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Eight Essential Documents That Are Key to Shipping

MTS Logistics

On the other hand, you also need to know and understand the rules and regulations of exporting and importing, and crucially, you need the proper shipping documents. However, most documentation is still handled manually in some countries. Pro Forma Invoice. Packing List. Bill of Lading (BOL). Insurance Certificate.

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Boston University’s Sourcing Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

Once that requisition is approved, it becomes a purchase order. If the invoice matches the purchase order, it is posted in SAP, and the payment is made automatically without any paper or human touch. For certain purchases, representing 2% of their total spend, “it was the Wild Wild West.” It’s just brilliant.”

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Optimizing Supply Chain Transparency with Digital Product Passports

Logistics Viewpoints

These passports document all aspects of the life cycle – from the sourcing of raw materials to final disposal or recycling. As a result, DPPs are emerging as a straightforward, common sense solution for meeting these needs efficiently. Having a well-documented DPP also makes it easier to report to regulators and stakeholders.

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What documents should I retain for record keeping?

Globalior

Customs Record Keeping Requirements When it comes to record keeping requirements, the following can differ between country to country: Which records to keep How long to keep In what format to keep The penalties for not meeting record keeping requirements vary from country to country. appeared first on Globalior.

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Commercial Documents Required for Customs Clearance

20Cube Logistics

Every country has their own laws as outlined by the government and the shipping companies as well as freight forwarders should be aware of it and keep a tab on the new laws related to customs so as not to skip any mandatory document while in international trade. Purchase order is issued before completing the sales transaction.

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5 Supply Chain Collaboration Essentials to Mitigate Disruptions

Logistics Viewpoints

The solution needs to enable real-time visibility and collaboration across your supply chain to meet demand and ensure the accuracy of quality, quantity and timeliness of supply — all to further a more resilient supply chain. The user should also have easy access to related attachments and reference documents.

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Achieving the Impossible Dream: Perfect Order Performance

Material Handling and Logistics

Four separate factors contribute to achieving a “perfect order”: the delivery must arrive complete, on-time, undamaged, and with proper documentation. In today’s instant-gratification world, consumers consider “almost right” completely wrong. Top performers in perfect order performance use technology to get closer to their customers.

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