Supply Chain Brain shares insights from Descartes’ Jackson Wood into 4 strategies that companies can put into practice to help combat the presence of forced labor in the supply chain.
Global Trade Magazine shares insights from Descartes’ Chris Jones on what April’s spike in U.S. container imports, partly driven by a dramatic increase in volume from China, could mean on balance for global supply chain performance.
Adrian Gonzalez with Talking Logistics speaks to Descartes’ Chris Jones about key findings from Descartes’ 7th Annual Global Transportation Management Benchmark Survey, including the top concerns for shippers and LSPs today, the TM capabilities that are expected to deliver the greatest value in the next few years, and the priorities for IT investment in TM. Watch the episode!
In this episode of Hidden Traffic, a podcast on preventing human trafficking, host Gwen Hassan talks to Descartes’ Jackson Wood about the intricacies of global trade, the role of technology, and the importance of compliance and risk management in tackling the complex issue of forced labor in global supply chains.
Reuters examines the complexities of market share losses at U.S. container ports on the West Coast, citing Descartes’ analysis that more than 1M TEU shifted away from West Coast ports annually starting in 2021.
WSJ examines plans of big U.S. retailers to fill shelves with inventory in the fall, after burning off excess inventory from overseas suppliers that, according to Descartes Datamyne, contributed to upending global trade levels at top U.S. ports.
Financial Post spotlights the acquisition by Descartes of Localz to expand capabilities in the highly competitive final mile delivery market with technology that helps retailers engage with customers on the day they’re having goods or services delivered.
Transport Dive spotlights the integration of Descartes Aljex and FreightWaves TRAC to provide freight broker with quality data to give better, smarter and faster price offers to carriers, which helps to optimize freight booking margins and drives greater profitability.
gCaptain spotlights a new report by Descartes showing 1M TEUs per year have shifted away from U.S. West Coast ports, with Gulf Coast ports being the biggest beneficiary.
American Journal of Transportation on selection of Descartes’ last mile delivery solution by Eastern Propane & Oil to help supply propane to over 100,000 residential and commercial customers.