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A transport management system (TMS) is the best way to keep a grip on the logistics chain. The software provides information on transport flows, expected arrival times (ETAs), transport performance, and logistics costs. More comprehensive versions of...
Is your company ready for the next steps in digital transformation? Then it might be worth your while to check out Transportation Management Software (TMS). This software solution helps manage your transport in the best possible way, but it goes...
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In today’s faced-paced and interconnected business landscape, transportation management holds paramount importance for organizations to gain a competitive edge. Digitization is revolutionizing industries and is a must for businesses to survive and...
Imagine you couldn’t receive orders for a day. How uncomfortable would that be? How much money would be at stake? And then there’s the unhappy customer of course. Luckily, with automated order processing your business continuity is guaranteed.
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Also of Interest What do Customs Management Software Solutions do? Navigating the Complexities of UK Customs: A quick guide Guide to Mastering UK Customs and Bonded Warehousing The Role of HMRC in UK Customs Understanding the Costs of a Software...
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EDI contributes to sustainability As sustainability becomes increasingly important in today's business landscape, organizations in the supply chain are actively seeking ways to reduce their carbon footprint and align with evolving regulatory...
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EDI helps retailers cut costs in 4 ways and optimize supply chain processes. Read the blog how to achieve great results.
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With workforce shortages in supply chain and supporting roles, retailers are faced with important challenges when experienced employees quit their job or go on sick leave for a long period. Trends such as the ‘Great Resignation’ are causing a new...
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Whilst a great deal is made of the potential opportunities afforded by Freeports in the UK many do not realise they can already achieve many of the customs benefits now. One such opportunity is using Customs Warehousing.
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By utilizing EDI in retail, businesses can streamline operations, enhance data accuracy and security, and gain real-time insights into supply chain processes.
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What is a Customs Warehouse? How does a Customs Warehouse operate? And can it really help improve cash flow, reduce supply chain lead times, improve stock management, and give complete product traceability throughout the supply chain?
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Once you have a firm grip on your data, you can use it to make sense of the business. This will be useful when making important decisions that drive performance in your supply chain. A data control tower is the central hub or brain of your analytics...
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Do you know how customer orders are processed? Or how shipping information is shared? There is a good chance that EDI will play an important role in this. Yet a large part of supply chain professionals do not know this. EDI only receives the...
What has been the impact on global supply chains since life has become more complex due to the regulatory friction introduced because of Brexit? How best can you navigate UK customs imports & exports.
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By using a TMS an organization is generally able to save between 5% and 10% of its transportation budget.
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Six steps for a successful EDI implementation
The logistic environment is demanding and new challenges keep on rising to the surface. Therefore, many businesses are looking for a stable and intuitive transportation management system (TMS) that optimizes the logistic process and supports in...
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Real-time visibility of freight is every companies’ dream. Imagine never having to wonder where your cargo is. Or immediately knowing whether your container is on a ship just ahead, or right behind the blockage in the Suez Canal. Companies having...
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To help answer these questions we have produced a infographic showing both the advantages and disadvantages for a business that operates both with and without a customs warehouse.
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Checklist: conheça o passo a passo antes de iniciar um processo de importação Certamente você já ouviu falar sobre importação ou até mesmo sabe o que é. Contudo, já parou para pensar no que acontece antes de uma mercadoria ser importada? Quais são os...
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