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The Definition of Transparency

Blue Grace Logistics

As it is with most problems there is a lack of a clear and concise definition, according to an MIT study which conducted a survey of the apparel industry only to find wildly different results. Another explanation for being slow to act is inaccurate data coming from upstream, assuming there is data to be had at all.

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Import Compliance Basics: 5 Things You Need to Know

Now, That's Logistics

If you’ve been tasked with getting your company’s import compliance under control, these five steps will get you quickly up-to-speed. Ask all brokers for your company’s import data from the last three months and figure out how they are managing your business. Look for any exceptions in the data.

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A.I. for Compliance: An ‘Artificial’ Answer to a Very Real Problem

Supply Chain Brain

The old-fashioned way of ensuring compliance — with armies of individuals spread across functions and locations, who might never speak with one another — is clearly broken. Businesses are spending millions on audits, undergoing endless testing, interviewing, document collection and system reviews, only to trip up time and again.

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Work from home supply chain jobs

Globalior

Definitely a role that will transition well to a home based environment. Trade compliance: The Trade compliance team can work effectively from home. However, a trade compliance professional also spends a considerable amount of time doing documentary audits and attending meetings with external agencies.

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What is a routing guide and what are best practices to create one

FreightWaves SONAR

And according to Brian Straight of FreightWaves , a routing guide is a living document that enables faster transportation management and keeps freight spend under control based on lane volatility, seen also within SONAR SCI Lane Acuity. What is a routing guide : a list of preferred carriers for tendering freight. Download the White Paper.

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Ethics in Supply Chain Management

Globalior

Most compliance managers in supply chain functions would readily agree that they hold ethical practices in high regard and likewise hold a firm moral high ground when making decisions in the course of their work. Ideally, all relationships with vendors must be managed through documented contracts with validity periods and clear exit clauses.

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EDI Integration For Shippers: 6 Myths Busted with the Real Truths

GlobalTranz

Today we pick up our series on all things Electronic Data Interchange or EDI by busting the common myths around implementing an EDI Integration program. The truth is, many myths have circulated throughout the business world, and electronic data interchange is the focus of quite a few of these myths. and a remittance is $12.96.