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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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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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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?

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11 Things to Know About International Shipping!

Supply Chain Game Changer

The Importance of the International Shipping Industry! As e-commerce has grown in popularity, so has international shipping. Since this new system allows you to buy goods from other countries, you must know all about international shipping, from what to expect when shipping from another country to avoiding fraud.

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The Basics of Clearing Customs with Christopher Wall

The Logistics of Logistics

If shipping by ocean, the customer provides an ISF (f.k.a. Ship to Party. The total cost of goods in the currency payment was made. Documentation (when the shipper is ready to import). 10+2) information at least 24hrs prior to vessel sailing. Name and address of Seller. Name and address of Buyer. Name and address of Consignee.

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How Inventory Management Rescues Supply Chains From Inflation

Clear Spider

From raw materials to shipping and storage, businesses across the U.S. Coupled with labor shortages , this has led to delays in shipping and deliveries. Increased lead time plus increased shipping costs means that customer satisfaction also takes a hit. Spooked by rising inflation and shrinking profit margins? You’re not alone.