# **Securing Last Mile Delivery for Building Supply Distributors**

In the world of building supply distribution, [last-mile delivery](/content/last-mile-solutions/index.html) is where reputations are made or lost. Distributors are facing increasing challenges: tighter delivery windows, rising operational costs, job site disputes, and growing customer expectations. To stay competitive, companies must rethink how they manage their fleets, job site deliveries, and overall last-mile logistics strategy.

In this on-demand web seminar, hosted by SupplyChainBrain’s Editor-in-Chief Bob Bowman and presented by Descartes, industry leaders discuss how distributors can overcome delivery complexity using fleet management technology, route optimization software, and real-time delivery tracking.

> “Today’s job site expectations are more intense than ever. Contractors want transparency from order to delivery—and distributors who can't provide that risk losing the business.”  
> — **Curt Gomes, Executive Director, IDAC and Former CEO, Pacific Coast Supply**

## **Watch the On-Demand Web Seminar**

### What You’ll Learn:

- How to move from manual processes to **digital-first last-mile operations**
- Why real-time visibility and **mobile proof-of-delivery** tools are key to job site success
- The role of **AI in route planning**, service time forecasting, and customer communication
- How to reduce delivery errors, increase fleet productivity, and protect against costly redeliveries

## **Want to Learn More?**

We’re here to help you tackle your most complex delivery challenges. Whether you're looking to improve route efficiency, reduce job site disputes, or create a more connected customer experience, our experts are ready to support your journey.

### Let’s explore how Descartes can help you optimize your fleet operations and build a smarter, more resilient last mile.

## **Fleet Resource Center**
### Expand Your Fleet Performance Management Knowledge

### Why Timeliness Matters in Building Materials Delivery

On-time building material delivery is a must in today’s competitive environment. Satisfy customers’ needs and stand out by meeting these rising expectations.

[read the article about Why Timeliness Matters in Building Materials Delivery](/content/resources/knowledge-center/optimizing-building-material-delivery-why-timeliness-matters/index.html)

### Protecting Building Materials from Theft

Discover how mobile and routing technology can help combat theft on construction sites and on the road. Break free from manual processes today.

[read the article about Protecting Building Materials from Theft](/content/resources/knowledge-center/warehouse-worksite-protecting-building-materials-theft/index.html)

### Building Materials Distributors’ Success Stories

Learn how five building materials distributors have leveraged new strategies, tactics, and technologies to transform their performance.

[read the stories about Building Materials Distributors’ Success Stories](https://engage.descartes.com/fleet-expert-insights/white-papers--ebooks/leading-building-materials-distributors-share-their-results?fw=01494)

Also of Interest

- [U.S. Supply Chain Vulnerability Analysis](/content/resources/knowledge-center/us-supply-chain-vulnerability-analysis/index.html)
- [6 Ways Machine Learning Can Improve Fleet Performance](/content/resources/knowledge-center/6-ways-machine-learning-can-improve-fleet-performance/index.html)
- [The Damage Delivery Failures Can Cause and Getting Them Back on Track](/content/resources/knowledge-center/damage-delivery-failures-can-cause-and-getting-them-back-track/index.html)