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Synergizing Telematics Systems and Routing to Maximize Fleet Performance Let's Talk Learn More Key Takeaways: Integrated routing and telematics optimizes fleet efficiency and reduces costs. Real-time tracking enhances safety, compliance, and driver...
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Border States: Optimizing Fleet Operations with Descartes’ Route Planning Let's Talk Learn More Learn how Border States, the sixth-largest electrical distributor in the U.S., enhanced operational efficiency and customer satisfaction with Descartes...
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Transforming Fleet Logistics with Artificial Intelligence Let's Talk Learn More Sometimes, managing a fleet feels like juggling bowling pins with your eyes closed. You’ve got routes, drivers, time windows, and traffic all swirling around at once...
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6 Tips to Reduce Claims & Disputes in Construction and Building Material Distribution Let's Talk Learn More Key Takeaways: Reducing damage claims protects margins – Minimizing material damage and disputes helps building material distributors control...
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RetailWire examines the importance of speed and other factors when it comes to online deliveries, citing findings from Descartes’ 2024 home delivery report showing that 44% of consumers surveyed picked “lowest cost, speed is less important” as their top delivery preference. Furthermore, 20% wanted a “precise delivery window, with speed being less important” and just 15% wanted “fastest delivery, with timeliness being less important.”
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Team Behind the Tech: Tim Reinert Let's Talk Learn More Meet the Experts Helping Customers Excel with Descartes’ Routing, Mobile & Telematics Solutions At Descartes, we believe that the last mile isn’t just the final step in delivery—it’s where...
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How Richards Building Supply Enhances Operations with Descartes: Safety, Efficiency & Customer Experience Let's Talk Learn More Discover how Richards Building Supply, a leader in the building materials industry, leverages Descartes solutions to...
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Driving Last-Mile Gourmet Food Distribution Efficiency with Descartes Let's Talk Learn More Explore how Doug Epperly, Supply Chain Consultant, guided a gourmet food distributor to utilize Descartes’ route planning (Descartes Route Planner™ On-demand)...
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Dairy Farmers of America Optimizes Last-Mile Logistics with Descartes Let's Talk Learn More Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) is a farmer-owned cooperative managing a vast distribution network for daily dairy deliveries across the U.S. They switched...
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Building Materials Delivery: How to Overcome Last-Mile Challenges Let's Talk Learn More Key Takeaways: Last-mile delivery challenges in building materials delivery—such as delays, product damage, and workforce shortages—hurt efficiency and customer...
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Discover how New Castle Building Products, a leader in exterior building materials, transformed fleet operations and enhanced efficiency with Descartes route planning and proof-of-delivery solutions.
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American Tire Distributors: Enhancing Fleet Operations with Descartes Route Planning Let's Talk Learn More Learn how American Tire Distributors (ATD), the largest tire distributor in the U.S., optimized its fleet operations and improved customer...
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Silver Eagle Distributors: Driving Beverage Distribution Efficiency with Descartes Let's Talk Learn More Silver Eagle Distributors, one of the largest Anheuser-Busch beverage distributors, operates in the Houston area, delivering about 36 million...
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Discover how SRS Distribution, a leader in building materials and landscape supply company, transformed its fleet operations with proactive safety measures and optimized route planning (Geotab Telematics and Descartes Route Planner™ On-demand). With...
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Customers expect real-time delivery tracking, seamless communication, and reliable deliveries, while businesses face increasing pressure to streamline operations and maximize efficiency. In this article we will go through how platforms can transform...
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Halperns’ Steak & Seafood: Elevating Tradition with Descartes Technology Let's Talk Learn More Halperns’ Steak & Seafood, a wholly owned subsidiary of Gordon Food Service, is a premier provider of center-of-the-plate proteins for white-tablecloth...
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Learn how Gateway Services Inc., a leader in pet aftercare, is leveraging Descartes advanced routing solution (Descartes WinRoute™) to streamline their operations and enhance customer service across over 100 locations in the U.S. and Canada.
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The Ultimate Route Planning Tool for Beverage Distributors Let's Talk Learn More Beverage distribution brings its own challenges. Delivering thousands of beverage cases each week means contending with tight delivery windows, fluctuating demand, and...
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Last-Mile Delivery: A Complete Directory for Logistics Professionals Let's Talk Learn More Key Takeaways: Gain clarity on essential last-mile delivery terms and concepts that drive modern logistics. Share this resource with team members or colleagues...
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Where Will We See You in 2025? Meet the Experts Driving Final Mile Innovation Let's Talk Learn More Staying ahead in logistics, distribution, and fleet management requires more than just technology upgrades—it’s about connecting with peers, sharing...
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