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Here’s why logistics providers need to become more customer-centric
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Customer centricity is rapidly emerging as a core principle and a force capable of reshaping the logistics industry. At its essence, customer centricity in logistics signifies a fundamental shift from viewing transportation as a mere mission to recognizing it as a value-added service. As our industry transitions towards a more commercial direction, with transport playing an impo...
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Christophe
Piaton
European Road Network Key Account, Marketing & Communication Director
Specialized in team management and sales, I keep on serving my negotiation skills and commercial awareness for all our transportation activities. European Road...
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...
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...
Logistics: The Thread Underpinning the E-Waste Circular Economy
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Recycling electronic waste - or e-waste - refers to discarded electronic devices. It can be anything from cell phones to refrigerators, including those which are destined for refurbishment, reuse, and resale. It is often perceived as a significant burden both for companies (financially) and the environment. Indeed, if improperly disposed of, electronic products pose multiple env...
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Damien
Derouene
Supply Chain Optimization - Global Director, Reverse Logistics
Since 2000, Damien held key positions in Customer Implementation, Business Solutions and Reverse Logistics Operations.
He successfully directed GEODIS Reverse Logistics s...
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...
E-commerce: six reasons to outsource your logistics
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To be able to better manage this aspect of their business, some of them are choosing to outsource their logistics. In doing so, they delegate various tasks to an outside service provider specialising in this field.
This enables them to continue growing their online business, building loyalty among their customers or reducing their costs. In this article, weʼll be explaining the...
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How to harness Big Data to get ahead in eCommerce ?
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What is Big Data and why does it matter?
For much of the 20th century, oil was considered ‘black gold’. But in today’s digital era, the most valuable resource is colorless and odorless. We are referring, of course, to the gold of the digital age: data.
Indeed, gathering, analyzing and extracting value from large amounts of data has become the bread and butter of the most profi...
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Daniel
Herrmann
Business Development Director
Daniel is a seasoned logistics professional with a strong operational and business development background. He is currently the Director of Business Development for GEODIS MyParcel, where he is responsible...
How to attract and retain talent with CSR
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While corporate social responsibility (CSR) has been talked about since the 1950s, it has taken on a whole new dimension in recent years due to the climate crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic. With companies now aware of the interdependent relationship they have with society, they must align their growth ambitions with environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues.
The war for...
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Audrey
Lemaître
Talent Acquisition & Diversity Manager
Audrey has been in HR development position for 12 years and has significant experience in change management and HR projects. Prior to joining GEODIS, Audrey spent 5 years as Generalist HR wit...
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 Good Data (and Understanding It) Can Help Build Your Brand
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data retail consolidation service program shipment supply chain efficiency
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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...