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Modern supply chains demand smarter freight consolidation. Learn how TMS enables leg-based optimization, dynamic routing, and better carrier selection.
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E-invoicing is becoming mandatory across Europe, but implementation brings challenges in integration, compliance, and adoption. Learn how to overcome these obstacles and build resilient invoicing processes.
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Descartes for Beneficial Cargo Owners (BCOs) Read how Descartes can help BCOs meet complex customs and security requirements Talk to an expert What is a BCO in Shipping? A Beneficial Cargo Owner in shipping is the designated owner of goods who...
EU ends €150 duty exemption, adding new costs and compliance steps for ecommerce sellers shipping into Europe.
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Every year, G2’s Top 50 Best Software Awards highlight the tools customers trust most to do their jobs better. And once again, those customers have spoken. We are proud to share that Descartes’ Denied and Restricted Party Screening Solution has been...
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Reducing Fleet Fuel Costs: Real-World Examples from Distribution Leaders Let's Talk Learn More Fuel costs are one of the largest expenses in fleet operations. For many distributors, fuel can represent a significant portion of total transportation...
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When Should Food Distributors Use Strategic Planning Software? Let's Talk Learn More As overhead increases, food distributors need to do more with less. Every decision should contribute to increasing revenue and driving down operational costs. Yet...
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Key takeaways Returns management shapes profitability, not just customer satisfaction. What feels like a win for customer service can quietly become an operational failure. Delayed evaluation of returns locks up inventory and erodes margin. Most...
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USPS proposes an 8% shipping rate increase. Learn how ecommerce sellers can reduce costs and adapt to rising shipping expenses.
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Reducing Driver Stress to Improve Fleet Safety and Performance Let's Talk Learn More Driver stress is an important but often overlooked factor influencing fleet safety and operational performance. Commercial drivers operate in a demanding environment...
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Descartes ONE Record™ Helping carriers, freight forwarders, and ground handling agents (GHAs) meet the IATA ONE Record standard Talk to an expert What is IATA's ONE Record? IATA’s ONE Record initiative aims to help airlines, their partners and...
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A recent OFAC enforcement action against a U.S. Sports Academy resulted in $1.72 million in penalties for 89 violations of counternarcotics sanctions. The school had signed tuition enrollment agreements with two individuals on OFAC’s Specially...
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Classification updates occur every five years. But HS2028 is not routine. With 299 amendment sets, including new headings, subheadings, consolidations, and legal note revisions, HS2028 represents a material recalibration of the Harmonized System (HS)...
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Ecommerce sellers face a growing visibility gap as social platforms reshape product discovery. Learn what’s changing and how to adapt.
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Amazon may move Prime Day to June, giving ecommerce sellers less time to prepare inventory, pricing, and fulfillment strategies.
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Logistics Visibility from Planning to Delivery Uniting the people and technology that move the world Let's Talk Learn More Connected Intelligence with Descartes and Zebra Technologies Modern logistics depends on seamless coordination across people...
Podcast: How Intelligent Automation Is Transforming Last Mile Delivery Performance Let's Talk Learn More Key Takeaways: Intelligent automation is shifting last mile operations from reactive management to proactive, data-driven execution. Unified...
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Descartes Broker & Forwarder Enterprise Systems New: Descartes Spot™ Helping freight forwarders deliver 90% of quotes in under 30 seconds Request a Demo Helping You Win Business with Faster Quoting Many shipping decisions are time-sensitive with...
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OpenAI is adjusting its plans to enable direct product purchases inside ChatGPT, reflecting how quickly AI-driven commerce is evolving. While the company initially explored allowing users to buy products directly within ChatGPT search results, it is...
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