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To Palletize or Not to Palletize?
- October 4, 2021
- Posted by: Management inSites
- Categories: blog posts, foreign, global, IBI, insites, logistics, subsidiary
No CommentsWhen it comes time to ship inventory to the United States, many foreign companies are unaware of the standards surrounding palletizing their shipments. While it is possible to ship a container oversees without pallets, it might not be the most cost-effective solution, especially when using an established warehouse or 3PL.
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The Changing World of 3PLs
- July 1, 2021
- Posted by: Management inSites
- Categories: blog posts, foreign, global, IBI, insites, logistics, subsidiary
Third-party warehouses (3PLs) have historically provided companies with an invaluable service: the ability to store inventory and ship it out to customers around the globe. These warehouses are experts at packaging products to maximize order fulfillment.
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International Shipping and Incoterms
- March 8, 2021
- Posted by: Management inSites
- Categories: blog posts, foreign, global, insites, international business, logistics, subsidiary
When dealing with shipping internationally, especially from abroad to the U.S., setting the terms of the transaction from the moment the customer requests a quote is incredibly important. To avoid problems, unwanted costs, and even potential legal issues, there should be no room for confusion or ambiguity in the contract you set up with your customer.
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Shipping with HS and HTS Codes
- February 8, 2021
- Posted by: Management inSites
- Categories: blog posts, foreign, global, insites, international business, logistics, subsidiary
If your organization intends to ship or receive items to or from overseas, it is important to understand an integral part of the international shipping process: the Harmonized System (HS) and Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), which were developed by the World Customs Organization.
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Does Your Company Need an EDI?
- August 24, 2020
- Posted by: Management inSites
- Categories: insites, international business, subsidiary
For companies that are at a crossroads and are looking for solutions when it comes to logistics, transferring to an EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) might be a very real option.
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Spotlights on Cultural Differences: What to Expect From Your American Employees, Part 2
- August 17, 2020
- Posted by: Management inSites
- Categories: insites, international business, subsidiary
Beyond operations, sales, and marketing, a manager would be remiss not to focus on how cultural differences might impact the success of a subsidiary.
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Spotlights on Cultural Differences: What to Expect From Your American Employees, Part 1
- August 13, 2020
- Posted by: Management inSites
- Categories: insites, international business, subsidiary
As you begin to set up the American subsidiary for your company, it is important to remember one key factor that will have an immediate impact on how your first year rolls out: the cultural differences between Americans and other cultures.