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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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Logistics warehouse, the heart of your supply chain
The logistics warehouse plays a fundamental role in the proper functioning of the supply chain. Nestled between the production and distribution processes, it allows adding value to our company’s logistics while optimizing costs and improving the service offered to the end customer. The logistics warehouse is a space that must ensure a stable flow of goods and information. In addition, it must have as its fundamental objective the optimization, improvement and measurement of its processes. What are the fundamental tasks of these warehouses? Functions of the logistics warehouse From the arrival of the merchandise to its departure, the logistics warehouse performs numerous functions necessary for the supply chain. Entry: the…
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Cross Docking, injection of speed for your logistics
Cross docking is not a new technique. However, current logistics trends mean that it is being used more and more. It is, for example, an indispensable ally for those seeking to reduce and even eliminate their stocks. And it is essential for companies that want to build Just in Time supply chains. Definition of Cross Docking Cross Docking is the process by which a certain merchandise enters a warehouse and, without being stored, is managed for shipment in the shortest possible time. Living up to its name -dock crossing-, the idea is to avoid all the processes and costs derived from storage in favor of maintaining a fluid movement of…
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Groupage: flexibility and cost optimization
Not all shipments have the same size or the same needs. For this reason, being able to choose the appropriate modality for each delivery is essential if we want to optimize our logistics and our costs. Groupage is one of the most common types of shipping and, of course, there are reasons for it. Both the cost savings and the alternatives offered for deliveries are two of the reasons for this. What is groupage We can place groupage between full load, on one end, and express parcels and pallets, on the other. While the full load (Full Truck Load; or FTL in its acronym in English) refers to the trips…
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What is the Logistics Chain
Logistics Chain or Supply Chain. Where does one begin and where does the other end? We often use them synonymously, although in reality they are not, since their tasks, functions and objectives differ. To help us distinguish them, we are also going to propose some definitions, to help establish their respective fields of action. What is the Logistics Chain “Logistics is about getting the right product to the right customer, in the right amount, in the right condition, in the right place, at the right time, and at the right cost,” as defined by John J. Coyle, professor of logistics. at Penn State University and author of several books on…
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How to get it right with full load transportation
Full load transport is one of the main types of road transport. Flexible, reliable, fast and efficient, it has always been highly sought after by shippers and logisticians, since both can take advantage of its characteristics and create stable relationships in which both benefit. We have prepared this article so that you can find out if full charging is the right solution for your needs. What is full load transportation We are talking about full load transportation when a vehicle exclusively carries the merchandise of a single client from point A to point B (although there are mixed possibilities, such as transporting only merchandise from one client, but having two…
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What to do when you have express delivery
Making an express shipment is part of the daily life of millions of companies around the world. The pressure to be the first and provide a better service makes companies resort more and more to this type of delivery. But despite being a task that is repeated many times, it is common for mistakes to be made because some fundamental concepts that would make our lives easier are not clear. Decalogue for your express delivery suitable speed Whether it is to send a pallet or to send a package, the faster you want to be, the more your costs will increase. It is not the same to deliver something in…
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Five things to keep in mind when choosing shipping companies
There are thousands of shipping companies. For this reason, when a company begins to look for a logistics operator or transport company, it may have difficulties when it comes to knowing where to start. From Transgesa, to make it easier for you, we have made you a small guide on what things you should consider to make the right decision. Five reasons to choose shipping companies How fragile is your merchandise? Although parcel companies are increasingly taking better care of their merchandise, pallet shipping companies will always have a plus in their favor regarding security. Due to its own characteristics, the merchandise usually travels more securely when it does so…
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