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Descartes is committed to providing the best support possible to our worldwide customer base, and is constantly seeking to improve the support experience for customers.Technology is an important part of the support process and, driven by our ongoing...
Descartes Datamyne™ for Banks is an intuitive, web-based platform populated with the detailed trading activities and business profiles of U.S. importers, exporters and their trading partners. The solution can help banks rapidly discover trends...
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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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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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Most companies leave lots of money on the table when they deploy them. Getting the most from them requires that companies spend time thinking about how they are going to be applied, how they will measure the results and the definition of success. The...
This past week, I had a chance to spend a few hours with the folks at a large global food manufacturer discussing the evolution of their mobile strategy. The company has been using GPS-enabled mobile technology with its thousands of sales and...
Fleet operations are increasingly playing a pivotal role in supporting growth, enhancing profitability and managing perceptions about value / brand image. Though traditionally disparate, the enabling fleet technology silos of i) planning, ii)...
A comprehensive MRM solution meets the needs of manufacturers, retailers, distributors and their logistics services providers by managing the entire delivery process, and enabling them to optimize and gain real-time control over their logistics...
To win market share and remain profitable in a growing competitive environment, efficiently managing driver performance and customer service demands is paramount. Here are 5 ways to help ensure you improve performance.
How Trade Integration Can Help Turn the 80/20 Rule Upside Down Across Your Trading Partner Community
Businesses are rushing to comply with one of the more substantial changes to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations in recent history. Companies must identify and closely monitor Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) within financial transactions...
Descartes Order Notification™ service enhances call center effectiveness while improving customer service. Your customers can automatically be notified of scheduled or adjusted delivery times via e-mail, phone call, or voice message. This direct...
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Chris Jones, Executive Vice President, Marketing and Services with Descartes, describes the three core components of the Descartes business model, placing Customer Success at the forefront, and explains the technology behind the Logistics Technology...
Logistics is different. If logistics is your business or a critical element to its success, you know this. You have to manage inventory, resources and documents that are all concurrently in motion with business processes that extend to the edge of...
Descartes Reporting Services™ is a standard reporting tool that works with any Descartes solution as well as any non-Descartes solution that is an open database-compliant (OBDC) system. Descartes Reporting Services helps companies to rapidly build...
Managing fluctuating delivery cycles, constantly changing routes and a demanding customer base that insists upon timely delivery of goods, is an ongoing challenge for rental product delivery organizations. It is critical to ensure that deliveries and...
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Effectively managing delivery routes involves two distinct phases. First, a plan must be built to efficiently deploy vehicles while satisfying customer demands. Then, it must be fine-tuned to reflect real-world changes. With the right tool, planning...
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