Descartes Systems Group is a provider of software-as-a-service solutions designed to enhance the productivity, performance, and security of logistics-intensive businesses. Its primary offering is the Global Logistics Network (GLN), a transaction-driven platform that facilitates communication among users in the shipping industry. Through the GLN, clients can send and receive messages, data, and documents, for which Descartes charges a fee based on usage. Customers usually enter into multiyear contracts with a monthly minimum commitment. The GLN also serves as a foundation for Descartes to offer additional software modules, further supporting its clients' operational needs in logistics management.
3Gtms, Inc. is a provider of multi-modal transportation management software solutions designed for shippers, logistics service providers, carriers, third-party logistics providers, freight brokers, and freight auditors. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Shelton, Connecticut, with additional offices in Raleigh, North Carolina, Utrecht in the Netherlands, and Wayne, Pennsylvania, the company offers a comprehensive Transportation Management Suite that encompasses the entire transportation lifecycle, including rating, routing, tendering, tracking, and settlement. 3Gtms also features specialized solutions such as the Contract Management Suite and the LTL Rate Management Suite, which provide innovative alternatives to traditional rating tools. The company's cloud-based and on-premise offerings are complemented by support, training, and consulting services. 3Gtms has established a strategic alliance with Trimble, further enhancing its capabilities in transportation management.
SellerCloud
Acquisition in 2024
SellerCloud is an all-in-one eCommerce platform designed to assist online retailers in overcoming the complexities of omnichannel selling. The platform enables businesses to streamline their operations, improve efficiency, and enhance productivity by providing comprehensive tools for inventory management, catalog control, purchasing, and fulfillment. By simplifying these processes, SellerCloud empowers online businesses to expand their reach across multiple sales channels, ultimately facilitating growth in customer base and sales. Its community-driven approach fosters collaboration among users, allowing them to share insights and strategies for success in the competitive eCommerce landscape.
MyCarrierPortal
Acquisition in 2024
MyCarrierPortal provides carrier onboarding and risk monitoring solutions for the trucking industry.
Aerospace Software Developments
Acquisition in 2024
Aerospace Software Developments (ASD) is a dynamic and fast-growing software company. They specialize in the development and implementation of mission-critical applications based on the latest RFID technology which are specifically designed for the aerospace and aviation market sectors.
OCR Services
Acquisition in 2024
OCR’s mission is to transform how businesses manage Global Trade Compliance. We provide our clients with a suite of high-quality, user-friendly integrated solutions that undergo continuous improvement and development based on feedback and industry trends.
Localz
Acquisition in 2023
Localz is a technology company that offers location-based solutions aimed at enhancing customer experiences across various industries, including retail, logistics, and field services. By utilizing advanced technologies such as beacons, geofencing, and GPS, Localz provides services that include real-time order tracking, click-and-collect options, and in-store navigation for retailers. In logistics, their solutions optimize operations by offering real-time visibility into asset and delivery statuses. For field services, Localz assists companies in managing their mobile workforce through real-time scheduling, dispatching, and location-based services. The company's scalable and customizable platform integrates seamlessly with existing systems, catering to businesses of all sizes, from small enterprises to large corporations. Ultimately, Localz's solutions aim to facilitate more convenient, personalized, and efficient customer interactions, fostering loyalty and promoting business growth.
GroundCloud
Acquisition in 2023
GroundCloud is Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) firm that offers fleet tracking, safety training and time tracking services.
Supply Vision
Acquisition in 2023
Supply Vision, Inc. is a logistics technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in cloud-based solutions for the supply chain industry in North America. Founded in 2010, the company offers a comprehensive suite of tools, including a transportation management system (TMS) and a warehouse management system (WMS). The TMS facilitates multimodal shipping, provides detailed cost breakdowns, and generates management reports while integrating with various industry partners for enhanced functionalities. The WMS automates warehouse operations, enabling efficient inventory management and timely invoicing. Additionally, Supply Vision provides a customer portal that allows shippers to monitor their supply chain, create shipments, and generate reports. The company's integration solutions support real-time communication with vendors and customers, enhancing operational efficiency. Supply Vision serves a diverse clientele, including third-party logistics providers, freight forwarders, shippers, carriers, and truck brokers, making it a key player in the logistics technology sector.
