PBO Logistics Expands Business Using Descartes’ Last Mile Delivery Solution

 Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that U.K.-headquartered PBO Logistics has significantly expanded its business with help from Descartes’ last mile delivery solution. The Descartes last mile delivery solution allowed PBO Logistics to plan and execute over five-fold the volume of monthly deliveries. “Prior to Descartes, our warehousing […]

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How Retailers can Navigate the Returns Dilemma in 2024 and Embrace Sustainability with Advanced Route Planning

Andrew Tavener, Head of Fleet Marketing in Europe, Descartes Systems Group 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.  However, due to an increased desire to […]

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2024: the year of Generative AI, slower ESG investment & more labour troubles

Exiting the pandemic, 2023 ushered in a transformative period for retailers and their supply chain operations. In 2024, amidst slow economic growth and rising operational costs, retailers are navigating a landscape where customer influence is more pronounced, demanding both enhanced productivity and innovative transport operations. Here’s a glimpse into the trends shaping retailers’ logistics and […]

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Presentations from Urban Logistics & Last Mile Event

You can find the presentations from our Urban Logistics & Last Mile Event on the 28th November below. More information is coming soon within our December digital magazine. Join us next year for two exclusive events. You can now become a member in our network and enjoy discounted tickets + a bringing a guest! You […]

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Forced labour and its implications for the global supply chain

By Thomas Lobert, Solutions Consultant Global Trade Intelligence, Descartes The battle against forced labour in global supply chains has gained momentum in recent times, not least thanks to coverage of the dramatic situation of the Uyghur population in the province of Xinjiang in China and the legislative proposals which have emerged in reaction. In the […]

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Urban Logistics During Black Friday & Christmas Peak!

Younger shoppers have grown up with smartphones and are at ease with digital commerce. Indeed, Descartes’ last mile study points out that Millennials and Gen Z consumers tend to shop online more, spend more money, and are more likely to increase ecommerce spend (50% vs. 33% of 55+ consumers). Millennials and Gen Z expect more […]

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