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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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What is the Definition of Digital Twin? A digital twin is a virtual model of a process, product or service. This pairing of the virtual and physical worlds allows analysis of data and monitoring of systems to head off problems before they even occur...
The European Union’s recent decision to impose export controls on coronavirus vaccines produced within the 27-nation trading bloc could cause further supply chain disruptions around the world. Business leaders warned of potential, new trade...
London, UK, 11.02.21 -- Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, has played a vital role in the smooth running of EOS’s business operations. The EOS Group, who are a Customs Intermediary and...
Transforming food and beverage distribution operations to meet today’s challenging demands Connect with Us Food and beverage distributors are facing unprecedented times. With the dramatic shifts in demand, rethinking strategies, tactics and...
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Leveling Up Customer Service with Real-time Supply Chain Visibility Committed to delivering an unmatched customer experience, Dublin, OH-based EASE Logistics provides freight management services to the automotive, food and beverage, consumer packaged...
WALTHAM, Mass. & WATERLOO, Ontario, February 1, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA), the nation’s leading provider of kidney care products and services, and Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announce the rollout of Descartes’ last mile delivery solution to improve the distribution of equipment and services to home patients and dialysis centers across the U.S.
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ROUTING, MOBILE & TELEMATICS FAQs What are the most important capabilities of the best routing software? These are the six capabilities that are contained in the best routing software solutions 1. Real-world conditions and constraints models First...
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ROUTING, MOBILE & TELEMATICS FAQs What is Route Optimization? Connect with Us The goal of route optimization is to take customer orders and considering the available resources, road network and operational constraints and determine the combination of...
ROUTING, MOBILE & TELEMATICS FAQs Why should I schedule deliveries? Connect with Us Delivery scheduling is the process that determines which orders get delivered on what routes and the sequence of delivery. Delivery scheduling may or may not include...
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ROUTING, MOBILE & TELEMATICS FAQs What is Route Planning? Connect with Us Route planning is the process that determines which orders get delivered on what routes and the sequence of delivery. Route Planning may or may not include route optimization...
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ROUTING, MOBILE & TELEMATICS FAQs What is Last Mile Delivery? Connect with Us Last mile delivery is the final movement of a customer order from a facility such as a distribution center or store to the end customer. Final mile deliveries are typically...
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