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Those who want to automate business processes cannot ignore EDI and API. Discussions about whether it is better to use one or the other are flawed, however, as both technologies have their own strengths and complement each other well. A golden duo...

For global manufacturers, shippers, and distributors, peak season is the pinnacle end-result of intense production levels, rapid-fire orders, and fast-paced distribution. The Descartes B2B™ Collaboration solution can help provide a critical...

Carriers are continuing to require digital data instead of paper in the air cargo supply chain. One recent highlight is Lufthansa’s introduction of a per paper air waybill fee for applicable tradelanes. Starting at €1 and increasing to €12 beginning...

In the inbound supply chain, effective collaboration is a must to speed the physical movement of goods, and the flow of information. Lack of real-time visibility may result in higher stock levels, longer cycle time, delayed border crossings, and more...

Together with the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Descartes has further simplified air freight rate management with optional connectivity to The Air Cargo Tariff and Rules (TACT) Web Services (TWS). Used by more than 70,000 air cargo...

The rapid global expansion that low-cost airline Norwegian has experienced is requiring the company to better engage with the wider air cargo community that can benefit from the bellyhold capacity in its expanding 787 Dreamliner fleet. To facilitate...

Retailers are under intense financial pressure. Consumers expect products to be on the shelves or in the warehouse ready to ship at a moment’s notice. As a result, retailers are acutely aware that they must have products where and when they’re needed...