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 Supply Chain Management

3Gtms

Acquisition in 2025
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.

MyCarrierPortal

Acquisition in 2024
MyCarrierPortal specializes in carrier management solutions for the trucking industry. It offers a platform that simplifies carrier onboarding, ongoing monitoring, and compliance for freight brokers. The platform integrates with transportation management systems, enabling clients to set up carrier requirements, gather and screen carrier information, and monitor safety ratings. It also facilitates the collection of insurance documents and allows for seamless updates, helping freight brokers and shippers manage their carrier profiles effectively.

OCR Services

Acquisition in 2024
OCR Services specializes in global trade management software designed to assist businesses in navigating the complexities of Global Trade Compliance across various regions, including North America, the UK, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. The company offers a suite of integrated solutions that streamline export-import shipping, licensing compliance, and reporting, addressing common challenges such as data discrepancies and manual documentation. By continuously improving its platform based on user feedback and industry trends, OCR Services facilitates efficient supply chain processes, ensuring adherence to customs regulations and other governmental requirements. This focus on user-friendliness and high-quality solutions positions OCR Services as a key partner for businesses seeking to enhance their compliance and operational efficiency in global trade.

Supply Vision

Acquisition in 2023
Supply Vision, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in cloud-based logistics solutions for the supply chain industry in North America. Founded in 2010, it offers a comprehensive suite of software products, including transportation management systems (TMS) and warehouse management systems (WMS). The TMS facilitates multimodal shipping, consolidates shipments, provides detailed cost analysis, and integrates with various industry partners for enhanced functionalities. The WMS aids in managing multiple clients and warehouses, automating billing, and ensuring accurate inventory reconciliation. Additionally, Supply Vision offers a customer portal that allows shippers to monitor their supply chain activities, generate reports, and track merchandise. The company serves a diverse clientele, including third-party logistics providers, freight forwarders, shippers, carriers, and truck brokers, providing tools that enhance visibility and efficiency in logistics management.

Foxtrot Systems

Acquisition in 2022
Foxtrot Systems, Inc., founded in 2014, is a software service company based in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in developing route optimization software designed to enhance the efficiency of last-mile delivery fleets. Its primary product, Foxtrot, is an API that provides optimized route manifests for drivers, specific estimated times of arrival (ETAs) for each stop, and calculations for driving time, driver cost, mileage, and fuel cost. This technology caters to logistics, transport, and supply chain industries, particularly benefiting drivers who deliver food, beverages, or laundry. Foxtrot Systems leverages real-time data streams and algorithms to minimize delivery times and improve overall operational efficiency.

Portrix Logistics Software

Acquisition in 2021
Portrix Logistics Software specializes in multimodal rate management solutions tailored for logistics service providers (LSPs). The company is dedicated to helping its clients streamline and automate intricate global shipping rate management processes. Its integrated rate management software facilitates global shipment routing, pricing, rating, and capacity allocation management, serving a diverse clientele that includes shippers, forwarders, and carriers. By focusing on efficiency and automation, Portrix aims to enhance the operational capabilities of logistics professionals in managing complex shipping environments.

QuestaWeb

Acquisition in 2021
QuestaWeb is a prominent provider of integrated solutions for global trade management, focusing on software designed for importers, exporters, foreign trade zones, and freight forwarders. The company offers a comprehensive suite of tools that unifies import, export, logistics, compliance, and financial processes, allowing clients to efficiently manage their international trade operations. With dedicated divisions staffed by subject-matter experts, QuestaWeb ensures that its customers benefit from the latest technology to maintain trade compliance with a high level of automation.

ShipTrack

Acquisition in 2020
ShipTrack Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Ottawa, Canada, specializes in cloud-based mobile resource management and shipment tracking solutions tailored for the e-commerce home delivery, parcel, and medical courier markets. The company offers an innovative logistics management platform that facilitates automation in dispatching, provides real-time updates on shipment status and estimated arrival times, and eliminates paper-based delivery processes. ShipTrack's solutions are designed to enhance efficiency in final-mile deliveries across various sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and government. As of November 2020, ShipTrack operates as a subsidiary of The Descartes Systems Group Inc.

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.

Aljex Software

Acquisition in 2018
Aljex Software Inc., headquartered in Middlesex, New Jersey, specializes in developing web-based software solutions for the transportation industry. Its primary offerings include Google Map-based dispatch systems, freight bill audit and payment tools, automatic load tendering, document imaging, electronic billing and payments, hosting services with backups, post to load boards, and contract management tools. These comprehensive solutions cater to a diverse client base comprising freight brokers, carriers, logistics operators, and warehouse managers. As of February 2018, Aljex operates as a subsidiary of MacroPoint, LLC.

PCSTrac

Acquisition in 2017
PCSTrac, Inc. is a Philadelphia-based company that specializes in developing inventory control and management solutions tailored for the retail distribution industry. Established in 2014, the company focuses on providing innovative software applications that address the evolving needs of its clients. PCSTrac's offerings include a signature carton tracking application specifically designed for third-party logistics providers engaged in pooled distribution, as well as additional tools that enhance visibility and automation. Their solutions offer carton-level insights into the store replenishment supply chain, facilitate pool distribution and pallet scanning, and aim to improve inventory control and loss prevention for specialty retailers. By minimizing disruptions and streamlining logistics processes, PCSTrac helps retailers and their logistics partners achieve better financial returns on investment. As of June 2017, PCSTrac operates as a subsidiary of The Descartes Systems Group Inc.

pixi* Software GmbH

Acquisition in 2016
pixi* Software GmbH is a software development company specializing in solutions for Internet-based distance selling businesses. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, with branch offices in Leipzig, Slovenia, and Norway, the company offers pixi*, an eCommerce ERP and logistics solution designed to automate order processing and streamline in-house and logistic operations for e-commerce and omnichannel retailing. Its product suite includes warehouse management software, workflows for order processing, and a variety of standard interfaces. Additionally, pixi* provides API Web services for seamless integration with other systems, as well as consulting and support services, including training, logistics consulting, and user-community engagement. The company aims to enhance operational efficiency for online shops and adjust to seasonal market fluctuations while reducing costs. As of 2016, pixi* operates as a subsidiary of The Descartes Systems Group Inc.

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 Switzerland-based company specializing in B2B supply chain integration and e-invoicing solutions. It delivers services that enhance electronically controlled business processes, catering to a diverse clientele that includes retailers, suppliers, pharmaceutical firms, and financial institutions. By focusing on supply chain integration, Compudata helps businesses streamline operations and improve efficiency in their financial transactions.

Imanet

Acquisition in 2010
Imanet is a prominent provider of software solutions tailored for the international trade community. The company focuses on empowering Canadian importers, customs brokers, and freight forwarders by offering tools that effectively manage shipments and facilitate interactions with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Imanet specializes in trade management software, consulting services, and logistics software development. Additionally, the company provides secure data hosting, cost analysis, and web-based application development, ensuring that its clients can navigate the complexities of customs and international logistics with efficiency and accuracy.

Cube Route

Acquisition in 2006
Cube Route, Inc. specializes in providing demand logistics services tailored for transportation organizations across North America. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, the company delivers a range of solutions, including information digitization, dispatch management, package tracking, and booking notifications. Its services extend to order management, planning and route optimization, real-time data capture, tracking and visibility, customer support, and business intelligence. Cube Route caters to various industries, including beverage delivery, direct store delivery, foodservice, and home delivery, as well as serving shippers and third-party logistics providers. As of December 2006, Cube Route operates as a subsidiary of Descartes Systems Group.
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