--- title: Geoconcept Blog | Charles Mortemard (2) description: (2) --- [![Le groupe Nomadia](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/nomadia-1000-bleu.png?width=800&height=510&name=nomadia-1000-bleu.png "Le groupe Nomadia")](https://routing.geoconcept.com) [PRICING](https://routing.geoconcept.com/pricing)     [SIGN IN](https://mygeoconcept.com/en) [![Try Now](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2598870/85006c24-e299-4e58-b893-8de1b6d62cc6.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2598870/85006c24-e299-4e58-b893-8de1b6d62cc6) [EN](https://www2.geoconcept.com/blog-en/tag/routing-and-scheduling) | [中](https://www2.geoconcept.com/blog-zh/tag/%E8%B7%AF%E5%BE%84%E4%BC%98%E5%8C%96) ### Charles Mortemard ### Recent Posts ### [How to Go About Buying a Transportation Management System](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/how-to-go-about-buying-a-transportation-management-system) [fa icon="calendar'] Jun 8, 2018 3:00:00 AM / by [Charles Mortemard](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/author/charles-mortemard) posted in [Industry News](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/topic/industry-news), [Industry Challenges](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/topic/industry-challenges), [Routing and scheduling](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/topic/routing-and-scheduling) ## With shipping expenses growing at a rate of over 5% per year, this is clearly a substantial expense for any company; however, implementing a transportation management system can keep shipping costs to a minimal and bring a business significant transportation and freight savings. **Implementing a Transporation Management System** [Read More [fa icon="long-arrow-right"]](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/how-to-go-about-buying-a-transportation-management-system) ### [UK food supply chain unveils Brexit 'manifesto'](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/uk-food-supply-chain-unveils-brexit-manifesto) [fa icon="calendar'] Jun 5, 2018 3:00:00 AM / by [Charles Mortemard](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/author/charles-mortemard) posted in [Industry News](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/topic/industry-news), [Industry Challenges](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/topic/industry-challenges), [Routing and scheduling](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/topic/routing-and-scheduling) ### Dive Brief: - The United Kingdom must advocate for "free and frictionless trade" with the European Union if it is to protect the nation's food supply chain, according to "[The UK Food Supply Chain Manifesto](https://www.nfuonline.com/assets/107735)" sent Tuesday to Prime Minister Theresa May.   [Read More [fa icon="long-arrow-right"]](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/uk-food-supply-chain-unveils-brexit-manifesto) ### [Why next-day delivery margins are more about strategic warehousing than shipping costs](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/why-next-day-delivery-margins-are-more-about-strategic-warehousing-than-shipping-costs) [fa icon="calendar'] Jun 1, 2018 3:00:00 AM / by [Charles Mortemard](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/author/charles-mortemard) posted in [Industry News](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/topic/industry-news), [Industry Challenges](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/topic/industry-challenges), [Routing and scheduling](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/topic/routing-and-scheduling) In the real estate industry, success has a lot to do with location. The same holds true in the world of e-commerce – as more businesses leverage strategically-located warehouses to reduce their overall delivery costs. [Read More [fa icon="long-arrow-right"]](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/why-next-day-delivery-margins-are-more-about-strategic-warehousing-than-shipping-costs) ### [Comment: How can AI help the food supply chain?](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/comment-how-can-ai-help-the-food-supply-chain) [fa icon="calendar'] May 29, 2018 3:00:00 AM / by [Charles Mortemard](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/author/charles-mortemard) posted in [Industry News](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/topic/industry-news), [Industry Challenges](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/topic/industry-challenges), [Routing and scheduling](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/topic/routing-and-scheduling) *There’s a lot of talk about artificial intelligence (AI) as the next best thing since sliced bread. But what does AI really mean for the food industry and what are the implications, asks* Stephanie Duvault-Alexandre, a consultant at software provider FuturMaster*?* [Read More [fa icon="long-arrow-right"]](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/comment-how-can-ai-help-the-food-supply-chain) ### [Webinar: How to get the most value from your existing customer data, May 31st](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/webinar-how-to-get-the-most-value-from-your-existing-customer-data-may-31st-1) [fa icon="calendar'] May 28, 2018 5:53:45 AM / by [Charles Mortemard](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/author/charles-mortemard) posted in [Geoconcept News](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/topic/geoconcept-news), [WEBINAR](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/topic/webinar) Only 3 more days to sign up for the data analytics webinar by Geoconcept!! Leverage business intelligence to increase company growth. Discover how geodata helps FMCG companies boost revenues. [Sign up HERE](https://www2.geoconcept.com/-temporary-slug-2ad26890-956d-43a8-878c-c03818aed1fb?hs_preview=PwPFOEHK-5801659468) [Read More [fa icon="long-arrow-right"]](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/webinar-how-to-get-the-most-value-from-your-existing-customer-data-may-31st-1) ### [Next-generation technology raises the bar for logistics managers](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/next-generation-technology-raises-the-bar-for-logistics-managers) [fa icon="calendar'] May 25, 2018 3:00:00 AM / by [Charles Mortemard](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/author/charles-mortemard) posted in [Industry News](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/topic/industry-news), [Industry Challenges](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/topic/industry-challenges), [Routing and scheduling](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/topic/routing-and-scheduling) Industry 