How U.S. Foods Transformed Fleet Visibility
Discover How U.S. Foods Transformed Routing to Improve Efficiency and Service at 70+ Locations
Like many foodservice distributors, U.S. Foods was facing rising operational costs, disconnected data systems, and an aging routing platform.
But instead of patching up the gaps, they partnered with Descartes to build a smarter, scalable routing model that supports over 6,500 daily routes and 250,000 customers.
By integrating real-time route planning, proof of delivery, and performance tracking, U.S. Foods replaced tribal knowledge with actionable insights - increasing case-per-mile, streamlining daily execution, and giving local teams the visibility they need to deliver with confidence.
“We needed to replace an unsupported routing system with a modern solution that drives reliability and productivity. Descartes helped us do that.”
- Ryan Pelphrey, VP of Enterprise Routing, U.S. Foods
What to Expect: Web Seminar Highlights
- Real-Time Visibility: Track deliveries, service windows, and route performance in one platform
- Driver Engagement: Training, mock routing, and feedback to boost adoption and execution
- Fleet Utilization: Optimize routes to cut mileage and improve case-per-mile
- Labor Optimization: Support bids, shift plans, and diverse pay structures
- Proactive Planning: Use dynamic routing and service windows for scalable execution
Web Seminar:
What to Expect
Real-Time Visibility:
Single system for tracking deliveries, customer service windows, and route performance
Driver Engagement:
Hands-on training, mock routing, and feedback loops that improve adoption and execution
Fleet Utilization:
Data-driven route optimization to reduce mileage and improve case-per-mile performance
Labor Optimization:
Tools to support route bids, shift planning, and varying pay structures across markets
Proactive Planning:
Dynamic routing engine and service window integration for scalable local execution
From Insight to Impact: How U.S. Foods Modernized Daily Routing
In a high-volume, cost-sensitive environment like foodservice distribution, routing isn’t just logistics, it’s strategy. Descartes gives distributors like U.S. Foods the tools to replace outdated systems, scale smarter, and meet evolving customer demands with confidence.
Descartes offers automated workflows that enhance safety and compliance, solutions to optimize workforce productivity, and flexible strategies to address driver shortages, including non-licensed vehicle options. With these tools, beverage distributors can operate smarter, safer, and more efficiently.
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