How to choose the right air freight forwarder — Timing and visibility are crucial components of a global supply chain. Choosing a top freight forwarder is important. You may choose the best airfreight forwarder for your company with the help of the following. - Look for a comprehensive portfolio: - Find a broker who can handle both customs and…

Schedule reliability improves, but forecasted to level off for 2022 — Despite all the reports that congestion is declining in many ports around the world as demand has softened, the major carriers have not been able to make significant gains in overall schedule reliability. The overall performance remains behind 2021 in spite of a decline in average delays. …

Combating counterfeit products — The danger of fraud, substitution, and counterfeiting grows as pharmaceutical and food supply chains become more global. As these difficulties emerge, consumers are seeking more openness and adherence to safety standards. Consumers are becoming more interested in the sourcing of their goods and the conditions in which they are produced. …

How 3PLS serve you in the agricultural sector — Serving the agriculture sector needs more than just transporting goods from point A to point B for third-party logistics businesses. To run these kinds of organizations successfully, specialized expertise must be acquired, regardless of whether it relates to transportation, seasonal and year-round storage, or some other function completely. Agriculture businesses…

Labelling as a tool for addressing pharmaceutical supply chain challenges — The pharmaceutical supply chain is incredibly intricate. Many ingredients are frequently delivered in bulk, repackaged, and reshipped before reaching the maker of branded end-products. There are frequently many levels of suppliers and wholesalers involved. Borders are often crossed. Labelling is critical for smoothing the flow of the pharmaceutical supply chain…

7 Key differences between FTL and LTL — Shippers may obtain the best outcomes and enhance planning by being aware of these seven crucial distinctions between shipping Full truckload (FTL) and Less than truckload (LTL). - Freight class difference: Carriers shipping an FTL package often do not care as much about the precise commodity specs. Product specs often…

Safeguarding the food supply chain — Food producers, distributors, and retailers must follow strict processes to safeguard the food they handle. To better satisfy customer service expectations, these supply chain partners must apply inventory best practices to ensure SKUs are in the correct store or facility at the right time. It’s not a game of chance…

Day of the Seafarer: A permanent fix for seafarers as essential workers — Dr Carolyn Graham, an expert in maritime sociology, gives her take on what the industry ought to be addressing on this year’s Day of the Seafarer. Another Day of the Seafarer is upon us. This June 25, makes 12 years since the international maritime industry’s initiative to say thanks to…

Earning customer loyalty with your supply chain — The term “loyalty” is a huge one. Most business choices, it may be said, can be traced back to the principle of creating, growing, or enhancing customer loyalty, because it leads to increased revenues and repeat purchases, as well as improved customer satisfaction, advocacy, and brand love. …