XPS Ship
Acquisition in 2022
XPS Ship is a free shipping software that manages an eCommerce store.
Foxtrot Systems
Acquisition in 2022
Foxtrot Systems, Inc. is a software service company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in route optimization for the logistics, transport, and supply chain industries. Founded in 2014, the company develops an online platform that offers static and historic data, as well as real-time data streams and algorithms to enhance route planning for last-mile delivery drivers. Foxtrot's main product is an API that generates optimized route manifests for drivers, providing estimated times of arrival, driving times, and cost calculations for mileage and fuel. The software is utilized by various delivery services, including food, beverage, and laundry providers. By leveraging real-time data and advanced algorithms, Foxtrot Systems aims to improve operational efficiency and empower last-mile fleets to achieve their delivery goals while exploring innovative service offerings.
NetChb
Acquisition in 2022
NetCHB is a customs-approved web app designed to support the data processing operations of Customs brokers.
GreenMile
Acquisition in 2021
GreenMile is a cloud-based solutions provider focused on the logistics and transportation sector, with operations in the United States and Brazil, and a global customer base. Established in 2005, the company serves a diverse range of industries, including beverage, food services, retail, and healthcare, offering tools that track the performance of mobile resources such as delivery vehicles, sales representatives, and field technicians. GreenMile's software enhances logistics planning by providing real-time visibility over route execution and optimizing routes to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Its solutions facilitate the digitization of final-mile delivery processes, promoting operational efficiencies and higher customer satisfaction. With over 250 clients and more than 35,000 vehicles deployed, GreenMile continues to support businesses in streamlining their supply chain operations.
Portrix Logistics Software
Acquisition in 2021
Portrix Logistics Software specializes in multimodal rate management solutions tailored for logistics services providers (LSPs). The company focuses on streamlining and automating complex global shipping rate management processes, enabling its clients to efficiently handle various aspects of logistics. Its integrated software offers functionalities for global shipment routing, pricing, rating, and capacity allocation management, making it a valuable tool for shippers, forwarders, and carriers alike. By simplifying these intricate processes, Portrix aims to enhance operational efficiency within the logistics sector.
QuestaWeb
Acquisition in 2021
QuestaWeb is a prominent provider of integrated solutions for global trade management, focusing on software for importers, exporters, foreign trade zones, and freight forwarders. The company develops software that unifies various aspects of trade, including import, export, logistics, and compliance, allowing clients to efficiently manage their trade processes. With dedicated divisions staffed by subject-matter experts, QuestaWeb ensures that its customers benefit from the latest technology to maintain trade compliance while maximizing automation.
ShipTrack
Acquisition in 2020
ShipTrack Inc. is a provider of cloud-based mobile resource management and shipment tracking solutions, primarily serving the e-commerce home delivery, parcel, and medical courier markets. Founded in 2018 and based in Ottawa, Canada, the company offers an innovative logistics management platform that can be easily deployed across various industries. ShipTrack's solutions help customers automate dispatch processes, receive real-time updates on shipment status and estimated arrival times, and eliminate paper-based delivery methods. This functionality supports a diverse range of sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and government, enabling efficient management of final-mile deliveries. As of November 2020, ShipTrack operates as a subsidiary of The Descartes Systems Group Inc.
Kontainers
Acquisition in 2020
Kontainers is an enterprise software-as-a-service provider that specializes in delivering e-commerce solutions to freight forwarders and shipping lines. The company has developed an online booking platform that streamlines the booking process and allows users to track in-transit shipments. By utilizing application programming interfaces, Kontainers provides real-time container rates and facilitates quick transactions for the entire shipment process. This technology enables exporters to receive quotes and book freight efficiently, saving both time and money.
PeopleVox
Acquisition in 2020
Peoplevox specializes in warehouse management software tailored specifically for eCommerce. Its system addresses the unique challenges of eCommerce order fulfillment, managing all processes from order receipt to dispatch. Peoplevox's platform offers real-time inventory tracking and accurate order picking through mobile barcode scanners, enhancing efficiency and reducing operating costs for its clients. The software integrates seamlessly with major eCommerce platforms, enabling rapid deployment and ensuring live inventory updates on websites. With a growing client base of over 140 businesses, Peoplevox positions itself as a vital solution for eCommerce and multichannel retailers looking to optimize their warehouse operations.
