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Blockchain Points Way to `Massive Change' for Commodity Supply Chain

Material Handling & Logistics

Blockchain also is becoming a key tool for shipping companies. AP Moller-Maersk A/S in March disclosed a ledger system with IBM that will help manage and track the paper trail of tens of millions of shipping containers. De Beers is investing in a blockchain platform to track the origin of diamonds to avoid selling gems from war zones.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 15-19, 2014)

Talking Logistics

Menlo Logistics Opening New Multi-client Warehouse in Ladkrabang, Thailand. FedEx to Increase Shipping Rates. Kuehne + Nagel inaugurates North America’s regional Integrated Logistics Control Centre in Raleigh, NC, USA. DHL opens new life sciences and healthcare competence center at Leipzig airport. Macy’s, Inc.

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6 Tips for Creating Private Label Products for Amazon FBA

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When you’re in the e-commerce industry or entrepreneurship space, buzzwords like “drop shipping” and “Amazon FBA” just roll off your tongue. She eventually threw away most of her clothes as they were far too thick for Thailand’s sunny and humid weather. Pro Tip #4: Use the Cheapest Shipping Method.

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Spotlight on: 7 Key Warehouse Processes

Logistics Bureau

This contradiction in terms is probably best explained by the Thai phrase; ‘Same, same, but different’ This phrase is used widely in Thailand to explain to naive tourists (such as myself) the similarities between one product and another. The best way to receive products is via an Advance Shipping Notice (ASN) from a supplier.

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Selling on Lazada as an International Seller – All You Need to Know

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And, Lazada is your best bet if you have been eyeing to expand your eCommerce business boundaries in Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, and the Philippines. Lazada has its presence in major ASEAN countries such as Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia. How to Get Started with Lazada.

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Decoding the cross-border eCommerce puzzle

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Every country has its own sets of rules and regulations that you should be aware of before shipping your products. You should also keep your documents clear to have seamless business flow. Shipping and logistics. For example, McDonald’s offers a “Samurai Pork Burger” in Thailand that is unique to that area.

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5 Ways To Improve Your Import-Export Business Now

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Or, if you’re lucky to deal with tropical islands like Indonesia , Thailand and the Philippines , do remember the concept of island time. For exporters, calculating CBM and printing packing lists are a necessary but tedious step in the shipping process. Use barcode technology to dispatch your products before shipping them out.