LONDON, U.K. and ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Descartes
Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-
intensive businesses in commerce, announced that U.K.-headquartered PBO
Logistics (https://www.pbologistics.com/) 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 and road freight team would manage the
storage and deliveries for around 11,000 boxes per month. Two planners used
manual processes to plan routes and schedule deliveries," said Matt Shields,
Director, PBO Logistics. "In order to win a major new contract, we had to prove
our team could scale operations to schedule and deliver on-time around 60,000
boxes monthly across the U.K. Investing in Descartes' solution was vital to
achieving this goal without increasing headcount. Our fleet of 50 vehicles
delivers high-value homeware goods daily, and we keep customers updated about
the delivery status with customer notifications and electronic proof-of-delivery
(ePOD)."
Descartes' cloud-based last mile delivery solution helps distribution-intensive
companies improve operational efficiency and customer experience. It supports
dynamic delivery requirements, including same-day delivery, by offering
flexible, efficient and cost-effective time windows and delivery options. The
Descartes solution improves route productivity by using advanced optimisation
technology to reduce the distance driven per delivery, which maximizes delivery
capacity and reduces costs. With an integrated GPS-based mobile application, the
solution coordinates drivers, dispatchers and call centers to ensure that routes
are executed according to plan and exceptions are handled efficiently. ePOD
captures delivery details and streamlines the delivery process, and self-service
customer engagement allows customers to track their orders in real-time. The
solution improves delivery sustainability through increased route productivity,
which results in less CO2 per delivery and eliminates paper manifests and
delivery documents.
"It's rewarding to see how PBO Logistics has dramatically improved productivity
and grown its business through the use of our last mile delivery solution," said
Gary Taylor, VP Sales, EMEA at Descartes. "Our industry leading last mile
delivery solution helps B2C and B2B operations significantly improve their
efficiency, effectiveness and customer experience."
About PBO Logistics
A total logistic solution in freight forwarding, warehousing, and export
packing; specialised in handling modest to the most complex project
shipments. PBO Logistics has the experience, excellent track record and
efficient processes to support a wide array of top-tier logistics services, all
tailored to meet our customers diverse transportation and supply chain needs.
Through our centrally based, state-of-the-art warehousing facility, we can offer
highly secure and scalable options for your inventory and
distribution requirements. Our dedicated team will work with you
to create comprehensive packaging solutions based on the nature, size, and
fragility of your goods, ensuring optimal protection during transit. With our
commitment to excellence and meticulous attention to detail, your goods are in
safe hands from project commencement to final delivery. When it comes to
international freight forwarding, there are few others that can deliver the same
added value and attention to detail that you'll find at PBO Logistics. For more
information, visit https://www.pbologistics.com/.
About Descartes
Descartes (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG) is the global leader in providing on-demand,
software-as-a-service solutions focused on improving the productivity, security
and sustainability of logistics-intensive businesses. Customers use our modular,
software-as-a-service solutions to route, track and help improve the safety,
performance and compliance of delivery resources; plan, allocate and execute
shipments; rate, audit and pay transportation invoices; access global trade
data; file customs and security documents for imports and exports; and complete
numerous other logistics processes by participating in the world's largest,
collaborative multimodal logistics community. Our headquarters are in Waterloo,
Ontario, Canada and we have offices and partners around the world. Learn more
at www.descartes.com (http://www.descartes.com/), and connect with us
on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/descartes-systems-
group) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/descartessg).
Global Media Contact
Cara Strohack
Tel: +1(800) 419-8495 ext. 202025
cstrohack@descartes.com (mailto:cstrohack@descartes.com)
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of
applicable securities laws ("forward-looking statements") that relate to
Descartes' last mile delivery solution offerings and potential benefits derived
therefrom; and other matters. Such forward-looking statements involve known and
unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that may cause the
actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the
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management's discussion and analysis. If any such risks actually occur, they
could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or results
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