Zimbabwe Boosts Trade Audits with WCO Support

Zimbabwe Boosts Trade Audits with WCO Support

The World Customs Organization (WCO) held a workshop in Zimbabwe to enhance its customs' post-clearance audit (PCA) capabilities, implement the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA), and strengthen customs-private sector cooperation. The workshop aimed to improve the effectiveness of PCA processes, ensuring compliance and promoting legitimate trade. By building capacity in PCA, Zimbabwe customs can better manage risks, optimize revenue collection, and contribute to a more efficient and secure trading environment. The event underscored the importance of collaboration between customs administrations and businesses in achieving trade facilitation goals.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Mastering the Six Key Elements of Inventory Management to Enhance Efficiency and Reduce Costs

Mastering the Six Key Elements of Inventory Management to Enhance Efficiency and Reduce Costs

This article explores six key elements of inventory management, including physical inventory, available inventory, incoming inventory, in-transit inventory, supplier inventory, customer inventory, and line-side inventory. It aims to help readers scientifically understand inventory dynamics, enhance the efficiency of business procurement, production, and resource allocation, ultimately leading to a reduction in operational costs.

07/23/2025 Warehousing
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Excel Streamlines Costeffective Procurement Management

Excel Streamlines Costeffective Procurement Management

This comprehensive Excel procurement management system covers core modules such as product and supplier information, inquiries, orders, inbound deliveries, requisitions, inventory, payments, and accounts payable. Built-in formulas support automated statistical analysis, enhancing procurement efficiency. It is recommended to back up the system before use. This system is for learning and communication purposes only.

01/23/2026 Warehousing
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GXO Blue Yonder Partner to Enhance Supply Chain Solutions

GXO Blue Yonder Partner to Enhance Supply Chain Solutions

GXO and Blue Yonder have entered into a global strategic partnership, making Blue Yonder the preferred software supplier for GXO's warehouse management systems. This collaboration aims to enhance the flexibility of the supply chain and improve market responsiveness. The agreement provides GXO with optimized operational solutions, helping clients achieve more efficient logistics management in uncertain market conditions.

08/06/2025 Logistics
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Top 10 Dropshipping Sources for Douyin Shop Sellers

Top 10 Dropshipping Sources for Douyin Shop Sellers

This article reveals 10 dropshipping supplier websites for Douyin Shop (TikTok Shop) that offer more competitive pricing than 1688 and Pinduoduo. These websites cover general merchandise, vertical categories, and niche products. We also provide tips on product selection to avoid common pitfalls. This guide helps merchants reduce costs, increase profit margins, and easily succeed on Douyin Shop.

12/29/2025 Logistics Encyclopedia
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Ecommerce Sellers Weigh Amazon Vs Shopify for Dropshipping

Ecommerce Sellers Weigh Amazon Vs Shopify for Dropshipping

This article analyzes the current status and future trends of dropshipping on platforms like Amazon and Shopify. It emphasizes key aspects such as product selection, supplier management, differentiation strategies, and customer experience optimization. Furthermore, the paper explores emerging trends in the field, including the increasing importance of precision marketing and brand building within the dropshipping business model.

12/29/2025 Logistics Industry Insights
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Walmarts Ontime Delivery Rules Test Suppliers

Walmarts Ontime Delivery Rules Test Suppliers

Walmart's new 'On-Time Delivery' rules place higher demands on suppliers, shortening delivery windows and increasing compliance rates. To meet these challenges, suppliers need to optimize their supply chain network, improve forecasting capabilities, strengthen supplier collaboration, embrace digital transformation, and flexibly adjust MABD (Make-to-Availability-Date). By turning pressure into motivation, they can improve operational efficiency and competitiveness.

01/21/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Uniqlo Leads Russias Online Winter Apparel Sales Amid Demand for Practicality

Uniqlo Leads Russias Online Winter Apparel Sales Amid Demand for Practicality

Uniqlo has become a leading brand in the Russian online winter clothing market due to its high cost-performance ratio and practicality, particularly excelling in women's outerwear. Russian consumers are increasingly rational in their winter clothing choices. China remains the primary supplier. The market exhibits high concentration, with the top five brands holding a dominant position.

01/28/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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DR Congo Boosts Customs Oversight to Reform Trade Practices

DR Congo Boosts Customs Oversight to Reform Trade Practices

The General Directorate of Customs of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) sought technical assistance from the World Customs Organization (WCO) to regain control over customs valuation, aiming to assess and enhance the capabilities of customs officers. Following a diagnostic assessment, the WCO recommended that the DRC utilize modern tools such as risk management and post-clearance audit, and supported its strategy to comply with the Niamey Declaration and the Trade Facilitation Agreement. This initiative not only improves customs valuation capacity in the DRC but also revitalizes the national economy and reshapes the trade landscape.

01/27/2026 Customs Knowledge
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FMCG Firms Balance Costs and Value in Sustainable Supply Chains

FMCG Firms Balance Costs and Value in Sustainable Supply Chains

FMCG companies need to balance supply chain sustainability with cost reduction. Consumer and employee expectations significantly influence ESG strategies. Supplier collaboration, standardization, and transparency are crucial for achieving both sustainability goals and operational efficiency. Focusing on these areas allows FMCG businesses to meet increasing demands for ethical and environmentally responsible practices while maintaining competitive pricing and a resilient supply chain.

09/26/2025 Logistics Industry Insights
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