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Increase Logistics ROI with Multi Carrier Shipping Software

QAD

Parcel shipping is an expensive business. You need to get the most customer satisfaction at the lowest shipping costs. The best way to ensure you optimize service levels and reduce costs is with multi carrier shipping software. Here we look at the reasons why high volume and global shippers need multi carrier shipping software.

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Changing Winds in Supply Chain

Supply Chain Shaman

Current supply chain systems either optimize volume or currency. An ongoing opportunity is bi-directional orchestration of currency and volume impacts with shifts in mix (types of products sold). Changes in Chinese policies for data sharing change the availability of ocean shipping data. Headwinds Tailwinds Inflation.

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Changing Winds in Supply Chain

Supply Chain Shaman

Current supply chain systems either optimize volume or currency. An ongoing opportunity is bi-directional orchestration of currency and volume impacts with shifts in mix (types of products sold). Changes in Chinese policies for data sharing change the availability of ocean shipping data. Headwinds Tailwinds Inflation.

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Lost in Translation-Incorporating Consumer Demand into your Supply Chain

The Network Effect

A few years ago, a news report came out of China stating that they were going to put an end to pegging the renminbi (China’s domestic currency) against the U.S. This was a long awaited announcement that completely shocked the global currency markets sparking massive trades out of the U.S. dollar into Asian currencies.

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5 Things to Know Before Negotiating Ocean Shipping Contracts This Year

Talking Logistics

The 2018-19 contract season for ocean shipping is here, and it’s time to think about the best way to approach negotiations. Ocean Shipping Contracts: 5 Factors to Keep in Mind. Still, if you had ocean freight in 2016, the memory of the bankruptcy of the Hanjin shipping line may linger in your mind.

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How international shipping can be improved in today’s global automotive supply chain

The Network Effect

Today I want to discuss international shipping management in the context of the new network platforms. . Visibility and timing once again take center stage related to international shipping. Popular INCO terms for international shipments include; FCA (free carrier), where the named place is the shipping location or export port.

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The Messy Reality of Cross-Border E-commerce (Thoughts on UPS Acquiring i-parcel)

Talking Logistics

The i-parcel platform supports merchant’s websites with a local language welcome mat, fraud protection, fully-landed total prices (including customs duties and taxes) in local currency and numerous value enhancing features. And here are a couple Twitter posts: Anyone use i-parcel before for shipping?