International Logistics Collaborative Articles

What are the emerging trends and best practices in sustainable and circular logistics?

Learn how to apply sustainable and circular logistics to your international operations. Discover the benefits, challenges, and opportunities of this field.

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What are the best practices for mitigating maritime piracy risks in high-risk areas?

6 contributions 2 months ago

Learn some best practices for protecting your international logistics operations from pirate attacks in high-risk areas.

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How can logistics performance index rankings help you identify potential markets and suppliers?

6 contributions 4 months ago

Learn how to access, use, and interpret the LPI rankings to identify potential markets and suppliers for your international logistics business.

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How can circular economy create new business models and value propositions in logistics?

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Learn how circular economy can create new business models and value propositions in logistics. Discover examples, challenges, and strategies of circular logistics.

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What are the main benefits and challenges of trade credit insurance in different regions and markets?

10 contributions 3 weeks ago

Learn how trade credit insurance can help or hinder your international logistics business in different regions and markets.

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What are the main challenges and opportunities of the Belt and Road Initiative for logistics providers?

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Learn how the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) offers both great opportunities and significant challenges for logistics providers in new markets, networks and modes…

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How do you use trade finance or insurance to mitigate payment risks and improve cash flow?

8 contributions 4 weeks ago

Learn how to use trade finance or insurance options to reduce payment risks and optimize cash flow in international trade. Find out how to choose, negotiate, and…

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How do you leverage your payment terms to gain competitive advantage in the global market?

6 contributions 4 weeks ago

Learn how to negotiate, choose, and manage your payment terms effectively to improve your cash flow, profitability, and risk in international trade.

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How can circular economy principles improve supply chain resilience?

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Learn how circular economy principles can improve your supply chain resilience in design, sourcing, logistics, and recovery. Eliminate waste, keep products in use…

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How do you select and evaluate your international logistics partners?

11 contributions 4 weeks ago

Learn how to find, choose, and assess your cross-border logistics partners. Follow these tips to optimize your international logistics operations and customer…

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How can 3D printing and drones transform the delivery and distribution of goods in remote and rural areas?

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Learn how 3D printing and drones can transform the delivery and distribution of goods in remote and rural areas, and what benefits and challenges they entail.

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How do you balance safety stock and service level in global supply chains?

8 contributions 4 weeks ago

Learn how to balance safety stock and service level in global supply chains. Discover tips and factors for inventory planning and control in global markets.

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What are the best practices for communicating and documenting payment terms with your suppliers?

11 contributions 4 weeks ago

Learn the best practices for communicating and documenting payment terms with your suppliers in international logistics, such as advance payment, letters of credit,…

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What are the best practices for managing inventory levels and avoiding stockouts or overstocks?

12 contributions 3 weeks ago

Learn the best practices for managing inventory levels and avoiding stockouts or overstocks in international logistics, such as inventory control systems, demand…

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What are the most common mistakes and pitfalls to avoid in export documentation?

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Learn how to prevent costly and time-consuming errors and delays in export documentation by avoiding these five common mistakes and pitfalls.

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What are the best practices for conducting inventory audits across different countries and regions?

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Learn how to conduct inventory audits across different countries and regions with these best practices for planning, data collection, and analysis.

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What are the main challenges and best practices of coordinating logistics clusters in emergencies?

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Learn about the role, challenges, and best practices of coordinating logistics clusters in emergencies, based on the experience of the Logistics Cluster.

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