With peak season upon us and same day deliveries from U.S. retailers achieving record volumes let's look ahead to the growth of same day delivery in 2019 and the opportunities for retailers.

In the movie “The Wolf of Wall Street”, the main character is asked to sell a pen; most people immediately start thinking about selling techniques and words they can use to sell the pen. However, that is not the first question not even the second; it all starts with who is your customer? To understand the direction of the customer while also considering what is the intent of the pen? What is the customer’s main concern?

In today's world, technology and information are an important part of logistics, customers continue to look for a better and faster response from their suppliers to make sure they are aware of the latest status on each of their shipments.

Repurposing LCD screens from laptops into functional photo frames and monitors.

In recent years, there has been an increase in world chemical production leading to increased international chemical trade. The chemical industry is facing a broad range of compliance challenges due to the global nature of the business, the diverse nature of equipment and technologies required to manage resources in increasingly challenging environments.

Enterprise mobility is becoming a common strategy for businesses to allow employees to work from remote locations while traveling.  This strategy involves the use of mobile devices that include smart phones, tablets, laptops and other small electronic devices. As these devices have evolved the use of embedded Lithium-Ion batteries has allowed these devices to be smaller and lighter while maintaining battery life.

1. Freedom to Focus on Critical Operations

Instead of trying to perform logistics services in-house, outsource it to a company that has in-depth expertise and experience in carrying out logistics operations with ease. This in turn will help you free up your resources and allow them to focus on other critical operations.

When researching companies to best fit your business needs, it can be a long process with many questions. The time comes to make a decision and you may still wonder about the other options. Here are 10 reasons why choosing a Global Logistics company can benefit your business and help you grow all while meeting your compliance requirements and optimizing your costs. 

Mass Balance Evaluations:  Balance Cost of Labor vs Recycling Recovery

Dismantling an electronic device can be complex and costly.  Mass balance is a methodology to determine the most economical balance between the cost of dismantling and the material recovery value.

This month, one of our experts Claudio Zinni celebrated 30 years in the Supply Chain Business. We wanted to take the opportunity to congratulate him and to ask him a few questions about his experience and how working at GEODIS helped him to achieve this milestone.