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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...
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 9, 2024 -- Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, released its July Global Shipping Report for logistics and supply chain professionals. U.S. container import volume...
The Global Shipping Report U.S. container import volume in June 2024 posts further strong year-on-year gains as labor talks stall at South Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports June 2024 U.S. container import volume declined 2.1% from May but increased 10.4%...
The escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine, marked by Russia's alleged use of chemical weapons, has led to a new wave of US sanctions aimed at undermining Russia's military-industrial capabilities. These OFAC Russia sanctions target the...
The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) empowers the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to scrutinize imports from the Chinese province of Xinjiang due to the potential use of forced labor. A key tool in this initiative is the UFLPA Entity...
An International private banking group has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $3.7 million to resolve OFAC sanctions violations. Initially facing a base civil penalty of $10.6 million, the reduction to $3.7 million was attributed to the company’s...
Russia began the invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, and the conflict has recently passed its two-year milestone. Additionally, anti-corruption advocate Aleksey Navalny recently died, triggering a new wave of human rights concerns. World...
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued Nasdaq a fine of over $4 million in 2023 for OFAC sanctions violations that occurred at an international subsidiary between 2012 and 2014. The international financial services enterprise acquired a...
The U.S. is hinting that it will further tighten export control rules. This article gives more details including the seven steps to compliance that also enable growth.
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) within the U.S. Department of Commerce have issued a joint alert calling on financial institutions to proactively report potential attempts to evade U.S...
In today's interconnected global business environment, organizations encounter a multitude of challenges, ranging from intense competition to evolving consumer demands. Nonetheless, one challenge is gaining prominence – the need to give paramount...
In recent developments, U.S. regulators have taken measures to expand export restrictions on advanced AI chips, which could impact leading semiconductor manufacturers such as Nvidia, Intel and others. These regulations aim to prevent the involvement...
U.S. President Joe Biden signed the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) into law to assist with an overall campaign of removing forced labor from commercial supply chains. The new law specifically allows the government to presume that forced...
Tracking customer feedback is vital to customer satisfaction. Here’s what to look for in a delivery or field service customer feedback platform.
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Discover how real-time customer feedback tools can transform service recovery, boost satisfaction, and streamline operations for delivery providers.
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Discover how businesses collect useful customer feedback after a last mile delivery or field service appointment.
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Learn how the local authority increased first-time access, reduced follow up phone calls, and streamlined the feedback process around repair appointments.
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Many common field service queries can be resolved using digital self service. By helping customers help themselves, your business stands to costs and improve customer satisfaction.
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