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

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Today begins our series about electronic data interchange or EDI in transportation. 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.

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Procurement and Suppliers on the Same Page: How to Craft an Effective Terms & Conditions Sales Document

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Companies will often hold sensitive data belonging to their customers such as contact details, credit card numbers, bank accounts, and purchase history. Another important issue is the company’s privacy policy.

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Why Reverse Logistics Systems and Transportation Management Should Be Considered Together

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So, many suppliers utilize outside logistics management to ensure customers remain fully satisfied and continue to repeat purchasing. In the interest of both, businesses are increasingly tying reverse logistical operations to transportation management as a natural fit. The annual volume of returns in the U.S. Customers want results.

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11 Best Practices to Ship Parcel Like a Pro

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Purchase Insurance. Before shipping anything, consider the value-add of purchasing insurance. Document the restrictions for all destinations and origins, and review this list before scheduling a shipment pick-up or drop-off. Prepare and Retain Customs Documentation for Items Moving Across International Borders.

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5 More Common Sense, Yet Often Forgotten Basics for Less Than Truckload Shipping

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But, no matter the technology, whether it’s an advanced transportation management system or robotics (which Rethink Robotics is pioneering with Baxter and Sawyer), these are only tools for efficiency and enablement. 3: Think of transportation accounting before you get the invoice. We repeat: have your documentation.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] Learning is in the Making: The Powerful Combination of Making & STEM

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For example, MintyBoost, a popular DIY USB charger kit built using an Altoids tin, batteries and a few connectors, can easily be created using instructions online, or purchased from other makers who sell their devices.

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Freight Tip: Should You Accept Damaged Freight?

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But, if you accept damaged freight without documented each and every damaged item, you could be stuck with the bill in the end. If you fail to thoroughly document the damages, you might as well eat the cost of the damages. If the damage was to insufficient packaging , the original shipper is probably at fault.

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