🔄 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”

🌍 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 When addresses are incomplete, inconsistent, or outdated, the problems cascade: Denied Party Screening is a critical compliance function inContinue reading “📍 Addresses & Contact Details: Getting Them Right the First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”

Good Data = Good Decisions

Why clean logistics data isn’t optional anymore. We’ve all been there—trying to reconcile an invoice or pull a report and getting stuck because someone forgot to update a field. Or worse, the report pulls data that looks right but is missing key pieces. In logistics, bad data is more than a nuisance-it delays decision-making, whichContinue reading “Good Data = Good Decisions”

Workshop Guide: Defining Your Ideal Customer in Freight Forwarding

Objective: To align sales, operations, and finance on the ideal customer profile (ICP) for your freight forwarding business. This workshop will help your team focus on profitable, long-term relationships instead of chasing low-value leads. Duration: 2.5 – 3 hours Facilitator: Recommended: Sales Director, VP of Sales, or an External Consultant (e.g., ALL2S Consulting) Participants: ✅Continue reading “Workshop Guide: Defining Your Ideal Customer in Freight Forwarding”

Strategic Customer Definition Checklist for Freight Forwarding

Use this checklist to guide strategic discussions on identifying the ideal customer for your freight forwarding business. Align operations, sales, and service models to maximize profitability, efficiency, and long-term relationships. 1️⃣ Industry & Vertical Fit ✔ Does the customer operate in an industry we specialize in (e.g., Pharma, Automotive, Furniture, Electronics, Fashion, etc.)?✔ Does theirContinue reading “Strategic Customer Definition Checklist for Freight Forwarding”

🔹 Customers: The Lifeblood of Business – But Not All Customers Are Created Equal 🔹

I’ve spent a lot of time talking about expenses, efficiencies, and risk management, but today, let’s talk about something just as critical—CUSTOMERS. We all know it costs money to get customers—a lot of money. You need sales teams, commission structures, operational support, and a whole infrastructure just to onboard and retain them. The reality is:Continue reading “🔹 Customers: The Lifeblood of Business – But Not All Customers Are Created Equal 🔹”