GoShip Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Updated 12/4/2023 The bigger the retail industry becomes, the more complex regulations arise. Specifically, more retailers are now developing and deploying vendor compliance programs for their suppliers to manage the business on pre-determined conditions. What is vendor compliance? What is vendor compliance?

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Globalior

JULY 8, 2020

Over the past decade, Trade compliance professional jobs have undoubtedly increased all over the world. In each country and in company, these roles have been designed to address immediate needs and important perceived risks and hence trade compliance jobs can have very different scopes of work in different companies.

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Globalior

MARCH 12, 2021

What is trade compliance? In the supply chain and logistics industry, “trade compliance” usually refers to the governance processes that cover HS classification , export controls, Customs valuation, import and export licensing, utilization of Free Trade Agreements and Customs procedures.

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GoShip Blog

JANUARY 21, 2020

The bigger the retail industry becomes, the more complex regulations arise. Specifically, more retailers are now developing and deploying vendor compliance programs for their suppliers to manage the business on pre-determined conditions. What is a vendor compliance program? Why is vendor compliance important? Lost sales.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Despite these reductions, the industry faces complex economic, regulatory, and technological challenges that impact its scalability. For example, current costs for private space launches range from $2,600 to over $10,000 per kilogram, depending on the mission, which poses a barrier for smaller companies.

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Airfreight Logistics

MARCH 19, 2020

Emirates Sky Cargo has implemented Firco Trade Compliance , an Accuity solution that efficiently screens shipment documentation (such as airway bills) against sanctions, dual-use goods, and regulatory watch lists, within a single interface.

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Conger

JULY 28, 2022

Plenty of examples of warehousing. This accounts for 15% of the total warehousing industry in the US. Perhaps the most prominent fulfillment center example is Amazon’s fulfillment centers. For example, take Co-op Partners Warehouse in St. Their pros and cons. Tips for choosing the right type of warehouse. Let's dive in!

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GlobalTranz

JULY 30, 2018

Use of Blockchain in Supply Chain and Logistics Will Put Certain Departments at Risk As explained by Connor DiGregorio of Industry Week , blockchain technology carries a degree of risk for traditional supply chain departments. For instance, Martine Jarlgaard and Provenance are working toward this process in the fashion industry.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The automotive industry is in a perpetual state of change. The automotive industry sets some of the highest quality standards in manufacturing, driven by a need to ensure safety and a desire to control costs. What is traceability in the automotive industry? Meet compliance mandates. . In the past Toyota had to recall 2.9

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 14, 2024

Queries regarding their defense strategies against data breaches, the encryption protocols employed for safeguarding data during transmission, for example, and adherence to privacy regulations like HIPAA, GDPR, or CCPA are non-negotiable. Fouad Khalil is the Senior Director, Enterprise Security, Risk and Compliance at Locus Robotics.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 19, 2018

To that end, some retailers are upping the ante and doling out punishment for shippers who aren’t in compliance. So what can you do to maintain retail compliance? Keeping up with retail compliance is more than just making delivery deadlines. Better Planning Means Better Compliance. Visibility is a Must.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The importance of compliance With rising pharmaceutical demand in Europe, efficient medicine transport is critical. For example, combining HVO fuel and/or BEV with intermodal solutions gives the opportunity to significantly reduce emissions E2E. And what about decarbonizing those supply chains?

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 11, 2015

We conclude our series on supplier quality management (SQM) today with a look at some case studies and examples of benefits derived from the application of a supplier quality management system. Examples and Case Studies from the Implementation of a Supplier Quality Management System.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 25, 2018

Businesses the world over are impacted, and one industry that will need to pay close attention to data security is manufacturing. Any manufacturer that ships to an individual within the EU, employs European citizens or is involved in internet marketing will find themselves subject to GDPR compliance. Why should manufacturers care?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Walmart’s On-Time In-Full initiative is a compliance measure designed to ensure that freight arrives at a Walmart store or distribution center when it was supposed to, in the quantities expected. If a company short ships TVs, they are fined more than if they short ship soup, for example.

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Now, That's Logistics

MAY 3, 2018

If you’ve been tasked with getting your company’s import compliance under control, these five steps will get you quickly up-to-speed. For example, you may pick up on some common typos that make their way into the system (i.e., By Mikah Wisner, Customs Services Director, DB Schenker. CH is not the country code for China).

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3PL Links

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

For example, a mid-sized e-commerce company that partnered with a 3PL was able to reduce its shipping costs by 25% thanks to the provider’s bulk shipping agreements. For instance, a notable example is a retail chain that adopted a 3PL’s advanced tracking technology.

