BC Sands Deploys Descartes' Same-Day Optimization Technology in Australia
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WATERLOO, Ontario, Jan. 18, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Descartes Systems Group
(Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive
businesses in commerce, announced that BC Sands, one of the leading premium
building and landscape suppliers in Sydney, Australia, is using the same-day
optimization capabilities of Descartes' delivery solution to automate delivery
appointment scheduling, route optimization and proof-of-delivery processes for
customers. The solution for BC Sands was implemented by The Bestrane Group, the
authorized distributor of Descartes solutions in Australia and New Zealand.
"The building and landscaping industry is competitive, and being able to
reliably deliver during the same day that customers order is critical to
attracting and keeping them," said Mark Parsons, Managing Director at BC Sands.
"With Descartes' delivery solution and Bestrane's domain expertise, we've moved
from 'best guess' times for deliveries to accurate, scheduled time windows.
We're lowering our distribution costs by getting more capacity out of our fleet,
improving the consistency of our customer experience, having fewer returned
loads and better managing a huge array of products in vehicles with different
dimensions and capabilities."
Descartes' delivery solution helps distribution-intensive companies grow
revenue, increase margins and provide a differentiated customer service
experience. David Sanders, Group Managing Director at Bestrane emphasized, "It's
a quick-to-implement solution that's available in the cloud or on premise, and
it addresses the entire delivery lifecycle for wholesalers, distributors and
retailers who need robust same- and next-day delivery capabilities. A
comprehensive platform, it provides delivery appointment scheduling, delivery
route planning and execution, real-time GPS-based mobile solutions for route
management and proof-of-delivery, and automated pre- and post-delivery
notification services."
"Descartes is pleased to help building and supply innovators, like BC Sands, set
themselves apart from competitors with technology that supports a unique
approach to planning, scheduling and proof-of-delivery," said Lee Karlinsky,
Senior Vice President, Emerging Markets at Descartes. "With our advanced same-
day optimization technology, we are able to show the power of a truly integrated
solution that allows appointments to be booked on the live schedule GPS-tracked
vehicles are running. Now companies in diverse industries can offer customers
short lead-time and flexible time window choices that can maximize delivery
convenience, increase revenue through premium delivery services, reduce
logistics costs and capture critical delivery information."
About BC Sands
BC Sands has been supplying landscaping and building supplies for over thirty
years. We pride ourselves on always bringing our customers the best - on time
and in full! Our range includes over 10,000 products, including the most obscure
supplies, and our fleet of 30+ trucks will make sure your order gets to you
often on the same day, and usually within 24 hours of ordering. We deliver all
over Sydney seven days a week, as well as further afield with regular delivery
dates for Wollongong, the south coast, Canberra and the ACT, plus other areas by
arrangement. For more information, visit www.bcsands.com.au.
About The Bestrane Group
The Bestrane Group was founded to address the gap in market between traditional
management consultants and technology vendors. Bestrane combines 'real-world'
and extensive operationally based industry knowledge with expertise in specific
best of breed software applications and related consultancy services to deliver
a unique blend of technology enabled solutions. This results in Bestrane's
capability to engineer solutions representing genuine value for money with a
solid track record of substantial ROI's and real bottom-line impact to each
customer. Bestrane is the sole authorised distributor of Descartes solutions in
Australian and New Zealand. For more information, visit bestrane.com.au.
About Descartes Systems Group
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, and
connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
Global Media Contact
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msilveira(at)descartes.com
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