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Telematics has become increasingly important due to federally-mandated adoption of Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) by US motor carriers and drivers, and soon by Canadian carriers as well. Carriers and fleet owners are figuring out how to leverage...
Are you maximizing the value of your ELD technology? Today’s industry leaders aren’t just complying with government mandates, they are thriving with actionable data & improved performance with telematics. Overview: Platform Characteristics Electronic...
Retailers are recognizing the new competitive challenge —the need to provide and improv e their home delivery. Retailers know they are not just competing on products, since many offer the same brands. They are competing now on availability...
Telematics has become increasingly important to the transportation industry. In fact, the technology is no longer a nice-to-have – it’s a must for U.S. commercial motor carriers and drivers, who are required by law to use Electronic Logging Devices...
This white paper is in the form on an interactive PDF. The piece details how successful brokers and importer self-filers are taking a systematic approach in their adoption of U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) Automated Commercial Environment...
Compliance and screening-related misconceptions, resulting in fines and other penalties—don’t let them happen to you!
Three Best Practices for Managing Peak Season Fleet Productivity Seasonal peaks can account for most of the profit for some companies. During these critical periods, fleet operators are tasked with handling significantly greater demand with little...
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In onze whitepaper „Dit gaat terug - De afhandeling van retouren in B2C-e-commerce“ gaan we in op het belang van efficiënte afhandeling van retouren bij online verkopers. Ook geven we u acht tips waarmee u retouren al in de aanloop van een bestelling...
Returns are a fact of life in ecommerce. Many online businesses use returns as a critical part of their customer engagement model to drive competitive advantage. With high return rates for both large and small sellers, mastering ecommerce returns is...
In one sense, the traditional role of the Freight Forwarder has not changed for many years. Importers and exporters alike have relied on their expertise in the ways of the world to facilitate trade and logistics. To do this, the freight forwarder...
Fleet operations are increasingly playing a pivotal role in supporting growth, enhancing profitability and managing perceptions about value / brand image. Though traditionally disparate, the enabling fleet technology silos of i) planning, ii)...
Retailers have spent decades learning how to optimize the in-store experience. Now they will have to optimize the at-home experience. Home delivery services and same-day are driving retailers to rethink their processes.But are they looking at the...
Industries
Learn how you can optimize your delivery operations, improve customer service, and increase your bottom line.
Solutions
What retailers want from their inbound supply chain is simple. They want the greatest product availability with the lowest inventory. Or put another way, they want the right goods at the right and shortest time possible with the correct labeling and...
Industries
The dynamics of global trade changed dramatically in the aftermath of 9/11. Since this tragic event, the United States federal government has passed regulations designed to protect its borders and ensure the safety of its citizens. Among the...
Featured Resources
Fleet Resource Center
From Monitoring to Mastery: Preparing for 2026 Temperature Tracking Requirements
Peak Season 2025 Survival Guide for Warehouses
Surviving Tariff Volatility
Customs Brokers & Foreign Trade Zones
2025 Transportation Management Benchmark Survey
Descartes Pacejet: One Solution for Freight and Parcel Shipping, Fully ERP-Integrated and Built to Scale
What Is CBP Form 214? A Guide for U.S. Importers Using Foreign Trade Zones
Choosing the Right Software Partner to Navigate Tariff Uncertainty