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6 Tips to Reduce Claims & Disputes in Construction and Building Material Distribution Let's Talk Learn More Key Takeaways: Reducing damage claims protects margins – Minimizing material damage and disputes helps building material distributors control...
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Video: Richards Building Supply Reduces Claims and Improves Customer Experience with Mobile Solutions Let's Talk Learn More Discover how Richards Building Supply, a leader in the building materials industry, leverages Descartes solutions to enhance...
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Building Materials Industry Challenges & How to Overcome Last-Mile Delivery Issues Let's Talk Learn More Key Takeaways: Building materials industry challenges—including delivery delays, product damage, and workforce shortages—hurt efficiency and...
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Discover how New Castle Building Products, a leader in exterior building materials, transformed fleet operations and enhanced efficiency with Descartes route planning and proof-of-delivery solutions.
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Discover how SRS Distribution, a leader in building materials and landscape supply company, transformed its fleet operations with proactive safety measures and optimized route planning (Geotab Telematics and Descartes Route Planner™ On-demand). With...
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Global trade compliance underwent massive changes in 2024, driven by increased enforcement actions, evolving regulations, and a complex geopolitical landscape. A few leading agencies playing key roles in shaping global trade compliance include: EU...
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The Routing Evaluation Kit Ready to boost your delivery performance? Our Routing Evaluation Kit helps you identify ways to streamline routes, cut costs, and improve efficiency. Get the insights you need to optimize your logistics and stay ahead of...
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The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the agency responsible for enforcing U.S. sanctions, has introduced an interim rule to extend the recordkeeping requirements of relevant transactions to align with the new 10...
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Why Driver Safety Training is Essential for Reducing Liability and Boosting Revenue Let's Talk Learn More Delivery service providers are constantly looking for ways to improve their efficiency, productivity, and at the end of the day, profitability...
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Driver Safety in Extreme Weather: Strategies to Protect Your Team While Meeting Customer Demand Let's Talk Learn More Key Takeaways Protecting driver safety: Safeguarding drivers during extreme weather is both a moral obligation and a business...
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Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) play a crucial role in business growth and market expansion. However, the integration of another company’s operations brings complex export compliance risks. M&As can expose organizations to unexpected liabilities...
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Navigating the complexities of global trade requires more than just understanding market dynamics—compliance with export regulations is essential. Obtaining an export license is a critical component of this compliance, serving as formal authorization...
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In the rapidly evolving landscape of global trade, businesses face increasing difficulty in complying with export controls and obtaining the necessary export licenses and permits. Ensuring compliance with these export regulations is not just a legal...
In today's interconnected world, the risks associated with third-party relationships have become increasingly complex and pervasive. The recent escalation of sanctions on Russian entities, particularly the OFAC sanctions imposed on a Moscow-based...
Export license management is a crucial aspect of international trade that demands precision, timeliness, and a thorough understanding of complex export regulations. Yet, despite the importance of accuracy in this process, many companies continue to...
From Warehouse to Worksite: Protecting Building Materials from Theft Let's Talk Learn More Summary: Theft and fraud are significant issues in the construction materials delivery industry. Manual processes result in inefficiencies and losses. Digital...
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Top Questions Answered: Navigating Your Way Through Roadnet Solutions and Organizational Challenges Let's Talk Learn More Why Descartes Outperforms Roadnet: Top-Notch Solutions, Expert Teams, Financial Strength In the ever-changing landscape of...
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Border States Takes Last-Mile Delivery Performance and the Customer Experience to the Next Level Let's Talk Download Case Study Border States, the sixth-largest electrical distributor in the US, is reshaping its operational landscape through...
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Top 10 Cybersecurity Considerations for Cloud-Based Fleet Routing and Mobile Software Let's Talk Learn More As the importance of route planning and the use of mobile solutions has grown to help optimize fleet performance, the market has shifted to...
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Optimized Route Scheduling Helps Richards Building Supply Enhance Delivery Processes to Better Manage Customer Orders Let's Talk Download Case Study Going Paperless with Descartes Heightens Delivery Performance for Customers As a wholesale...
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