Inbound Logistics | March 2023

CONTENTS MARCH 2023 | VOL. 43 | NO. 3

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46 INCOTERMS:

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THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE AMBIGUOUS Incoterms are a set of international rules that interpret the most commonly used trade terms. Applying Incoterms to sales and purchase contracts makes global trade easier and helps partners in di“erent countries understand one another. 52 GLOBAL TRADE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS GUIDE 2023 Global trade management (GTM) systems and services are more important than ever in today’s complex and disrupted business environment. From resource planning and trade compliance to customs filings and data analytics, these GTM providers can help ensure your global supply chain runs smoothly.

FEATURES 34 SPONSORED INCREASING E-COMMERCE EFFICIENCIES BLOCK BY BLOCK Consumer expectations continue to stack up, and pressures on e-tailers are mounting. Here’s how companies are building e ciencies and constructing e-fulfillment strategies. 40 INVITING NEW TRADING PARTNERS TO THE PARTY More U.S. companies are asking a Plus One guest to join China sourcing strategies, inviting suppliers beyond the border of the world’s primary outsourcing powerhouse to the party.

56 SPONSORED GEORGIA: PROPELLED BY LOGISTICS Georgia attains logistics prominence with an expansive infrastructure, more cargo capacity on the way, and access to a qualified workforce.

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Renovations to the Port of Savannah will increase its annual berth capacity by 25%—one of the many logistics developments on the horizon for Georgia.

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