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COVER STORY
CROSS-BORDER LOGISTICS
lobalisation and the rise of international trade have signiocantly
altered the landscape of supply chain management, presenting unique challenges and opportunities. The production and
manufacturing sector, in particular, faces complexities related
to sourcing raw materials from diferent countries, navigating
cross-border regulations, and ensuring the seamless movement
of onished products across various nations. The signiocance of
efective supply chain management cannot be overstated, especially
in 2024. As businesses strive to optimise their operations and
meet the demands of a global market, it is essential to streamline
cross-border operations. Establishing a successful cross-border
programme requires careful consideration of several factors, and
onding the right freight transportation partner is a crucial orst
step that can be the diference between a smooth experience and
a logistical nightmare.
Success in cross-border logistics hinges on
customer satisfaction. Shippers today expect
transparency and the ability to track their
shipments regardless of the transportation
method. However, only a limited number of
logistics firms currently provide comprehensive
end-to-end solutions.
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The critical role of eïcient cross-border supply chains for B2B
businesses in the manufacturing sector cannot be emphasised enough,
particularly in the dynamic global market of 2024. Efective supply
chain management is critical in B2B transactions as it ensures the
timely delivery of goods, reduces operational costs, and enhances
the overall customer experience. By optimising the supply chain,
businesses can increase their competitive advantage and position
themselves as reliable and efective partners.
In the manufacturing sector, characterised by agility, reliability,
and compliance requirements, eïcient cross-border supply chains are
essential to meet market demands. Strategic supply chain management,
risk management, and integration of IoT technology are essential to
address the complexities of cross-border operations and to ensure
the seamless movement of goods across international boundaries.
To simply put, success in cross-border logistics hinges on
customer satisfaction. Shippers today expect transparency and the
ability to track their shipments regardless of the transportation
method. However, only a limited number of logistics orms currently
provide comprehensive end-to-end solutions.
Network and Expertise makes
Great Things Possible
DB Schenker has built up a tight-knit global network of around 2,100
locations across nearly 130 countries. This means the company is
almost in every place, fuloling customers9 need for comprehensive,
personalised logistics solutions.
The same is rightly pointed out by DB Schenker9s Director3
Corporate 3 Global Projects and Industry Solutions (GPIS),
Joby Varghese. He says,
