Services and Solutions
Descartes has expanded into various solution markets and sectors through acquisitions and product development. [96]
Transportation Management Descartes’ Transportation Management solution offers a platform that shippers, freight brokers, and 3PLs can use to synchronize transportation processes and optimize the flow of goods with multimodal TMS, real-time visibility, dock scheduling, and carrier connectivity solutions.[97][98]
Routing, Mobile and Telematics Software Fleet Management is designed to enhance fleet productivity, optimize performance management, ensure safety, and elevate service levels. Descartes' solutions include Fleet Mobile Applications, Customer Engagement Software, Route Planning, Optimization & Dispatch.[99][100]
Global Trade Intelligence Descartes also provides trade intelligence solutions for compliance, enablement, and analytics. These include tools for managing export controls, sanctions, import classifications, tariffs, Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), and global trade data.[101][102]
Customs and Regulatory Compliance Descartes’ Customs and Regulatory Compliance solution supports cross-border trade with preparation, filing, and visibility solutions for cargo security, customs declarations, and other regulatory mandates through international compliance technology. Some of these solutions include customs declarations, export compliance, and Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) management.[103]
E-Commerce Shipping & Fulfilment Software Descartes offers e-commerce and shipping software that supports D2C/B2C brands, marketplace sellers, 3PLs, and more with unified tools for inventory, orders, warehouse, and shipping management. [104]
Broker & Forwarder Enterprise Systems Their Broker & Forwarder Enterprise Systems streamline and operate shipment management, customs compliance, accounting, and customer relationship management. This solution includes a shipment portal, customs compliance, Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) management, and Digital Rate Management. [105][106]
B2B Connectivity and Messaging Their B2B Connectivity and EDI Messaging solution connects hundreds of thousands of parties globally through the Descartes Global Network to translate, transform, and transmit business-critical data and information. Businesses can share data and documents electronically from advanced messaging techniques to EDI and low-tech portal solutions.[107][108]
Global Logistics Network Descartes’ cloud-based logistics messaging system, the Global Logistics Network (GLN), connects more than 26,000 customers and 200,000 connected parties in more than 160 countries,[109] making it one of the world’s largest logistics networks. Each year, the GLN carries more than 24 billion messages and manages more than 1 billion shipping routes.
Companies use the network to oversee shipping orders, file customs paperwork, comply with security regulations, share information across international supply chains, and automate logistics processes. [110][111][112] In 2015, Descartes signed a deal with German business software giant SAP SE that allows users of SAP’s transportation management software to access the GLN.[113]