BestTransport
Acquisition in 2019
BestTransport.com, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based transportation management software and services tailored for shippers, carriers, and suppliers in the United States and Europe. The company's offerings include comprehensive on-demand tools for managing transportation execution, such as rate management, performance reporting, tender management, and logistics consulting. BestTransport's solutions include BestShippers, which automates transportation tasks, CarrierDesk for freight transporters to manage their activities, and SupplierConnection for facilitating load communications. Additionally, the company provides professional services that encompass integration, implementation, and customization, alongside strategic solutions like transportation lane rate analysis and carrier evaluation. Their focus on compliance control ensures effective management of carrier insurance and safety. Founded in 1999 and based in Columbus, Ohio, BestTransport was formerly known as e-thinktank.com, Inc. and became a subsidiary of The Descartes Systems Group Inc. in 2019.
STEPcom
Acquisition in 2019
STEPcom Services GmbH, founded in 2003 and based in Rheinfelden, Switzerland, specializes in providing online electronic data interchange (EDI) support services. As a subsidiary of The Descartes Systems Group Inc., STEPcom has been instrumental in creating a B2B supply chain integration network for over 15 years. The company connects trading partners, facilitating seamless electronic data exchange and collaboration among supply chain participants. By focusing on the implementation and operation of B2B solutions, STEPcom enhances the efficiency and planning security of logistics companies involved in multimodal and cross-company supply chain processes.
Visual Compliance
Acquisition in 2019
Visual Compliance provides powerful and easy-to-use global trade compliance solutions that help organizations remain compliant with mandatory U.S. and international government regulations.
PinPoint GPS Solutions
Acquisition in 2018
PinPoint GPS Solutions Inc. is a Canadian company, established in 2006 and headquartered in Mississauga, specializing in GPS fleet tracking and mobile workforce management solutions. The company offers a range of services, including real-time location tracking, workforce management, and telecommunication management, aimed at helping businesses optimize their operations and achieve specific objectives. As of August 2018, PinPoint GPS Solutions operates as a subsidiary of The Descartes Systems Group Inc., further enhancing its capabilities in the industry.
Aljex Software
Acquisition in 2018
Aljex Software Inc. specializes in developing cloud-based software solutions for the transportation industry, primarily serving freight brokers, carriers, logistics operators, and warehouse managers. The company's platform includes features such as Google map-based dispatch, freight bill audit and payment, automatic load tendering, document imaging, electronic billing, and contract management tools. Designed to accommodate businesses of all sizes, Aljex's system supports over $3.5 billion in transactional revenue annually. By offering a scalable and customizable solution, Aljex allows users to access critical information from anywhere while managing the complexities of servers, security, and technical setup. The company, headquartered in Middlesex, New Jersey, prides itself on providing unlimited online training and dedicated customer support, ensuring that each client can optimize their operations effectively.
MacroPoint
Acquisition in 2017
MacroPoint is a technology company that specializes in freight visibility through a cloud-based software platform designed to track loads in real-time. The platform integrates with various electronic logging devices, transportation management systems, and GPS-enabled applications to provide comprehensive load tracking capabilities. This allows logistics service providers, brokers, and shippers to monitor the location of their freight, receive event notifications, and make informed decisions based on predictive freight capacity. With a focus on delivering a cost-effective solution, MacroPoint enables users to track any load using existing in-cab technology and mobile devices, ensuring enhanced visibility and efficiency in the transportation process.
PCSTrac
Acquisition in 2017
PCSTrac, Inc. is a company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that specializes in developing inventory control and management solutions tailored for the retail distribution industry. Incorporated in 2014, PCSTrac offers a range of innovative applications designed to meet the evolving needs of its clients. One of its key products is a carton tracking application specifically for third-party logistics providers involved in pooled distribution. The company's solutions enable carton-level visibility and insight into the store replenishment supply chain, facilitating support for pool distribution and pallet scanning. These tools are aimed at helping specialty retailers and their logistics partners improve sales, enhance loss prevention, and optimize inventory control, ultimately reducing disruptions caused by unconsolidated direct shipments from suppliers and distribution centers. As of June 2017, PCSTrac operates as a subsidiary of The Descartes Systems Group Inc.
