Selecting a route optimization solution can be daunting. Weighing customer requirements, return on investment, company standards, change management, IT resources, and planning time all play into the decision-making process.  The industry experience, longevity and innovation brought to the table by companies providing these solutions should also be considered.

Route optimization engines are based on highly sophisticated math algorithms that take time and experience to develop for specific use cases. Not all route optimization engines are the same or solve the same problems. These are all factors to consider.

Due to the federally mandated use of Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) in the U.S. and Canada, commercial carriers and fleet operators are investing in telematics technology in order to be compliant. 

Deciding on the best ELD, software platform and technology provider for your company may seem overwhelming, but the solution can create valuable new opportunities once in place.

By selecting the right ELD system and solution provider, the chance of a successful ELD initiative will increase and the ability to extract maximum ROI from ELD investments will improve.

When assessing ELD solutions, these four key components should be assessed:

I was on social media the other day and saw a post that talked about the right metrics for leading logistics performance. I wanted to scream. What I saw was the same thinking that has kept many logistics organizations from reaching their true potential. The post said the top metrics were basically logistics costs and on-time-in-full (OTIF). Achieving these metrics is what your CEO and customers expect. Meeting expectations is not the kind of review you want if you aspire to be a true logistics leader. That’s mediocre performance.

Hi everyone,

For those who couldn’t attend, here are some highlights of Descartes Evolution 2019, focused on the initiatives we have underway and the value they are delivering solutions to customers. If you’re not familiar with Descartes Evolution, it’s our premier event where customers, partners, industry experts, and employees gather to discuss business and technology strategies and tactics that improve supply chain and logistics operations performance and security. Our goal for the event is simple: we want customers to walk away with at least one good idea that they can use to make a difference in their own business.