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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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The world's leader in airport ground services and air cargo handling, Swissport International recently introduced global ULD tracking at their cargo warehouses, deploying Descartes Core Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)™ readers at all 115 locations and...
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U.S.-based Automated Logistics Systems (ALS), a full-service freight brokerage and 3PL/managed transportation provider, is focused on delivering a best-in-class experience to the customer and has recently chosen Descartes MacroPoint to help drive...
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Using resources and technology already in place, ANCLA has been able to partner with online retail customers to offer warehousing, order processing, and Amazon Prime shipping over their own internal fulfillment network at the speed and service levels...
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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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EgyptAir Cargo is the cargo arm of the Egyptian national airline, serving more than 85 postal authorities around the world. With the continued growth of ecommerce air mail shipments, EgyptAir Cargo is focused on modernizing and boosting the...
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Vestiaire Collective, the leading community-driven platform for luxury pre-owned fashion worldwide, serves a community of nearly 9 million members across Europe, the United States, Asia, and Australia. Looking to expand its ecommerce catalogue...
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...
Descartes announced enhancements to the Descartes Core™ Unit Load Device (ULD) Tracking solution, enabling air carriers and their partners to more efficiently, accurately, and reliably track high volumes of air cargo shipments in real-time. Descartes...
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In addition to passenger services, Air New Zealand’s global network provides national and international cargo services. Faced with rising freight volumes, the airline automated cargo tracking with the Descartes Core™ Unit Load Device (ULD) Tracking...
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Featured Resources
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