Supply chain management software is the foundation of effective manufacturing and logistics processes. They're even more critical in the time of COVID, as single-source supply streams have quickly given way to more agile and adaptive (and hence, more complex)...
Whether you're a freight forwarder, a 3PL (third party logistics), or another logistics company, you know that the right logistics system is a must to streamline operations, improve supply chain visibility, and enhance ROI. As noted by recent survey data , these...
The world of logistics and supply chain management has a jargon all its own. From the endless abbreviations to technical industry terms, the logistics and supply chain industry can easily fill a lexicon. Supplychainmanagement professionals need to "talk the...
Global supply chains continue to be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and there's no doubt that even after it ends, there will be a shift in the way the logistics industry does business forever. As the virus took hold, supply challenges began to arise in China...
One of the biggest benefits of having the FTZ (foreign trade zone) status is that you’re able to lease a general warehouse space or building to store your foreign-sourced products, raw materials, and more. Unlike bonded warehouses or temporary importing under bond...
As a logistics professional, you know all too well that all of the activities related to customs compliance are extremely important to get right... and that often means that they can also be terribly time-consuming. So many forms to fill, boxes to check. Tiny...
Whether you’re importing the latest trendy gadgets from China, tapestries from Morocco, or coffee from Peru, every qualified importer has the right to self-file their own customs entries. In this article, we’ll cover the basics of customs compliance for self-filing...
Whether you’re new to the freight forwarding industry or you’ve been in this line of business for a long time, it’s easy to marvel at how the industry has evolved in recent years. Methods and expectations today are far more complex than years past. They demand more...
What are Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs)? Foreign trade zones, sometimes erroneously referred to as free trade zones, typically centralized around major international airports, seaports, or national frontiers, are special economic zones in the United States wherein raw...