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Frequenly asked questions about Go-webEDI, a stand-alone electronic data interchange (EDI) solution by Descartes.
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ELECTRONIC DATA INTERCHANGE - FAQ FAQ - Peppol Electronic Data Interchange FAQ General Questions Technical Questions Terminology Questions about Processes & Organisations Questions about Peppol Questions about Go-webEDI E-Invoicing E-invoicing and...
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Why Descartes Outperforms Roadnet: Top-Notch Solutions, Expert Teams, Financial Strength In the ever-changing landscape of distribution, the right route planning solution is key. It's not just about the technology, but also the provider's ongoing...
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A Shipper TMS is the ideal place to determine the carbon emissions by collecting and analyzing data of all the transportation activities of an organization and applying the same logic across the different forwarders/carriers.
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A TMS should provide full visibility into all of your shipments. It needs to be properly integrated with your other systems (ERP) and carriers.
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A transportation management system plays a central role in the total supply chain. It is a powerful tool that enables businesses to automate activities like carrier selection or invoice audit, gain control over costs, a better visibility on their...
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A transportation management system (TMS) is a software platform that supports businesses to plan, execute and optimize the physical movements of goods, both incoming and outgoing.
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You want to build an integrated technology stack for your ecommerce business, and you need to know the best way to get started. With so many different software options on the market today, deciding which programs belong in your technology stack, let...
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Ecommerce business leaders that struggle with accurate, on-time order fulfillment benefit from ecommerce software. Designed to streamline every step of the process, from shopping cart to order fulfillment to timely delivery of each order, integrated...
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Choosing a technology stack for your ecommerce business starts with understanding which combination of integrated software is best suited to your business type. To avoid overkill and technology overwhelm, choose a tech stack journey to help you...
As an ecommerce business leader, you are responsible for solving a variety of problems to keep your business running smoothly. Technology solutions can help, but how do you know which type of technology solves each unique business problem? Here is a...
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Every good ecommerce business leader wants to prevent mistakes and delays in order fulfillment. However, many struggle to keep promises to their customers. When it comes to fast and accurate ecommerce fulfillment, technology can help, but with...
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We are ready to guide your company through the changes with our CDS ready software solutions. Get in contact with our customs solution experienced staff today.
An ETSF is an external temporary storage facility. ETSF’s are often located further inland away from the port or frontier
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...
The question that so many children ask has become synonymous with the journey we are facing with global logistics. As part of Descartes’ ongoing update on the global logistics crisis, we look at several core logistics and economic measures to...
The COVID-19 pandemic altered other aspects of life and business and, in some cases, more structurally than others. One area majorly affected has been the disposable income habits of Americans and the changes to those habits have had a direct impact...
The Global Shipping Crisis How Will We Be Able to Tell When the Global Shipping Crisis Ends? The global shipping crisis has to be one of the top stories of 2021, and every day there are multiple stories about it and when it might end. There are many...
Frequently Asked Questions about EDI Processes & Organisations
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ELECTRONIC DATA INTERCHANGE - FAQ What is EDI? - Technical Questions Electronic Data Interchange FAQ General Questions Technical Questions Terminology Questions about Processes & Organisations Questions about Peppol Questions about Go-webEDI E...
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