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Descartes Systems Group

Descartes is the global leader in providing on-demand, software-as-a-service solutions focused on improving the productivity, security and sustainability of logistics-intensive businesses. Customers use our modular, software-as-a-service solutions to route, track and help improve the safety, performance and compliance of delivery resources; plan, allocate and execute shipments; rate, audit and pay transportation invoices; access global trade data; file customs and security documents for imports and exports; and complete numerous other logistics processes by participating in the world’s largest, collaborative multimodal logistics community. Our headquarters are in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada and we have offices and partners around the world.

Featured Solutions

  • Real Transportation Visibility Platform (RTTVP)

    Descartes MacroPoint is a global freight visibility platform and carrier capacity network for logistics intensive businesses. Our real-time data allows you to view, analyze, predict, and communicate the status of any shipment in real time using multimodal visibility, predictive analytics, and an automated communication platform enabling “Manage by Exception” capabilities.

  • Transportation Management

    Descartes Transportation Management offers an end-to-end, multimodal solution suite designed to synchronize logistics processes, optimize transportation planning, and reduce costs. A robust feature set covers multimodal transportation management, real-time visibility into shipping operations, dock scheduling, and yard management. With its modular architecture, Descartes Transportation Management ensures efficient and streamlined logistics, enabling businesses to effectively manage and enhance their unique transportation networks.

  • Global Trade Intelligence

    Maximize margins, find new prospects and suppliers, and vet trading partners through an extensive array of global trade, duties, tariffs, agreements, regulations and restricted party data and services.

Featured Content

  • Enhancing the Efficiency and Sustainability of Global Supply Chains with Descartes

    While SAP offers a comprehensive transportation management suite, Descartes Systems Group fills critical gaps, specializing in solutions that seamlessly integrate and enhance SAP's offerings. Tailored for logistics-intensive businesses, Descartes' services provide essential enhancements to SAP's ecosystem.

  • 8 Benefits of Supply Chain Management to Boost Your Business

    Supply Chain Management (SCM) is vital for businesses, ensuring streamlined processes from sourcing to returns. With SCM, businesses gain visibility, cut costs, and manage risks effectively, all while promoting sustainability.

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  • How FujiFilm Improved On-Time Performance

    Discover how Fujifilm enhanced its supply chain efficiency and boosted on-time delivery rates to 90% by integrating Descartes Shipper TMS into its workflow.

  • Future Proof - Building Resilient & Sustainable Supply Chains

    Supply chain challenges have dominated global headlines for the past 24 months. While these issues have certainly caused considerable strain across global enterprises, leading organizations have identified an opportunity to build more resiliency and sustainability within their supply chains to help mitigate the impact of future disruptions.

Articles / Case Studies / Videos

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    Transportation Management Through Disruption

    Reading time: 4 mins

    The 2024 Global Transportation Management Benchmark Survey by Descartes highlights how shippers and logistics service providers (LSPs) are preparing for industry and regulatory changes, with 40% of respondents investing in technology, a number that rises to 44% for companies considering transportation a competitive weapon. The survey, which includes insights from over 630 global transportation professionals,…

  • Descartes MacroPoint Real-time Freight Visibility Solution Helps Enhance Customer Service for Steelcase

    Reading time: 3 mins

     Steelcase enhances customer service and efficiency with Descartes MacroPoint integrated with SAP Transportation Management. By reducing tracking time by 50% and improving communication agility, Steelcase minimizes disruptions, improves service performance, and cuts internal tracking costs. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here

  • Descartes eBookings for Ocean Shipping Now an SAP Endorsed App

    Reading time: 1 min

    SAPinsider's Buyers Guide offers essential insights for SAP users navigating supply chain challenges. Discover key trends, vendors, and strategies to adapt and thrive in today's dynamic market. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here

  • Global Transportation Management

    Reading time: 2 mins

    Discover the global transportation management strategies, tactics, and technology that top performers are leveraging to capitalize on market opportunities and adapt to challenges in a constantly evolving supply chain landscape.

  • Buying Supply Chain Visibility Tech? Make Sure to Consider Financial Health on Your Scorecard

    Reading time: 3 mins

    Uncover key insights into why evaluating vendor stability is vital for sustained innovation and seamless customer experiences in today's dynamic supply chain environment. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here