Descartes Evolution 2009 User Group Conference - Descartes Systems Group, a global on-demand software-as-a-service (SaaS) logistics solutions provider, unveiled its latest generation of solutions at its Global User Group Conference in Atlanta, Georgia.


Descartes' updated offerings provide a broad footprint of capabilities across multiple modes of transportation to support the end-to-end shipment management process. The solutions leverage the power of the Descartes Global Logistics Network (GLN), a community of over 20,000 companies in over 130 countries exchanging logistics information.

Highlights of enhanced solutions demonstrated at the conference include:
• Integrated shipment management for air, ocean, truck and small package operations;
• Combined private fleet and common carrier management;
• Integrated route planning and mobile for fleet operations;
• Multi-national customs and regulatory compliance;
• Advanced messaging services for logistics and commercial communities;
• Integrated visibility, dock appointment scheduling and yard management for inbound operations; and
• Management of customs broker and freight forwarder back-office operations.

The new and enhanced services empower customers to better manage their contract carriers, connectivity with their trading partners, regulatory compliance and fleets. Available as individual components or integrated with the GLN to support end-to-end processes, these solutions are offered on a pay-as-you-go basis to help accelerate time-to-value.