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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...
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is using Descartes' Global Logistics Network™ (Descartes GLN™) to support eAWBLink, its easy-to-use solution to accelerate global electronic air waybill (eAWB) adoption and help small- to medium...
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Download a white paper to learn how to automate ecommerce customs entries including Section 321 Type 86 filings.
n the wake of COVID-19, forwarders and customs brokers know they must digitize to provide better customer service, optimize operations, automate customs clearance, analyze performance, and find new leads.
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Get the First Installment in the Series: Customer-Facing Enablement Freight forwarders are facing extreme pressure. They are being pushed on all sides to digitize and deliver a premiere customer experience. With innovative competitors shaking-up the...
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Founded in 2001, Puerto Rico’s E.T.H. Cargo Services is a total solutions logistics service provider and Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) that offers transportation and warehousing solutions for logistics providers and forwarders across...
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Digital Shipment Booking & Digital Transformation for LSPs Talking Logistics host Adrian Gonzalez and Descartes’ Graham Parker discuss why digitization is a hot topic for logistics service providers and carriers, what some of the barriers to...
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The Descartes Canadian Customs Brokerage™ solution for ITMR4 leverages the power of the Descartes Global Logistics Network™ (Descartes GLN™), enabling brokers to electronically connect with shippers, carriers and regulatory authorities around the...
With origin-based labeling and a secure, customer-facing web-based portal, the Descartes Purchase Order Direct™ (Descartes P.O. Direct™) solution allows users to improve productivity, reduce total cycle time and minimize stock-outs. This advanced...
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Descartes recently sponsored a Web Seminar, hosted by American Shipper, titled "3PL Evolution - Purchase Order Management Tools Reshape the Intermediary's Role." As international trade and transportation has become more complex, traditional...
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David Collins, Director of IT & Administration at Gateway Logistics Group, Inc. details how the international freight forwarder and NVOCC has realized significant, long-term cost savings and measurable operational efficiencies.
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A list of logistics and supply chain management acronyms.
Descartes OneView™ Warehouse Management System (Descartes OneView™ WMS) is a proven solution that allows users to effectively coordinate warehousing operations from a robust, intuitive platform. This advanced solution can serve as a stand-alone...
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Jim Alemany is Director, Rate Management Solutions at Descartes When navigating the rough waters of ocean freight transportation, one of the most difficult daily activities for non vessel operating common carriers (NVOCC) and freight forwarders is...
Jim Alemany is Director, Rate Management Solutions at Descartes Increasing cost and complexity One of the biggest line items in logistics spend is the cost of moving goods over the ocean. This is true for several reasons, not the least of which is...
How does a modern seaport retain and attract new customers? How do these, ever so important, logistic hubs remain competitive? The challenge for seaports, and the port communities, is to economically extend their Port Community System (PCS) to meet...
Jim Alemany is Director, Rate Management Solutions at Descartes Time is money. When it comes to responding to large shipper Requests for Proposals (RFPs), whether a few hundred or even thousands of lane requests, it can be quite daunting for Non...
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We’ve all been there – buying furniture, home appliances, or that new flat screen TV, when the taxing moment comes to schedule the delivery appointment for our purchase. Whether shopping at a store or online, more often than not, we’re presented with...
Logistics and supply chain management glossary of terms.
Logistics and Supply Chain Management Resources and Industry Links.
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