The simple answer to ‘what is a freight forwarding company’ is that it is a third party agent who organises the transportation of goods with the carrier for you, whether it be via road, rail, air or sea (or a combination of these).
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Considerations for effective supply chain management for licensed branded products
The licensed branding industry is now a $241.5 billion global business.
But how do you ensure that you have an effective and efficient supply chain for the delivery of your products from the manufacturers to the end consumers?
How can outsourcing save companies in the toy industry money?
Many industries experience seasonal peaks but nowhere is this more dramatic than in the toy industry, where leading toy retailers can generate almost 50% of sales in the final quarter alone.
So what is the answer to maximising your company’s supply chain in peak periods and avoiding the perils of low stock?
Air freight or sea freight? Which is the better option?
Whether you are importing or exporting goods internationally one of the big questions that you will invariably ask yourself is whether to send your freight via air or sea. There are benefits for both forms of transportation and ultimately the decision on how to move your freight will depend upon what it is that you are transporting.