The ATT has been designed to free businesses from the regulatory burdens of international trade they currently face. As volumes increase, those
not in the program will be left in the go-slow queue.
Can you afford not to be in the program? It should not be expected that remaining outside the ATT will simply mean the status quo remains.
Getting goods into stores and online fulfilment centre in-full and on-time is critical to business success in these days of Omni shopping. Our client depends on its continued physical presence and ability to provide beautiful products to inspire the imaginations of would-be interior stylists.
In the global logistics environment, everyone is talking about supply chain visibility and control. Supply chain visibility simply means having the right information, when you need it, so you can act on it. Getting this information is a challenge, or near on impossible when you don’t have the right systems to support you.
Speed to Market has become so important that the cost to deliver has become a secondary consideration in supply chain logistics and specialist Air Freight is now a critical component to delivering Fast Fashion. However, if you don’t have a partner with super-sized red tape scissors to help you cut through the complexities of Air, then you could be putting you behind your competition.
Getting the right deal is based on your point of view and the importance you place on your supply chain. It depends on the nature of your supply chain, what type of service you need and the focus and attention you place on supply chain optimisation. In short, it depends on you.
The saying “you get what you pay for” has never been more relevant than in the current market conditions. The costs and business consequences of something going wrong can far outweigh a minor saving in rates.
Finding a happy medium between price and service is the Holy Grail when it comes to most things. Cutting supply chain cost and optimising your logistics service is no exception.
Ideally, logistics partners should do more than simply move the freight. They should be extension of your organisation, guiding your supply chain operations in line with your strategy. In short, they should ‘have your back’.
Many of the discussions I have in the course of my work are around the different perspectives businesses have on how best to approach supply chain optimisation. It all comes back to where their business sits in terms of logistics maturity.
The world of supply chains and logistics is often volatile and turbulent. Keeping everything running smoothly has never been more challenging. Nor has it been more important to de-risk your supply chain
As anyone who is in the business of importing garments for retail sale will tell you, one of their most crucial supply chain considerations is how to ensure that their merchandise remains in the very best condition. Consistency from origin to destination is critical, while not losing sight of the all-important speed to market.
It’s not hard to think of a product made up of components sourced from multiple locations, assembled offshore and sold in a local Australian shop. An elegant suit made in Hong Kong from Italian wool cloth, and sold in Collins Street? A sofa manufactured in Indonesia to a Sydney customer’s precise specification covered in fabric […]
Incoterms or International Commercial Terms are a series of pre-defined commercial terms published by and is a registered trademark of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) widely used in international commercial transactions. Incoterms are a series of three-letter acronyms related to common sales practices, and are intended primarily to clearly communicate the tasks, costs and risks associated with the transportation and delivery of goods. The […]
The following post was prepared by Hunt & Hunt Lawyers for FTA is re-posted from the FTA website. Legislation has been introduced into parliament seeking changes to the tariff concessions (TCO) system to make it easier for local manufacturers to oppose TCO applications. The proposed changes would enable a local manufacturer to oppose a TCO without […]
