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Given the current capacity crunch, and the huge amounts of investment capital pouring into transportation and logistics technology, there is tremendous discussion on how technology innovation will impact the industry and, more specifically, 3PLs...
One of the biggest opportunities to dramatically improve supply chain performance occurs when traditional supply chain functions are decomposed and reinvented as integrated business processes. Few supply chain practitioners would dispute that notion...
Entering new markets and capitalizing on international ecommerce buying power can be lucrative, but only if done well. From pinpointing demand, varied and localized marketplaces, to differing distribution models, it can be challenging to get...
It is still uncertain if the UK and the European Union will be able to strike a deal on the UK leaving the EU in March 2019. A communication from the UK government last December made clear that in case of a no deal, many UK businesses will need to...
With the Parliament rejecting Theresa May's deal and the EU's position on the withdrawal agreement and request from clarity from UK parliament there continues to be uncertainty and there remains a real risk that we could face a hard brexit. Therefor...
For global manufacturers, shippers, and distributors, peak season is the pinnacle end-result of intense production levels, rapid-fire orders, and fast-paced distribution. The Descartes B2B™ Collaboration solution can help provide a critical...
In assessing how to strengthen your carrier relationships, companies can evaluate how business objectives align and how technology can be applied. Collaborating across data scientist teams is also a huge opportunity for shippers and carriers that...
Descartes is pleased to announce the launch of our Second Annual E-commerce Supply Chain & Logistics Benchmark Survey. The goal of the study is to tap businesses insight on the issues, strategies, and tactics that matter most in this dynamic industry...
Despite the increasing availability of same-day and instant delivery, more than 50 percent of consumers choose delivery options based solely on price and 20 percent prefer the cheapest available home delivery option, according to a recent McKinsey...
After its withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) on May 8th, the United States’ Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) began adopting a number of sanctions against Iran. The majority of these include the re-imposition of...
As logistics service providers (LSPs) and shippers embrace real-time freight visibility to drive more agility in their supply chains, I often get asked the question How many carriers are in your network? Alternatively, the question might be Which of...
With the increased press exposure and new customer demands for faster and more specialized deliveries, the opportunities to leverage transportation management system (TMS) technology to elevate your business have never been greater. For many years...
Working in cooperation with the B2C fulfillment experts Manuel Unkel and Thomas Finke, Descartes has developed a guide to help fulfillers successfully enter direct-to-consumer ecommerce.
Read our blog that covers the top methods to help optimize international shipping, and how to use shipping automation software to maximize efficiency, enhance customer service, and drive down costs.
Leading companies know that they must protect their supply chains from costly interruptions. While it’s critical to reduce risk following a disturbance, incorporating a continuous trade data review before a disruption occurs is a best practice. Join...
Every year, over 3000 industry experts gather for CSCMP’s annual conference to share best practices and learn new trends that are impacting the industry. Participants come from a diverse group industry practitioners, executives, and universities in a...
Every quarter, Descartes’ Employee Excellence and Innovation award is presented to a deserving Descartes employee. Based on peer nominations, the award recognizes Descartes employees for their contributions in helping to make Descartes’ customers...
In 2005, A.G. Lafley Chairman, President & CEO of Procter & Gamble coined two "Moments of Truth". First moment of truth: When a customer is first confronted with the product. It occurs within the first 3-7 seconds of a consumer encountering the...
Louisiana-based Dupré Logistics is a privately held, asset-based provider of transportation and logistics services that include energy and chemical transport, dedicated truck transportation, site logistics, and freight brokerage. Dupré specializes in...
There has been a lot of buzz around the capacity crunch and how we got to this point. Simply put, higher freight demand, driver shortages and ELD mandates have severely limited capacity on the road. The increased volume can be tied to economic growth...
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