G&S Logistics Deploys Digital Freight Brokerage Solution from Descartes
May 04 2022 - 6:45AM
Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq: DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader
in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced
that Minnesota-based G&S Logistics is digitizing its freight
brokerage operations to support aggressive growth plans with the
integrated deployment of the cloud-based Descartes Aljex™
transportation management system (TMS) and Descartes MacroPoint™
for real-time freight visibility and load tracking.
"With aggressive growth targets, we knew automation would be
required as we open and staff additional offices and onboard new
carriers," said Angelo Byrd, COO/EVP at G&S Logistics. "The
online and real-time Descartes Aljex dashboards will be especially
valuable as they give us direct insights into operational nuances
and carrier performance to help us continually evaluate the best
transportation options for our customers."
Descartes Aljex, a cloud-based solution for freight brokers,
provides end-to-end capabilities that enable companies to deliver
better customer service, enhance operational performance and
maximize margin. The Descartes Aljex TMS automates and streamlines
daily freight broker activities to boost operational efficiency,
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.
The integration of Descartes Aljex with Descartes MacroPoint
provides access to real-time load tracking capabilities, which not
only reduces time-consuming communication like check calls and
emails, but also helps brokers forecast future needs to mitigate
any potential transportation risk or disruption.
"We’re pleased to help G&S Logistics modernize its brokerage
operations to scale for future growth," said Dan Cicerchi, General
Manager, Transportation Management at Descartes. "As the
transportation industry continues to grapple with numerous
challenges, such as capacity constraints, resource shortages and
supply chain disruptions, Descartes’ solutions allow freight
brokers to operate at higher levels of efficiency, communicate more
collaboratively with customers, and connect more easily with
carrier partners."
About G&S Logistics
Based in Minnesota, G&S Logistics is the brokerage arm of
the asset-based trucking organization Punt Companies. For more
information, visit www.gandslogistics.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, and connect with us
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Global Media Contact Cara StrohackTel: +1(800)
419-8495 ext.
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cstrohack@descartes.com
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