Bill of Lading

Bill of Lading

A bill of lading (BL or BoL) is a legal document that shows the type, amount, and destination of the goods being shipped. It is given by the carrier to the shipper. When the carrier delivers the goods to a predetermined location, the bill of lading also serves as a...
Sourcing Parts to Canadian Markets

Sourcing Parts to Canadian Markets

Canada is among the first places where many countries look to send their goods. While the country is self-sufficient in many things, there are numerous items that Canada tends to source from other countries. In this piece, we will talk about various countries...
Supply Chain Risk Management and Contingency Planning

Supply Chain Risk Management and Contingency Planning

If there is one thing that people worldwide have learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, it is that you can never be too prepared. Moreover, it is impossible to know what the future holds, so planning and management are crucial. The same applies to businesses. As you know...
Nearshoring

Nearshoring

What is Nearshoring? Nearshoring is the practice of outsourcing to a country that is physically close to your own and has a time zone that is expected to be within 1-3 hours of your own. In the context of western European organizations, this term is frequently used to...