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Managing the entire delivery process and gaining real-time control over logistics assets and a mobile workforce has many benefits for manufacturers, retailers, distributors and their logistics services providers. Click on the links below for more information about how to manage critical mobile resource management challenges including compliance, route planning and performance management.

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AVL, Routing & Scheduling Case Study: Gaining Real-time Delivery Insight with Intelligent AVL

Intelligent AVL provides a Web-based view of real-time information on delivery arrivals at distribution centers or hubs, enabling dispatchers to adapt routes quickly and efficiently according to exceptions.x

Fuel & Labor Cost Savings through Next Generation Fleet Management Best Practices

Next Generation Fleet Management Best Practices delineates the best practices fleet managers can implement to work better and smarter, and to significantly reduce fleet costs.

Optimizing Home Delivery: Winning Market Share Through Efficient Home Delivery Programs

This white paper shows how home delivery providers can transform the delivery service from a costly liability to a customer service asset while controlling and minimizing transportation costs.

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Geographic Information System - GIS Software: Mapping the Future of Logistics

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software can save 10-30% in operational expenses through reductions in mileage, fuel, overtime and routing planning time.

Transportation Management System (TMS): The ‘secret sauce’ is more affordable and functional than ever

Benefits of Transportation Management Systems, commonly known as TMS. TMS software automates such functions as carrier selection, routing and rating; in the process, it helps users reduce their shipping and labor costs.

CSA 2010 – Driver CSA Scores

In December 2010, the US federal government introduced a trucking safety compliance and enforcement model called CSA 2010. Standing for “Compliance, Safety, Accountability,” the program measures and helps improve the safety performance of motor carriers and drivers under seven categories that go by the acronym of BASICs, which stands for Behavior Analysis Safety Improvement Categories.

Electronic Driver Logs are on the Way

The US federal government’s regulations mandating the use of Electronic Logging Devices, also known as Electronic On-Board Recorders (EOBRs), in trucks are expected to take effect sometime next year. Once it does, all carriers and drivers governed by the federal Hours-of-Service rules must be in compliance within two years of the 2015 effective date.

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A-Z Product Listing

An A-Z List of Descartes Software Solutions for the Supply Chain Management and Logistics Community.

Acronym Reference Guide: Logistics & Supply Chain Management

A list of logistics and supply chain management acronyms.

Glossary: Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Logistics and supply chain management glossary of terms.

MAP-21: A New Day Dawning?

“Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century” Act, better known as “MAP-21.” The law funded the nation’s highway and mass transit projects for 27 months at a cost of $105 billion. It placed unprecedented emphasis on freight movement and recognized freight’s importance to the economy.

Top Questions - Customs–Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT)

C-TPAT (Customs–Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) helps to safeguard trade and promote a secure supply chain. This list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) includes top knowledge points on the program and offers insight into the potential benefits of participation.

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Accelerating Supply Chain Speed and Efficiency with Global Trade Data

Talking Logistics's Adrian Gonzalez interviews Ron Lackey, VP of Content Business with Descartes (formerly Customs Info): Accelerating supply chain speed and efficiency with global trade data.

Cracking the Code on Home Delivery

The race is on to crack the code on home delivery and leverage it as a competitive differentiator.

Important Updates on Cargo Security and Customs Compliance Initiatives

This video recording provides an update on several important cargo security and customs compliance initiatives, such as the Import Security Filing (ISF) and Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) program, along with some recommendations for shippers, freight forwarders, and 3PLs on how to create best-in-class cargo security and customs compliance processes.

Next Generation of Home Delivery: Real-Time Optimization Technology offers more choices to customers at point-of-sale

What if you could give your customers the ideal Home Delivery experience and make more money doing it?

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