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What are the key benefits of an automated warehouse?
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Let's face it, investing in warehouse automation is expensive, complex and potentially risky. However, have you evaluated the cost of an inefficient warehouse? Initially, it's zero, but in the long run, the hidden costs, such as stock-outs, low service levels, unhappy customers, etc. could be fatal to your business.
Depending on your budget and needs, warehouse automation syst...
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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 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...
Our commitment to Ethics and Compliance
A strong corporate compliance program
GEODIS uses a comprehensive program deployed across all lines of business to closely monitor the adoption of ethical principles for operations. At the same time, we have the utmost respect for international regulations, especially when it comes to fighting corruption, competition, data protection and export control. This ensures business compliance in all tha...
GEODIS: the Story of an Ambition
A story that is over a century old
In 1904, Émile Calberson founded a rail freight company in Le Havre, shipping to Rouens and Paris. It involved transporting luggage and packages by passenger train, then delivering them from the train station to the end customer. In 1920, the company shifted to mainly road transport and changed its name to Société des transports routiers Calberson (Calberson Roa...
A Golden Rule: Be a Good Citizen
GEODIS' CSR approach
GEODIS' CSR approach targets three objectives and revolves around three main themes: environment, society and ethics. As such, the approach is one of our most powerful drivers for innovation.
Objective #1: Control and reduce the environmental impact of GEODIS’ activities and contribute to the fight against climate change.
The Group’s CSR approach encompasses actions that co...
Environment: a Low-carbon Transport and Logistics Solution Pioneer
CO2 expertise that sets the standard
GEODIS is aware of the role it plays when it comes to climate change, and we are committed to improving carbon efficiency. In 2018, as a leader in the freight and logistics sector decarbonization movement, GEODIS posted an overall goal of a 30% reduction in its greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 2030 (reference year: 2017).
Thanks to the Oxygen project that we...
Driving CSR Performance
Measuring performance key indicators
We evaluate performance in areas such as professional equality, the integration of disabled persons and CO₂ emissions monthly. Since 2008, we have been conducting annual CSR reporting that monitors on-site indicators (certifications, energy and water consumption, waste management) on a worldwide level for our vehicle fleet and even social data.
Surveys with C...
CSR Reports and Methodology
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2011 Sustainable Development report
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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...