ATLANTA and LONDON, March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Descartes Systems Group
(Nasdaq: DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive
businesses in commerce, announced that Charlotte, NC-based Bahr Transportation,
a freight brokerage specializing in the movement of perishable goods across the
U.S. and Canada, is using the cloud-based Descartes Aljex(TM) transportation
management system (TMS), together with Descartes MacroPoint(TM) real-time
transportation visibility platform (RTTVP) and automated capacity sourcing
solutions. The integrated solutions allow Bahr Transportation to cover more
customer freight while providing full visibility across the supply chain to
enhance shipper and carrier relationships.
"We specialize in refrigerated shipments of temperature-sensitive perishable
goods, which means we have little margin for error because 90% of our loads are
time-sensitive and 70% last-minute bookings," said Andy Bahr, Founder and
President at Bahr Transportation. "We rely on the integrated Descartes solutions
to streamline transportation workflows, help provide complete control and
visibility for every load, and book loads faster with artificial intelligence
(AI)-enhanced capacity matching. We reduced time spent tracking loads by 30+%
and the end-to-end automation has helped us be more efficient, protecting
margins while strengthening customer and carrier loyalty."
Descartes Aljex boosts operational efficiency by automating and streamlining
daily freight broker activities, including order entry, lane rate comparison,
covering loads, rate confirmation, carrier acceptance, dispatching and carrier
communications. It allows brokerages of all sizes to securely access freight and
transportation management data from anywhere. Integration with Descartes
MacroPoint provides access to real-time load tracking, which not only reduces
time-consuming communication like check calls and emails, but also helps brokers
forecast future needs to mitigate potential transportation risk or disruption.
The solution unlocks previously trapped freight capacity using advanced
visualization, analytics and AI to allow freight brokers to cover more loads,
build stronger carrier relationships, and reduce transportation costs.
"We're pleased that our advanced freight brokerage solutions help companies with
complex and time-sensitive operations, like Bahr Transportation, optimize the
movement of perishable goods," said Dan Cicerchi, VP and General Manager,
Transportation Management at Descartes. "With supply chain disruptions, labor
shortages, and economic pressures creating challenges in the transportation
industry, Descartes' integrated solutions help freight brokers operate at higher
levels of efficiency, connect and collaborate with shippers and carrier
partners, and scale their operations to support growth."
About Bahr Transportation
Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Bahr Transportation is a fast-growing, client-
focused commercial freight broker specializing in refrigerated truckload
shipments of food and beverage products and perishable goods across the U.S. and
Canada through its extensive network of vetted carrier partners. For more
information, visit www.bahrtrans.com (https://bahrtrans.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,
performance and security of logistics-intensive businesses. Customers use our
modular, software-as-a-service solutions to route, schedule, track and measure
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)
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This release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of
applicable securities laws ("forward-looking statements") that relate to
Descartes' transportation management solution offerings and potential benefits
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