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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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Drive Customer Loyalty with an efficient returns management solution
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With the intensification of e-commerce competition, it has become increasingly difficult to differentiate your offer. Consumers know this well — as do an increasing number of business buyers, incidentally — and details, such as an easy and convenient returns process, can affect a buying decision. Indeed, low- or no-cost expedited delivery and a flexible and easy returns policy a...
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E-commerce: finding the right balance for your safety stock
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Unfulfilled orders due to temporary stock shortages can have a negative impact on any e-Commerce company's reputation. Not having sufficient products available for dispatch can lead to dissatisfaction among customers, who will choose a competitor for their future purchases... and perhaps create a poor impression of your company.
To avoid such product shortages, you need to hav...
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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...
Incorporating Customs & Trade Compliance Management in Your ESG Strategy
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As one of the most influential frameworks in the business world today, many companies, large or small, located in different continents are adopting ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) framework as the main strategy to support their stakeholders in managing the risks and opportunities related to environmental, social, and corporate governance factors.
For companies invol...
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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 region for GEODIS Logistics, based in Singapore Regional Office. Dr. Chang is an experie...
Supply Chain : rapid changes for an economic linchpin
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Supply Chain : rapid changes for an economic linchpin
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Eric Ballot, professor and researcher at Mines-ParisTech - PSL stresses the importance of supply chain for the economy, on pandemic background, in an interview for GEODIS company.
How should we view the contribution of supply chains to the modern economy ?
"The supply chain is the silent engine that powers the modern economy and it is growing in size and importance. The amo...
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Eric
Ballot
Professor and researcher at Mines-ParisTech - PSL.
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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Alternative energies: when GEODIS runs on natural gas
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Alternative energies: when GEODIS runs on natural gas
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Road freight transport is known for its polluting nature. However, GEODIS now offers customers several alternatives to the use of diesel, some of which are already in use. We have been committed to the use of vehicles running on natural gas since they first appeared over ten years ago, and GEODIS now has all the necessary expertise to support its customers in this field.
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Unpacking the Key Benefits of EVFTA for European & Vietnamese Companies
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In August 2020, European Union concluded the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) with Vietnam. It is the fourth free trade agreement that the EU signs with an Asian country and, as all previous FTAs, it eliminates customs duties and provides investment protection. Its main objective is to stimulate rapid economic growth between Vietnam and the European Union — a massive comb...
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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 ind...
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...
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.
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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...