Caleres Pool Distribution TMS Case Study: Cost Savings and Visibility

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Caleres Pool Distribution TMS Case Study: Cost Savings and Visibility

Case study of Caleres implementing Descartes Pool Distribution to replace private fleet with shared network for 1,200 North American stores.

Published

June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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Caleres, a footwear retailer with 1,200 stores, replaced its private fleet with Descartes Pool Distribution software. The TMS enables carton-level tracking, shared pool points operated by LSPs, and precise delivery windows. Results include 98.5% on-time compliance, reduced transportation costs, eliminated private fleet, and improved inventory control across U.S. and Canada.

Key takeaways

Replaced private fleet with shared pool distribution network of 34 pool points

Achieved 98.5% on-time delivery within 2-hour windows

Gained carton-level visibility and tracking from DC to store

Reduced transportation costs and store operating expenses

Enabled dynamic rerouting of inventory while in transit

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