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Key Takeaways: Improving first attempt delivery rate (FADR) is essential for reducing operational costs and enhancing customer satisfaction. Real-time tracking and self-service portals empower customers to manage deliveries, reducing missed attempts...
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Are You Maximizing Delivery Efficiency? 9 Ways Innovative Last Mile Solutions Can Help Let's Talk Learn More In the logistics and delivery industry, the last mile—the final leg of the delivery journey from a distribution center to the end customer’s...
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Key Takeaways: Boost delivery efficiency: Leverage advanced route planning and scheduling tools to optimize deliveries and reduce operating costs. Ensure product freshness: Improve handling and storage practices to maintain the quality of perishable...
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2024 Home Delivery Sustainability: The Environmentally Conscious Consumer Under Pressure Descartes’ 3rd Annual Home Delivery Sustainability Study. Dive into the research results Download Today Ecommerce Grows Amid Uncertainty: How Are Environmental...
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Meet the Experts Helping Customers Excel with Descartes’ Routing, Mobile & Telematics Solutions In this edition of Team Behind the Tech, we spotlight Sergio Torres, Senior Vice President of Product Management for Descartes’ routing, mobile, and...
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Key Takeaways: On-time building material delivery is crucial to help contractors maintain construction schedules and maximize crew utilization. Building material distributors that prioritize reliable on-time deliveries gain a competitive edge, retain...
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In today’s fast-paced world, businesses must meet increasing customer demands for faster and more reliable deliveries while minimizing expensive delivery costs. Delivery Management Software (DMS) has become an essential tool for companies looking to...
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Summary: Theft and fraud are significant issues in the construction materials delivery industry. Manual processes result in inefficiencies and losses. Digital solutions help mitigate these problems by providing real-time updates, time-stamped photos...
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Key Takeaways: Challenges in Food Service Distribution : Managing last-minute orders and outdated routes strains efficiency and customer satisfaction. Benefits of Automated Route Planning: Reduces costs, improves delivery accuracy, and enhances the...
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Meet the Experts Helping Customers Excel with Descartes’ Routing, Mobile & Telematics Solutions Welcome to Team Behind the Tech! Here, we share the stories of our dedicated team members who empower customers to excel with Descartes’ advanced routing...
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Key Takeaways: Paper-based proof of delivery can be easily exploited because it provides little reliable proof of delivery or the condition of materials. Materials are vulnerable to fraud and theft, which costs distributors $1 billion annually...
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ATLANTA, Georgia, and LONDON, UK, June 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that U.K.-based merchant Scott Parnell has improved customer experience, operational efficiency and delivery sustainability by using Descartes’ electronic proof of delivery (ePOD) software to distribute supplies and materials to construction, rail and infrastructure sectors on a national scale. Implementing Descartes’ ePOD has contributed to a significant reduction in paper usage and productivity gains equal to two full-time employees.
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Numerous businesses across Tampa, FL rely on Pepin Distributing to keep their shelves and fridges stocked with leading local, national, and import alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Eager to take the business to new heights, Pepin chose to work...
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Meet the Experts Helping Customers Excel with Descartes’ Routing, Mobile & Telematics Solutions Welcome to Team Behind the Tech, where we chat with the team members who work closely with customers to help them be successful with Descartes’ routing...
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Meet the Experts Helping Customers Excel with Descartes’ Routing, Mobile & Telematics Solutions Welcome to Team Behind the Tech, where we chat with the team members who work closely with customers to help them be successful with Descartes’ routing...
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Navigating the Logistics Landscape: A Tale of Two Approaches In the dynamic world of logistics, every decision matters, especially when it comes to route planning. For professionals like Sam, a route planning specialist at a growing distributor, the...
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In today's rapidly evolving distribution landscape, efficient route planning is crucial for meeting customer demands while keeping operational costs in check. Despite this, many professionals in the field still rely on outdated methods such as...
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Mitchell Companies, a total beverage distributor and longstanding Anheuser Busch wholesaler, replaced its legacy Omnitracs Roadnet solution with Descartes’ strategic and daily route planning and route execution platform for delivery and sales...
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Not all fleet planning problems are the same and to get the best results different planning solutions are required. Whether it's strategizing for future growth or managing day-to-day operations, the right planning approach can make all the difference...
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Low-cost operations and high services levels are the goals of good route planning. Whether you're delivering goods or providing services, optimizing routes can make or break your bottom line. But what's the best approach? Let's examine batch...
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