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Podcast: How Intelligent Automation Is Transforming Last Mile Delivery Performance Let's Talk Learn More Key Takeaways: Intelligent automation is shifting last mile operations from reactive management to proactive, data-driven execution. Unified...
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Let’s Meet in 2026: Descartes at Leading Logistics Industry Events Let's Talk Learn More Logistics industry events continue to play an important role in how organizations stay competitive, informed, and connected. As final-mile expectations increase...
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Video: Unlocking Efficiency in Private Fleets: What Really Drives Routing Success Let's Talk Learn More Key Takeaways: Building Stronger Route Plans: Advanced route optimization software paired with accurate data creates routes that are realistic...
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National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) Year in Review Let's Talk Learn More Strengthening Partnerships Through Technology: NBWA & Descartes Supporting Beverage Distributors Nationwide The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) plays a...
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Driving Efficiency in Beverage Distribution Let's Talk Learn More What You’ll Learn Discover how leading beverage distributors use Descartes to: Cut operational costs and reduce delivery variability Strengthen on-time performance with a connected...
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Video Spotlight: How Technology is Shaping Beverage Distribution at the NBWA Convention Let's Talk Watch Video Insights from the BIECC Innovation Showcase The NBWA Annual Convention and Trade Show brings together leaders from across the beer and...
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How Real-Time Visibility Sets Up Beverage Merchandisers for Success Let's Talk Learn More Beverage merchandising is a complex, hands-on role that requires coordination with drivers, dispatchers and customers. For merchandising leaders, it can be...
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Grupo Petrópolis Increases Sustainability Through Route Optimization and Visibility Let's Talk Learn More Grupo Petrópolis is one of Brazil’s leading brewery and beverage distribution companies, delivering beer, soft drinks, energy drinks, and other...
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Webinar: How Beverage Distributors Are Overcoming Driver Shortages with End-to-End Route Optimization Let's Talk Watch Video How Beverage Distributors Are Boosting Productivity & Service Despite Labor Shortages The beverage industry is under pressure...
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Integrate Route Planning and Execution for Profitable Food and Beverage Delivery Let's Talk Learn More The route looked perfect on paper. Yet the driver missed the customer’s time window by 22 minutes because an earlier stop took 25 minutes longer...
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Webinar: Pepin Distributing Improves Delivery Efficiency with Real-Time Fleet Visibility Let's Talk Learn More Key Takeaways Optimizing Delivery Operations: Smarter routing and real-time visibility cuts idle time, improves efficiency, and helps teams...
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Researching TMS suppliers? Learn more about Descartes being named the top provider of cloud-based TMS solutions and top fleet management provider in ARC Advisory Group’s 2025 Transportation Management Systems Global Report
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Considering an ORTEC Alternative? Why Companies Choose Descartes Let's Talk Learn More Key Takeaways Evaluating an ORTEC alternative? Choose an innovative, scalable delivery management platform complete with: Modern mapping technology Real-time...
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B2B Distributors Improve Delivery Service with Customer Engagement Let's Talk Learn More Today’s customers expect convenience, transparency, and speed. Distributors are turning to digital customer engagement strategies to bridge the gap between...
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Automate OS&D Management to Protect Profits & Customer Relationships Let's Talk Learn More Key Takeaways: Automating Overages, Shortages and Damages (OS&D) management reduces costly errors and manual effort by enabling real-time reporting, barcode...
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Beverage Distribution: How Much is AM/PM Gap Time Costing Your Business? Let's Talk Learn More Gap time (also called dwell time) is the period drivers spend at the depot before and after their route. During these windows, drivers are on duty but not...
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Webinar: How Heartland Coca-Cola Reduced Spend with Fleet Visibility Let's Talk Discover how Heartland Coca-Cola modernized its fleet operations to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and deliver service excellence. Like many beverage distributors...
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Video: Heartland Coca-Cola Improves Route Quality with Executional Visibility Let's Talk Learn More Discover how Heartland Coca-Cola, serving Illinois, Kansas, and Missouri, transformed its logistics planning and execution with Descartes route...
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AI Route Optimization: Enhancing Delivery Efficiency in 2026 Let's Talk Learn More The logistics industry is undergoing significant transformation in 2026, largely driven by AI route optimization. This technology leverages advanced algorithms to...
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A New Era in Beverage Distribution: Insights from WSWA Access Live 2025 By Cyndi Brandt, VP of Fleet Solutions Let's Talk Learn More Key Takeaways Non-alcoholic beverage sales outpaced alcoholic sales in Q4 2024, signaling a lasting shift in consumer...
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