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Delivery is the Product: Takeaways from Transplace’s Shipper Symposium 2018

Talking Logistics

He pointed to Estonia as an example: Estonia is a great example of what can happen with a concept like blockchain if you’re able to start with a clean sheet of paper. Estonia was able to accomplish this because they had no legacy technology to deal with. Transplace TMS Screenshots (source: Transplace).

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What is a Sourcing Agency and How does it work?

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In the global world of businesses, companies often seek help from sourcing agencies to figure out how to get the things they need. But what’s a sourcing agency or sourcing agent and how does it make buying things easier? Let’s explore this world of sourcing agencies and understand what they do.

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New: Global Trade Map 2016

Supply Chain Movement

In collaboration with Amber Road, Supply Chain Movement has put together this Global EU Trade Map which provides an overview of current EU trade agreements and an insight into potential trade risks and how to mitigate them. What does the Global EU Trade Map show? Global Trade Map 2016. Getting to grips with EU trade agreements.

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Is Logistics Outsourcing Right for Your Company?

Supply Chain Movement

Robinson help companies simplify their global supply chains. From local truck transportation to global supply chain management systems, from produce sourcing to consulting based on practical experience to outsourcing, C.H. Robinson supplies a competitive advantage to companies of all sizes. >>Please Costa Rica.

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FedEx Announces New March 2022 International Shipping Surcharges

Intelligent Audit

Meanwhile, global instability grows, and new surcharges become inevitable. According to eMarketer , global e-commerce retail sales will rise to $5.542 trillion this year and surpass $7.391 trillion by 2025. In February 2022, UPS announced an updated fuel surcharge , and more are sure to come. 3 All LAC except Mexico and Puerto Rico.

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Complex costs of transportation

Supply Chain Movement

And freight costs are continuing to rise, pushed upward by factors such as globalized distribution and unpredictable fuel prices. By consolidating at the source, several shipments can be combined into one, thereby reducing the number of shipments even before the shipments arrive at the Logistics Service Provider (LSP). Costa Rica.

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Mindmap for Supply Chain Execution 24/7

Supply Chain Movement

Customers are becoming more demanding all the time: they increasingly expect personalised offers, available globally and round the clock. The internet has led to a global, 24-hour economy. Sourcing from far-flung countries such as China is leading to growing uncertainty about the actual supply of purchase orders. Costa Rica.