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Streamlining Logistics and Supply Chain Processes in the Equipment Rental, Leasing and Recycling Services Industries Descartes delivers affordable, flexible, and easy-to-deploy solutions that help organizations with their delivery operations to...
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In order to improve operational efficiency and maximize cost savings, Lionel Racing, a distributor of licensed diecast NASCAR and NHRA products, replaced existing technology with the cloud-based Descartes OzLink™ for NetSuite solution. With Descartes...
Enabling Proactive Denied Party Screening (DPS) through TechnologyWith operations across the U.S. as well as in the Netherlands and the U.K., Ohio-based Emerald Performance Materials produces and markets specialty chemicals for a broad range of food...
Zurich-based Barry Callebaut Group runs more than 50 production facilities worldwide to provide high-quality chocolate and cocoa across the entire food industry, from industrial food manufacturers to artisanal and professional users of chocolate...
Author: Chris Jones - Article for DC Velocity Blog This past week, I was talking to my friend, Jan-Terje, about one of his customers and the value they were getting through using their TMS for freight auditing. I will get to his story shortly, but...
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Provide a Differentiated Customer Experience While Reducing Costs and Growing Revenue Home delivery success starts during the buying process and ends after the goods are delivered. Descartes’ solution covers the end-to-end buyer journey. It enables...
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Reducing Risk & Enhancing Sanctions Compliance from within the Salesforce Application Companies and individuals need to ensure that business is not transacted with denied, restricted and/or sanctioned entities. However, incorporating effective...
SRS Distribution consists of a family of industry-leading independent roofing distributors that serve the professional roofing contractor. SRS has expanded rapidly through acquisition and the opening of multiple new locations since its February 2008...
Manage Delivery and Pickup Collection More Efficiently and Effectively with Descartes Descartes offers the industry’s most comprehensive fleet and purchased transportation management solution. From route distribution and route planning, to dynamic...
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Provide a Differentiated Customer Experience While Reducing Costs and Growing Revenue Automotive parts and service success starts during the buying process and ends after the goods are delivered. Descartes’ solution covers the end-to-end buyer...
Optimize Distribution and Inbound Logistics Performance and Productivity Whether improving delivery or inbound logistics operations, Descartes offers the most comprehensive and purchased transportation management solution. Our solutions can create a...
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The Descartes Abu Dhabi Air Advance Electronic Information™ (Descartes Abu Dhabi Air AEI™) solution helps users easily manage shipment information and electronically submit the required data to the Abu Dhabi General Administration of Customs.
The electronic airway bill is a global initiative designed to help air carriers, freight forwarders and Ground Handling Agents (GHSAs) get more done in less time. Using the electronic airway bill, logistics oriented businesses can better communicate...
16 Additional Carriers to Move to the eAWB at First U.S. AirportsOn July 1st, 16 airlines at John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport in New York and Dallas-Fort Worth International (DFW) airport in Texas, are switching to electronic Airway Bill...
While pursuit of the “perfect order” will always be a daily challenge, today’s global marketplace means that companies are under increasing pressure to quickly fulfill product orders across complex networks – and do so holding as little inventory as...
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Descartes acquired Airclic an industry-leading provider of cloud-based mobile solutions that help streamline and automate complex 'last mile' logistics processes, which is a key piece of the supply chain that directly touches customers and has...
Both recognized for their leadership and dedication to the success of Descartes’ customers Descartes’ Employee Excellence and Innovation award recognizes Descartes employees, as nominated by their peers, for their contributions in helping to make...
The air freight industry faces tight margins. View an infographic that covers how leading air forwarders realize the potential of the eAWB to differentiate a service offering and improve processes.
Accurate and effective item classification, valuation, duties/tariffs, trade agreements and managing information can be challenging. Successful businesses are bringing the pieces together to better manage data and improve overall levels of compliance...
What is the Difference between an HTSUS and a Schedule-B?It’s important to understand that HTSUS numbers and Schedule-B numbers have separate functions and should not be used interchangeably. While the Harmonized Tariff System of the United States...
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