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CLX Logistics

MAY 3, 2024

The chemical industry is highly complex, with stringent regulatory requirements, specialized transportation needs, and a global network of suppliers and distributors. Connectedness : Seamless integration across disparate systems for improved collaboration and compliance.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2018

In our recent webinar, Landed Cost & Vendor Compliance , we posed some prudent questions for companies to review with their operations teams, listed below. In order to gain a better understanding of the breakdown of your company’s bottom line, it is crucial to know what the unit cost of inbound shipments is from vendor-to-vendor.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 14, 2024

Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication systems are revolutionizing road safety, especially in the freight, trucking, and logistics industry. For example, if a vehicle ahead brakes suddenly, the following vehicle receives an instant alert, enabling timely braking and preventing rear-end collisions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The number of accidents in the trucking industry is up, and so are insurance premiums. Trucking companies need to manage many layers of safety and compliance, and while insurance is just one of them, it’s also among the most important and expensive. As an industry, trucking associations are advocating tort reform.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 8, 2024

For example, if milk wasn’t FDA-certified you wouldn’t have verification that the cows producing it are healthy. For example, Coffee, Food for Animal Consumption, and Cosmetics are all different category types. Exaggeration? Definitely not. Basically, you always need to tell the FDA if a new relevant product is joining the party.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

spoke on best practices on supply chain risk management at ARC Advisory Group’s Digital Transformation in Industry conference. Autoliv is the world’s largest safety system supplier in automotive industry. Autoliv is the largest supplier of safety systems to the automotive industry. Soon we will do more training.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 17, 2024

Jeff Erwin, VP of manufacturing at G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers , has been helping to accelerate the digital transformation while aligning with the company’s goals and mission to improve its operational efficiency and meet customer requirements and regulatory compliance challenges by tracking and measuring performance.

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MTS Logistics

MAY 3, 2023

Project logistics require careful planning and coordination, from cargo handling and transportation to regulatory compliance. Automation and standardized processes can make cargo handling more efficient, but it’s the skill and experience of industry professionals that enable them to create custom solutions for each unique cargo.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 23, 2024

This move is a significant step in DSV’s strategy to reduce emissions and align with industry trends toward greener transport solutions. This mirrors industry-wide efforts, with companies like DHL and Amazon also investing in electric fleets. Read Similar… What stops Logistics Companies Achieving Sustainability?

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West Coast and California Logistics

JULY 9, 2020

For example, Walmart’s On-Time in Full program charges 3% of item value for products that are late or missing. The specific penalties are explicitly laid out in each retailer’s routing guide and range from, in our experience, about 1% to 5% of a supplier’s gross invoice amount.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Patagonia serves as an excellent example of this approach, incorporating recycled materials into its products and offering repair services to minimize waste while maintaining a strong brand commitment to sustainability. Collaboration has also emerged as a key enabler of economic sustainability.

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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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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 7, 2019

FSMA applies to: Food transported in bulk, where the food touches the walls of the vehicle (Example: juices). Packaged foods not fully enclosed by a container (Example: fresh produce). Food that require temperature control for safety (Example: beef). Real time monitoring and alerts for non-compliance. Risk management.

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The Lean Thinker

MARCH 23, 2023

Background TWI stands for Training Within Industry, a program developed during WWII by the U.S. During the war there was huge growth and turnover within the industrial base as production shifted from civilian products (locomotives, for example) to wartime production (tanks). War Manpower Commission. It still does today.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 5, 2020

For any company, the next big disruption does not have to be a pandemic; it can be something minuscule on a global scale yet have the same devastating effect on the ill-prepared, in particular trade lanes or in a particular industry. Global trade accounts for the compliance requirements related to the shipment of goods (i.e.,

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GlobalTranz

MAY 2, 2016

Regardless of where you sit to view the logistics industry, problems are becoming more evident. Delays are the harbinger of increasing costs, which spell doom for the logistics industry. Even with today’s level of connection, the logistics industry remains disjointed. Compliance Will Be Easily Attained and Maintained.

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Now, That's Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2022

In June, for example, Roche was granted EUA for its cobas® SARS-CoV-2 Nucleic acid test for use on the cobas® Liat® System, which can identify an infection within 20 minutes. A logistics solution created specifically for the healthcare industry, SCHENKERlife+ is designed and customized to the shipper’s precise requirements.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Process manufacturing is not the same for all industries. For example, the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals vs. processing liquid waste in the mining industry. In the pharmaceutical example, it is a batch process manufacturing where the products are made as specified groups. Process industry challenges.

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Dedola Global Logistics

JUNE 4, 2024

Intermodal drayage services ensure that the transition between sea freight and land transportation is as smooth as possible, reducing the potential for bottlenecks in the container shipping industry. Technology in the drayage industry is instrumental in streamlining communication between shippers, carriers, and ports.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

The answers to these questions lie in understanding a few of the top industrial procurement trends to expect in 2018. Analytics Driven Procurement Will Take Center Stage as the Key Player in all the Industrial Procurement Trends. Cybersecurity is an ever-present envelope around any of the industrial procurement trends.

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