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Why Containerised Freight Shipping is Daunting for SMEs

Logistics Bureau

That’s a massive problem for SMEs, for example, that last year might have been paying $4,000 to $5,000 (USD) to ship a 40-foot container from Asia to North America, and now face rates of $20,000 and above. Documentation fees. A Multitude of Cost Components. Export fees. Challenge #3: The Complexities of Compliance.

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Ecommerce Inventory Management: Challenges & Solutions

Logistics Bureau

Standardise and Digitise The key to managing complexity, of course, is to be organised. Naturally, there is much more to return inventory management than we have space for in this article. So what can you do to ensure your inventory management meets the challenge of multichannel sales?

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Project Management Framework for Today’s 3PL

Blue Grace Logistics

What’s in the article: Framework for project management in the 3PL space. Ensure project documents are living and breathing by bringing a plan-do-check mentality to the project. So, ensure project documents are living and breathing by bringing a plan-do-check mentality to the project.?

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Online Learning is Growing Exponentially—And it’s Here to Stay

Logistics Bureau

Article Summary. Whereas online courses and programmes were previously managed as a separate entity, they are now an integral part of most academic systems. The study showed that upwards of 30 percent of American students enrolled in at least one online course in 2018. Students can enrol in courses from anywhere in the world.

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DFB Tech Stack: Invoice Reconciliation

Parade

In this article, we explore Invoice Reconciliation tools as a core piece of every digital 3PL/freight brokerage’s operations. And in the example of invoices, the unwieldy process of cross-referencing and auditing means that fraud in the logistics business is all too common. Simple invoice & document setup (e.g.

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Differences Between Shipping in the USA vs. Shipping in Canada

Freightera

In this article, we will explore some of the key differences between shipping to the US and shipping within Canada, shedding light on important factors that businesses should consider. Customs Clearance and Documentation Shipping cross-border requires adherence to customs regulations and proper documentation.

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Top 6 Supply Chain KPIs: Keep Your Dashboards Simple

Logistics Bureau

Accurate documentation: This metric tracks the percentage of sales orders accompanied by accurate documents throughout the process. Documents included in the metric can vary but usually include advance shipment notifications (ASNs), labels, and invoices. For example, suppose you can see the cycle time reducing.