If you operate a delivery fleet, the question is always the same: how do you deliver orders on time, undamaged, and at the lowest possible cost — with the fewest vehicles, miles driven, and drivers?
It’s a complex optimization problem with a lot of moving parts, which is why most leading fleet operators rely on route planning and optimization solutions.
But as the operating environment continues to get more challenging, technology is also getting smarter. Advances in AI and machine learning are enabling companies to better understand the gap between what was planned and what actually happens in the field — unlocking hidden capacity in the process.
So, what does that look like in practice? Cyndi Brandt, VP Fleet Solutions at Descartes, explores that question and more in this Talking Logistics episode.
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