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Navigating a Lost Bill of Lading (BOL) with Courier Companies in International Trade

MTS Logistics

The global shipping industry heavily relies on accurate and timely documentation, such as the Bill of Lading (BOL), to transport an astounding 11 billion tons of cargo annually. However, supply chain disruptions caused by document delays or loss can have severe financial consequences for businesses. million per event.

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CILT releases driver shortage report

Logistics Business Magazine

In 2015, The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) carried out an opinion survey looking at the driver shortage crisis. Seven years later, after numerous member requests, it sought to review this matter again by launching a new survey. Goods movement. However, those who are very worried have increased by 50%.

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Can Shredded Paper be Recycled?

Compactor Management Company

According to a survey, the average American consumes about 700 pounds of paper annually. Shredding your important documents instead of simply disposing of them is one of the most significant eco-friendly measures you can take. Environmental Protection Agency survey, paper products make up more than 23.1% According to the U.S.

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The Power of the Network: ERP vs. Spend Management

Logistics Viewpoints

GEP and the North Carolina State University (NCSU) Supply Chain Resource Cooperative surveyed supply chain, procurement and IT professionals across a range of industries to gain insight into their priorities and strategies regarding supply chain resilience and optimization. Alex Zhong, Director Product Marketing at GEP.

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How To Reposition Inventory to Better Respond To Natural Disasters

Camelot 3PL Software

More recently, an Institute for Supply Management survey found that the supply chains of approximately 75% of over 600 businesses faced disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic. When planning for disasters, use a business plan template or unique documentation for your unique procedures and processes.

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The Definition of Transparency

Blue Grace Logistics

Many, if not all, companies are facing increasing pressure from governments, consumers, non-profit / activist groups, and stakeholders to provide more information about their supply chain. So in order to begin understanding transparency in the supply chain, we first need to define it. Understanding the Need Transparency.

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The Dispatch Report + Full Product Launch | January 2019, Issue No. 10

Shipchain

“Almost two years ago with knowledge of the problems of the freight industry and some rough ideas of how to solve them, we’ve been able to plot, survey, and develop the systems we’ve now launched. Pictured: Kohei Kurihara, President of the Tokyo Chapter of the Government Blockchain Association. Governance – We are launching a 501©.