René Descartes

Fashion Brand LOVALL Improves Fulfilment Productivity with Descartes’ Ecommerce Warehouse Management System

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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LONDON and ATLANTA, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that U.K.-based fashion retailer LOVALL , formerly known as Love Leggings, is using Descartes’ ecommerce warehouse management system (WMS) to improve productivity by automating fulfilment and optimizing the use of existing warehouse space to hold three times as much inventory.

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  • LONDON and ATLANTA, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that U.K.-based fashion retailer LOVALL , formerly known as Love Leggings, is using Descartes’ ecommerce warehouse management system (WMS) to improve productivity by automating fulfilment and optimizing the use of existing warehouse space to hold three times as much inventory.
  • “Descartes has a strong track record of success in our industry with other high growth fashion brands.
  • Its ecommerce WMS gives us a reliable and trusted technology foundation that can easily keep pace with our expanding business.”
    Part of Descartes’ ecommerce solution suite, Descartes’ ecommerce WMS helps direct-to-consumer brands and ecommerce retailers drive significant efficiencies across order fulfilment processes to provide a remarkable customer experience.
  • “We’re pleased that our ecommerce WMS is playing an important role in LOVALL’s growth and success,” said Johannes Panzer, Head of Industry Solutions for Ecommerce at Descartes.

Bahr Transportation Transforms Operations with Descartes’ Transportation Management, Freight Visibility and Capacity Sourcing Solutions

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Communication, Transport, Risk, TMS, DSG, Descartes Systems Group, Artificial intelligence, TSX, René Descartes, Commerce, Movement, Cargo

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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 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.
  • 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.

China's 01.AI Launches Top-Performing Vector Database "Descartes" for LLM

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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01.AI's vector database, named "Descartes," has topped the rankings in six data set evaluations on the mainstream ANN-Benchmarks.

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  • 01.AI's vector database, named "Descartes," has topped the rankings in six data set evaluations on the mainstream ANN-Benchmarks.
  • In the Large Language Model (LLM) technology stack, a vector database is an important component in connecting external information with LLMs.
  • Currently, the focus of 01.AI's Descartes Vector Database is on high-performance vector databases.
  • The new vector database capabilities will be effectively applied in the company's AI productivity consumer product launching soon.

MSC Air Cargo Streamlines Shipment Management Using Descartes’ Air Messaging Solution

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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HONG KONG and ATLANTA, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that MSC Air Cargo, the cargo airline launched in 2022 by container shipper MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), is using the Descartes Air Messaging™ solution to better manage air freight shipments.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG and ATLANTA, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that MSC Air Cargo, the cargo airline launched in 2022 by container shipper MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), is using the Descartes Air Messaging™ solution to better manage air freight shipments.
  • The solution helps standardize electronic communication between stakeholders in the air cargo supply chain, including freight forwarders, ground handling agents (GHA) and government agencies.
  • “We’re focused on distinguishing our air cargo business through excellence in operations, unparalleled reliability and transparency with our customers,” said Anders Matikka, Vice President of MSC Air Cargo.
  • MSC already uses Descartes’ ocean messaging, security filing and global trade intelligence solutions in our container shipping operations and wanted to build on this success in air cargo.”
    Designed specifically for the air cargo industry, Descartes Air Messaging simplifies the labor-intensive process of gathering shipment information across the air cargo supply chain from stakeholders that have disparate data standards, connectivity requirements and various systems.

Ecotape Increases Exports by 30% Using Descartes’ Global Trade Intelligence Solution

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina and ATLANTA, Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that Ecotape, an Argentine auto parts manufacturer, increased international sales by 30% in 2023 using Descartes’ global trade intelligence solution, Descartes Datamyne™.

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  • BUENOS AIRES, Argentina and ATLANTA, Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that Ecotape, an Argentine auto parts manufacturer, increased international sales by 30% in 2023 using Descartes’ global trade intelligence solution, Descartes Datamyne™.
  • The company was able to identify potential buyers based on commodity-level trading volume and value of prospective customers.
  • “We’re pleased to help Ecotape grow its international exports using the Descartes Datamyne global trade intelligence solution,” said Helen Abdu, Sales Manager, Descartes Datamyne LATAM at Descartes.
  • Our cloud-based solution greatly simplifies this effort by providing companies with searchable, current and highly granular trade data to better inform market research, sales insight and competitive strategies.”

Arctic Glacier Enhances North American Distribution Performance with Descartes Strategic Route Planning Solution

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
DSG, Telematics, René Descartes, Commerce, Swings, Part, TSX, Acquisition, Descartes Systems Group

The solution’s advanced single-pass optimization technology streamlines the strategic route planning process to produce faster and better results than conventional sales and territory planning solutions.

