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HMRC made the announcement this morning that they have made the decision to introduce a phased approach to CDS Exports.
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Real-time transportation visibility and estimated time of arrival (ETA) play a crucial role in optimizing supply chain operations and can indeed contribute to increased revenues and a higher Net Promoter Score (NPS) for shippers. Advanced logistics...
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The impact of investing in a Transport Management System goes further than the immediate benefits such as cost savings, improved efficiency, and enhanced visibility. A TMS's power also lies in its intangible benefits to organizations. Strengthened...
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How a TMS helps you make more sustainable transport choices
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When it comes to customs and regulatory compliance in the United Kingdom, the role of the HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is pivotal.
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Although it has long been said that we need flexibility to respond to change, the past years this repeatedly became a reality. Retailers were forced to be creative, set up pick-up points, sell (more) online, and move quickly whenever the rules...
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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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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 Understanding the role of HMRC Customs and Regulatory Compliance Top 5...
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As sustainability becomes increasingly important in today's business landscape, retailers and their suppliers are actively seeking ways to reduce their carbon footprint. Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) emerges as a valuable tool that not only...
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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, businesses can streamline operations, enhance data accuracy and security, and gain real-time insights into supply chain processes. With the increasing complexity of supply chain management, EDI has become an essential tool for...
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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...
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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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When you are looking for a TMS, the main and obvious question will rise: ‘What does a TMS cost?’. A difficult question to answer, simply because one easily gets lost comparing prices of different providers. But why not turn the table and focus on the...
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