes optimizing packaging, ensuring compliance with destination requirements, and preparing accurate documentation to avoid delays.

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