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Top 6 Logistics Challenges and How to Overcome Them

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Image source: Pexels | Logistics Challenges and How to Overcome Them Let’s break down the most common logistics problems and how you can resolve them to improve your operations. Read Also: How to Optimize Your Stock With Ideal Storage Structures 1. But the good news is, there are proven solutions that can help overcome them.

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Bill of Lading Types: How to Avoid the Detention and Demurrage Due to Documentation

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In shipping, documentation, freight insurance, terminal problems, and trucking shortages are just a few of the problems we face today. But the biggest issue to address in the documentation category is the bill of lading (BL). There are two standard types of BLs, an express and original.

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How to Choose an Automated Document Processing Platform

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One such technology taking the industry further than before is intelligent document automation. Although automated document processing platforms often advertise cookie-cutter packages, it’s important for freight companies to first examine their own needs before trying to fit in the offerings of a platform.

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How to Use Artificial Intelligence (AI)  for Shipping Document Automation

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Shippers and freight forwarders are turning to AI for shipping document automation to stay competitive in price and efficiency. . What Is Shipping Document Automation ? Shipping document automation uses robotics processing automation (RPA) to extract data and appropriately sync it with an internal business system.

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How to Improve Exception Management with End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility

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How to Improve Exception Management with End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility. Original article: How to Improve Exception Management with End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility. Customs and clearance delays – International shipments often get stuck at the border due to missing documentation, labeling issues, or a staffing shortage.

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Where Are My Supply Chain Documents? Managing Critical Documents with Automation

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Staying on top of the ever-changing omnichannel service options and keeping track of supply chain documents and freight documents remains vital for continued growth and success within competitive markets. Supplies big and small and all logistical teams and supply chain management teams can suffer from poor document management.

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The Future of Document Management for Shipping and Logistics Is Happening Now

MTS Logistics

Information management and document management initiatives play a vital role in this evolution, but businesses should delve deeper into the possibilities of document management, beyond just governance and eliminating paper. Capturing critical shipping documentation goes beyond simply scanning documents and images.