4.0 is quickly becoming a reality, transforming not just production processes but also the way logistics managers operate. [Read More [fa icon="long-arrow-right"]](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/next-generation-technology-raises-the-bar-for-logistics-managers) ### [Webinar: How to get the most value from your existing customer data, May 31st](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/webinar-how-to-get-the-most-value-from-your-existing-customer-data-may-31st) [fa icon="calendar'] May 24, 2018 10:30:58 AM / by [Charles Mortemard](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/author/charles-mortemard) posted in [Geoconcept News](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/topic/geoconcept-news), [Geoconcept 新闻](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/topic/geoconcept-新闻), [WEBINAR](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/topic/webinar) Sign up for the next Geoconcept Webinar. Our team will you through data analysis and how you can boost your performance and revenues thanks to your existing data. Leverage business intelligence to boost company growth. Discover how geodata helps FMCG companies boost revenues. Check out how METRO approaches new customers with data and location-based solution [Read More [fa icon="long-arrow-right"]](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/webinar-how-to-get-the-most-value-from-your-existing-customer-data-may-31st) ### [Innovation and customer expectation driving supply chain investment](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/innovation-and-customer-expectation-driving-supply-chain-investment) [fa icon="calendar'] May 22, 2018 3:00:00 AM / by [Charles Mortemard](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/author/charles-mortemard) posted in [Industry News](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/topic/industry-news), [Industry Challenges](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/topic/industry-challenges), [Routing and scheduling](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/topic/routing-and-scheduling) A joint survey of supply chain executives from JDA Software, Inc. and KPMG LLP has shown that trying to keep up with customer expectations is driving retailer investment, while agility and innovation are driving manufacturers’ investment in their supply chains. [Read More [fa icon="long-arrow-right"]](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/innovation-and-customer-expectation-driving-supply-chain-investment) ### [Supplier competition heats up as retailers focus on speed and precision](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/blog/supplier-competition-heats-up-as-retailers-focus-on-speed-and-precision) [fa icon="calendar'] May 18, 2018 3:00:00 AM / by [Charles Mortemard](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/author/charles-mortemard) posted in [Industry News](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/topic/industry-news), [Industry Challenges](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/topic/industry-challenges), [Routing and scheduling](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/topic/routing-and-scheduling)   **Dive Brief**: [Read More [fa icon="long-arrow-right"]](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/blog/supplier-competition-heats-up-as-retailers-focus-on-speed-and-precision) ### [A Smart Retail Return Policy Is Much More Than Free Shipping](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/a-smart-retail-return-policy-is-much-more-than-free-shipping) [fa icon="calendar'] May 15, 2018 3:00:00 AM / by [Charles Mortemard](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/author/charles-mortemard) posted in [Industry News](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/topic/industry-news), [Industry Challenges](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/topic/industry-challenges), [Routing and scheduling](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/topic/routing-and-scheduling) Consumers hate to pay for product returns, so when mainstream media looks at retail returns, that tends to be their focus.  A report by CNBC asks this question about retail return policies: “How is it that, living in a world where marketers can track  our moves online and off like never before, when they can build sophisticated models factoring in what we buy, what we read, what we like, how we sleep, and our favorite song, online retailers are still charging for return shipping when they could be making so much more if they didn't?” [Read More [fa icon="long-arrow-right"]](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/a-smart-retail-return-policy-is-much-more-than-free-shipping) [[fa icon="angle-double-left"] Prev](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/author/charles-mortemard/page/1) [All posts](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/all) [Next [fa icon="angle-double-right"]](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/author/charles-mortemard/page/3) ### Subscribe to Email Updates - Recent - Popular - Categories ### Lists by Topic - [Routing and scheduling (121)](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/tag/routing-and-scheduling) - [Industry News (118)](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/tag/industry-news) - [Industry Challenges (77)](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/tag/industry-challenges) - [Data and Analytics (30)](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/tag/data-and-analytics) - [Geoconcept News (22)](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/tag/geoconcept-news) - [WEBINAR (9)](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/tag/webinar) - [Geoconcept 新闻 (1)](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/tag/geoconcept-新闻) - [行业新闻 (1)](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/blog-en/tag/行业新闻) ### Contact us [Blog](https://www2.geoconcept.com/blog-en/tag/routing-and-scheduling)   [Contact Us](https://routing.geoconcept.com/contact) [![wechat](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/China/Home/wechat.png?width=40&name=wechat.png)](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/hubfs/China/wechat.png)[![fb](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/China/Home/fb.png?width=40&name=fb.png)](https://www.facebook.com/GEOCONCEPTSAS/)[![linkedIn](https://2598870.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/China/Home/linkedin.png?width=40&name=linkedin.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/geoconcept-group/)   © 1991-2018 GEOCONCEPT. 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