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How Good Data (and Understanding It) Can Help Build Your Brand
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Knowing how to properly look at your data to find ways to optimize consolidation can boost your efficiency and fine mitigation.
Joining a Retail Consolidation Services program not only provides you with the immediate benefits of consolidated shipping but also builds the groundwork of an efficient supply chain by combining a mixture of data and expertise.
When working with a new ...
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Evan
Glick
Transportation Management Marketing Analyst
Evan is the Marketing Analyst for GEODIS supporting our Transportation Management line of business in the Americas Region. Evan is a seasoned marketer who writes content alongside our GEODIS subje...
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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How to Optimize Duties & Taxes in Your Cross-Border Supply Chain Operations?
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When shipping internationally, computing landed cost is crucial to ensure all associated costs are included when moving products around the globe. For most companies, freight cost is by far the largest spend in any cross-border transactions. However, it is also true that, many multinational corporations are paying millions of dollars in duties and taxes annually when their goods...
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Kian Chuan
Chang
Regional Director – APAC & ME, Customs Brokerage & Trade Compliance
Dr. KC Chang is currently the Head of Customs Brokerage, Asia Pacific & Middle East region for GEODIS Logistics, based in Singapore Regional Office. Dr. ...
Digital Freight Forwarding: how are shippers adapting to market changes?
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How Digital Freight Forwarding Revolutionizes the Online Shipping Experience
In today's global marketplace, shippers face multiple challenges, from navigating complex supply chains to meeting evolving customer demands. Fortunately, digital freight forwarding is emerging as a powerful ally for shippers, offering a host of benefits that are transforming the shipping experience. ...
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Romain
Bouchet
Product & Growth Manager
Romain Bouchet is a Product leader at GEODIS, dedicated to developing digital products and enhancing GEODIS customer experiences. Romain stays at the forefront of the company's digital revolution, shap...
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 ...
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 ...
Seven key steps to optimize logistics outsourcing
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From inventory management to distribution and returns, it's not always easy for e-commerce operators to manage the logistical aspects of their business. To reduce costs throughout the supply chain, enhance quality and knowledge, or free up time, many companies turn to outsourcing their logistics. In this article, we'll take you through seven steps to help you get over this hurdl...
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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...
Logistics Solution Design Engineer: designing world class logistics systems around the world
As a Logistics Solution Designer, you are an engineer whose main objective is to develop innovative and realistic logistics solutions that meet the customer’s requirements in terms of cost and performance. These solutions comprise of warehouse layout, labor planning and material handling requirements, incl. automated material handling and robotics.
Logistics solution design – from creation to imp...
Solution Center Manager: ensuring perfect results for the customer and GEODIS
Within this information systems department, the IT solutions center’s mission is to develop solutions to meet the needs expressed by operational teams with due respect for timelines and budgets. Its activity rests on three pillars: a projects activity for formulating responses to invitations to bid and deploying solutions, an application management activity and a support activity (user support, af...
Hazmat transportation: driver training makes all the difference
Hazmat planning and experience are key
That is why, when it comes to carrying hazardous materials, every aspect of the delivery has to be planned even more carefully. For overland transport, this means choosing the best routes and delivery sectors according to a number of additional factors that depend on the kind of material that is to be transported. Although not mandatory, hazmat drivers usual...