Iceland Post Deploys Descartes Route Planning Solution for Expanding Delivery Operations
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MALMÖ, Sweden and REYKJAVÍK, Iceland, Nov. 14, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting
logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, and Iceland Post, the Icelandic
national postal service, announced that Descartes' route planning solution is
being deployed to manage delivery operations for Iceland Post as the company
shifts its primary focus from mail to parcel delivery in support of the
country's dramatic growth in ecommerce.
"Such a fundamental change to our business comes with various IT and logistics
challenges, including the need to adapt delivery schedules to a growing number
of last-minute parcel pickups," said Einar Geir Jónsson, Head of Business
Development at Iceland Post. "The Descartes solution provides the advanced
capabilities we need to transform our logistics processes and, in doing so,
improve the responsiveness of our delivery operations and reach higher standards
of customer service. We have already successfully implemented part of the
solution, and are confident the collaboration with Descartes will help us
successfully transition to a parcel delivery-focused company."
Iceland Post is using Descartes' strategic route modelling capabilities to
analyze territories, service levels and daily route planning processes to
develop the most cost-effective delivery strategy. For daily route execution,
the company will use the cloud-based Descartes Route Planner(TM) On-demand
solution to optimize static and dynamic routes, dispatch optimized routes, and
provide a real-time, GPS-based view of driver movements and delivery status
across the organization.
The solutions will allow Iceland Post to adjust delivery schedules on the fly to
accommodate customer needs, such as a change in address, even on the date of
delivery, because a customer wants to accept a parcel delivery at work instead
of home. Iceland Post will also use the solution to capture electronic proof-of-
delivery and to provide customers with updates using pre- and post-delivery
notification services.
"We are pleased to contribute to Iceland Post's business transition with our
proven route planning and execution solutions," said Lars Persson, Sales
Director Nordic Region at Descartes. "Adding Iceland Post to our client
portfolio marks the start of our strategy to enable Nordic companies to compete
more successfully in ecommerce and home delivery."
About Iceland Post
Iceland Post offers reliable services for companies and individuals in the field
of distribution, communications and logistics, as well as other areas that
pertain to these activities. It is Iceland Post's vision statement to be a
progressive and powerful company in mail and product distribution by providing a
reliable and stable service around the country and the world, which is based on
recognized quality standards. In addition, Iceland Post works towards profitable
growth with the interests of its customers, employees and owners as its goal.
Iceland Post distribution network reaches all homes and businesses in Iceland.
Post offices and rural postmen provide customers with complete postal service.
Iceland Post operates internationally with other postal services and partner
organisations transporting products to and from Iceland, thus creating links
with distribution systems all around the world. Learn more about Iceland Post at
www.postur.is.
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, and
connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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Global Media Contact
Mavi Silveira
Tel: +1(800) 419-8495 ext. 202416
msilveira(at)descartes.com
EMEA Media Contact
Renate Kok
Tel: +31 (0)33 460 6200 ext 640073
rkok(at)descartes.com
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Source: Descartes Systems Group via GlobeNewswire
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