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You want to build an integrated technology stack for your ecommerce business, and you need to know the best way to get started. With so many different software options on the market today, deciding which programs belong in your technology stack, let...

Ecommerce business leaders that struggle with accurate, on-time order fulfillment benefit from ecommerce software. Designed to streamline every step of the process, from shopping cart to order fulfillment to timely delivery of each order, integrated...

Choosing a technology stack for your ecommerce business starts with understanding which combination of integrated software is best suited to your business type. To avoid overkill and technology overwhelm, choose a tech stack journey to help you...

As an ecommerce business leader, you are responsible for solving a variety of problems to keep your business running smoothly. Technology solutions can help, but how do you know which type of technology solves each unique business problem? Here is a...

Every good ecommerce business leader wants to prevent mistakes and delays in order fulfillment. However, many struggle to keep promises to their customers. When it comes to fast and accurate ecommerce fulfillment, technology can help, but with...

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EXPORT COMPLIANCE What are Schedule B commodity codes? Schedule B commodity codes are administered by the U.S. Commerce Department’s Census Bureau. They are 10 digit codes that are used to classify goods bound for export from the United States...

The question that so many children ask has become synonymous with the journey we are facing with global logistics. As part of Descartes’ ongoing update on the global logistics crisis, we look at several core logistics and economic measures to...

The COVID-19 pandemic altered other aspects of life and business and, in some cases, more structurally than others. One area majorly affected has been the disposable income habits of Americans and the changes to those habits have had a direct impact...

The Global Shipping Crisis How Will We Be Able to Tell When the Global Shipping Crisis Ends? The global shipping crisis has to be one of the top stories of 2021, and every day there are multiple stories about it and when it might end. There are many...

ELECTRONIC DATA INTERCHANGE - FAQ What is EDI? - Questions about Processes & Organisations Electronic Data Interchange FAQ General Questions Technical Questions Terminology Questions about Processes & Organisations In this article... 1. What is...

ELECTRONIC DATA INTERCHANGE - FAQ What is EDI? - Technical Questions Electronic Data Interchange FAQ General Questions Technical Questions Terminology Questions about Processes & Organisations In this article... 1. There are many different EDI...

ELECTRONIC DATA INTERCHANGE - FAQ What is EDI? - Terminology Electronic Data Interchange FAQ General Questions Technical Questions Terminology Questions about Processes & Organisations In this article... 1. What is Edifact? 2. What is XML? 3. What...

ELECTRONIC DATA INTERCHANGE FAQ – EDI FAQ – What is EDI ? - General Questions. EDI stands for Electronic Data Interchange. It is the general term for the standardized exchange of business documents such as orders, invoices, status messages, etc. from...

FOREIGN TRADE ZONES Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) FAQs What is a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ)? Benefits of FTZs for LSPs Benefits of FTZs for Importers In this Article... toc What is a Foreign Trade...

EXPORT COMPLIANCE Why do Organizations have to Meet Export Classification Requirements? As with import compliance , a crucial part of export compliance regulations that is enforced by governments and jurisdictions around the world is controlling the...

EXPORT COMPLIANCE What is Risk Management? When mentioned in context of export compliance, risk management may refer to compliance with restricted party screening regulations, but more specifically to sanctioned ownership screening rules, including...

EXPORT COMPLIANCE What is OFAC Screening? OFAC screening is a subset of denied party screening that applies to organizations doing business in the United States or transacting in U.S. Dollars anywhere in the world. OFAC screening involves checking...

EXPORT COMPLIANCE What is Denied Party Screening? Denied party screening refers to the process of comparing names of customers, business partners, facility visitors, etc., against official watch lists of individuals and entities with whom it is...

EXPORT COMPLIANCE What is Export Compliance? Governments and international bodies maintain regulations and rules governing all export activities within their jurisdictions. Export compliance, therefore, refers to the act of complying with these...