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The U.S. is hinting that it will further tighten export control rules. This article gives more details including the seven steps to compliance that also enable growth.
Has your relationship with the Roadnet organization degraded to the point where you are considering an alternate solution? Numerous customers who left Roadnet shared their challenges with us. If you are facing the same challenges, it may be time to...
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In today's dynamic business landscape, the distribution industry faces unprecedented challenges. The tried-and-true distribution business model is encountering headwinds from evolving customer demands and increasingly narrow profit margins. To adapt...
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The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) within the U.S. Department of Commerce have issued a joint alert calling on financial institutions to proactively report potential attempts to evade U.S...
As the importance of route planning and the use of mobile solutions has grown to help optimize fleet performance, the market has shifted to cloud-based software solutions. While they offer improved security versus traditional on-premise solutions...
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IP address screening has been gaining in importance in recent years following a series of enforcement actions by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) against companies that unwittingly entered into online business transactions with individuals...
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Mastering Ocean Freight In the world of ocean freight, where 80% of the global goods are transported, shipping companies encounter common challenges in managing their international inbound supply chain operations. Coordinating container shipments...
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In today's interconnected global business environment, organizations encounter a multitude of challenges, ranging from intense competition to evolving consumer demands. Nonetheless, one challenge is gaining prominence – the need to give paramount...
In recent developments, U.S. regulators have taken measures to expand export restrictions on advanced AI chips, which could impact leading semiconductor manufacturers such as Nvidia, Intel and others. These regulations aim to prevent the involvement...
U.S. President Joe Biden signed the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) into law to assist with an overall campaign of removing forced labor from commercial supply chains. The new law specifically allows the government to presume that forced...
Modern route planning solutions are powerful tools for fleet operators to reduce costs, improve the customer experience, and even grow revenue. However, the business value that companies get after go-live varies greatly due to vendor service and...
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The distribution landscape is evolving at a breakneck pace. Customer demands are changing, and profit margins are under constant pressure. In this rapidly transforming business environment, companies need to reevaluate their distribution operations...
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On this page we dive into the costs involved when looking to integrate a Customs Software solution in the UK.
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Tracking customer feedback is vital to customer satisfaction. Here’s what to look for in a delivery or field service customer feedback platform.
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Discover how real-time customer feedback tools can transform service recovery, boost satisfaction, and streamline operations for delivery providers.
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Discover how businesses collect useful customer feedback after a last mile delivery or field service appointment.
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Knowing these 4 customer communication trends can take your last-mile customer experience and employee satisfaction to the next level.
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Building upon their personal experience while online shopping, customers now expect information on-demand from their forwarder. They want to access information and book shipments online. Customers also want value. They want to compare cost versus...
In today’s lightning-fast-paced world where customers continue to expect more, efficient vehicle route planning is crucial for last mile logistics companies. Whether you run a small local delivery service or oversee a fleet of trucks for a large...
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Canadian Customs Self-Assessment (CSA) An Overview & How Descartes Can Help Connect with Descartes What is the Canadian CSA Program? The Customs Self-Assessment (CSA) program is designed for low-risk, pre-approved importers, carriers, and registered...
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