Talking Logistics speaks with Descartes’ Hayden Cardiff about what separates the industry's safest fleets from the rest. From identifying behavioral risk patterns before incidents occur to leveraging AI and connected safety data for more proactive coaching, Hayden explains how leading fleets are shifting from reactive safety management to predictive safety strategies.
Inbound Logistics shares how Richards Building Supply replaced paper-based delivery processes with Descartes’ route planning and mobile proof-of-delivery solutions. Across more than 60 locations and a fleet of several hundred vehicles, the company is gaining greater visibility, creating safer and more efficient routes, and providing customers with digital signatures and photos that confirm when and where materials were delivered.
American Journal of Transportation shares insights from Descartes’ Jackson Wood on how the recent U.S. Executive Order “Strengthening Customs Enforcement” signals a new era of heightened import compliance enforcement. As regulators place greater emphasis on supply chain transparency and trade compliance, importers need to prepare for increased scrutiny and ensure they have the right processes, data and technology in place to manage risk.
Supply Chain Management Review speaks with Descartes’ Dan Cicerchi about why supply chain leaders must pivot from waiting for stability to return. From shifting trade policies and geopolitical disruptions to evolving transportation capacity challenges, Dan explains why agility, real-time visibility and connected supply chain data are becoming essential to navigating continuous change.
With the U.S. Supreme Court invalidating tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), importers face a new wave of uncertainty as legal challenges and appeals continue to unfold. Adrian Gonzalez with Talking Logistics explores the implications of the decision and what businesses should do now to stay compliant and manage risk in an evolving trade environment.
USA Today shares insights from Descartes’ Jackson Wood on how companies are approaching tariff refunds—balancing reinvestment, cost pressures, and ongoing trade uncertainty across global supply chains.
U.S. container imports fell 6.8% in January, according to Descartes data cited by Reuters. While volumes declined month-over-month, the results point to more normalized trade patterns following extended periods of disruption and frontloading in early 2025. The data highlights how shifting demand, inventory adjustments, and trade policy dynamics continue to influence import activity in 2026.
Scaling ecommerce doesn’t have to mean burnout or chaos. Entrepreneur shares insights from Descartes’ Johannes Panzer on how growing brands can sell more online in 2026 by aligning fulfillment, inventory and order management with sustainable growth strategies.
As ecommerce operations scale, fulfillment missteps can quickly erode margins and service levels. Inbound Logistics features insights from Descartes’ Johannes Panzer and Mikel Richardson on seven common ecommerce fulfillment pitfalls and how the right technology, processes, and planning can help sellers avoid them.
Cracking down on tariff evasion and customs fraud has become a priority in the U.S. Supply Chain Brain features insights from Descartes’ Jackson Wood on emerging risk areas, enforcement trends and how organizations can strengthen compliance programs.