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Experts Discuss How to Streamline Global Supply Chain

Supply Chain Opz

Companies of all sizes have been capturing the value from Global Supply Chain to increase the economies of scale and scope for years. Due to the rapid change in global business environment, managers find it difficult to gain the edge over competitors. However, you may wonder what kind of practices really work. But, it can be overdone.

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FourKites Ocean Visibility: A Next Generation Solution

Logistics Viewpoints

The need to know where products are, whether they are on the way to the warehouse, store, or customer, when there are delays, and alerts for these delays, is critical to ensure a positive experience. For ocean cargo , however, if a shipment gets bumped to the next ship, it can add up to 15 days to the transit time. Shipment at origin.

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Hiring a Singapore Agent to Navigate Local Customs Clearance Can Boost Productivity, Efficiency

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

What’s more, the cost of not complying with regulations and documentation requirements can be significant – you may face fines and non-monetary penalties that have serious consequences. Commercial Invoice – An IOR agent can help you to ensure an accurate valuation of your goods and to prepare your Cost, insurance, and freight (CIF) documents.

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In-Bond Shipment Process: A Comprehensive Guide for Ecommerce Businesses

ShipBob

Ecommerce businesses that import products internationally are typically concerned with two things: The speed at which the products will arrive at their warehouse The impact on their cash flow The journey of a large shipment from China to the US doesn’t simply leave a warehouse and arrive at your business’s doorstep.

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Risk Management in Halal Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

This is a 500 hectare dedicated halal industrial cluster, which is connected through a network with other halal clusters locally, regionally, and globally. An example of an advanced halal ecosystem is Modern Halal Valley in Banten, Indonesia. He is the author of ‘Halal business management: a guide to achieving halal excellence’.

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Air Freight Explained: Calculating Costs and Price Trends

Freightos

Air cargo is used by global importers and exporters when they need to get goods somewhere rapidly and reliably. While 90% of everything is shipped by ocean, air connects the world faster, cutting China-US freight shipping time from 20-30 days by ocean to only 3 days by air cargo. Why Ship Cargo by Air?

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Bringing Augmented Reality to Supply Chain

Elementum

According to research analysts, the global mobile augmented reality (AR) market to grow at a CAGR of 89% during the period 2016-2020. AR can visualize any planned rearrangements in full scale, making the warehouse a test bed for future warehouse operation modifications and planning. Growth Boom of the AR Market.