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In this section, we provide you usable tools, market analysis, business cases in order to solve your company problematics in supply chain and logistics, specifically on contract logistics.

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DECEMBER 2021 GEODIS INDUSTRY UPDATE DIGEST

Our monthly Industry Update provides an overview of what’s impacting the U.S. transportation industry nationally and globally. This edition covers updates for December 2021.

by Doug Frank

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JUNE 2022 GEODIS INDUSTRY UPDATE

Our monthly Industry Update provides an overview of what’s impacting the U.S. transportation industry nationally and globally. This edition covers updates for June 2022.

by Doug Frank

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What to Look for When Searching for the Best Freight Broker in a Tight Market (hint: the process involves more than rates!)

When looking for a good freight broker, cheaper isn't always better. We break down what to look for in a successful broker.

by Evan Glick

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How to overcome the challenges facing the pharmaceutical cold chain industry?

The purpose of temperature-controlled transport and storage for medicines

by David Frouin

Staying on top of false claims is essential for OTIF compliance

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How to Handle the Uptick in Retail Claims for OTIF Compliance

Staying ahead of false claims is essential

by Evan GLICK

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EFFICIENCY IN YOUR SUPPLY CHAIN THROUGH WHAT-IF? ANALYSIS (WIA)

This article explores how a "What-if?" analysis can ensure your supply chain is efficient, through modeling, forecasting, and testing future scenarios.

by Evan Glick

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MAY 2022 GEODIS INDUSTRY UPDATE

Our monthly Industry Update provides an overview of what’s impacting the U.S. transportation industry nationally and globally. This edition covers updates for May 2022.

by Doug Frank

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SUPPLY CHAIN NETWORK CHALLENGES AND BENEFITS: THE IMPACT OF GOOD NETWORK LOCATION DESIGN

Good supply chain network location design can truly provide significant cost savings and enhance customer service. It can also help identify and solve many types

by Evan Glick

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JANUARY 2022 GEODIS INDUSTRY UPDATE DIGEST

Our monthly Industry Update provides an overview of what’s impacting the U.S. transportation industry nationally and globally. This edition covers updates for January 2022.

by Doug Frank

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FEBRUARY 2022 GEODIS INDUSTRY UPDATE DIGEST

Our monthly Industry Update provides an overview of what’s impacting the U.S. transportation industry nationally and globally. This edition covers updates for February 2022.

by Doug Frank

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Why Partnering with the Right Third-Party Logistics Provider Can Improve your Supply Chain Forecasting

Gartner lists supply chain forecasting as a primary barrier facing brands’ supply chains. Managing your supply chain is critical to the health of your

Picking good carriers and having backups is essential

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Selecting Carriers in an Uncertain Environment

It is essential to have specialized and multiple back up carriers during these uncertain times.

by Evan Glick

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Semiconductor Shortage Creates Need For Freight Brokerage

A semiconductor shortage has caused a ripple in the supply chain due to inability to manufacture and repair trucks. We explore how to navigate the

by Evan Glick

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Five Key Approaches to Apply When Determining the Best Supply Chain Network Locations

An overview of the 5 key steps to take when thinking about a good Network Location Design.

by Evan GLICK

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March Industry Update

Our monthly Industry Update provides an overview of what’s impacting the U.S. transportation industry nationally and globally. This edition covers updates for March 2022.

by Doug Frank

Good network Design can revolutionize your supply chain. An image showing how a city is connected through technology.

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HOW GOOD NETWORK LOCATION DESIGN IMPACTS BOTH SUPPLY CHAIN CHALLENGES & BENEFITS

A good network location design helps optimize the value and efficiency of your supply chain.

by Evan Glick

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APRIL 2022 GEODIS INDUSTRY UPDATE

Our monthly Industry Update provides an overview of what’s impacting the U.S. transportation industry nationally and globally. This edition covers updates for April 2022.

by Doug Frank

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NOVEMBER 2021 GEODIS INDUSTRY UPDATE DIGEST

Our monthly Industry Update provides an overview of what’s impacting the U.S. transportation industry nationally and globally. This edition covers updates for November 2021.

by Doug Frank

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A look back at two years of the pandemic: the growing challenges surrounding the supply chain

Resilience, relocation, staffing: by becoming vital, logistics face new challenges

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Strengthening the resilience of pharmaceutical supply chains

Essential components required to prepare pharmaceutical supply chains to cope with further disruptions

by David Frouin

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OCTOBER 2021 GEODIS INDUSTRY UPDATE DIGEST

Our monthly Industry Update provides an overview of what’s impacting the U.S. transportation industry nationally and globally. This edition covers updates for October 2021.

by Doug Frank

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How to Improve Your Logistics Forecasting

Logistics forecasting requires robust computer modeling. To achieve this, it’s important to focus effort on three main areas.

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GEODIS in Americas Monthly Transportation Industry Update

Each month, our GEODIS team of experts compiles important data points and topics that are impacting the Americas region transportation market and overall supply chain network. We rely on this monthly update to make data-driven decisions and

by Evan GLICK

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How to Improve Your Logistics Forecasting

Forecasting and staging inventory effectively is critical, making a strong understanding of current and future inventory requirements.

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A more resilient Supply Chain through relocation

A new mindset is developing from globalization to realigning sourcing strategy, manufacturing footprints & distribution network

by GEODIS Strategic Departement

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GEODIS, a leading player in beverage distribution

GEODIS is a leading player in beverage distribution. We are now more proactive than ever before, helping a dozen prominent key accounts in the field

How to build an efficient Network Design

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Is Network Location Design Right for Your Business?

In this article, we go through several important questions to ask for maximizing your Network Design efficiency.

by Evan GLICK

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GAIN ADDITIONAL CONTEXT AND INSIGHT THROUGH SUPPLY CHAIN COST AND SERVICE ANALYSIS (CSA)

Cost and Service Analysis (CSA) enables an understanding of how supply chain improvements impact a company's bottom line and their customer satisfaction.

by Evan Glick

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Understanding Why Network Location Design Matters

Network location design enhances almost every part of the supply chain, but ultimately those improvements benefit your business in three main ways: reducing costs in

by Evan Glick

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Supply Chain : rapid changes for an economic linchpin

Read exclusive interview from a professor and researcher at Mines-ParisTech - PSL.

by Eric Ballot

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Why Forecasting is a Fundamental Engine for Business Growth

Accurate, responsive, and robust business forecasting is essential to meeting the changing and challenging needs of businesses and consumers today.

by Evelyn McCarter

6 advices to choose the best partner for your Supply Chain Forecasting

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6 attention points to choose the best partner for your Supply Chain Forecasting

Let’s dive in to six traits to look for when selecting a strong 3PL partner

by Evelyn McCarter

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Automotive: 4 solutions for making your supply chain more flexible

In 2017, the automotive market grew for the fourth year in a row to reach 97.3 million vehicles (+ 2.4% vs. 2016). This trend vindicates

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Is your Healthcare delivery model aligned with your supply chain?

You can rely on a successful integrated solution to sustain distribution to your patients with GEODIS’ compliant suite of services, from customer services, warehousing and