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From offering real-time tracking updates and omnichannel communication options to prompting feedback, here are top examples of customer engagement strategies.
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Customers want more information and updates about their appointments and deliveries. But what notifications are the most valuable and effective for them?
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Learn how the local authority increased first-time access, reduced follow up phone calls, and streamlined the feedback process around repair appointments.
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Navigating the world of customs can be a daunting task for businesses operating in the UK. With ever-changing regulations, complex procedures, and the impact of Brexit, understanding UK customs requirements is crucial to ensure smooth trade...
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KEY TAKEAWAYS 1. WMS software, or a Warehouse Management System, is used by warehouse workers to handle activities such as barcode scanning, inventory tracking, order processing, receiving, put away, picking, and packing. 2. WMS software comes in two...
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Lars Persson, Vice President, Global Sales and James Stafford Sales Manager for the UK Customs & Regulatory Compliance team, discussing new trends after Brexit,
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HMRC made the announcement this morning that they have made the decision to introduce a phased approach to CDS Exports.
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Many common field service queries can be resolved using digital self service. By helping customers help themselves, your business stands to costs and improve customer satisfaction.
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Real-time transportation visibility and estimated time of arrival (ETA) play a crucial role in optimizing supply chain operations and can indeed contribute to increased revenues and a higher Net Promoter Score (NPS) for shippers. Advanced logistics...
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The impact of investing in a Transport Management System goes further than the immediate benefits such as cost savings, improved efficiency, and enhanced visibility. A TMS's power also lies in its intangible benefits to organizations. Strengthened...
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A transportation management system (TMS) is a software platform that supports businesses to plan, execute and optimize the physical movements of goods, both incoming and outgoing.
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Many companies are still lagging behind in terms of their transport performance and the use they make of the growing digitization in the transport sector. Too often, the complex administrative and physical process is still largely manual. Data are...
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Sharply falling container transport prices are reversing the balance of power between shippers and shipping companies. Whereas for two years or more shippers had to pay hefty sums for the storage and transport of sea freight, falling prices are...
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How a TMS helps you make more sustainable transport choices
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When it comes to customs and regulatory compliance in the United Kingdom, the role of the HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is pivotal.
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Although it has long been said that we need flexibility to respond to change, the past years this repeatedly became a reality. Retailers were forced to be creative, set up pick-up points, sell (more) online, and move quickly whenever the rules...
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The solution gives Autoglass the power to trigger SMS messages to customers, updating them on the ETA of their technician.
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A transport management system (TMS) is the best way to keep a grip on the logistics chain. The software provides information on transport flows, expected arrival times (ETAs), transport performance, and logistics costs. More comprehensive versions of...
Is your company ready for the next steps in digital transformation? Then it might be worth your while to check out Transportation Management Software (TMS). This software solution helps manage your transport in the best possible way, but it goes...
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Watford rolled out real-time operative tracking, allowing a faster and more flexible repairs process for both residents and repairs professionals.
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