About Poseidon Consulting

Poseidon examines the following key areas to help you deploy your goods and services:

Research and compliance This includes selecting a shipping method and obtaining the necessary documents and paperwork. 

Customs clearance This can be handled by a freight forwarder, a customs broker, or an agent appointed by the freight forwarder. 

Transportation This includes the shipping of raw materials, goods, and finished products, as well as the return of items to a warehouse. 

Export haulage This is the transportation of a product from the shipping business to the international forwarder's premises. 

Inventory management This can be streamlined by engaging inventory and supplier management services. 

Import customs clearance This can begin before the cargo arrives at its destination country. 

Import haulage This is the final leg of transportation, where the goods are delivered to the consignee. 

Risk management This includes making risk evaluation plans, mapping supplier networks, and evaluating suppliers. 

Warehousing Some freight forwarders may offer warehousing services or arrange warehouse storage space. 

At Poseidon we: 

Use technology: Use specialized technologies like Customer Relationship Management (CRM) to increase sales and productivity. You can also use digital tools like cloud-based platforms, artificial intelligence, and blockchain to automate processes, reduce errors, and improve data quality. 

Manage inventory: Use strategies like Just-In-Time (JIT) inventory management, safety stock calculations, and ABC analysis to optimize inventory levels and locations. 

Plan routes: Use advanced algorithms and real-time data analysis to determine the most efficient and cost-effective route for transporting goods. 

Manage warehouses: Use a warehouse management system (WMS) to get real-time data and visibility into your supply chain. 

Communicate with customers: Keep customers updated on the status of their orders to avoid frustration and bad impressions. 

Document properly: Collect all required documentation to save time and money. 

Reduce fuel consumption: Explore multi-mode transportation to minimize carbon emissions. 

Measure performance: Define and measure logistics performance indicators, and continuously review and improve performance. 

Train staff: Train and motivate logistics staff. 

Collaborate with partners: Collaborate and communicate with logistics partners. 

When you use Poseidon you can expect: 

Cost reduction Logistics can help companies reduce operational costs by optimizing the movement and storage of goods. This can include reducing transportation expenses, stock holding costs, and warehouse and labor expenses. 

Improved customer satisfaction Efficient logistics can ensure that products are delivered on time and in good condition, which can lead to increased customer satisfaction and loyalty. 

Increased efficiency Logistics can help companies streamline operations by reducing waste, optimizing routes, and improving inventory management. This can lead to faster delivery times. 

Flexibility and adaptability  Logistics can help companies respond to changes in demand, disruptions, and market dynamics. 

Sustainability Logistics can help companies optimize resource use, reduce emissions, and adopt eco-friendly practices. 

Improved supply chain visibility  Logistics can help companies enhance supply chain visibility, streamline inventory management, and improve transportation efficiency.