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Incoterms must die!

Incoterms (or International Commercial Terms) are complex, inconsistent, and sometimes even contradictory, causing a great deal of confusion and headaches for supply chain practitioners. We need to start over with a simpler, clearer set of trade rules and specifications.

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Incoterms must die Part 3: Time to simplify

The last in a three-part series of articles explores what improvements could be made to these confusing and often contradictory trade rules.

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Incoterms must die, Part 2: A closer look at the problem

This second in a three-part series of articles explores the many challenges that practitioners face when applying these confusing and often contradictory trade rules.

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Incoterms must die!

There are a number of reasons why Incoterms need to be blown apart and rebuilt from the ground up. This is the first in a series of three articles addressing today’s challenging Incoterms reality and our opportunities for change.

Q3 2020
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Don’t let culture eat your strategy for breakfast

These days it’s rare to have a supply chain that doesn’t stretch around the world—or at least across multiple countries. This means that being able to understand and work with different cultures needs to be a crucial part of a supply chain leader’s skillset.

Simple but effective KPIs for global shipments
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Simple but effective KPIs for global shipments

By utilizing just three key performance indicators—lane cost, working capital, and a penalty for excessively late delivery—and converting them into economic values, you'll have the information you need to properly manage any global logistics move.

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