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World Trade - Trends to Watch in 2012
by Martha Walz
The year 2011 was a very instructive one for the global supply chain. From the earthquake and subsequent tsunami in Japan, to the volcano eruption in Iceland, to the floods in Thailand, Mother Nature forced companies to scramble and, in some cases, rethink their supply chain policies and strategies.
Globalization of the supply chain has made it more vulnerable. While there are cheaper labor and production costs overseas, the natural disasters of 2011 showed us exactly how tenuous the links in the supply chain are.
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Parcel Magazine - Cloud vs Server
by Peter Starvaski
People often ask for a comparison of premise-based and cloud-based shipping applications, this article discusses the two scenarios and looks at some pros and cons to each option.
Internet Retailer - Many retailers still use old shipping methods
A Kewill survey finds that many companies lack automated shipping management
by Paul Demery, Managing Editor
Although retailers and other companies in a recent survey say they're handling increased shipping volumes this year, partly because of a rise in e-commerce sales, nearly 40% say they still spend one minute or more per parcel to enter order data into a shipping management system, according to a recent survey of 820 companies by Kewill, a provider of shipping management technology. Kewill did not break down how many of the companies were retailers.
Parcel Magazine - What's the Tipping Point for Changing Modes?
by Peter Starvaski
Last issue, we discussed the six pack. This issue, we'll take a look at your legs - your shipment legs, that is. From a shipper's perspective, when you contract with one carrier to pick up and deliver your parcel, that's one leg (even if the carrier may move it to different modes along the way). However, there can be cost savings by managing your own modes, or legs, and consolidating the front end of transportation.
American Shipper - Kewill study shows lack of export automation
Trade and logistics software developer Kewill has released its annual review of the state of global trade management, 2011 Best Practices Survey for Global Trade Management, and found that 73 percent of the industry still has completely manual or semi-automated processes for preparing export documentation.
SCMR - Global trade management key to supply chain growth, study finds
Kewill surveyed over 800 logistics professionals and executives for its latest report.
by Patrick Burnson, Executive Editor
Kewill, a leading provider of software and SaaS designed to accelerate global trade and logistics, announced the availability of its white paper, "2011 Best Practices Survey for Global Trade Management".
Kewill surveyed over 800 logistics professionals and executives for its latest report. According to company spokesmen, most respondents were qualified international exporters who were able to provide "a global perspective". Survey participants revealed their challenges and strategies in global trade management.
American Shipper - CBP Makes Headway on Simplified Entry
by Eric Kulisch
U.S. Customs and industry representatives on Monday outlined how a simplified process for filing import declarations would look and said a trial program will start soon to demonstrate how fewer documentation requirements could benefit the government and importers alike.
DC Velocity: Manual processes still dominate parcel landscape, study finds
Survey of 820 shippers shows only 8% have a fully automated data entry process.
by Mark B. Solomon
Despite the proliferation of automated tools to facilitate the flow of parcel shipping information, many shippers continue to use costly manual processes to accomplish basic tasks, according to an annual survey from international trade IT provider Kewill plc.
American Shipper - Broker Productivity Analyzed
by Chris Gillis
It seems only natural to think the bigger the customs broker the more import entries they can efficiently process. However, that's not actually the case. A recent survey of 140 industry executives by Kewill found productivity, or the number of monthly customs entries per full-time customs employee, peaked with mid-sized broker operations, and dropped off significantly for larger operations.
SCMR - Parcel shippers may be ready to invest in their supply chains
Kewill, a major provider of SaaS accelerating global trade and logistics, announced the availability of "2011 Best Practices Survey for Parcel Shipping and LTL/Freight Management" today
by Patrick Burnson, Executive Editor
With its fifth annual benchmarking survey of logistics professionals, Kewill came to some rather startling conclusions about the current state of the parcel shipping industry.
Parcel Magazine - Summer Six Pack
by Peter Starvaski
What better time than the summer to consider a six pack? No, I'm not talking about your mid-section, but the top six considerations for investigating a packing application.
Parcel Magazine - Sending It Back!
by Peter Starvaski
Internet retailers are keenly aware that an efficient returns program is a critical factor for maintaining customer loyalty. Quite often, a customer's first visit to an Internet retailer is the result of a search engine; however, that customer's willingness to use the same store again is a direct result of their individual experience. While many stores have mastered the speedy execution and delivery, a bad returns experience can shut down a customer for good. Enter the postal returns work-share model.
Internet Retailer - Fulfillment Works Goes Live with Kewill Clippership
Fulfillment Works is a full-service, end-to-end fulfillment company serving start-ups and Fortune 500 giants.
Kewill (LSE: KWL), a leading provider of solutions that simplify global trade and logistics, today announced that Fulfillment Works LLC, a full-service, end-to-end fulfillment company serving start-ups and Fortune 500 giants alike across North America and beyond, has successfully deployed Kewill Clippership – the most widely deployed shipping solution in the market.
Logistics Management - Crane and Kewill Expand Global Partnership
by Patrick Burnson, Executive Editor
Crane Worldwide continues to expand, opening its 62nd office in Dubai in December 2010. Crane now holds offices in 22 countries around the world and anticipates opening 10-12 offices, including ones in South Africa, Canada, and Belgium in 2011 as they continue their goal of being the best in class global, mid-size player in the logistics industry.
