A looming HGV driver shortage on the horizon, underlines the urgent need for logistics operators to use technology to reduce pressure on existing drivers and maximise fleet efficiency. Andrew Tavener, Head of Fleet Marketing EMEA at Descartes says addressing the challenges at hand requires a multifaceted approach, with technology playing...

Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce has been named in ARC Advisory Group’s Transportation Management Systems Global Market Research (2024 – 2029) report as the leading provider of software as a service (SaaS) and cloud-based hosting services for transportation management systems (TMS) and also...

For commercial fleets across the globe, transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs) is no longer in the realm of experimentation; it’s now a mission-critical priority, writes Gary Taylor, Vice President of Fleet Solutions in EMEA, Descartes And with regulatory deadlines approaching and pressure from customers and stakeholders alike increasing, fleet operators...

A lot is being written in relation to the government’s new electric car grant, offering drivers up to a £3,750 discount to buy electric cars. However, whilst good for consumers, this doesn’t help businesses., according to Andrew Tavener, Head of Fleet Marketing EMEA, Descartes. “The renewed electric car grant is...

In today’s globalised economy, businesses are constantly seeking ways to enhance profitability and gain a competitive edge. One powerful tool at their disposal is Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), which have become increasingly important in fostering international trade relationships.

Dealing with returns has always been part of the retail landscape, and a painful frustration. In fact, up until the last few years, this service has traditionally been enjoyed free of charge for the majority of online shoppers.

Preparing for the rise and fall in demand around peak season shopping is nothing new to retailers – certainly not for pure-play ecommerce brands who are reliant on what is often a single, make-or-break, touchpoint with their consumer audience: the point of order fulfilment.

Supply chain visibility has been a hot innovation topic for more than the last five years, as tracking technology has evolved and more benefits have been identified. But getting past the market hype, what real progress has been made, and what is left to be done to give supply chain...

Waterline, the UK’s largest supplier to the independent kitchen specialist sector, is supporting business growth by enhancing the operational efficiency of its fleet delivery and customer service operations using Descartes’ cloud-based route planning and optimization; pre-delivery customer email notifications; and electronic proof-of delivery (ePOD) solutions. With the solutions, Waterline has...

Why is it that some companies excel at transportation management and others don’t? Is it the choice of transportation management strategies, practices or even technologies? Or is transportation management value a self-fulfilling prophecy? Descartes recently conducted its 6th Annual Global Transportation Management Benchmark Survey on transportation management strategies, tactics and...