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Embracing the theme of Transforming the Customer Experience, Descartes Evolution Global User & Partner Conference was held in Naples, Florida and it did not disappoint! Hosted at another great venue to spur engagement and interaction, the meeting...
Descartes Evolution 2019, our annual global user and partner conference, has wrapped up, and it was another year highlighting customer success, insights into the past year’s innovations and upcoming planned roadmaps. There was a record number of...
Hi everyone, For those who couldn’t attend, here are some highlights of Descartes Evolution 2019, focused on the initiatives we have underway and the value they are delivering solutions to customers. If you’re not familiar with Descartes Evolution...
In the early ecommerce days of the 2000s, consumers were happy that they could simply buy products online. Many goods were not available locally and consumers enjoyed the convenience of ecommerce. By 2010 and in the years following, this had changed...
Given the current capacity crunch, and the huge amounts of investment capital pouring into transportation and logistics technology, there is tremendous discussion on how technology innovation will impact the industry and, more specifically, 3PLs...
One of the biggest opportunities to dramatically improve supply chain performance occurs when traditional supply chain functions are decomposed and reinvented as integrated business processes. Few supply chain practitioners would dispute that notion...
Entering new markets and capitalizing on international ecommerce buying power can be lucrative, but only if done well. From pinpointing demand, varied and localized marketplaces, to differing distribution models, it can be challenging to get...
It is still uncertain if the UK and the European Union will be able to strike a deal on the UK leaving the EU in March 2019. A communication from the UK government last December made clear that in case of a no deal, many UK businesses will need to...
Mastering Peak Season Logistics with Descartes pixi* WMS MASKWORLD, Germany’s leading ecommerce vendor of costumes and disguises, peak season logistics challenges and fluctuations in orders from its global customer base. To meet the demands of...
Simplifying Global Purchasing, Inbound Visibility, and E-invoicing Compliance with Descartes EZ Collaboration The pace of change in today’s worldwide healthcare environment is rapid, and the mandate to provide better outcomes for people has never...
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With the Parliament rejecting Theresa May's deal and the EU's position on the withdrawal agreement and request from clarity from UK parliament there continues to be uncertainty and there remains a real risk that we could face a hard brexit. Therefor...
“Know Your Customers” Due Diligence Rules A new regulation is slated to go into effect January 1, 2019, that will require all new businesses incorporated in Delaware to perform a sanctions screening. According to the new regulation, registered agents...
For global manufacturers, shippers, and distributors, peak season is the pinnacle end-result of intense production levels, rapid-fire orders, and fast-paced distribution. The Descartes B2B™ Collaboration solution can help provide a critical...
In assessing how to strengthen your carrier relationships, companies can evaluate how business objectives align and how technology can be applied. Collaborating across data scientist teams is also a huge opportunity for shippers and carriers that...
View this video on YouTube Ruyvaz Ferreira Filho from Legrand describes how timely decisions are much needed in their market and to act on fluctuations using the reliable information of Descartes Datamyne.
Descartes is pleased to announce the launch of our Second Annual E-commerce Supply Chain & Logistics Benchmark Survey. The goal of the study is to tap businesses insight on the issues, strategies, and tactics that matter most in this dynamic industry...
Despite the increasing availability of same-day and instant delivery, more than 50 percent of consumers choose delivery options based solely on price and 20 percent prefer the cheapest available home delivery option, according to a recent McKinsey...
After its withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) on May 8th, the United States’ Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) began adopting a number of sanctions against Iran. The majority of these include the re-imposition of...
As logistics service providers (LSPs) and shippers embrace real-time freight visibility to drive more agility in their supply chains, I often get asked the question How many carriers are in your network? Alternatively, the question might be Which of...
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