2025 Transportation Management Benchmark Survey | Descartes
2025 Transportation Management Benchmark Survey
Descartes' 9th annual benchmark report analyzes strategy, technology, and investment trends from over 600 global companies so you can see how your transportation operations compare.
Check out the results!
81% currently say transportation is a competitive differentiator
Discover how leading companies are rethinking transportation management to capitalize on market opportunities and adapt quickly in the constantly evolving supply chain landscape.
What's in the ebook?
Learn how top performers are turning transportation into a source of growth and competitive advantage. Each year our benchmark survey:
- Explores how companies view the role of transportation management
- Identifies key industry trends driving the market
- Examines how transportation value is measured
- Uncovers which capabilities, technologies, and competitive strategies/tactics are making the greatest impact
- Provides the outlook for future IT investment
Top 5 applications of generative AI in transportation management
Check out the full list of areas where companies leverage generative AI inside our transportation management benchmark survey ebook.
| Area of Impact | Adoption Rate |
|---|---|
| Data Entry | 41% |
| Route/Load Optimization | 39% |
| Freight Forecasting | 35% |
| Load/Capacity Matching | 35% |
| Customer Service Chatbots | 34% |
Data Sourced from Descartes' 2025 Transportation Management Benchmark Survey.
Key themes to dive into
Bridging the automation and AI value gap
Agility through a connected supply chain
Transportation investment acceleration
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