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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...
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...
Three great reasons to enhance your warehouse with robots
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In warehouses, robots are now able to move and perform tasks independently. They improve reliability, productivity and even the employee experience of companies that have taken the leap.
The e-commerce surge these last months has affected everyone. Depending on the country, number of online orders has increased by 15 to 30% according to OECD calculations. Many warehouses have b...
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Antoine
Pretin
Vice President Engineering Group at GEODIS
Antoine has over 15 years of experience in automated systems for logistics. He has worked for machine manufacturers and has often collaborated with 3PL customers through a variety of projects a...
Reducing the environmental footprint of ocean freight
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International trade could not exist without ocean freight services. From clothing to foodstuffs and other goods, no less than 90% of the world's traded goods cross our oceans.
However, despite the logistics sector’s efforts, this mode of transport still causes pollution, in terms of atmospheric and water contamination. There are somewhat fewer initiatives to reduce CO2 emission...
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Florence
Gautrais
GEODIS Global Ocean freight director
Florence has been a top executive in the domain of Ocean freight and freight forwarding solutions for more than 20 years. She manages Ocean freight products and innovative door-to-door collaborati...
Expanding your B2C e-commerce business to the European market
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Across the world people found various ways of coping with strict pandemic lockdowns and for the vast majority, they started clicking. They clicked for food, they clicked for clothing, for cleaning supplies. And whether they were brick and mortar loyalists or avid online shoppers, lockdowns and the ongoing digital transformation changed consumption habits drastically. Today, e-co...
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Ashwani
NATH
Global Head of e-commerce
Global Head of e-Channel solutions and previously Global Retail Director for GEODIS. He records more than thirty-seven years of experience in the logistics sector. He is leading the design and deployment of new ...
Alternative energies: when GEODIS runs on natural gas
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Alternative energies: when GEODIS runs on natural gas
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Road freight transport is known for its polluting nature. However, GEODIS now offers customers several alternatives to the use of diesel, some of which are already in use. We have been committed to the use of vehicles running on natural gas since they first appeared over ten years ago, and GEODIS now has all the necessary expertise to support its customers in this field.
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Unleash your business growth by shifting to digital customs
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Customs clearance: a growing challenge
Nowadays, import and export-businesses face unprecedented supply chain disruptions because of economic and political changes. In an increasingly unstable world, supply chain management and customs compliance have become more paramount than ever.
More and more businesses struggle to deal with fast-changing customs regulatory requirements....
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Florence
Molinari
Senior Vice president, Global Customs Brokerage Product
Florence Molinari is currently Senior Vice President for the Global Customs Brokerage Product at GEODIS Freight Forwarding. She has more than +25 years of experience in global l...
How to overcome the challenges facing the pharmaceutical cold chain industry?
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As revealed by the pandemic, seamless logistics is key, especially when it comes to dealing with the specificities and complexity of the pharma cold chain.
But what does that actually refer to? In this first article, we address the specific logistics challenges in the pharmaceutical cold chain, linked to the sensitivity of the products and their access to patient. We will focus...
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David
Frouin
Vice President Vertical Market Healthcare - GEODIS
David has been leading supply chain business development and global account management teams in the FMCG, Healthcare and Pharma fields for 20 years. With his expertise in complex and inno...
Supply chain compliance: a key success factor for cross-border business
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Under the best of circumstances, the supply chain is a Gordian knot that can quickly unravel to severely impact anything from job creation to market competitiveness and economic growth. Now, throw in COVID-19 containment measures by governments globally, continually changing national export and import regulatory controls, dramatic developments in global affairs, and the fact tha...
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Kian Chuan
CHANG
Head of Customs Brokerage, Asia Pacific region for GEODIS Logistics
Dr. KC Chang is currently the Head of Customs Brokerage, Asia Pacific region for GEODIS Logistics, based in Singapore Regional Office. Dr. Chang is an experienced in...
Drive Customer Loyalty with an efficient returns management solution
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With the intensification of e-commerce competition, it has become increasingly difficult to differentiate your offer. Consumers know this well — as do an increasing number of business buyers, incidentally — and details, such as an easy and convenient returns process, can affect a buying decision. Indeed, low- or no-cost expedited delivery and a flexible and easy returns policy a...
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