Waterloo-based Descartes, which provides logistics software and services, announced Wednesday that it has acquired BestTransport.com Inc. for US$11.2 million. The Columbus, Ohio-based company provides a cloud-based management system for flatbed
Columbus, Ohio-based BestTransport is a cloud-based transportation management system (TMS) provider focused on the flatbed market. The firm offers a suite of solutions that includes everything from contract rate management to load building, shipment
Descartes Systems Group announced on Wednesday that it has acquired BestTransport, a cloud-based transportation management system (TMS) provider focused on flatbed-intensive manufacturers and distributors. The company offers a full TMS suite of
Waterloo-based Descartes, which provides logistics software and services, announced Wednesday that it has acquired BestTransport.com Inc. for US$11.2 million. The Columbus, Ohio-based company provides a cloud-based management system for flatbed
The retailer has partnered with more than 10,000 schools across Europe to develop individualized, pre-made lists of materials that are mailed to parents, according to joint commentary provided to Retail TouchPoints by Kilian Kallee, CEO and Co
In addition to more intelligent route planning, RBS drivers access delivery schedules using a mobile device. Real-time updates from GPS-tracked vehicles provide visibility into driver availability and location to monitor delivery times against
Descartes purchased the Swiss B2B consulting firm STEPcom in June. In May, it bought New Zealand-based CORE Transport, which specializes in shipment tracking. In February, Descartes acquired fellow Canadian company Management Systems Resources, a
Descartes executives discuss trends in logistics, especially the role of data management and how it's enhancing the customer experience.
Descartes’ cloud-based ecommerce shipping solution ShipRush™ now provides customers increased visibility through its added less-than-truckload (LTL) freight management options.
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