The management of transport and logistics, and the systems underpinning it, has been revolutionised over the last 20 years. No longer are shippers and logistics providers relying on small teams of human resources, spreadsheets and phone lines. Today, as local and global markets have become increasingly globalised, shippers and logistics providers require robust, always-on-and-accessible transport […]

Essential to the execution of international trade between buyers and sellers are Incoterms®, or International Commercial Terms. Incoterms® rules exist to provide specific guidance to individuals participating in the daily import and export of global trade.               These rules account for the assumed cost risks and responsibility for importers or buyers at each point of […]

Author: Yoshlin Pillay Supply chain visibility (SCV) has become a common term within the supply chain management (SCM) industry and is a high priority for many firms and companies. SCV is a ubiquitous term and finding a complete definition not influenced by a vendor is somewhat challenging. In essence, SCV is the identity, location and […]