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GEODIS: A global leader in CSR
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GEODIS: A global leader in CSR
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As a company that is committed to being a good corporate citizen and to looking after its people, GEODIS goes to great lengths to fulfill its Corporate Social Responsibility. In 2018, those efforts were again recognized as outstanding by one of the world’s leading CSR rating agency. EcoVadis, that delivers assessment of social and environmental performance in global supply chain...
GEODIS, a leading player in beverage distribution
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GEODIS, a leading player in beverage distribution
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The beverage market demands flawless and meticulously planned logistics. GEODIS is now more proactive than ever before as we use our proven expertise in this area.
In the middle of a summer heatwave, it is fairly easy to buy a well-chilled bottle of water or a can of soda. Behind the scenes, however, ensuring that these products are available on time at countless sales outlets ...
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...
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...
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...
Switching to a 3PL & investing in warehouse automation
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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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Rugby World Cup 2023 France: there’s no such thing as a sporting event without perfect logistics!
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France is currently hosting the 2023 Rugby World Cup, and behind the scenes, organization is key to ensuring the success of this kind of sporting event.
Imagine, for example, a sporting event of this scale without efficient modes of transport. Obviously, there's no question of postponing a match or event because the athletes' equipment has not been delivered on time. At a time ...
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Bruno
Touze
Director of Sports Events for GEODIS' Distribution & Express activity
With more than 30 years of experience in engineering and commercial functions at national and international level within GEODIS, Bruno Touze has developed expe...
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...
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...
Navigating the Complexity of Border Clearance for Cargo Tracking 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...