## 2025 Transportation Management **Benchmark Survey**

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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!

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### **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

[Explore the eBook](https://engage.descartes.com/descartes-insights/items/2025-transportation-management-benchmark-survey)

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