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Explore the world of real-time visibility in logistics and supply chain management. Understand the challenges and benefits of continuous updates, Learn why real-time visibility is crucial for shippers and forwarders, and how it contributes to...
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In October 2023, U.S. container import volume increased from September 2023, moving significantly ahead of October 2019 imports. Instead of the peak season decline that traditionally starts in the August timeframe, import volumes continue to rise and...
Here’s how your business and customers can get the most value out of the click and collect retail channel.
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Customers want convenient, fast click and collect. Here are four ways to streamline the customer experience for in-store pickup.
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Learn how inefficient pickups can prove costly, and discover tactics to streamline the process and increase customer loyalty.
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In September 2023, U.S. container import volume increased slightly from August 2023, which is counter to the decline that typically occurs in the last third of the year. Imports from China increased, as did the share of Chinese imports of total U.S...
In August 2023, U.S. container import volume increased slightly compared to July 2023, which is fairly consistent with the rise that occurs in peak season in non-pandemic years. Despite the volume increase, port transit times remained close to their...
In July 2023, U.S. container import volume increased compared to June 2023, which is consistent with the rise that occurs in peak season in non-pandemic years. Despite the volume increase, port transit times remained close to their lowest levels...
In today's dynamic business landscape where supply chains are a competitive weapon, transportation management and real-time visibility are keys to success. As a supply chain professional, you understand the importance of partnering with a technology...
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Nowadays, EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) is an indispensable part of the supply chain. But how do you ensure that your business processes remain up to date and that you continue to work most efficiently? In this resource center we put together...
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Become an Amazon seller Amazon has over 300 million active customer accounts worldwide, and customers buy roughly 7,400 products per minute from U.S. sellers. Build, grow, and scale your brand with our innovative toolkit: world-class logistics, a...
Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) & Cybersecurity Resource Center Amid Global Supply Chain Disruptions, Sanctions Violation Penalties, and Global Instability, Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) Are Increasingly Focused on Supply Chain Cybersecurity...
Import Control System 2 (ICS2) for Cargo Resource Center This resource center includes information regarding the EU Import Control System 2 (ICS2) requirements for cargo. We encourage you to bookmark this page and to check back often for updated...
Import Control System 2 (ICS2) for Mail Resource Center This resource center includes information regarding the EU Import Control System 2 (ICS2) requirements for mail. We encourage air carriers to bookmark this page and to check back often for...
Denied Party Screening and Salesforce CRM Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platforms such as Salesforce often act as the centralized platform for sales, marketing, and other departments. The contact and lead records within CRMs change at a...
Why is it that some companies get so much more business value from their transportation management strategies, tactics, and technology than everyone else? For five years, Descartes has conducted the G lobal Transportation Management Benchmark Survey...
The importance of transportation management has been rising for a number of years. This past year highlighted how effective transportation management strategies, tactics and technologies can make a difference in turbulent times. This increasing...
Fleet Innovation Resource Center Innovation has been central to the evolution of Descartes’ routing, mobile and telematics solutions. Never before has there been a convergence of so many technological advancements available to accelerate their...
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...
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...
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