Descartes Systems Group

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.

Kenneth Wood

Executive Vice President

Past deals in Ottawa

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.
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