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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...
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 and pla...
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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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Delivery: our advice for measuring and improving the customer experience
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user experience service customer survey
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The customer experience is the foundation of any company but can also be its downfall—it’s a decisive factor in your success. In the retail sector, delivery and transport account for a sizable share of customer satisfaction, both for the end recipient and the company shipping product.The first step to improving the customer experience is to learn how to gather and analyze voice-...
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Vianney
Leveugle
Sales, Marketing & Communication Director at GEODIS Distribution & Express
With 20 years of experience in marketing and sales functions for service companies operating in an international environment, Vianney Leveugle has deve...
Logistics automation: the end of the traditional warehouse?
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Logistics automation: the end of the traditional warehouse?
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warehouse robots adaptation
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For manufacturers, the time has come for automation. But adding a few machines to the warehouses does not guarantee success.
Faced with the rise of e-commerce, the logistics sector needs to adapt: flexibility has become a priority. Many companies, startups or large groups have invested in new technologies to meet this demand, with the same question: how to automate warehouses...
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Philippe
de Carné
Managing Director Business Development, Innovation & Business Excellence at GEODIS
Philippe de Carné began his career in the food industry (R&D and industrial management) then joined the world of consulting where he led proj...
Navigating Rising Prices: Leveraging Asset Light Carriers in the Logistics Landscape
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Faced with economic turbulence and soaring prices in the US and Europe, businesses are confronting the dual challenge of preserving customer loyalty while effectively managing costs. At the forefront of this battle lies the realm of logistics, where every saved penny translates to heightened competitiveness. In an era where inflationary pressures loom large, logistics costs wiel...
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Eric
Nawrocki
Director, MyParcel Americas
Eric has 34 years of experience in supply chain solutions. His new position leverages his international parcel experience with the Geodis MyParcel Services team. He is passionate about helping customers leve...
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...
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...
Why LCL Ocean Shipping May Be the Right Solution for Your Supply Chain
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Needing to ship cargo overseas but don't have enough product to fill a full container? Struggling with the challenges of today's unpredictable ocean freight climate? It's important to know that you have options like Ocean LCL Shipments.
What is Less than Container Load (LCL)?
Less than Container Load (LCL) is the most flexible way to ship smaller, less time-sensitive produ...
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US Marketing
Freight Forwarding
GEODIS Freight Forwarding US Marketing Team is dedicated to providing relevant content to keep you informed. In collaboration with our product experts, you will find articles and insights regarding solutions and expertise for your Supply ...
How to overcome the challenges facing the pharmaceutical cold chain industry?
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cold chain transport challenge pharma pharmaceutical healthcare
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As revealed by the pandemic, seamless logistics is key, especially when it comes to dealing with the specificities and complexity of the pharma cold chain.
But what does that actually refer to? In this first article, we address the specific logistics challenges in the pharmaceutical cold chain, linked to the sensitivity of the products and their access to patient. We will focus...
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David
Frouin
Vice President Vertical Market Healthcare - GEODIS
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 inno...
Sustainable Transformation in Ocean Shipping
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Insetting of sustainable marine fuel is a powerful tool to help companies reduce emissions from marine freight. To contribute to realize the climate goals of Grundfos, and of other pioneers in sustainable transportation, GEODIS has partnered up with GoodShipping to offer a sustainable fuel insetting services. Insetting refers to engaging in decarbonization projects within the va...
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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...