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The Descartes Systems Group Inc., operating under the brand name Descartes, is a Canadian-headquartered (Ontario) public logistics and supply chain technology company founded in 1981 that powers the Global Logistics Network (GLN), a cloud-based platform connecting shippers, carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and logistics service providers. The GLN processes billions of supply chain transactions annually and is augmented with AI capabilities spanning trade compliance (NLP-driven denied party screening that reduces false positives by 60%), inventory forecasting, route optimization, and fleet analytics.

The product portfolio spans seven solution areas: B2B Connectivity and EDI Messaging (Integrated EDI, Web EDI, Global E-Invoicing, Peppol); Broker and Forwarder Enterprise Systems (Forwarder TMS, Shipment Management, Customs Compliance, CRM, Accounting and Billing); Customs and Regulatory Compliance (Customs Declarations, Security Filings, FTZ Management); Ecommerce Operations (Inventory/Order/Warehouse Management, AI Forecasting, Shipping Software, Purchasing); Global Trade Intelligence (Import/Export Data, Product Classification, Duty Determination, Denied Party Screening, Export Compliance, including the Descartes QuestaWeb FTZ software); Routing, Mobile and Telematics (Route Planning, Optimization, Mobile Apps, Driver Safety, Fleet Analytics & AI); and Transportation Management (Multimodal TMS, Real-time Visibility, Carrier Connectivity, AI & Automation, including the Descartes MacroPoint capacity matching and Descartes Aljex Freight Broker TMS sub-brands).

Descartes sells primarily through direct enterprise field sales with regional coverage across Asia Pacific, Europe/Middle East/Africa, North America, and South America, supplemented by a certified EDI integration partner channel. Revenue is generated through subscription-based SaaS licensing for the transportation management, customs compliance, B2B connectivity, ecommerce operations, fleet management, and global trade intelligence suites, plus professional services for implementation, training, and optimization. The company is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (ticker: DSG) with operations spanning the Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific and multilingual support across more than ten languages.

Name

Manifest Journals

Legal name

The Descartes Systems Group Inc.

Website

https://manifestjournals.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Descartes is a Canadian public company (TSX: DSG) that operates the Global Logistics Network, a cloud platform connecting shippers, carriers, and logistics providers through EDI, TMS, customs compliance, ecommerce fulfillment, and AI-enabled trade and fleet solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Supply Chain & Logistics Software

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

akta.pro primary industry

Cargo Security & Regulatory Filing Systems (ACI/AMS/ISF/ENS/ICS2) (TLAEAOAJ)

Keywords

• Logistics management software
• Supply chain technology
• Transportation management systems
• Customs compliance software
• Global trade intelligence

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Logistics Management Software Subscriptions: SaaS-based transportation management and logistics operations software delivered as subscription services. Includes transportation management systems (TMS), customs compliance solutions, B2B connectivity, ecommerce operations, fleet management, and global trade intelligence solutions.
2. Professional Services: Implementation, training, and consulting services including Descartes Academy training programs and professional services for system deployment and optimization

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The Descartes Systems Group Inc. provides cloud-based logistics and supply chain management software delivered through its Global Logistics Network (GLN), a connected platform serving shippers, carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, retailers, and manufacturers. Its offerings span B2B EDI connectivity, transportation management systems, customs and regulatory compliance, ecommerce shipping and fulfillment, global trade intelligence, and fleet routing/telematics, sold primarily as enterprise SaaS subscriptions with accompanying professional services.

Product overview

Descartes is a comprehensive logistics and supply chain management platform offering a unified Global Logistics Network (GLN) that connects logistics-intensive businesses worldwide. The platform operates across seven core solution areas: B2B Connectivity & EDI Messaging (Integrated EDI, Web EDI, Global E-Invoicing, Peppol), Broker & Forwarder Enterprise Systems (Forwarder TMS, Shipment Management, Customs Compliance, Accounting & Billing, CRM), Customs & Regulatory Compliance (Customs Declarations, Security Filings, FTZ Management), Ecommerce Operations (Inventory Management, Order Management, Warehouse Management, Shipping Software, AI Forecasting), Global Trade Intelligence (Trade Data, Product Classification, Denied Party Screening, Export Compliance), Fleet Performance Management (Route Planning, Optimization, Mobile Apps, Driver Safety), and Transportation Management (Multimodal TMS, Visibility, AI & Automation). The portfolio includes specialized offerings like the Descartes QuestaWeb FTZ Software and partner solutions such as Aljex Freight Broker TMS. The platform processes billions of transactions annually, enabling real-time visibility and collaboration across supply chain participants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Global Logistics Network (GLN): A connected community of supply chain and logistics participants managing billions of transactions per year
• Descartes QuestaWeb™
• Descartes MacroPoint
• Descartes Aljex

Products and services

• Global Logistics Network (GLN)

Quantifiable outcome

• 60% reduction in screening false positives
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability8 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• EDI Integration PartnerscoreTechnology or IntegrationDescartes collaborates with a broad and growing network of certified EDI integration partners who provide implementation and integration services for automated electronic data interchange between trading partners

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Manhattan Associates: Manhattan Active WM/TM competes across warehouse management, transportation management, and omnichannel commerce — directly overlapping Descartes' ecommerce fulfillment, TMS, and routing portfolio for enterprise retailers and 3PLs.
• Oracle Transportation Management: Oracle's TMS offering directly competes with Descartes' transportation management suite, targeting the same global enterprise customers with similar multi-modal shipment, carrier connectivity, and trade compliance functionality.
• Blue Yonder: Blue Yonder (formerly JDA, owned by Panasonic) offers supply chain planning and execution including TMS, comparable to Descartes' multimodal TMS and routing/telematics modules for large shippers and logistics service providers.
• MercuryGate Transportation Management: MercuryGate offers a multi-modal TMS that competes with Descartes' Multimodal TMS and routing/telematics modules, particularly for complex shipper, 3PL, and broker use cases.
• WiseTech Global: WiseTech's CargoWise platform directly competes with Descartes' Broker & Forwarder Enterprise Systems and customs compliance modules, serving freight forwarders and customs brokers with similar end-to-end execution functionality.
• E2open: E2open competes with Descartes in global trade management, supply chain connectivity, and logistics execution, with overlapping customs, transportation, and B2B EDI offerings for enterprise customers.
• Kuebix (Trimble Transportation): Kuebix, now part of Trimble, is a TMS competitor that overlaps with Descartes' Multimodal TMS and parcel shipping capabilities, particularly for mid-market shippers and freight brokers.
• SAP Transportation Management: SAP TM competes head-to-head with Descartes in TMS for SAP-ERP installed bases, with overlapping global trade management, customs, and freight execution capabilities targeting large manufacturers and 3PLs.

Emerging players

• Project44: Project44 is an API-first supply chain visibility platform that overlaps with Descartes' Multimodal Shipment Tracking and Real-Time Visibility modules, increasingly competing for the same enterprise shippers with a modern integration approach.
• FourKites: FourKites provides real-time, API-first transportation visibility and yard management that directly overlaps with Descartes' supply chain visibility, dock scheduling, and routing modules for enterprise shippers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/DescartesSG
• Facebookfacebook.com/279565835436
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/manifest-journals

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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