LONDON and ATLANTA, Aug. 14, 2025of software as a service (SaaS) and cloud-based hosting services for transportation management systems (TMS) and also as the leading provider of fleet management applications. The report encompasses planning and execution applications (freight moves involving a carrier) and fleet management applications (freight moves involving transportation assets owned by the company). Descartes was also named as one of the top firms in the planning and execution segment of the TMS market.
Descartes was noted as the leading TMS provider in the following industries/retail categories:
- Wholesale & Distribution: Characterized by high-frequency shipments, dynamic routing, and integration with warehouse and inventory systems tailored to distribution operations.
- Home Improvement: Technology must support precise delivery scheduling, high-volume distribution and integration with retail and warehouse systems.
- Department & General Merchandise: Efficient store replenishment, real-time delivery tracking, and coordination across multiple transportation modes for high-volume distribution networks.
- Retail
Descartes was also named among the top TMS providers in the following industries/retail categories:
- Retail
- Electronics & Electrical
- Transportation & Logistics
- Food & Beverage
- Grocery/Food & Beverage
- Household & Personal Care
- Apparel
"ARC is a globally respected firm that conducts rigorous, operations-centric industry research. We're pleased to be recognized as a leading provider in its latest global TMS market report," said Dan Cicerchi, General Manager, Transportation Management at Descartes. "This recognition reflects our focus on helping companies in diverse industries worldwide, from carriers and food and beverage manufacturers to retailers and forwarders and brokers, move freight from origin to destination efficiently, securely, and cost-effectively. It also validates our strategic investments in SaaS-based solutions, including innovations to our global TMS suite, the recent acquisition of 3GTMSto expand our carrier reach and strengthen domestic transportation management across truckload, less-than-truckloadto help combat cargo fraud and theft."
The ARC reportpresents a comprehensive five-year (2024-2029) global market forecast and detailed analysis of leading TMS providers based on extensive primary data and proprietary modeling. ARC noted that demand for real-time visibility solutions is on the rise and that TMS providers, like Descartes, who have fully embraced SaaS are growing substantially faster than those still relying on legacy models.
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About ARC Advisory Group
Established in 1986, ARC Advisory Group is a global leader in advisory services for industrial automation, supply chain management, and infrastructure technology. With a blend of market research, technology evaluation, and implementation support, ARC empowers enterprises to navigate complex digital transformations effectively. More information may be found at www.arcweb.com.
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