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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...
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 and 2...
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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...
How are innovation and digital responding to supply chain disruptions?
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The arrival of new market players, changing consumer expectations, the emergence of new technologies, and the outbreak of the pandemic have caused an upheaval in the logistics sector over recent months.
In order to remain competitive and to offer better services that are both more efficient and more eco-friendly, the shift towards leveraging big data has become a p...
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Benoît
Tiers
Chief Digital & Technology Officer, Executive Vice President
Benoît is in charge of digital and technology for GEODIS group. He and his team ensure that the digital and technological services are at the level of service expected by th...
Delivering the Final Mile: How your parcel arrives on time and on budget?
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The world of e-commerce opens up endless possibilities to consumers and businesses alike. With just a few clicks, you can find and purchase products from all corners of the globe.
In this article, we uncover the fascinating journey of your online order through the global parcel delivery system by zooming in on the global shipping process and analyzing the factors influencing del...
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Eric
Nawrocki
Director, MyParcel Americas
Eric has over 31 years of experience in supply chain solutions. Eric Nawrocki was responsible for developing and executing solutions to each customer's unique needs utilizing worldwide logistics networks....
How do you optimize the medicines supply chain to prevent shortages?
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The 1980s saw the globalization of supply chains and, with it, the large-scale outsourcing of production to low- and middle-income countries with lower cost labor. Pharmaceutical companies were caught up in this trend, with the main aim being to minimize costs. However, by relocating the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients and medicines, they exposed themselves to ma...
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David
Frouin
GEODIS Healthcare Market Director
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 innovative solutions ...
What role do Freight Forwarders have in air freight decarbonization ?
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The push for net-zero emissions in the aviation industry by 2050 is not merely an environmental mandate; it's a transformative journey that encompasses a variety of stakeholders, from airlines to fuel providers to goods owners. Among these, freight forwarders like GEODIS play a pivotal role. By analyzing and selecting the most efficient transport modes and routing for each shipm...
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Alexander
Höglund
Senior Environmental Advisor // Head of Sustainable Fuels
Alexander Höglund is a senior expert on sustainable transformation in the logistics sector. His duties range from sustainable strategies, energy transformation, data analysis ...
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...
Shaping a global brand through sports and logistics excellence
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As the largest soccer-specific stadium in the US and Canada, with a capacity of over 30,000 seats, GEODIS Park is not only a monumental architectural marvel in Nashville’s Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood but a symbol of sporting grandeur and community unity. In this article, we examine the importance of GEODIS Park to the city of Nashville, exploring the pivotal role played by th...
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Lane
Williams
Senior Manager, Sports Marketing, GEODIS Americas Region
Lane joined GEODIS in July 2020 and serves as Senior Manager of Sports Marketing within the Americas region. He leads strategy development and all tactical decisions to activate a ...
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.
The 3P...
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Circular Economy and Logistics
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Circular Economy and Logistics
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circular economy recycling
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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...