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Export license management is a crucial aspect of international trade that demands precision, timeliness, and a thorough understanding of complex export regulations. Yet, despite the importance of accuracy in this process, many companies continue to...
Meet the Experts Helping Customers Excel with Descartes’ Routing, Mobile & Telematics Solutions In this edition of Team Behind the Tech, we spotlight Sergio Torres, Senior Vice President of Product Management for Descartes’ routing, mobile, and...
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Key Takeaways: On-time building material delivery is crucial to help contractors maintain construction schedules and maximize crew utilization. Building material distributors that prioritize reliable on-time deliveries gain a competitive edge, retain...
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In today’s fast-paced world, businesses must meet increasing customer demands for faster and more reliable deliveries while minimizing expensive delivery costs. Delivery Management Software (DMS) has become an essential tool for companies looking to...
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Summary: Theft and fraud are significant issues in the construction materials delivery industry. Manual processes result in inefficiencies and losses. Digital solutions help mitigate these problems by providing real-time updates, time-stamped photos...
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Key Takeaways: Challenges in Food Service Distribution : Managing last-minute orders and outdated routes strains efficiency and customer satisfaction. Benefits of Automated Route Planning: Reduces costs, improves delivery accuracy, and enhances the...
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The Global Shipping Report U.S. container import volume in June 2024 posts further strong year-on-year gains as labor talks stall at South Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports June 2024 U.S. container import volume declined 2.1% from May but increased 10.4%...
Meet the Experts Helping Customers Excel with Descartes’ Routing, Mobile & Telematics Solutions Welcome to Team Behind the Tech! Here, we share the stories of our dedicated team members who empower customers to excel with Descartes’ advanced routing...
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Key Takeaways: Paper-based proof of delivery can be easily exploited because it provides little reliable proof of delivery or the condition of materials. Materials are vulnerable to fraud and theft, which costs distributors $1 billion annually...
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The escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine, marked by Russia's alleged use of chemical weapons, has led to a new wave of US sanctions aimed at undermining Russia's military-industrial capabilities. These OFAC Russia sanctions target the...
The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) empowers the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to scrutinize imports from the Chinese province of Xinjiang due to the potential use of forced labor. A key tool in this initiative is the UFLPA Entity...
An International private banking group has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $3.7 million to resolve OFAC sanctions violations. Initially facing a base civil penalty of $10.6 million, the reduction to $3.7 million was attributed to the company’s...
Meet the Experts Helping Customers Excel with Descartes’ Routing, Mobile & Telematics Solutions Welcome to Team Behind the Tech, where we chat with the team members who work closely with customers to help them be successful with Descartes’ routing...
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Meet the Experts Helping Customers Excel with Descartes’ Routing, Mobile & Telematics Solutions Welcome to Team Behind the Tech, where we chat with the team members who work closely with customers to help them be successful with Descartes’ routing...
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Import Control System 2 (ICS2) Requirements Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Related Resources ICS2 for Cargo ICS2 for Forwarders & NVOCCs ICS2 for Mail Learn More In this Article... toc How can I become a self-filer to...
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Air AMS Air Automated Manifest System (Air AMS) FAQs Related Resources Section 321 Type 86 Resource Center Descartes Automated Manifest System™ Advanced Security Filings In this Article... toc What is the Air Automated Manifest System? AMS is an...
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At Descartes, customer feedback drives our innovation and continuous improvement. We are deeply grateful to our customers for their valuable insights, which have consistently propelled our denied party screening software to the forefront of the...
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The Import Control System 2 (ICS2) regulation is a safety and security system that calls for greater advanced cargo information and that replaces the legacy framework. The regulation calls for added data that was previously handled by carriers at the...
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We are thrilled to announce that Descartes Denied Party Screening has been recognized as one of G2’s best software products for enterprise in 2024. With 70,000+ software companies on G2, securing a position among the Top 50 Best Software is a...
Navigating the Logistics Landscape: A Tale of Two Approaches In the dynamic world of logistics, every decision matters, especially when it comes to route planning. For professionals like Sam, a route planning specialist at a growing distributor, the...
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