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Servier Suisse looked for an EDI solution that allowed its wholesalers’ systems to communicate directly with the company’s own ERP without having to worry about different order formats or communication protocols. By collaborating with an EDI service...
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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...
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Unit Load Device (ULD) Tracking for the Air Freight Industry Unit Load Devices (ULDs) are valuable assets in any air carrier’s widebody operation. Containers and pallets must be available in the right place at the right time to meet today’s global...
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Simplifying Global Purchasing, Inbound Visibility, and E-invoicing Compliance with Descartes EZ Collaboration The pace of change in today’s worldwide healthcare environment is rapid, and the mandate to provide better outcomes for people has never...
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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...
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Wehkamp is one of the largest online department stores in the Netherlands with half a million website visitors daily and over ten million shipments annually. In addition to the 400,000 existing products, the company wanted to add books to its...
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...
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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...
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Achieving Excellence in EDI B2B Integration Business-to-business (B2B) communication means connecting systems. At a practical level, it can be challenging to integrate and troubleshoot Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) connections. In addition...
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Descartes Purchase-to-Pay solution automates supply chain processes, enhances collaboration and adds visibility among global trading partners. Customers can electronically manage and streamline a wide array of complex, mission-critical documents...
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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...
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The continued expansion of eCommerce is fueling the need for companies to deploy a B2B Integration solution that includes EDI capability. To compete effectively, businesses must digitize their communication processes. They can accomplish this by...
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Business Transformed B2B Communications Hold the Key for Success in Today’s EconomyModernizing the firm’s business-to-business communications is essential for participation in today’s customer-driven and global markets. Whether collaborating with...
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...
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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...
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Adding Insight and Considerable Cost Savings with EDI Technology through Descartes B2B Messaging™ Watch this animation on YouTube.Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) is a major global tobacco producer with 17 offices worldwide and distribution to over...
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In order to better simplify information processes, businesses must implement solutions that can speed the flow of data across the supply chain. Companies that can (1) reduce non-value added tasks from their interactions with customers and suppliers...
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Forward looking businesses understand that moving to an eInvoicing system is key to streamlining the order to cash cycle. Adopting this type of solution can provide substantial benefits and enhance working capital management. Not only is eInvoicing...
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Mona McFadden, Senior Solutions Consultant, Descartes Systems Group, discusses how Transportation Management Systems (TMS) have evolved over time, and how Descartes’ approach to Transportation Management implementation can rapidly deliver value.
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