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How and why do we establish and implement a multimodal transport plan?
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Facilitating transactions worldwide while limiting your greenhouse gas emissions; this is made possible through multimodal transport.
Combining at least two modes of transport (rail, road, inland waterways or ocean transport, etc.), from the initial loading of the production units up to delivery, enables goods to be transported over long distances and to increase local site del...
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Marc
Vollet
Director of Operational Excellence
Marc Vollet is Director of Operational Excellence for the Road Transport business line of GEODIS. He is in charge of all operations, with the main objective of greening transport plans through multimodal...
Deliver efficiently to urban areas during major events
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During a special event – whether athletic, political, or otherwise – it can be a real challenge to make deliveries to city centers. Streets are often blocked by traffic or barricades, and many obstacles can hinder delivery progress, especially as the demand for deliveries increases.
For example, it is estimated that the “Café / Hotel / Restaurant” sector supply needs increasing...
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Sébastien
Faivre
Distribution & Express Technical and Performance Director
Sébastien FAIVRE has over 30 years' expertise at GEODIS Distribution & Express. In charge of the Technical and Performance Department, surrounded by a team of ...
How to grow your e-commerce business in five steps?
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In recent years, new challenges have arisen as e-commerce has evolved. To maintain their growth, companies need to take a smarter approach.
In terms of e-commerce trends, Covid-19 acted as a major catalyst. Although the pandemic undoubtedly boosted the growth in online sales (in 2020 alone, these grew 27.6% globally), the influx of consumers also brought with it additional e-co...
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Paola
Verhulsel
Logistics Engineer for GEODIS Contract Logistics
Paola VERHULSEL is a Logistics Engineer for the GEODIS Contract Logistics business line in Europe. She is responsible for carrying out technical studies for RFQs, or for re-designing exi...
A more resilient Supply Chain through relocation
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If the COVID-19 pandemic has largely affected our way of life, it has also put globalization, as we previously knew it, back at the heart of the debate.
The recognition of the vulnerability of supply chains has given impetus to a reflection on the world production organization, or rather on its reorganization. These discussions have been largely intensified by a turbulent globa...
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GEODIS Strategic Departement
The GEODIS Strategic Departement provides Market Intelligence for GEODIS’ decision-makers on GEODIS positioning in its markets, latest trends and hot topics that could impact the business positively or negatively. Its in-house strategic studies and digests contributes meaningfully/ relevantly to business...
At GEODIS, Warehouse inventory by drones is under way
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At GEODIS, Warehouse inventory by drones is under way
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GEODIS has been experimenting with warehouse inventory by drones for almost two years now.
A recap of the project
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In partnership with drone manufacturer DELTA DRONE, GEODIS has tested automated drones in real-time conditions in its sites and is now ready to industrialize the prototype.
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The solution is comprised of a quadcopter drone fitted with high-resolution cam...
How to build a flexible supply chain that is resilient to change?
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Predictability and reliability in global logistics are increasingly under pressure. As supply chains are becoming longer and more complex, the likelihood of disruptions and delays is increasing. And those disruptions and delays can have major impacts on businesses, from huge financial losses to reputation damage. This article discusses some of the major challenges in logistics t...
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Joe
Fordney
Senior Vice President – Global Business Development
Joe has been solving supply chain problems for over 23 years. His experience is global having worked on three continents supporting customers across every vertical market. His background ...
GEODIS, a leading player in beverage distribution
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GEODIS, a leading player in beverage distribution
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The beverage market demands flawless and meticulously planned logistics. GEODIS is now more proactive than ever before as we use our proven expertise in this area.
In the middle of a summer heatwave, it is fairly easy to buy a well-chilled bottle of water or a can of soda. Behind the scenes, however, ensuring that these products are available on time at countless sales outlets ...
E-commerce and new consumer demands: how is transport adapting?
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In recent years, the weight of e-commerce has continued to grow. This expansion, amplified by the pandemic and the lockdowns that led many citizens to place their first online order or to make more use of this mode of consumption, has prompted players in the sector to rethink their methods.
How do we manage the constantly increasing quantities of orders and parcels? How do we en...
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Vianney
Leveugle
Marketing, Communication & Customer Relationship Director at GEODIS | Distribution & Express
With 20 years of experience in marketing and sales functions for service companies operating in an international environment, Vianne...
Four Benefits of Robots in Your Warehouse
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Four Benefits of Robots in Your Warehouse
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Robotic Order Picking Increases Supply Chain Productivity by 100%.
In today’s fast-paced e-Commerce environment, many supply chain executives face a growing logistics challenge—meeting the demands of direct-to-consumer expectations. Fueled by online shopping, shorter product life cycles and the ongoing influence of the Amazon effect, distribution centers are finding ...
Why GEODIS's e-Logistics solution represents a new choice for retailers today
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Why GEODIS's e-Logistics solution represents a new choice for retailers today
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If there were ever a genuinely Herculean task facing operations and IT managers in retail today, it must be the creation and maintenance of an omnichannel environment that ticks all the necessary boxes: preservation of the highest quality customer experience, reasonable costs, high levels of reliability in fulfillment, and a reliable nurturing of the company's brand.
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