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IMPORT COMPLIANCE FAQs What is Import Compliance? It is up to the importer of record to ensure they are accurately classifying their products, proactively applying for licenses, and correctly calculating duties. Each country, and even some regional...
Known for its specialized extreme environment engineering, Meggitt PLC is a world leader in aerospace, defence, and energy. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, Meggitt operates in North America, Europe, and Asia and employs more than 9,000 people at...
TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT FAQs What is freight broker software? It’s a type of transportation management software designed to streamline operations for freight brokers by allowing them to easily enter loads, source/qualify carriers, handle dispatch...
American companies and other organizations with business interests in the U.S. have recently had to scramble to comply with Washington’s new Military End Use (MEU) law last December and, more recently, the Military Intelligence End User (MIEU) rules...
CHIPPENHAM, Wiltshire, April 6, 2021 -- Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, today announced the findings of its latest Brexit research report: Beyond Brexit: The Realities of Brexit for UK...
As many people will now know the UK Government has decided to delay the implementation of its staged controls on imports for Brexit. But is it all that it seems? On the 11 March 2021 the UK Government laid out a new timetable for introducing import...
LONDON, UK, 31.3.21 -- Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that CPG Logistics Ltd, a long-established logistics services provider in the UK, is using Descartes’ e-Customs...
TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT FAQs What is supply chain visibility? Supply chain visibility is the ability to track the progress of your products throughout their lifespan, as they travel from suppliers of raw materials to manufacturers producing...
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Digitization Resource Center for Freight Forwarders & Customs Brokers Descartes is Helping Freight Forwarders & Customs Brokers Digitize and Transform Their Operations Customer-Facing Enablement Descartes helps to provide customer self-service...
CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management FAQs What is the CARM Client Portal and What Importers Need to Do Next? The CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management project is a multi-year trade initiative. Once implemented, it will facilitate compliance and...
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With climate change a common topic of conversation these days, many people welcome the technological advances that are making electric vehicles (EV) a cost-effective alternative to traditional gas-fueled modes of transport. But according to global...
With facilities in Wisconsin and Colorado, Midwest Prototyping is a leading force in the additive manufacturing industry, utilizing 3D printing and state-of-the-art manufacturing technology to provide rapid prototyping and low-volume production...
Delivery strategies, tactics and technologies have evolved rapidly for B2C and B2B companies. Industry leaders have proven that they can compete on the strength of their delivery capabilities. The myth that higher service levels result in increased...
President Biden has renewed the focus on strengthening the resiliency of U.S. supply chains and in doing so has redrawn the priority list for many business leaders across the nation. Announced on February 24 th, President Biden’s 100-day review of U...
What is Cloud Elasticity? In cloud computing, elasticity is defined as "the degree to which a system is able to adapt to workload changes by provisioning and de-provisioning resources in an autonomic manner, such that at each point in time the...
Definition of Same-Day Optimization Same-day optimization is the dynamic delivery appointment booking and execution of intra-day ad-hoc orders through intelligent automated selection of the most cost-effective resource while using time-definite...
Analyzing 2020 Imports & the Changes in North American Trade Reporting the latest available data from Mexico, Canada, and the U.S. Census Bureaus, with cumulative trade values over the preceding year. Top commodity rankings based on total FOB Value...
Definition of Strategic Route Planning Strategic route planning is a technology-enabled route planning process that determines the optimal combination and location of resources (e.g. distribution centers, fleet size and drivers) to meet customer...
London, UK, 24.02.21 -- Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, has helped Personal Freight Services Ltd, an Irish-owned freight forwarding, warehousing, and customs brokerage service provider...
What is the definition of Robotic Process Automation (RPA)? Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is an application of technology, governed by business logic and structured inputs, aimed at automating business processes. Using RPA tools, a company can...
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