Colombia Customs Boosts Planning with WCO Backing

Colombia Customs Boosts Planning with WCO Backing

The World Customs Organization (WCO), through the GTFP project, assisted the Colombian Tax and Customs Authority (DIAN) in enhancing its strategic planning and project management capabilities. The workshop yielded significant results. DIAN developed an implementation plan for a results-based management system, constructed a future customs model, and identified three flagship projects. These initiatives lay a solid foundation for the modernization of Colombian customs.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Retailers Slow to Invest in Visibility Amid Omnichannel Boom

Retailers Slow to Invest in Visibility Amid Omnichannel Boom

In the omnichannel retail landscape, accurate inventory visibility is crucial. Despite growing demand, retailers have been relatively slow to invest in visibility. Improved visibility enhances customer satisfaction, increases sales, and optimizes operational efficiency. Key strategies include implementing a unified inventory management system, adopting an advanced order management system, and investing in data analytics tools. Proactive investment in visibility is essential for retailers to succeed in the future.

01/28/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Airwallex Enhances Crossborder Payments for Global Businesses

Airwallex Enhances Crossborder Payments for Global Businesses

Airwallex provides a one-stop cross-border payment solution for global businesses, covering global collections, cross-border payments, foreign exchange management, corporate expense management, and cross-border e-commerce solutions. Leveraging technological innovation, a global footprint, and diversified products, Airwallex helps businesses reduce costs, improve efficiency, and achieve global business growth. It empowers businesses to streamline their financial operations and expand internationally with ease.

01/27/2026 International Settlement
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Sudan Customs Modernizes HR with WCO Assistance

Sudan Customs Modernizes HR with WCO Assistance

The World Customs Organization (WCO) supports Sudan Customs in its HR management modernization transformation. Through workshops and expert assistance, the WCO helps Sudan Customs build a competency-based HR management system, including tools like a position directory, competency framework, job descriptions, and a competency dictionary. This initiative aims to improve customs service efficiency, enhance law enforcement capabilities, improve the customs image, and ultimately promote Sudan's economic development.

01/30/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Tanzania Boosts Trade with Upgraded Customs System

Tanzania Boosts Trade with Upgraded Customs System

With support from WCO/JICA, Tanzania is actively developing a customs risk management framework to enhance customs efficiency, combat smuggling and tax evasion, and promote trade facilitation. Through risk identification, assessment, control, and monitoring, this framework will help Tanzanian customs address challenges and contribute to national economic development. International cooperation and continuous improvement are key. The risk management concept is also applicable to other areas.

01/30/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Express Delivery Firms Boost Service Quality with ISO Certification

Express Delivery Firms Boost Service Quality with ISO Certification

The international express industry is transitioning from a traditional experience-driven approach to a standardized process based on ISO certification and service quality ratings, enhancing service quality and management efficiency. ISO certification not only optimizes express processes but also provides companies with an effective risk management framework. In response to changing customer values, the service rating mechanism is continuously evolving, increasing trust and competitiveness in the express industry.

08/07/2025 Logistics Industry Insights
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Supply Chain Services Boost Efficiency for Faster Market Entry

Supply Chain Services Boost Efficiency for Faster Market Entry

This paper delves into the crucial role of value-added services in modern supply chain management. It provides a detailed overview of various services, including label management, customized packaging, quality control, and inventory reporting, illustrating how these services can optimize logistics processes, reduce operating costs, enhance product value, and ultimately strengthen a company's market competitiveness. Choosing the right value-added services can transform the supply chain into a competitive advantage.

09/28/2025 Warehousing
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