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Peak Delivery Service: 10 Tips for Fleet Efficiency During the Busy Season Let's Talk Learn More Are you ready for peak season and prepared to overcome its unique challenges and thrive, or are you bracing yourself for potential bottlenecks and last...
10 Tips for Streamlined and Cost-Effective Delivery Route Planning Let's Talk Learn More Key Takeaways Implementing accurate map data, real-time tracking, and optimized depot locations significantly enhances delivery route planning and fleet...
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BW Retail Solutions shows how they grew throughput and productivity 4x with a new WMS. Watch the ecommerce case study video
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Global sanctions screening or denied party screening is a compliance process that checks whether an entity is listed on a global sanctions list, and as such is prohibited from being engaged commercially. Despite its necessity in securing business...
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Key Takeaways: Challenges in Food Service Distribution : Managing last-minute orders and outdated routes strains efficiency and customer satisfaction.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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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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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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The stakes are high for sanctions compliance and the impact of false positives in denied party screening is severe. False positives inflate the cost of compliance, and carry hidden costs, obscure real threats, drains resources, and greatly increases...
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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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Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company originally adopted a telematics solution for its vehicles to meet regulatory requirements. Recently, they recognized the untapped potential of this data to help transform the business moving forward and needed to...
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Why Descartes Outperforms Roadnet: Top-Notch Solutions, Expert Teams, Financial Strength In the ever-changing landscape of distribution, the right route planning solution is key. It's not just about the technology, but also the provider's ongoing...
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Watch Adrian Gonzalez and Descartes' Brad Bradley discuss route planning best practices, transforming poor performers into top-notch fleets for business success.
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Border States, the sixth-largest electrical distributor in the US, is reshaping its operational landscape through Descartes' advanced route planning, dispatch, and execution solution. This strategic shift is propelling efficiency, providing delivery...
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The heightened regulatory obligations faced by businesses involved in international trade across all major industries require the implementation of robust denied party screening programs to ensure effective sanctions compliance. Failure to conduct...
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Shore Point Distributing Company, Inc., a longstanding New Jersey beer distributor serving restaurants, bars, and beer stores for 90 years, recognized the need to adapt to the evolving distribution landscape. In a strategic move to enhance efficiency...
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With the NetSuite ERP at the hub of its multichannel business, Blue Sky integrated Descartes’ cloud-based solutions for mobile barcode-based picking and packing, parcel shipping automation, and delivery management with electronic proof of delivery...
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