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Thinking ahead with the double materiality assessment
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Materiality analysis is a basic practice for identifying priority issues and defining a company’s sustainability strategy. With the European CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) in force since January 2024, it is becoming an essential part of the regulatory framework. The outcome is expected to take the form of a double materiality analysis, providing an objective...
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Xavier
Huchet
Sustainability Performance Manager
Xavier is in charge of extra-financial reporting at GEODIS. He monitors the sustainable performance of the Group and its subsidiaries, by consolidating and verifying the data collected. These performan...
The challenges of investing in warehouse automation
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While the possibilities of warehouse automation are exciting, investing means making difficult choices and taking high risks. Implementing automation technologies in a logistics network is costly and time-consuming. With challenges such as changing consumer buying habits, lack of visibility into the sustainability and profitability of new technologies, the adaptation of existing...
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The Do's and Don'ts when delivering humanitarian aid
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What does it take to ensure successful delivery of humanitarian aid?
When planning for the transportation of humanitarian aid, there are several measures involved in successful delivery. We’ll examine each measure below.
The importance of planning and logistics
While humanitarian aid can never be fully planned out ahead, there are cycles that actors can be aware of an...
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Jacob
Horn
Head of Aid & Relief - GEODIS
Emergency and Relief Supply Leader with 18 years of experience doing supplies to emergency areas and war zones.
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Circular Economy and Logistics
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Circular Economy and Logistics
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The term “circular economy” appeared as an opposite to the linear “take, make, dispose” economic model. Now, product life cycles are becoming shorter and shorter due to the development of technologies and faster distribution cycles.
Fast fashion and electronics serve as a good example. We as customers are encouraged to consume more, since our purchased products quickly become o...
First and Last Mile Logistics – The Most Critical Aspects of The Supply Chain
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First and Last Mile Logistics – The Most Critical Aspects of The Supply Chain
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The past year brought massive disruptions in logistics - especially for last mile and parcel delivery-driven by the pandemic and the consequent historic e-commerce growth. Through this, retailers became acutely aware of the importance of contingency planning and diversification of carriers, especially for the all-important first and last mile. Shippers - even major shippers - we...
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 ...
Drug distribution in sensitive areas of the world: challenges and solutions
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In March 2021, the container ship Ever Given blocked the Suez Canal, the key maritime corridor linking Asia with Europe. In just one week, this situation was enough to seriously disrupt international trade, which is hardly surprising when an estimated 10% of the world's maritime trade normally passes through this narrow waterway. As a result of this single event, 422 ships ...
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Alexis
Martinez
Customer Success Manager Healthcare
Alexis is a 25-year logistics industry specialist. Currently Customer Success Manager Healthcare Corporate at Geodis, he has brought valuable expertise to the High Tech sector for over 10 years, and is now focusing on the Healthcare sector. Ale...
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...
Critical Factors for a Successful Regional Distribution Strategy
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In recent years, amidst the backdrop of geopolitical tensions, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the rise of emerging markets across the Asia Pacific region, there has been a notable surge in multinational corporations eyeing the establishment of their Regional Distribution Centers (RDCs) within ASEAN (The Association of Southeast Asian Nations).
ASEAN, as a regional economic bloc comp...
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Kian Chuan
Chang
Regional Director – APAC & ME, Customs Brokerage & Trade Compliance
Dr. KC Chang is currently the Regional Director, Customs Brokerage & Trade Compliance, Asia Pacific region for GEODIS Logistics, based in Singapore Regio...
How to reduce lead time in e-logistics?
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What is Lead Time?
Lead time is the time taken to complete a process from start to finish. Each constituent part of the supply chain has its own lead time, and it is essential to control these deadlines to control your supply. Lead time affects operational workflow, productivity, customer satisfaction, and the company’s turnover. Beyond these lead times, the sales lead time is ...
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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...