ShipRush
Acquisition in 2017
ShipRush is a software solution based in Seattle, Washington, that specializes in automating parcel shipping for small to medium-sized businesses. Acquired by Descartes Systems Group in 2017, the company offers an e-commerce multi-carrier parcel shipping platform that simplifies the shipping process. Its software enables clients to automatically import orders from various online shopping carts, compare real-time carrier rates, print shipping labels for all major carriers, and track shipments through to final delivery. By streamlining parcel, freight, and less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping, ShipRush helps businesses save money and allocate more time to customer engagement.
Datamyne
Acquisition in 2016
Datamyne is a business intelligence company based in Miami, Florida, specializing in trade data management and analytics. The firm offers a suite of web-enabled tools that allow users to search, save, and download trade data records tailored to their specific business needs. Datamyne's capabilities encompass a wide range of search options, including import and export rankings, product types and prices, freight origins and destinations, and detailed trading activities of specific companies. By providing insights into international trade trends and market intelligence, Datamyne enables businesses to make informed decisions related to import-export transactions.
pixi* Software GmbH
Acquisition in 2016
pixi* Software GmbH specializes in developing software solutions for Internet-based distance selling businesses, focusing on e-commerce and omnichannel retailing. Its flagship product, pixi*, serves as an eCommerce ERP and logistics solution that automates order processing and warehouse management. The company offers a variety of software services, including workflows for order processing, standard interfaces, continuous bar code support, and API web services to facilitate integration with other systems. Additionally, pixi* provides consulting services, implementation support, and user training, along with ongoing support options like telephone and email assistance and 24/7 premium hosting. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, with branch offices in Leipzig, Slovenia, and Norway, pixi* Software GmbH caters to online retailers and helps them optimize their logistics and operational efficiency. The company has operated as a subsidiary of The Descartes Systems Group Inc. since April 2016.
Oz Development
Acquisition in 2015
Oz Development, Inc. specializes in developing cloud-based integration solutions designed to enhance e-commerce, warehouse, and shipping operations. The company offers OzLINK, a suite of tools that automates and streamlines the order management process, integrating existing e-commerce applications with order fulfillment. By improving warehouse and inventory management, Oz Development increases productivity and reduces manual entry errors while facilitating efficient shipping processes. The company's solutions cater to small and medium-sized businesses across various sectors, including automotive, retail, and e-commerce. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, Oz Development also provides a platform utilized by system integrators, contract developers, value-added resellers, and internal IT teams to create tailored business solutions. As of late 2015, Oz Development operates as a subsidiary of The Descartes Systems Group Inc.
MK Data Services
Acquisition in 2015
MK Data Services LLC, based in Columbia, Maryland, specializes in cloud-based bulk customer screening services tailored for companies and organizations. The firm offers MKDenial.com, a platform that grants access to databases of denied and restricted parties, facilitating the screening of customers or prospects against these lists to identify potential risks. Additionally, MK Data Services provides web services designed to integrate seamlessly with enterprise resource planning, supply chain management, and customer relationship management systems. Their offerings include dynamic screening lists, daily federal register emails, and various add-on services such as export regulations and grey list screening. The company also supports content licensing, allowing clients to incorporate data in multiple formats, and offers consulting services that cover training, compliance assessments, and audits. Established in 1999, MK Data Services has built a reputation for exceptional customer service and compliance solutions, positioning itself as a leader in the denied party screening industry.
AirClic
Acquisition in 2014
AirClic, Inc. is a provider of mobile business solutions based in Trevose, Pennsylvania, founded in 1999. The company specializes in capturing and accessing information related to workers, assets, inventory, activities, GPS location, and time. AirClic supports various hardware devices for data collection in the field and offers a range of services that include business process mobilization, proof of delivery, logistics and transportation management, inventory management, security, operations and supply chain management, field services, customer communications, and time and expense management. Through its innovative solutions, AirClic aims to enhance operational efficiency and improve data accessibility for businesses across various sectors.
Compudata
Acquisition in 2013
Compudata is a Swiss company specializing in B2B supply chain integration and e-invoicing solutions. The firm serves a diverse clientele, including retailers, suppliers, pharmaceutical companies, and financial institutions. Compudata focuses on enhancing electronically controlled business processes, providing critical infrastructure services that streamline operations and improve efficiency for its clients.
