ER2 Cuts Ecommerce Fulfillment Costs 40% with Descartes Platform
Event summary
- ER2 deployed Descartes Sellercloud™ to unify inventory, warehouse ops, and shipping across 8 facilities.
- Picking speed improved by 75% using guided workflows and structured pick paths.
- Shipping costs dropped for 40% of orders via intelligent routing logic.
- Cross-shipping errors minimized with bin-controlled inventory and barcode validation.
The big picture
ER2’s adoption of Descartes’ platform reflects the growing need for IT asset managers to streamline multi-warehouse operations amid rising ecommerce demand. The 75% improvement in picking speed and 40% shipping cost reduction highlight how centralized logistics technology is becoming a competitive necessity in the sector. Descartes’ solution, with 350+ integrations, underscores the shift toward omnichannel fulfillment ecosystems.
What we're watching
- Scalability Challenges
- Whether ER2 can maintain efficiency gains as it expands beyond 8 warehouses.
- Competitive Differentiation
- How Descartes’ platform integration will position ER2 against other IT asset managers.
- Sustainability Impact
- The pace at which reduced shipping distances and emissions will influence ER2’s ESG metrics.