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Autonomous vehicles and collaborative robots: solutions for warehouses today
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Autonomous vehicles and collaborative robots: solutions for warehouses today
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Robots and autonomous vehicles have long been symbols of a science-fiction future. Now, they are a reality with considerable potential to transform industry and logistics chains.
The arrival of autonomous cars and trucks is undoubtedly one of the most significant revolutions in the race for innovation. Announcements of new developments seem to follow one-after-the-other at an ...
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.
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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...
Do you have the right inventory in the right place at the right time?
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Do you have the right inventory in the right place at the right time?
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luxury clothes supply chain
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GEODIS engineered an efficient logistics network for a leading global manufacturer of luxury apparel in APAC, the Americas and Europe.
GEODIS has helped to fulfill the ambition of one of the world’s leading manufacturers of luxury apparel. The international retailer was facing the challenge of having the right inventory in the right place at the right time.
With the r...
De Minimis Tax Thresholds and Cross-Border E-commerce
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De Minimis Tax Thresholds and Cross-Border E-commerce
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The approaches to De Minimis tax thresholds form a growing subject of interest within cross-border e-commerce. When an item that is purchased online passes through a customs barrier, its value is compared against the De Minimis level (Latin for ‘from the smallest’) set by the destination country’s government; usually in the form of a monetary figure. No duties or taxes are appli...
Switching to a 3PL & investing in warehouse automation
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warehouse automation mobile robots supply chain
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Rather than take on the initial costs and ongoing risks of setting up your warehouse automation systems, you may want to consider moving them elsewhere. As part of their end-to-end services, third-party logistics (3PL) providers can invest in automation technologies on your behalf. This significantly reduces costs and risks, making for a more attractive business case.
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Strengthening the resilience of pharmaceutical supply chains
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In our previous article, we detailed the specific challenges of pharmaceutical cold chain management, linked in particular to temperature control. Maintaining the cold chain, in line with existing regulations, calls for investment in temperature-controlled infrastructures, specially equipped vehicles and traceability tools.
The pandemic – which has served to amplify existing tr...
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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...
8 easy cybersecurity tips to protect your logistics data
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cybersecurity logistics data
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On January 28th, the world celebrates Data Privacy Day (known in Europe as Data Protection Day), a national day first initiated in 2007 by the Council of Europe to raise awareness among all users about the importance of protecting the privacy of their personal data information online and spreading cybersecurity best practices.
What is at stake with data protection?
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Jay
Mia
Chief Security Officer, North, East & Central Europe at GEODIS
Jay Mia is an IT professional with over 20+ years in the field of Information Technology and IT Security.
What are the key benefits of an automated warehouse?
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Let's face it, investing in warehouse automation is expensive, complex and potentially risky. However, have you evaluated the cost of an inefficient warehouse? Initially, it's zero, but in the long run, the hidden costs, such as stock-outs, low service levels, unhappy customers, etc. could be fatal to your business.
Depending on your budget and needs, warehouse automation syst...
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Happiness in the Workplace: How to Keep Employees Engaged and Safe ?
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In today's fast-paced world, the logistics sector is experiencing unprecedented growth and innovation, which is being fueled by technological advancements and evolving customer demands. Yet this rapid transformation creates mounting pressures on employees, both in terms of meeting heightened expectations and ensuring their own well-being. As logistics professionals struggle to k...
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Robert
McQuaig
SVP Operational Excellence
Robert has a degree in Information Systems & Technology from University of Phoenix and holds various certifications in his field, including Lean, Six Sigma and Project Management. He joined the US Army in ...
Navigating the Complexity of Border Clearance for Cargo Tracking Device
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customs tracking cargo device
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With the ever-increasing customer expectations on shipment visibility, more and more shippers are using multi-sensor tracking devices to monitor different attributes of their shipments in the entire cross-border logistics movement, including temperature, humidity, location or shock. There are a lot of challenges faced in the customs clearance of these electronic tracking devices...
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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...