Worldwide Shipping Management

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Shipping management is one of the core processes in logistics, typically related to global companies. Let us first explore the definition of shipping management. 

The process, in its essence, is meant to provide smooth dispatch of goods and possibly services. In other words, shipment management is the process of planning, preparing, and executing the shipping of goods to arrive at the right time, place, quantity, condition, and cost. Unilog provides various solutions tailored to your specific shipping needs to achieve all the 5 “rights.”

Often shipment management and logistics management get mixed up. In reality, shipping management is part of logistics management and focuses mostly on shipping goods through various modes of transportation.

What makes shipping management so important?

As mentioned earlier, shipping management is one of the core processes of logistics. If well executed, it can help your company focus on each step of the logistics process. The importance of shipping management is magnified on a global scale due to potential uncertainties and the need to consider numerous variables when shipping. Some of the main benefits of excellent shipment management are;

Improved Customer Experience

Establishing proper shipping management practices allows the creation of transparency for your clientele. We can improve customer satisfaction by providing a clear line of sight to their shipment’s status. It is also important to factor in the different uncontrollable disruptions such as port delays, natural disasters, etc. 

This kind of transparency can promote a higher level of trust between you and your customer.

Lower Delivery Costs

Proper shipment management can lead to minimizing the number of disruptions and providing structure to your carrier. This improves your relationship with your carrier and can help you reduce shipping charges and insurance premiums.

With lowered delivery costs, shipping management can improve cash flow and profit margins for your business.

Wider Reach

Operating at a global scale entails having a wider reach. Well-executed shipment management must be flexible enough to be configured to enter new markets. Besides, it helps establish relationships with major international hubs, leading to more potential customers.

Types of Shipping Strategies

Companies may use different shipping modes. However, the shipping mode must accurately fit your customers’ needs. Factors such as customer expectation, resource availability, volume, and the type of product shipped, must be considered when choosing a shipping mode. 

  • Expedited Shipping is an ASAP Shipping mode and will include services like same-day, next-day, and express shipping.
  • Multi-Carrier Shipping involves the transport of shipments through various carriers to reduce shipping costs. 
  • There are many shipping modes available, from consolidated shipping to  Next Flight Out (NFO)  and hand carriers; the variety allows us to choose the right shipping mode and service for our customer’s needs.

Global Shipping Management Summed Up

Shipping management is a versatile process designed to successfully deliver the goods to your customers through different means of transportation. Accurate shipping management and choosing the right services for your operations have many advantages. To achieve this, a strong vendor infrastructure needs to be set up. At Unilog, we provide a tailor-made digital platform, Logivice, which provides visibility to all parts of your supply chain. 

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