In this video episode, Adrian Gonzalez with Talking Logistics speaks to Descartes’ Mike Hane, Director, Industry Strategy about the rise of transportation management as a competitive weapon/differentiator, what shippers are looking for today from visibility—again ranked as the top capability needed for effective transportation management, where respondents see AI driving the most meaningful outcomes today, and steps that business leaders who are just beginning their AI journey can take now in terms of evaluating priorities and vendors. Watch now!

2025 Transportation Management Benchmark Survey 

Descartes' 9th annual benchmark report analyzes strategy, technology, and investment trends from over 600 global companies so you can see how your transportation operations compare. 

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Solution Highlight: Descartes Transportation Management Solutions

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