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Companies and international transport: main challenges for the future
International transport is part of the backbone not only of logistics, but of the world economy. Its ability to move goods on a planetary scale helps define what our world is like and how it will transform in the future. But, as a result of this importance and of its own nature, it faces specific and unique challenges and characteristics. What are these challenges for companies and international transport? Challenges of companies and international transport Longer supply chains The greater the distance, the more difficulty and the more likely problems will arise. Longer supply chains mean more intermediaries and more cogs; that is, more lights so that something can go…
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10 essential tips for your international shipments
It doesn’t matter how big your country is; there will always be more potential customers out of it. That is why companies constantly look beyond their borders, in order to continue growing and reaching more public. But shipping internationally isn’t always easy. Whether you are a company with an entire supply chain or an individual who needs to make a timely shipment, there are a series of tips that will make your life easier. Tricks to improve your international shipments The most common feeling when dealing with international shipments is that of being lost. Prices, legislation, taxes… Many open fronts and without knowing where to start. 1. Plan A company…
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Transport companies: what you should demand from them
“What am I allowed to expect?” For Immanuel Kant, this was one of the fundamental questions that human beings should ask themselves. The German philosopher was probably not very interested in logistics, but he was right with an idea that you have to keep in mind when choosing transport companies for your company. What should we demand from the logistics operators with whom we work? What can we expect from them? We have made a small list of some qualities that, as a transport company, we consider essential to offer. On this occasion we have emphasized qualities and interpersonal skills. In a world like logistics, where data is increasingly influential,…
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Logistics FAQ: Essential Questions About Shipping, Transportation, and Delivery
Logistics can appear deceptively straightforward. A product leaves a warehouse, travels through a transportation network, and eventually reaches its destination. In practice, however, the journey involves a considerable amount of coordination. Orders must be processed. Shipments need to be scheduled. Carriers require accurate information. Warehouses must prepare goods correctly. Customers expect visibility. Delays need to be investigated, and documentation must remain consistent throughout the process. For businesses and consumers alike, this complexity inevitably creates questions. What exactly does logistics involve? How are shipments tracked? What should be done when a delivery is delayed? Who should be contacted when an order cannot be located? How can logistics costs be reduced? This…
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Supply logistics, the great unknown
Supply chains are very complex living beings. They are made up of many parts and it is often easy to walk over one of them without paying enough attention to it. Somewhat hidden under the general concept of supply chain is supply logistics, and today we want to give it the space it deserves. So we are going to analyze and explain one of the parts of logistics that has the greatest potential for improvement for companies. What is supply logistics Supply logistics includes all actions aimed at ensuring that our company has a continuous and controlled flow of all the essential materials for its proper functioning. In other words,…
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10 Don Quixote sayings for logistics
The adventures of Don Quixote de la Mancha make up one of the most widely read books in history and there is no collection of the best works of literature that does not reserve a place of honor for it. However, what lessons could we draw for the supply chain of the 21st century from a work written 400 years ago? As unlikely as it may sound, more than it seems. Guided by his proverbs and together with his squire, Sancho Panza, we immerse ourselves in the popular wisdom of his pages. 10 sayings from Don Quixote to improve your logistics 1.- Praying to God… and giving the mallet This…
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Advantages and disadvantages of stock trading software
Stock trading software has become increasingly popular amongst investors and traders in recent years. This type of software is designed to make buying and selling stocks online easier, faster and more efficient. This article will look at some of the advantages and disadvantages of using stock trading software as a part of your investment strategy. Advantages The advantages that come with stock trading software are numerous. Here are some of the main advantages: Accurate trade execution – The advantage of using stock trading software is that it can be programmed to execute trades accurately based on predetermined criteria or parameters set by the user. This ensures that all orders are placed…
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What does ecommerce want from logistics?
The first commandment for all companies is to respond to the needs of their customers. But knowing your wishes is something that is becoming more difficult every day, due to the constant change that society and business are going through. And if there is any paradigmatic example of dizzying changes and evolution, that is electronic commerce. In order to respond to what ecommerce customers want, the eCommerce Observatory and Tipsa (our parcel distribution network) have surveyed the 20,000 Observatory subscribers to find out their opinion. Its objective: “to obtain a wide sample that allows obtaining results that reflect the current reality of logistics and its relationship with the evaluation of…
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13 keys to survive seasonality
“If you want peace, prepare for war.” This ancient Roman proverb has been a classic of military academies for a long time. However, its applications do not end on the battlefield. Anyone in logistics who has experienced the problems of a mismanaged spike in volume knows how similar it can be to war. If you want to be prepared and keep the peace in your supply chain, we encourage you to brush up on these concepts before the battle. 13 keys to manage your seasonality 1.- Start early A cautious logistician is worth two. Starting preparations for your critical phases of the year is something that, if you do it…
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11 logistics myths that need to be disproved
We live surrounded by myths. That we only use 10% of our brain, that neurons cannot regenerate, that there is one hemisphere of the brain that predominates over the other and that makes us more artistic or more rational, that listening to Mozart makes us more intelligent… And all they are fake. Therefore, it is not surprising that logistics and supply chain myths also exist. If you do not want to fall into them and avoid problems, review the eleven that we have collected in this article. The myths of logistics 1.- We can only improve what we manage, not what we subcontract In this typical idea hides only a…
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