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Electronic Data Interchange or EDI in Transportation: Breaking Down What it is and How It Works

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In this series, we will first talk about how EDI in transportation works and what it is, covering the history of EDI in transportation, the definition, how it works technically, and then some common EDI codes used within the transportation industry. Having people involved slows down the processing of the documents and also introduces errors.

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

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While there is a cost associated with EDI integration, it is definitely worth it. For example, on average the cost savings from automating a manually processes purchase order is $9.89, for an invoice is $11.58 The language and documents of shipping are complicated and immense. Truth: It’s Well Worth the Cost.

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Hello, Manufacturers & Logistics Companies, Here are 10 Reasons No One is Reading Your Content

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You may be spending an enormous amount of time and money as part of a content marketing effort, but, if no one is reading what you’re producing, you’re definitely not achieving your ROI. I am talking about two different definitions of truth here. Do you have access to top-of-their-field specialists that could lead a webinar series?

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What Canada’s New CARM Project Means for Importers

Now, That's Logistics

For example, importers will be able to classify their goods, submit ruling requests, and reconcile any payments with the government. Giving importers a central repository to house all of their profile information, and to also obtain and extract that type of information from the portal, is definitely very forward-thinking,” said Hanif.

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What Is Free or Freight on Board (FOB), and Why Should Shippers Understand This Term?

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Although its original definition was used exclusively for seafaring transport, modern use of the term can be applied to all shipment modes of transit. The use of terms for defining FOB should be established within the freight invoice , bill of lading or other appropriate documentation. What Exactly Is Freight on Board?

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4 Long Term Ways to Save with Less Than Truckload Freight Shipping

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For example, an insurance claim may require original Bills of Lading, notices of declination of coverage for specific shipments and more for the claim to be paid properly. This definition alone shows how an audit can directly lead to the identification of problems in a given shipping process.

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What is the FMSCA’s Unified Registration System (URS) And What is the Impact on Transportation & Logistics Management?

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Now, that’s not even counting the dozens of registration numbers and tracking numbers that must be meticulously kept up with and found and used on documents A, B, and C, but a different number is needed for the second page of document B and document E when properly vetting carriers.