GoComet was featured in G2’s Spring 2023 reports across multiple categories to earn ten badges. Included with Leader badges in three categories, High Performer badges are two awarded to the single, highest-ranking company in the category: two Best Support badges and three Easiest to do Business with badges testify that GoComet is your best partner…
As the $12 Billion global supply chain industry continues to grow at an impressive rate of 12% per year, it’s surprising that standardization is still sorely lacking in many areas. For instance, despite being a truly international industry, there is very little uniformity when it comes to freight invoicing naming conventions. This variability is primarily…
As a business function, the supply chain has been lagging in adopting digital tools until the last 5-6 years. More importantly, it was primarily seen as a cost center rather than a value and business driver. A study conducted by McKinsey indicates that the supply chain, as a business function, has a digitization level of…
Germany isn’t just a powerhouse of industry, it’s a shipping giant! Think towering cranes and bustling docks – that’s the scene at Germany’s top seaports, like Hamburg, Bremerhaven, and Wilhelmshaven. These European heavyweights handle a massive amount of cargo, from everyday goods to towering vehicles, acting as key hubs connecting Europe, Asia, and North America….
Over the last two years, as supply chains are being forced to respond to various disruptions, the need to invest in risk mitigation strategies has come to the forefront. A recent Statista survey found that 72% of businesses are still suffering from the adverse effects of the pandemic. As global supply chains continue to face…
As the world continues to grapple with the pandemic, the increasing new COVID outbreaks in China could lead to further global supply chain disruptions, the reason why experts are talking more about supply chain issues 2023 and how to deal with these challenges. China is a crucial player in the global economy and a key…
The global supply chain trends are a result of the quickly developing logistics industry and keeping up with the current era’s rapid technological breakthroughs. Although it can be challenging for supply chain managers and business executives to keep up with these developments, doing so is essential to maintaining the resilience of your supply chain and…
Amazon’s Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) service allows third-party vendors to store their products in Amazon’s fulfillment centers while Amazon picks, sorts, packs, ships, keep track of, and handles returns and refunds. As an Amazon FBA seller, you are not responsible for the cost of packaging, handling, or shipping your products. You are assessed an FBA…
The global freight forwarding market was about 186 billion USD in 2021 and is predicted to rise at a CAGR of 3.3% until 2028. Supply chain technology breakthroughs are driving this market growth, and one such helpful technology is freight forwarding software. Every freight forwarder is aware of the inevitable digitization of the freight forwarding…
According to the number of domestic TEUs and total tonnage they handled, we will examine the largest sea ports in the USA. This list of seaports in the U.S. ought to provide you with a clear picture of the facilities’ overall capability. The vast majority of global trade takes place above the waves of the…
In the wake of the pandemic’s second year, the world’s supply chain is yet to completely recover from its initial breakdown. Frequent reports of congested ports, misplaced shipping containers, skyrocketing freight charges, and other issues that are disruptive and difficult to resolve have become quite common. The ability to withstand supply chain and market interruptions…
Imagine the possibilities if you had a better way to manage your transportation and logistics. Imagine seeing how many shipments are out on an assignment and when they will arrive at their destination, probable delays, data insights for corrective measures and cost-saving opportunities for the future! With every detail of each shipment tightly controlled with…
Fleet management software, traditionally exclusive to giant enterprises with vast fleets of vehicles, is now a rapidly expanding requirement among businesses of all sizes. Fleet managers can automate and streamline various fleet-related operations precisely and effectively using good fleet management software. A comprehensive fleet management system will allow you to monitor every part of your…
A wrong transportation management system can really hurt your company. If you don’t evaluate if the platform generates expected results, then it could be a huge waste of money and time — and that would not make anyone happy! The right transportation management system can make all the difference. If you’re managing freight spend, customer…
As a business, you should carefully evaluate and select the optimal mode of shipment for your needs. This decision will help determine if there are any potential savings or extra revenue opportunities by exploring different carriers with TMS software that can analyze costs based on specific criteria such as distance traveled versus price paid per…
Supply chain professionals face a daunting decision when selecting the right transportation management system (TMS Software) for their organizations. With several entrants joining this space recently, it has become more difficult than ever to decide on an appropriate solution that is also cost-effective and suits your needs well enough before choosing one with these features…
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Choosing the right shipping line is one of the most integral and crucial aspects of a supply chain manager’s job. If made correctly, it is one of those decisions that could impact the business positively. If not, the consequences will have a lasting impact. So should you choose a shipping line based on its popularity…
In our series so far, we have covered “what are demurrage charges and how to avoid demurrage charges” besides talking about “new methods to reduce demurrage detention charges”. This article will discuss the number of free days available across all the major sea ports in USA that can be used to avoid paying hefty demurrage…
According to a recent study, 69% of companies do not have total supply chain visibility. Shippers face a daunting array of complicated difficulties or pain points when operating in today’s frequently volatile logistics and supply chain ecosystem. There are numerous potential sources of discomfort, but lack of visibility is the worst. So how can shippers…
