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Working with leading retailers around the globe, Descartes has developed real-time integrated route planning and mobility solutions to enable retailers to grow revenue, increase margins and provide differentiated customer service. These home delivery...
Canadian Advance Commercial Information (ACI) eManifest Resource Center Updated Information for Canadian Security Filing Requirements for Inbound Shipments This resource center includes information regarding the ACI eManifest program for shipments...
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Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Export Manifest Resource Center Updated Information on the Advance Security Filing Requirements for Exports This resource center includes information regarding the export manifest program for shipments out of...
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Optimizing the Ecommerce Supply Chain Today’s ecommerce supply chains are complex. As businesses grow, multiple points of connectivity, internal procedures, diverse sales channels and more can lead to disorganization and lost revenue. Ecommerce...
FMCSA ELD Mandate: Final Ruling on Electronic Logging Devices The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently released the final ruling on mandating electronic logbooks for commercial vehicle drivers working in the U.S. It also...
U.S. Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Resource Center Updated Information and Key Milestones on the U.S. Single Window to Trade This resource center includes information regarding the ACE customs and security filing submission modernization and...
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An event like COVID-19 (coronavirus) changes everything. One big change is the number of vehicles on the road. There has been a significant reduction in traffic and, as a result, actual road speeds have increased. If your company uses a route...
A couple of updates from the last couple of weeks. There has been some surprise at the UK Government decision not to seek to be members of the EU’s “safety and security zone” as part of the ongoing trade negotiations. Many trade bodies are pushing...
Following the EU’s announcement of its mandate, the UK has in turn published its negotiating stance for a comprehensive free trade agreement with the EU. As the Descartes’ corporate Headquarters are in Canada it’s nice to see that the UK Government...
Having the right product displayed at the right time is crucial for retail store success. Yet, it’s a universal challenge facing a wide spectrum of modern retail environments, from traditional high-end and fast-fashion stores to seasonal and pop-up...
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The UK and the EU have both now agreed their negotiating mandates in readiness to start Trade Talks.While we wait for the UK to publish its position, the publication of the EU’s starting position once again reminds us that there will be Customs...
Selecting a route optimization solution can be daunting. Weighing customer requirements, return on investment, company standards, change management, IT resources, and planning time all play into the decision-making process. The industry experience...
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Descartes announced the launch of its sophisticated new “out-of-the-box” analytics tool designed to help customers better understand the data captured and created by their Descartes solutions. Leveraging Microsoft Power BI’s analytics and reporting...
Nolan Transportation Group (NTG) provides freight brokerage services to shippers across North America through a strategic truckload and less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier network. NTG is using the Descartes MacroPoint™ freight visibility solution to...
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Steelcase Inc., a leading global provider of architecture, furniture and technology products and services, is focused on surpassing customer expectations for exceptional service. To this end, the company implemented the Descartes MacroPoint™ freight...
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Sonepar, a leading global distributor of electrical products and services, announced that Technische Unie, its Dutch subsidiary, is using Descartes' integrated routing and mobile solution to improve delivery operations. With Descartes Route Planner™...
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Rotech Healthcare, a leading U.S. provider of home medical equipment, as well as respiratory and sleep apnea treatment, is automating the planning, dispatch and data collection processes for its nationwide delivery fleet using Descartes' cloud-based...
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Iceland Post, the national postal service for Iceland, has deployed the Descartes route planning solution to help it successfully transition to a parcel delivery company in response to the country’s ecommerce growth. With Descartes’ strategic route...
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As the premier national distributor of home automation systems, Home Controls depends on speedy, reliable shipping to create an exceptional, frictionless customer experience. Integrated with Oracle NetSuite and carrier platforms, Descartes ShipRush...
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Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) Resource Center This resource center includes information regarding the Air Cargo Advance Screening initiative for shipments bound for the U.S. via air. We encourage you to bookmark this page and to check back often...
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Food & Beverage Industry - Supply Chain Resource Center
Fuel & Labor Cost Savings through Next Generation Fleet Management System Best Practices
Logistics Management: Integrating Real-Time Planning and Wireless Mobile Technology
Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) Resource Center
Logistics: Best Practices For Optimizing The Last Mile
Building Material Supply, Electrical, HVAC and Plumbing Supply and Service Resource Center