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Addressing Forced Labor Risks with Trade Compliance Software Forced labor remains one of the most pressing challenges in today’s global supply chains, drawing heightened scrutiny from regulators, customers, and stakeholders alike. What was once a...
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From the Experts: Why Global Trade Leaders Choose Descartes MK Denial™ for Sanctions & Restricted Party List Data View Product Video Book a Demo In this insightful interview, Senior Director Sophia Nisha, explains how Descartes MK Denial empowers...
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The Top 5 Challenges in Foodservice Distribution Smarter Fleet Operations for Foodservice Distributors Discover the top five challenges facing private fleet foodservice distributors and learn how modern routing, mobile, and telematics solutions can...
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In today’s fast-paced global trade environment, organizations can no longer afford manual, siloed approaches to product classification and regulatory content. Trade content Application Programming Interfaces (API) deliver streamlined access to...
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IFDA 2025 Foodservice Distribution Delivery Trends Let's Talk Learn More This month, the International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) hosted the annual IFDA Solutions Conference in Columbus, Ohio. In a workshop hosted by Descartes, “...
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Integrate Route Planning and Execution for Profitable Food and Beverage Delivery Let's Talk Learn More The route looked perfect on paper. Yet the driver missed the customer’s time window by 22 minutes because an earlier stop took 25 minutes longer...
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Boost Sales Velocity with Integrated Restricted Party Screening The pressure to grow revenue is intense but so is the scrutiny from regulators. For organizations engaged in global trade, restricted party screening has become a non-negotiable part of...
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Industry-Specific Export Licensing Rules Explained for Global Compliance Trade compliance professionals know the stakes: a missing export authorization form can halt shipments, trigger regulatory audits, or land your company in headlines for all the...
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Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) screening is a critical safeguard for businesses engaged in cross-border trade. It helps ensure compliance with U.S. sanctions laws by flagging transactions and entities that may be linked to prohibited parties...
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Researching TMS suppliers? Learn more about Descartes being named the top provider of cloud-based TMS solutions and top fleet management provider in ARC Advisory Group’s 2025 Transportation Management Systems Global Report
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Considering an ORTEC Alternative? Why Companies Choose Descartes Let's Talk Learn More Key Takeaways Evaluating an ORTEC alternative? Choose an innovative, scalable delivery management platform complete with: Modern mapping technology Real-time...
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B2B Distributors Improve Delivery Service with Customer Engagement Let's Talk Learn More Today’s customers expect convenience, transparency, and speed. Distributors are turning to digital customer engagement strategies to bridge the gap between...
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A critical regulatory shift is on the horizon. The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is advancing the BIS 50% rule, a proposal that could significantly change how companies assess sanctioned ownership risk in global...
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Automate OS&D Management to Protect Profits & Customer Relationships Let's Talk Learn More Key Takeaways: Automating Overages, Shortages and Damages (OS&D) management reduces costly errors and manual effort by enabling real-time reporting, barcode...
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Beverage Distribution: How Much is AM/PM Gap Time Costing Your Business? Let's Talk Learn More Gap time (also called dwell time) is the period drivers spend at the depot before and after their route. During these windows, drivers are on duty but not...
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In an era of tightening regulations and global trade complexity, export compliance has evolved from a back-office obligation into a frontline business advantage. While competitors wait on manual approvals and chase down spreadsheets, companies using...
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How to Overcome Disruption in Your Foodservice Distribution Operations Let's Talk Listen to the Podcast The foodservice distribution industry is facing a perfect storm of operational pressure, rising costs, and changing customer expectations. As...
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In an era marked by escalating tariff volatility and shifting geopolitical dynamics, Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) have emerged as pivotal instruments for businesses aiming to navigate the complexities of international trade. These agreements offer...
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The latest Descartes Datamyne™ U.S. import data indicates yet another reordering of traditional trade patterns as businesses stockpiled, and trading partners raced to get exports to market ahead of rising tariffs, quotas, and export restrictions...
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How Leading Companies Are Elevating Delivery Operations in Food and Beverage Logistics Let's Talk Learn More Key Takeaways Food and beverage distributors face growing pressure to deliver on time, preserve product quality, and manage increasingly...
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