Procurement Magazine outlines the top 10 predictions shaping supply chains and procurement strategies in 2026. Descartes’ Jackson Wood weighs in on the forces driving change, from technology adoption to resilience planning, and what organizations should prioritize now.
DC Velocity on how Brazilian beverage distributor Grupo Petrópolis is using Descartes’ routing and fleet management solution to achieve an on-time delivery rate of 98%, reduce overtime hours by 9%, and decrease fuel consumption by 5% — creating more efficient and sustainable fleet operations across 160 locations and 2,900 vehicles.
American Journal of Transportation shares how CPGIO, a 3PL specializing in consumer packaged goods (CPG), fueled rapid expansion and achieved 5x ecommerce growth across its multichannel distribution operations by leveraging the Descartes Sellercloud inventory and order management solution.
Inbound Logistics explores how AI is reshaping supply chain management and what its real-world impact could look like in 2026. Descartes’ Cyndi Brandt shares perspective on where AI is already delivering value today, where expectations need to be grounded, and how organizations can prepare to turn emerging capabilities into practical, scalable outcomes.
FreightWaves’ What the Truck?!? podcast takes a deep dive into the latest Descartes Transportation Management Benchmark Study with Descartes’ Michael Hane, discussing AI adoption, how Descartes MyCarrierPortal and Descartes MacroPoint FraudGuard are helping companies combat cargo theft, and how 81% of respondents now see transportation as a competitive weapon and a key customer service differentiator.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT magazine shares how Switzerland’s ESPAS and Germany’s Steinehelden are using Descartes’ ecommerce WMS to boost productivity by 500%, reduce error rates, and increase customer satisfaction, while integrating persons with and without disabilities into the workforce.
Cargo theft is becoming increasingly sophisticated and costly. Global Trade Magazine speaks with Descartes’ Danielle Spinelli about the evolving tactics behind modern rail theft, why organized crime is exploiting systemic gaps, and how better visibility, collaboration, and technology can help protect cargo.
Entrepreneur shares advice from Descartes’ Johannes Panzer about how to ensure your fulfillment process doesn’t drain your profits as sales channels and order volumes grow. Tip #1: effective utilization of technology like shipping software, IMS and WMS at appropriate growth stages prevents overhead bloat and maintains operational clarity.
Commercial Carrier Journal Commercial Carrier Journal shares insights from Descartes' Danielle Spinelli on the sophisticated digital tactics of criminal networks and the new FMCSA initiatives helping to tackle escalating freight fraud.
Supply Chain Brain shares insights from Descartes’ Filipe Santos about the increasing role of agentic AI in supply chain and logistics. In the face of growing industry and economic volatility, the rise of agentic AI offers a valuable opportunity to shift from reactive problem-solving to proactive autonomous action at scale.