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Managing the entire delivery process and gaining real-time control over logistics assets and a mobile workforce has many benefits for manufacturers, retailers, distributors and their logistics services providers. Click on the links below for more information about how to manage critical mobile resource management challenges including compliance, route planning and performance management.

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AVL, Routing & Scheduling Case Study: Gaining Real-time Delivery Insight with Intelligent AVL

Intelligent AVL provides a Web-based view of real-time information on delivery arrivals at distribution centers or hubs, enabling dispatchers to adapt routes quickly and efficiently according to exceptions.x

Challenges of the Logistics Industry

Market leading Logistics Service Providers are offsetting challenges such as changes in fuel rates, increasing competition and a fluctuating freight rate market by “plugging in” to global opportunities. View statistics and macro trends in the form of an infographic and learn how LSPs are balancing operational excellence with profitability.

Fuel & Labor Cost Savings through Next Generation Fleet Management System Best Practices

Next Generation Fleet Management System Best Practices delineates the best practices fleet managers can implement to work better and smarter, and to significantly reduce fleet costs.

Optimizing Home Delivery: Winning Market Share Through Efficient Home Delivery Programs

This white paper shows how home delivery providers can transform the delivery service from a costly liability to a customer service asset while controlling and minimizing transportation costs.

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Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Resource Center

FMCSA ELD Mandate: Final Ruling on Electronic Logging Devices

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently released the final ruling on mandating electronic logbooks for commercial vehicle drivers working in the U.S. It also applies to truck and bus drivers from Mexico and Canada who cross into the U.S. and operate a commercial vehicle.

Logistics Accounting for Freight Forwarders

Incorporating techniques to derive revenue at multiple junctures is essential for freight forwarders in order to better compete.

Transportation Management System (TMS): The ‘secret sauce’ is more affordable and functional than ever

Benefits of Transportation Management Systems, commonly known as TMS. TMS software automates such functions as carrier selection, routing and rating; in the process, it helps users reduce their shipping and labor costs.

Electronic Driver Logs are on the Way

The US federal government’s regulations mandating the use of Electronic Logging Devices, also known as Electronic On-Board Recorders (EOBRs), in trucks are expected to take effect sometime next year. Once it does, all carriers and drivers governed by the federal Hours-of-Service rules must be in compliance within two years of the 2015 effective date.

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A-Z Product Listing

An A-Z List of Descartes Software Solutions for the Supply Chain Management and Logistics Community.

Acronym Reference Guide: Logistics & Supply Chain Management

A list of logistics and supply chain management acronyms.

Home Delivery Resource Center

Working with leading retailers around the globe, Descartes has developed real-time integrated route planning and mobility solutions to enable retailers to grow revenue, increase margins and provide differentiated customer service. These home delivery solutions are unique in that they include three important elements...

Glossary: Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Logistics and supply chain management glossary of terms.

MAP-21: A New Day Dawning?

“Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century” Act, better known as “MAP-21.” The law funded the nation’s highway and mass transit projects for 27 months at a cost of $105 billion. It placed unprecedented emphasis on freight movement and recognized freight’s importance to the economy.

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“What is your biggest pain point when it comes to delivery operations?”

Sears shares how it transitioned from an old in-house, batch routing system with limited resource capabilities to Descartes' flexible and rapidly deployed real-time routing and scheduling solution for their nationwide home delivery operations.

Accelerating Supply Chain Speed and Efficiency with Global Trade Data

Talking Logistics's Adrian Gonzalez interviews Ron Lackey, VP of Content Business with Descartes (formerly CustomsInfo): Accelerating supply chain speed and efficiency with global trade data.

Cracking the Code on Home Delivery

The race is on to crack the code on home delivery and leverage it as a competitive differentiator.

Going Paperless

Boosting Performance & Profit

Leading fleet operators are removing paper and manual processes to gain a competitive advantage.

Next Generation of Home Delivery: Real-Time Optimization Technology offers more choices to customers at point-of-sale

What if you could give your customers the ideal Home Delivery experience and make more money doing it?

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