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ATLANTA, Georgia, January 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq: DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, released its January report on the ongoing global shipping crisis and...
When it comes to maintaining compliance, there’s no denying the importance of Denied Party Screening to mitigate the risk of working with restricted, sanctioned or blocked parties as well as reducing the probability of incurring associated...
The Global Shipping Crisis Global Logistics Shipping Crisis: Slight Softening, But Still Record Import Volume While December was the second consecutive month of declining container import volumes, it was still strong relative to previous years and...
Salesforce: An Ideal Platform for Global Sanctions, Restricted and Denied Party Screening Compliance
The one secret that is often overlooked amid the initial excitement of a potential new sale is that before the negotiation, renewal or repeat shipment process, organizations need to be satisfied that there are no concerns with the company they are...
Headquartered in Anaheim, CA, Box Components designs, manufactures, and distributes parts for BMX and mountain bikes for customers around the world. Driven by its Southern California racing heritage, Box’s forward-thinking products not only benefit...
ATLANTA, Georgia, December 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq: DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, released its December report on the ongoing global shipping crisis and...
The Global Shipping Crisis The Global Logistics Shipping Crisis: All-time High Import Volume, But We’re Not Catching Up The U.S. continues to be one of the more overachieving economies in the world as import volumes continue to run at a record pace...
EXPORT COMPLIANCE What are Schedule B commodity codes? Schedule B commodity codes are administered by the U.S. Commerce Department’s Census Bureau. They are 10 digit codes that are used to classify goods bound for export from the United States...
How Differentiated Delivery Service Can Drive Premium Pricing for Even Products Like Sand The challenge many distribution-oriented companies face is how to get a premium price for their products, especially when they are considered commodities. Sadly...
Driver Shortage? Use Route Optimization to Get the Most from Your Existing Drivers The driver shortage is not new news, it is big news and a global problem. Macroeconomic factors such as the accelerated growth of ecommerce and increased consumer...
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The Damage Delivery Failures Can Cause and Getting Them Back on Track Between the pandemic and rampant driver shortage, the quality of delivery service has significantly degraded over the last 18 months. While most retailers are challenged...
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AI-based Configuration: The Future of Optimized Last Mile Delivery There’s always been tension surrounding the optimization technologies used for planning last mile delivery routes. The solutions that solve the toughest and most unique problems and...
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Trade Compliance executives know that changing tariff classifications can create risk if done incorrectly.
Robotic Process Automation Improves Last Mile Delivery Performance Most logistics organizations still see a wide discrepancy in the results produced by their planners for their last mile delivery operations despite advances in route planning...
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6 Ways Machine Learning Can Improve Fleet Performance Connect with Us Machine learning (ML) has become a pervasive topic in supply chain technology circles. Machine learning can help fleet operators maximize the fleet performance improving the...
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The 5 Key Components of a Digital Twin for Fleet Operations What is a Digital Twin? The digital twin is a powerful approach to better understand how operations work today or could work in the future. Through the creation of a virtual, but dynamic...
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Consumers are Taking the Environment Seriously When it Comes to Home Delivery There is a nagging tension when it comes to home delivery and the environment. Consumers love the convenience of home delivery but are very concerned about its effect on...
How Understanding Delivery Personas Will Change Your Home Delivery Top- and Bottom-Line Performance In home delivery there is an “arms race” when it comes to delivery speed. One company, however, is incentivizing customers to slow down their delivery...
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Servier Suisse looked for an EDI solution that allowed its wholesalers’ systems to communicate directly with the company’s own ERP without having to worry about different order formats or communication protocols. By collaborating with an EDI service...
It’s more important than ever to keep track of cryptocurrency regulations and ensure that your business stays compliant with OFAC’s rulings. Don’t worry: the Treasury does not intend to ban cryptocurrency; it has indicated that it will only go after...
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