# Make “Wow” your new delivery standard

## OK is not OK

## Stop guessing and start delivering – Move beyond OK.

OK will never be exceptional. Customers don’t want OK delivery performance — they expect accuracy, efficiency and speed.

### Waste less - deliver more

Turn delivery planning into a cost saving engine.

### Plan with confidence

Delight customers even before goods are delivered.

### Keep delivery promises

Provide accurate ETAs and deliver on-time, in-full.

### Satisfy customers

Keep customers informed with automated notifications.

Discover how to go beyond OK and keep delivery promises

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## Improve Delivery Efficiency

- Reduce travel time and costs with optimised routes.
- Complete more deliveries with the same resources.
- Plan achievable delivery schedules with AI and machine learning.
- Ensure that routes are executed according to plan.

## Reduce Costs and CO2

- Offer delivery slots that take into account profitability, capacity and environmental impact.
- Eliminate paperwork with digital proof of delivery.
- Minimise environmental impact with reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

[Try the fleet savings calculator](https://routinguk.descartes.com/fuel-and-co2-saving-calculator)

## Improve Customer Experience

- Offer precise delivery slots that meet customers’ needs.
- Minimise failed deliveries with real-time tracking.
- Increase customer loyalty with more OTIF deliveries.
- Build trust with proof of delivery (POD) and actionable feedback.

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## 194%

Jobs/van/day increased

“The last-mile delivery solution has saved us approximately 25 hours per week in delivery planning.”  
Jon Robshaw, Transport Manager  
Professional Paper Supplies

“Descartes ePOD solution has unlocked considerable benefits for both our business and our customers.”  
Peter Russell, IT Director  
Carpet & Flooring

## 450k

Annual distribution costs savings

## 35%

Increased delivery productivity

## 25%

Delivery capacity increased

## 75%

Reduced daily planning time by

“Working with Descartes, we’ve saved 13% on annual fuel costs, which equates to approximately 354,000 fewer miles driven.”  
Lee Holmes, Transport and Logistics Director  
Wren Kitchens

## Get in touch to optimise your last mile

Contact us today to discover what Descartes could do for you and your fleet operations.

## Last Mile Logistics Software Solutions

### 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)

### 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)

## Descartes 2025 Home Delivery Consumer Sentiment Study

Watch the Descartes 2025 Home Delivery Consumer Sentiment study overview today to discover more in-depth findings from consumers about their delivery expectations and experiences.