KSD Software
Acquisition in 2013
KSD Software specializes in providing electronic customs filing technologies and logistics software solutions, primarily for the European Union. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including customs declaration, security filing, and transportation management, through its advanced GCT (Global Customs and Transport) platform. This platform is available on both a Software-as-a-Service basis and a deployed model, supporting fiscal customs filing in 18 countries and security filings across all 27 EU member states. KSD Software serves over 1,300 customers, mainly located in Scandinavia, helping them enhance the efficiency and security of their logistics operations.
Exentra Transport Solutions
Acquisition in 2012
Exentra Transport Solutions Limited specializes in developing and providing tachograph analysis and compliance management solutions to road transport organizations across Europe. The company offers a range of products, including Smartanalysis, a software-as-a-service solution for capturing and analyzing both analogue and digital tachograph data, and Soloplus, designed for downloading digital tachograph data. Additionally, Exentra supplies digital tachograph download devices, scanners, smartcard readers, and analogue tachograph charts. Their Smartdownload service facilitates the automatic and remote download of digital tachograph data for further analysis and reporting. The company also offers installation, training, and support services for remote download devices, along with GPRS data SIMs to enhance data communication capabilities. Established in 1995 and based in Chippenham, United Kingdom, Exentra operates both online and through a network of resellers to distribute its products effectively.
IES
Acquisition in 2012
In operation for 20 years, IES is one of the largest transportation software companies in North America. With offices throughout the United States and Hong Kong, its suite of import and export solutions has served freight forwarders, NVOCCs, Customs house brokers and other transportation intermediaries who seek advanced systems to manage growth, differentiate their service and improve profitability.
GeoMicro
Acquisition in 2012
GeoMicro specializes in internet-based mapping solutions, offering advanced geographic information systems (GIS) and commercial navigation services. Its GIS platform facilitates effective routing and navigation, field service management, and spatial data business intelligence. The company provides a comprehensive suite of GIS services, including high-performance map displays, geo-location capabilities, and commercial vehicle route calculations. Additionally, its solutions are tailored for both standard and hazardous material routes, ensuring safe and efficient navigation for various commercial applications.
Inter CommIT B.V.
Acquisition in 2011
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Telargo
Acquisition in 2011
Telargo is a global provider of specialized telematics solutions that enhance mobile asset management across various industries. Established in 1999, the company offers a comprehensive platform that integrates technologies such as GPS, wireless communication, and digital mapping to optimize vehicle and fleet operations. Telargo’s services are designed to improve workforce productivity, increase efficiency, and reduce maintenance costs for clients in sectors including public transit, logistics, construction, telecommunications, and utilities. The company operates in North and Central America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, with a headquarters in New Jersey, USA. Telargo's flexible, customizable solutions address all operational aspects, from planning and resource management to compliance and workflow automation, making it a distinguished leader in the telematics industry.
Routing International
Acquisition in 2010
Routing International has been focusing exclusively on the development and distribution of transport planning optimization software (also known as Vehicle Routing and Scheduling problem).
Imanet
Acquisition in 2010
Imanet is a prominent provider of software solutions designed for the international trade community. The company offers tools that assist Canadian importers, customs brokers, and freight forwarders in managing their shipments and facilitating interactions with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Imanet specializes in trade management software, focusing on consulting, logistics software, secure data hosting, cost analysis, and the development of web-based applications. Through its innovative solutions, Imanet aims to enhance efficiency and streamline processes within the customs and international logistics industry.
GF-X
Acquisition in 2007
GF-X operated one of the largest electronic information and reservation systems in the airfreight industry providing a fast and easy way for freight forwarders to search, book and track their shipments online with over 25 carriers worldwide. GF-X was acquired by Descartes in 2007.
Cube Route
Acquisition in 2006
Cube Route, Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in demand logistics services for transportation organizations across North America. Founded in 2003, the firm provides a range of solutions including information digitization, dispatch management, package tracking, and order management. Cube Route also focuses on planning and route optimization, real-time field data capture, and customer service. Its services cater to various industries such as beverage delivery, direct store delivery, foodservice, home delivery, and third-party logistics providers. As a subsidiary of Descartes Systems Group, Cube Route aims to enhance efficiency and visibility in delivery operations through its comprehensive logistics technologies.
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