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Kimberly-Clark’s Digital Transformation of Shipping

Logistics Viewpoints

Weisenberger is leading their digitally enabled shipping initiative, she works in distribution operations rather than transportation. This is one of the company’s first steps to their digital transformation in shipping. Weisenberger said the project team looked at some of the documentation steps and asked ‘why?’ What made Ms.

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4 Steps to Streamline Global Shipping

QAD

With a standardized global shipping solution, all sites operate and adhere to the same procedures, workflows and processes. Additionally, global shipping is further complicated with fluctuating fuel costs, increasing customer expectations, soaring parcel shipments and other factors. Step 2: Automate Documentation and Reporting.

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Ocean Risk Management part 2: Navigating Global Shipping Alliance

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Ocean Risk Management part 2: Navigating Global Shipping Alliance The shipping industry continues to evolve. In this article, we explore the pros and cons of the alliance model in the shipping industry, compare the solo strategy versus alliance strategy, and provide tips on how shippers can prepare for market swings.

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11 Things to Know About International Shipping!

Supply Chain Game Changer

The Importance of the International Shipping Industry! As e-commerce has grown in popularity, so has international shipping. Since this new system allows you to buy goods from other countries, you must know all about international shipping, from what to expect when shipping from another country to avoiding fraud.

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5 Ways to Boost Sustainable Shipping

Multichannel Merchant

The call for sustainable shipping is getting real. Pressure is coming from all sides for companies to adopt more sustainable shipping practices. For shippers worried about the pressure to green up their shipping operations, and the associated costs and resources required, there’s good news.

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Editor’s Choice: 5 Ways EDI is Streamlining Supply Chain Operations

Logistics Viewpoints

For those unsure of what EDI is, it stands for electronic data interchange, is the concept of businesses electronically communicating information that was traditionally communicated on paper, such as purchase orders, advance ship notices, and invoices. How does EDI solve the problem of manual data entry and inefficiency in supply chains?

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Bill of Lading: The Importance of Proper Documentation

SupplyPike

The Bill of Lading (BOL) is a required and legal shipping document to move freight. The document will serve as evidence in claims made of missing or damaged items. Reviewing the BOL to ensure that the document reflects all of the agreed upon details is critical for resolving any possible complications down the road.