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Customized delivery: the logistical cornerstone of a successful worksite
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While carefully organized project management, quality of the architectural plans and expertise of skilled workers are indispensable factors for a successful construction site, delivery logistics to the worksite, including tools and materials, is just as important. Without meeting the dual imperatives of fast and quality delivery, no project can be built to the owner's satisfacti...
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Laurent
Rocchesani
Responsable National Course/Medical Direction Commerciale Geodis Distribution/Express chez GEODIS
Graduate of a business school with dual degrees in France and America after spending a year in the USA.
Strong management experience ...
Three great reasons to enhance your warehouse with robots
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In warehouses, robots are now able to move and perform tasks independently. They improve reliability, productivity and even the employee experience of companies that have taken the leap.
The e-commerce surge these last months has affected everyone. Depending on the country, number of online orders has increased by 15 to 30% according to OECD calculations. Many warehouses have b...
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Antoine
Pretin
Vice President Engineering Group at GEODIS
Antoine has over 15 years of experience in automated systems for logistics. He has worked for machine manufacturers and has often collaborated with 3PL customers through a variety of projects a...
Why do we need more women in top management positions?
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What I like most about International Women’s Day is that it is the one day of the year when we, as a society, sit back and take stock of the progress women have made. We celebrate their achievements, we reflect on the role (or often, roles) that they play in the world and we contemplate the road ahead. After all, while it is undeniable that women have come a long way, we have ye...
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Kathleen
Rehbein
Director Human Resources, North East and Central Europe, GEODIS
Kathleen Rehbein is a Senior Expert on Human Resources and Labour law. She is responsible for sustainable HR strategies and concepts in the North East and Central Europe...
Logistics: four questions to help you understand the challenges of digitalization
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Between warehouse automation, order-picking robots, real-time transport tracking using geolocation, AI and ultra-personalized shipments… today we’ll be looking at the vast topic of digitalization in the logistics sector with the help of two experts: Thomas Larrieu, chief executive of Upply, a start-up specializing in digital solutions for transport professionals and Antoine Pret...
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Antoine Pretin - Thomas Larrieu
Antoine Pretin, Vice President of Engineering at GEODIS Group in charge of automation in logistics Thomas Larrieu, General Manager of Upply.
Antoine Pretin has been with GEODIS for 2 year. Antoine oversees the automation of the company...
Investing in warehouse automation
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Download our White Paper : An Overview of Investing in Warehouse Automation
Automated systems have become essential to protect your competitiveness and profit margins, and to adapt to the constant pressure to maintain your service level. For warehouses, the benefits of automation, when properly implemented, are undeniable: operational efficiency, cost optimization, labor m...
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Logistics automation: 4 key factors to consider before investing
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Investing in warehouse automation seems like the way to go, but how do you make sure the technology you choose will solve your issues and be future proof ?
Download our White Paper : An Overview of Investing in Warehouse Automation
Labor costs and availability
With the dramatic growth of online sales, companies are struggling to fill open positions in their warehouses, e...
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How to build a flexible supply chain that is resilient to change?
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Predictability and reliability in global logistics are increasingly under pressure. As supply chains are becoming longer and more complex, the likelihood of disruptions and delays is increasing. And those disruptions and delays can have major impacts on businesses, from huge financial losses to reputation damage. This article discusses some of the major challenges in logistics t...
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Joe
Fordney
Senior Vice President – Global Business Development
Joe has been solving supply chain problems for over 23 years. His experience is global having worked on three continents supporting customers across every vertical market. His background ...
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...
Why Forecasting is a Fundamental Engine for Business Growth
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Why Forecasting is a Fundamental Engine for Business Growth
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Accurately balancing supply and demand management, optimizing inventory levels, and forecasting future needs is challenging. Multiple internal and external factors impact every part of the supply chain—understanding these risks, and mitigating them, will boost the accuracy and reliability of logistics forecasting.
Here are five ways organizations can leverage reliable forecast...
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Evelyn
McCarter
Contract Logistics Marketing Analyst at GEODIS, Americas
Evelyn is the Contract Logistics Marketing Analyst for the Americas with GEODIS. She writes content for the GEODIS Americas marketing team with the help of experts in supply chai...
Delivery: our advice for measuring and improving the customer experience
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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...