Being active in your industry is critical to success, especially for small businesses. To build lasting relationships with consumers, you need to get more personal than an email or social media connection.
4 Supply Chain Predictions for 2018
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Manufacturers, distributors and retailers continue to shift to digital as a way to improve visibility and improve efficiencies. Experts say 2018 will be another year of transition as digital transformation becomes more important than ever in supply chain planning, fulfilment and procurement.
Commentary: Negotiating the best ocean freight rates for 2018
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Choosing between direct relationships with carriers and using a non-vessel operating common carrier (NVOCC) to negotiate rates on your behalf is just one of the many issues shippers face heading into the 2018 contract bidding season on the transpacific.
What’s the difference between supply chain visibility and transparency?
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GOOD QUESTION | What’s the difference between supply chain visibility and transparency?
FedEx 2018 GRI and The Changes to Come
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On January 22, FedEx will start dimensional weighting for SmartPost and charging third-party billing fees. In this issue of Parcel Magazine, enVista Sr. Transportation Analyst Sam Simpson breaks down the impact of these complex rate increases.
Current Trans-Pacific Contract Rates: Time is Running Out
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Time is running out to secure your 2018/2019 trans-Pacific contract rates! In Parcel Magazine’s inaugural international issue, enVista Ocean Category Manager, Henry Gorski, details the crucial questions you should be asking in order to achieve a successful contract negotiation.
