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Creating a Successful Small Business Shipping Strategy

GoShip Blog

A shipping strategy is not as high of a priority for small business owners as it should be. Shipping for small businesses is not limited to just cutting costs , either. Creating a working and suitable shipping strategy is key to satisfying your customers and boosting your business performance. Go omnichannel.

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How to Expand Your Business with Cross-Border Shipping to Mexico

Blue Grace Logistics

However, successfully incorporating cross-border shipping into your business strategy requires careful planning and execution. By establishing manufacturing or distribution facilities in Mexico, businesses can benefit from lower labor costs, reduced transportation expenses, and faster delivery times.

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The 3 Pillars of Supply Chain Management (And Why Their Alignment Matters)

Logistics Bureau

Our three pillars (or fundamentals) of great supply chain management excellence are strategy, service, and cost. Aligning strategy, service, and financial factors in your supply chain operation is essential to support your company’s overall business strategy , mission, and objectives. The Importance of Alignment.

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Using Logistics Technology to Execute a Winning Inbound Freight Strategy & Have Compliant Vendors

GlobalTranz

Fortunately, today’s logistics technology has the power to execute a winning inbound freight strategy and maintain compliance in the following ways. Using Logistics Technology to Execute a Winning Inbound Freight Strategy & Have Compliant Vendors.

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The Digital Supply Chain Needs to Include Trade Compliance Systems!

Logistics Viewpoints

Better systems at customs agencies can lead to increases in cycle times for companies that are not on top of the complex documentation requirements associated with trade. In short, customs compliance must become proactive and strategic rather than just focused on having the proper documentation and accurately paying duties.

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Risky Strategies Increase the Rate of Container Losses Amid Transit

ShipLilly

Then there is the option of booking expensive air freight that can make up for the time that has been lost. Some of the things to consider include deductibles, documentation, time costs, premium increments, and replacement modalities. This depends on the product cycles that are relevant to the cargo.

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How Automated Guided Vehicles Transform Material Handling

Conger

In this article, we explore how these AGVs are changing the warehouse industry by minimizing human error, reducing labor costs, and setting new standards for productivity and safety. By taking over repetitive tasks from humans, AGVs cut down on workplace injuries caused by overexertion or human error. Let’s dive in!