# An Alternative to MaxOptra for Proven, Scalable Route Planning

## Outgrowing MaxOptra? Move to route planning that gives your team more control.

## Built for the delivery realities your team faces every day

### For planners

Build practical routes faster and minimise manual adjustments.

### For dispatchers

See what is happening on the road and respond before delivery issues escalate.

### For drivers

Give teams clear route guidance, mobile workflows and delivery instructions.

### For operations leaders

Improve operations, reduce costs and see the plan versus actual execution performance.

## Make the move without unnecessary disruption

Changing routing technology can feel risky.

Descartes' solutions are designed to reduce that uncertainty. Our team has worked with thousands of fleet operators to help you understand the path forward, protect what already works and improve the areas that may be holding your operation back.

## From reactive routing to confident delivery execution

When delivery teams rely on disconnected planning tools, changes create pressure. For example, a late vehicle, missed update or urgent customer request may force dispatchers into manual problem solving.

Descartes helps teams move from reactive routing to controlled execution. Planners create robust plans, dispatchers can adapt faster and leaders can see where delivery performance is improving.

## See how Descartes can help improve your routing operation

Whether you are replacing MaxOptra, comparing route planning platforms or looking for a more scalable fleet management solution, Descartes can help you evaluate the safest next step.

## Software solutions for your fleet

### Route planning

Build optimised routes and delivery schedules with costed options in seconds. Achieve more deliveries in fewer miles to reduce fuel, servicing, and maintenance costs.

[View solution](https://routinguk.descartes.com/route-planning-and-scheduling/route-planning-software)

### Strategic planning

Make long-term decisions about static routes, fleet composition, territory planning, delivery frequency and depots. Remove guesswork and avoid cumbersome step-by-step territory planning.

[View solution](https://routinguk.descartes.com/route-planning-and-scheduling/strategic-route-planning)

### Dynamic delivery scheduling

Offer achievable delivery slots to meet customer needs while optimising for profitability and other business goals.

[View solution](https://routinguk.descartes.com/route-planning-and-scheduling/route-optimisation)

### Continuous route optimisation

Create high-density delivery routes that reduce miles driven and costs. Reduce planning time by up to 75% by optimising routes as orders come in.

[View solution](https://routinguk.descartes.com/route-planning-and-scheduling/route-optimisation)

### Dispatch and execution

Make informed decisions with real-time visibility and insights into planned versus actual performance. Refine future plans with AI and machine learning.

[View solution](https://routinguk.descartes.com/route-planning-and-scheduling/dispatch-software)

### Customer engagement

Provide automatic delivery updates, real-time tracking and accurate ETAs. Improve the customer experience and first-time delivery success.

[View solution](https://routinguk.descartes.com/mobile-applications-for-delivery-routing/customer-engagement)

### Digital proof of delivery

Eliminate paperwork and reduce fraudulent claims with digital POD capture and parcel scanning.

[View solution](https://routinguk.descartes.com/mobile-applications-for-delivery-routing/proof-of-delivery)