Key Points: 
  • The solution’s advanced single-pass optimization technology streamlines the strategic route planning process to produce faster and better results than conventional sales and territory planning solutions.
  • “We’re pleased to help Arctic Glacier optimally flex its distribution network to address large demand swings and incorporate acquisitions,” said James Wee, General Manager, Routing, Mobile and Telematics at Descartes.
  • “Our advanced strategic route planning solution allows distribution companies to quickly execute network reroutes while producing superior results to legacy planning solutions.
  • Descartes’ strategic route planning solution is a powerful tool for distributors given the accelerating pace of change that distribution businesses are experiencing.”

Descartes’ Study Reveals 76% of Supply Chain and Logistics Operations are Experiencing Notable Workforce Shortages

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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ATLANTA, Georgia and LONDON, U.K., Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, released findings from its study How Bad Is the Supply Chain and Logistics Workforce Challenge?, which indicates that 76% of the supply chain and logistics leaders surveyed are experiencing notable workforce shortages in their operations. What’s more, 37% of respondents would characterize the resource shortage they face as high to extreme. While the issue is affecting companies’ financial, peak season and logistics partner performance, the survey also showed it’s taking a toll on customer service performance, with 58% specifying that workforce shortages have negatively impacted service levels.

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  • , which indicates that 76% of the supply chain and logistics leaders surveyed are experiencing notable workforce shortages in their operations.
  • While the competition for supply chain and logistics resources is widespread, the acuteness of the workforce challenge varies by organizational function.
  • There’s evidence that business performance is interrelated—and that the impact of workforce shortages can be mitigated by business leaders understanding the full potential of their supply and logistics operations and the importance of employee retention to supply chain and logistics performance.
  • For the full report, read How Bad Is the Supply Chain and Logistics Workforce Challenge?

PBO Logistics Expands Business Using Descartes’ Last Mile Delivery Solution

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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The Descartes last mile delivery solution allowed PBO Logistics to plan and execute over five-fold the volume of monthly deliveries.

Key Points: 
  • The Descartes last mile delivery solution allowed PBO Logistics to plan and execute over five-fold the volume of monthly deliveries.
  • 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.”

Activewear Brand AYBL Increases its Fulfillment Efficiency by 100% with Descartes’ Ecommerce Warehouse Management System

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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LONDON, UK and ATLANTA, Dec. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq: DSGX) (TSX: DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that U.K.-based ecommerce brand AYBL , an innovative online retailer of activewear, has transformed its warehouse and fulfillment capabilities by replacing paper-based picking and manual fulfillment practices with Descartes’ ecommerce warehouse management system (WMS).

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, UK and ATLANTA, Dec. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq: DSGX) (TSX: DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that U.K.-based ecommerce brand AYBL , an innovative online retailer of activewear, has transformed its warehouse and fulfillment capabilities by replacing paper-based picking and manual fulfillment practices with Descartes’ ecommerce warehouse management system (WMS).
  • Using the solution to improve picking efficiency and accuracy, AYBL has doubled its fulfillment capacity with existing staff and can seamlessly scale to fulfill over 70,000 orders a day during peak season.
  • The solution helps ensure that retailers can ship on time, ship the right items, not oversell existing inventory, and have transparency into warehouse operations.
  • It empowers them to grow efficiently and reduce fulfillment costs to achieve more profitable person-to-goods fulfillment operations.”

Dachser Streamlines Ocean Shipment Booking with Integration Between Hapag-Lloyd Spot Rates and Descartes Rate Management Solution

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Monday, November 27, 2023
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HAMBURG, Germany and ATLANTA, Nov. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that Hapag-Lloyd spot rate offers and 30-day short-term rates are now available in the Descartes Global Price Management™ (GPM) solution.

Key Points: 
  • HAMBURG, Germany and ATLANTA, Nov. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that Hapag-Lloyd spot rate offers and 30-day short-term rates are now available in the Descartes Global Price Management™ (GPM) solution.
  • Dachser, a top 25 global forwarder, is streamlining ocean shipment booking processes by using the integrated solution to search and retrieve Hapag-Lloyd rates in real-time.
  • “Given the speed of rate changes today, it’s important to have quick access to spot rates that are up-to-date and reflect current market conditions,” said Lars Bostelmann, Business Administration & Development Manager at Dachser.
  • By expanding our spot rate solution capabilities with Hapag-Lloyd customers can better manage the incredibly complex process of capturing, organizing and presenting real-time rates to shippers and sales teams.”