Descartes MacroPoint

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  1. Smart Temperature Tracking for Sensitive Shipments Safely with Descartes MacroPoint

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    Ensuring the integrity of temperature-sensitive goods during transit is crucial for preserving product quality and safety, whether it is perishable food, life-saving medications, or delicate plants. However, shippers often struggle with challenges, such as handling a high volume of refrigerated carriers, managing delayed and manual data communication, and coping with portal and data overload. These...…

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    Defending Against Fraud with Descartes’ MacroPoint FraudGuard

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    Despite increased efforts to educate and raise awareness among shipping companies about the spectrum of fraud risks—from the more recognized threats like double brokering and trailer theft to the subtler, emerging schemes—the challenges remain formidable. The financial and operational burdens stemming from fraud, such as stolen loads and unauthorized mode switching, are significant and often…

  3. SAP IBP Synchronization and CloudPaths

    Improving Customer Service & Mitigating Transportation Disruptions with Descartes Supply Chain Visibility & Connectivity Solutions

    Reading time: 3 mins

    Visibility in supply chains goes beyond just tracking freight location - it involves anticipating delays, providing predictive ETAs, and optimizing operations. This broader visibility generates value across multiple departments by addressing consumer demands for swift, accurate order fulfillment and detailed delivery information. However, fragmented systems and processes among suppliers, distributors, carriers, and stakeholders hamper seamless…