Built for Scale: Why Optimization Needs to Match Enterprise Complexity
Ellise McDonald
Built for Scale: Why Optimization Needs to Match Enterprise Complexity
Ellise McDonald
Running thousands of routes every single day isn’t just about moving goods. It’s about balancing scale, service, and adaptability in an environment where no two regions operate the same way. For one global logistics leader, the search for a solution meant looking past rigid, off-the-shelf products to find a partner that could truly flex with their business.
The Challenge: Scale Brings Complexity
In global operations, the challenges multiply fast:
- Country-to-country differences (union rules on maximum driver hours vs. flexible labor models in non-union markets)
- Diverse customer service expectations and delivery promises
- Assets spread across hubs, yards, and customer sites
- Existing systems that must stay connected, not replaced
Many optimization vendors claimed to “solve it all” — but most cannot adapt to the real-world complexities at enterprise scale.
The Solution: API-First and Partner-Oriented
What stood out about Wise was the way it was built:
- API-first integration allowed the platform to connect with existing dispatch and driver systems instead of forcing a rip-and-replace.
- Flexibility to learn the unique practices of each region, rather than forcing them into a single rigid workflow.
- A partnership model, where product roadmaps could evolve alongside the customer’s needs, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
This wasn’t just about software. It was about building a system that could respect local exceptions while still performing at global scale.
The Results: Enterprise-Ready Optimization
For this global operator, Wise delivered:
- A smoother integration process, aligning with their existing data models
- The ability to scale from controlled rollout programs to thousands of daily routes
- Confidence that optimization could keep up with the pace and variety of their operations
- Efficiency gains without forcing a compromise on customer promises or local practices
Why It Matters
At scale, efficiency isn’t just about saving money. It’s about ensuring consistency, adaptability, and trust across regions. Wise proves that optimization can deliver at the enterprise level — not by ignoring complexity, but by embracing it.
Optimization at scale isn’t about generic algorithms. It’s about building with flexibility, respecting operational realities, and ensuring every route — whether it’s in a dense city or across rural highways — meets the standard of efficiency and reliability. Wise was built for that scale.