ORTEC Recognized as a Key Vendor in Gartner's 2026 Market Guide for Vehicle Routing and Scheduling

ORTEC's Spotlight in the Gartner 2026 Market Guide

ORTEC, a global leader in planning and decision-support software, has recently been recognized as a Representative Vendor in the Gartner® 2026 Market Guide for Vehicle Routing and Scheduling (VRS). This recognition comes at a crucial time when logistics organizations are grappling with increasing operational complexities, heightened sustainability demands, and rising customer expectations.

The mention by Gartner underscores ORTEC's commitment to empowering organizations to move beyond traditional route optimization, evolving towards smarter and more adaptable logistics operations. As businesses seek agile solutions that can respond to disruptions, capacity constraints, and changing delivery environments, ORTEC believes its unique blend of advanced optimization, logistical expertise, and AI-driven decision-support can help clients deliver enduring business value.

Georgios Sarigiannidis, CEO of ORTEC, expressed pride in this acknowledgment, stating, "Being recognized as a Representative Vendor in the Gartner 2026 Market Guide reflects both the trust our clients place in us and the technology and expertise we have developed over decades. Modern logistics operations are increasingly intricate; organizations need reliable systems that eliminate operational noise, automate processes where possible, and enable human focus on what truly matters. By combining optimization, AI, and profound logistical experience, ORTEC assists organizations in building more resilient, efficient, and adaptable operations. We believe Gartner's recognition reaffirms our chosen direction and the value we continue to provide our clients daily."

The Gartner definition of a Vehicle Routing and Scheduling solution emphasizes its role in crafting vehicle routes and schedules while considering multiple service-level requirements and constraints, all while minimizing transport costs and fleet mileage. Gartner's analysis highlights that interest in VRS applications is growing, fueled by ongoing supply chain disruptions, government regulations on emissions, and the expansion of various delivery models.

Importantly, Gartner notes the significant impact of AI in the VRS market, correlating it from a simple functional enhancement to a critical strategic mandate for future development. Many vendors are actively exploring AI agents and generative AI to support roles such as dispatchers, planners, drivers, and customer service.

For clients, partners, and potential customers, ORTEC’s inclusion in the Market Guide symbolizes its industry expertise, market relevance, and commitment to AI-driven innovation. In an ever-evolving logistics landscape, organizations need reliable partners to manage complexities, optimize performance, and confidently adopt emerging technologies.

The Gartner Market Guide for Vehicle Routing and Scheduling 2026 is accessible on the Gartner website for subscribers.

About ORTEC

ORTEC has been at the forefront of supply chain planning, logistics optimization, and workforce management driven by AI. Since its establishment in 1981, ORTEC has helped organizations across various sectors transform operational complexity into better decisions, more efficient resource use, and improved business performance. With a global clientele and an international footprint across Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, and beyond, ORTEC merges deep optimization expertise with practical AI to help organizations adapt to changes and make workflows more efficient.