# Retail Distribution

Advanced Retail Distribution

Key Enabler of Retailers’ Omnichannel Transformation

[Read the White Paper about Advanced Retail Distribution](/content/content/media/documents/2020-05/wp_chainlink_advanced_pool_distribution.pdf)

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With Descartes’ easy-to-use solution, retail staff are empowered with delivery, quantity, category, and package content visibility down to the SKU level

[watch the animation](https://share.vidyard.com/watch/P9fb1eeVRgjXV3dGhKG6ky?)

## Logistics Solutions That Drive Retail Success

Store Delivery Network Management

Mode-agnostic solution to coordinate processes, communicate with providers, control inventory, and provide network visibility and reporting for store distribution

Pool Provider Management

Carton/pallet scanning, cross dock optimization, inventory tracking and proof-of-delivery and claims management solution for logistics service providers

Real-time Store Visibility and Labor Planning

Enhance store labor planning and visual merchandising through SKU level visibility of expected incoming shipments

Remote Inventory Management

Leverage the provider network to extend the “store backroom” to better manage offsite inventory staged for secure and rapid store fulfillment

## We provide the management and visibility solutions to help improve coordination between retailers and their logistics service providers to improve store delivery performance.

- Leverage the network effect to reduce transportation costs while improving delivery frequency
- Track every item from DC to store to reduce loss and claims
- Mode agnostic store delivery visibility for a comprehensive view of shipments
- One source of delivery performance truth for retailers and pool providers
- Real-time delivery visibility at the store to improve labor planning and visual merchandising
- Standardized pool provider processes and reporting

[Speak with an Expert](/content/solutions/routing-mobile-and-telematics/retail-distribution#form/index.html)

— Terri Reid, Director, Transportation & Supply Chain Caleres, Inc.

(Famous Footwear, Naturalizer and Sam Edelman stores)

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> "Using Descartes’ software for retailers has resulted in consistent pool-point and in-store processes, significantly reduced transportation expenses, lowered store operating costs and the ability to pinpoint losses and process failures. It has also enabled 98.5% compliance with 2-hour delivery windows for all locations. We wouldn’t be nearly as cost-effective or as precise as we are today without it.”

[READ MORE](/content/resources/download-center/customer-success-caleres-inc/index.html)

## Ready to see Descartes Retail Distribution in action?

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[Schedule a Demo](/content/solutions/routing-mobile-and-telematics/retail-distribution#form/index.html)

## Additional Resources

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Descartes StoreTrac™

Dynamic Visibility for Inbound Retail Store Deliveries

[Read the GUIDE about Descartes StoreTrac™](/content/content/media/documents/2021-01/descartes_storetrac.pdf)

Web Seminar: Driving Visibility for Retail Delivery

Facilitate accurate labor planning and promote quick decision-making for shipment receipt with Descartes StoreTrac

[Watch the Web Seminar](https://share.vidyard.com/watch/tcp5b28FY3WFW3JREmDuQ1?)

Talking Logistics: Retail Distribution

The Value of the Network Effect in Transportation

[Watch the Video about Talking Logistics: Retail Distribution](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxzMJfixLh8)

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