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ROUTING, MOBILE & TELEMATICS FAQs What is Route Planning? Route planning is the process that determines which orders get delivered on what routes and the sequence of delivery. Route Planning may or may not include route optimization. For example, the...
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Given the long tail of truckload carriers, factoring in a mobile app for drivers is a must to ensure visibility across your carrier network. Drivers, however, are bombarded with app requests, and also leverage a multitude of applications for their...
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An event like COVID-19 (coronavirus) changes everything. One big change is the number of vehicles on the road. There has been a significant reduction in traffic and, as a result, actual road speeds have increased. If your company uses a route...
Selecting a route optimization solution can be daunting. Weighing customer requirements, return on investment, company standards, change management, IT resources, and planning time all play into the decision-making process. The industry experience...
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Due to the federally mandated use of Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) in the U.S. and Canada, commercial carriers and fleet operators are investing in telematics technology in order to be compliant. Deciding on the best ELD, software platform and...
Two years ago, we started the Fleet Benchmark Survey because we were seeing some companies be incredibly successful in leveraging their fleet to positively impact their performance while others just struggled to get value. Now that we have data from...
It was a wonderful three days at Descartes Evolution 2019. Customers had the opportunity to network, learn and collaborate with peers as well as industry experts. In addition, Descartes and our sponsor/partner community showcased technological...
One of the biggest opportunities to dramatically improve supply chain performance occurs when traditional supply chain functions are decomposed and reinvented as integrated business processes. Few supply chain practitioners would dispute that notion...
Technology continues to gain traction throughout the commercial trucking industry, as companies realize the efficiency it brings to operations. At the same time, regulatory agencies recognize that technology provides accurate data that can inform or...
Fleet management is often overlooked as companies examine ways to improve performance while keeping their costs down. But fleets can be a competitive differentiator for companies that compete on delivery service, if businesses take the correct...
Ecommerce is transforming the grocery industry and creating tremendous opportunities for grocers to drive greater profitability and increased customer loyalty. It’s a demanding business model, however, and it requires an intense focus on efficiency...
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This February, Descartes Education and Training hosted another in-class training session, this time taking place in Sydney, Australia. Fifteen people attended the training, which was organized in collaboration with Descartes’ reseller Bestrane. They...
On December 10th, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) released the final ruling on mandating electronic logbooks for commercial truck and bus drivers working in the U.S. and for those drivers from Mexico and Canada who operate a...
This November, we hosted another in-class training session at the Descartes Education and Training Center in Atlanta, GA. Seventeen trainees successfully completed the Descartes Route Planner™ Super User Training class, which focused primarily on...
PNE Corporation, one of Canada’s leading propane distributors, has improved customer service and achieved significant performance efficiencies while supporting rapid growth through centralization of delivery operations with Descartes Route Planner™...
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This past January, we hosted our first in-class training session at the Descartes Education and Training Center in Atlanta, GA. Ten trainees successfully completed the Descartes Route Planner™ Solution Administrator Training class, which, focused...
Descartes Route Planner™ enables Shred-it to manage its growing global fleet of more than 2,000 vehicles across the world Global Leader in document destruction services, , is expanding its use of Descartes Route Planner™ to better serve its growing...
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We listened to input from customers and we are pleased to announce the launch of our new Descartes Education and Training Center, a learning center specifically designed to provide quality training material/videos for our customers. Our initial...
It’s amazing how many companies are turning to their supply chain for competitive differentiation. You know that this is true when you start seeing commercials and sales pitches promoting supply chain capabilities. However, the difference we’re now...
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This past week, I had a chance to spend a few hours with the folks at a large global food manufacturer discussing the evolution of their mobile strategy. The company has been using GPS-enabled mobile technology with its thousands of sales and...
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Featured Resources
Food & Beverage Industry - Supply Chain Resource Center
Fuel & Labor Cost Savings through Next Generation Fleet Management System Best Practices
Logistics Management: Integrating Real-Time Planning and Wireless Mobile Technology
Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) Resource Center
Logistics: Best Practices For Optimizing The Last Mile
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