Postal and courier industry solutions supplier Escher announced a partnership with technology company Kardinal to optimise operating costs for postal operators and help them deliver in a more sustainable way.
Postal operators who leverage Escher’s solution are now equipped to reduce their environmental impact through best-in-class algorithms technology.
Kardinal is specialised in real-time route optimisation and creates last-mile delivery optimisation solutions designed to improve operational performance and address complex logistics challenges. The result of more than 5 years of R&D, its cutting-edge algorithms meet the specific challenges of parcel delivery and are capable of integrating all the constraints of this industry.
Beyond route optimisation, its innovative dispatch intelligence technology empowers decision making about strategic problems with a strong impact on operational results: depot location, territory optimisation, fleet conversion or transportation procurement.
“Escher is excited to partner with Kardinal to deploy Escher’s postal-proven last-mile delivery apps combined with Kardinal’s powerful poute optimisation solution,” Brody Buhler, CEO, Escher Group, said. “This solution reduces last mile delivery costs, improves service levels, and powers a redefined consumer experience.”
Escher helps posts connect nearly 1 billion consumers with global e-commerce networks thanks to its award-winning customer engagement platform Riposte.
Jonathan Bouaziz, CEO and cofounder at Kardinal, commented: “In line with Kardinal’s international development strategy and our growing position in the postal industry, we are excited about this collaboration. I firmly believe that the combination of Escher’s expertise in delivering world-class mission-critical solutions with our leading last mile optimisation technology is the best solution to meet the challenges of this increasingly demanding market”.
