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🌟 The Case for Having a Hobby (and Why It’s Not a Waste of Time)

Last week, I wrote an article titled,👉 “The Quiet Crisis of Adult Imagination — and Why We Shouldn’t Accept Its Decline.” In it, I encouraged my fellow colleagues to indulge in imagination — because it’s not just for kids. Adults need it, too.And honestly? Corporations depend on it. In corporate language, we call it innovation.ButContinue reading “🌟 The Case for Having a Hobby (and Why It’s Not a Waste of Time)”

Wrapping Up the Organization Master Data Series: Groups, Hierarchies, Attachments & Notes

As we close out this series on Organization Master Data in CargoWise, it’s worth emphasizing that we’ve only scratched the surface. Master Data is not just a back-office function—it is the backbone of accurate reporting, financial consistency, and operational efficiency. Two areas that often get overlooked but have tremendous impact are Organization Groups & HierarchiesContinue reading “Wrapping Up the Organization Master Data Series: Groups, Hierarchies, Attachments & Notes”

🔄 Duplicate Organization Management in CargoWise: Prevention, Impact, and Clean-Up

One of the most common pitfalls in master data management is lax governance over who is allowed to create organizations. Another issue? Not having clear rules for how organizations should be created. Without rules and controls, the result is predictable: duplicate organizations.Even with restrictions in place, duplicates still happen—people make mistakes, naming conventions evolve, andContinue reading “🔄 Duplicate Organization Management in CargoWise: Prevention, Impact, and Clean-Up”

🛡️ Tax IDs & Compliance Fields in CargoWise: Getting It Right the First Time

In global freight forwarding, accuracy is more than operational efficiency—it’s compliance.In CargoWise, two seemingly simple sections of your Organization master data—Tax IDs and Compliance Fields—can mean the difference between smooth transactions and regulatory headaches. When these fields are incomplete, incorrect, or outdated, you risk: 📍 Why These Fields Matter Tax IDs—such as VAT, EIN, GST,Continue reading “🛡️ Tax IDs & Compliance Fields in CargoWise: Getting It Right the First Time”

🧩 Account Classifications in CargoWise: One Click Away from Chaos (or Clarity)

Welcome to Article 4 in the Organization Master Data Series, where we focus on one of the most deceptively simple—but operationally powerful—fields in CargoWise: the Account Classification. You’ve seen the dropdown: But this single field determines how CargoWise treats each organization across finance, operations, reporting, compliance, and integrations. When the classification is incorrect, it canContinue reading “🧩 Account Classifications in CargoWise: One Click Away from Chaos (or Clarity)”

🌍 The Power of the UNLOCO: Why Location Codes Matter More Than You Think

In the fast-paced world of global logistics, we rely on systems like CargoWise to automate and optimize operations. But even the best systems can’t perform if the underlying master data is flawed. And one of the most critical—but often overlooked—elements of master data is the UNLOCO. If you’ve ever seen codes like USMIA, CNHKG, orContinue reading “🌍 The Power of the UNLOCO: Why Location Codes Matter More Than You Think”

📍 Addresses & Contact Details: Getting Them Right the First Time

Have you ever heard the phrase, “God is in the details”? In logistics, master data accuracy is those details. If your organization records in CargoWise are the foundation, then addresses and contact details are the cornerstones. When addresses are incomplete, inconsistent, or outdated, the problems cascade: Denied Party Screening is a critical compliance function inContinue reading “📍 Addresses & Contact Details: Getting Them Right the First Time”

🔐 The Humble Organization Code: The Meaning Behind the Code

One of the most overlooked yet critical levers to maximize efficiency in CargoWise is master data. But here’s the catch—master data only delivers value when it’s well-governed. Out-of-control master data—no naming rules, open access for edits, incomplete records, or simply a lack of understanding of what data fields actually do in CargoWise—can silently destroy operationalContinue reading “🔐 The Humble Organization Code: The Meaning Behind the Code”

📉 “Those Numbers Aren’t Right!”

Why Your Leadership Team Can’t Agree on the Numbers—and How to Fix It Many of us have been there… You’re in a leadership meeting. Finance presents the month-end results and kicks off the conversation about shrinking margins and declining shipments. Finance is clear: “Costs are trending up. Margins are tightening. Shipment volumes have dropped month-over-month.”Continue reading “📉 “Those Numbers Aren’t Right!””

💡 The Hidden ROI of Tech Investment: A Tale of Two CFOs

Technology investments are steep—in more ways than one. The licensing fee or software subscription may be the most visible part of the bill, but it’s far from the whole story. Let’s explore this through the lens of AP automation, a space that’s transformed dramatically in recent years. 🧾 The Trigger Event: When a Mistake ForcesContinue reading “💡 The Hidden ROI of Tech Investment: A Tale of Two CFOs”