TruckandTrackAutumn2019

Truck and Track Autumn 2019 www.truckandtrack.com 28 FEATURE ARTICLE The world is becoming increasingly more connected and moving faster than ever before – instantaneous interactions and transactions with partners and resources all around the world is now the norm, no longer a luxury. Seamless logistics is all about having what you need, where and when you need it and Descartes makes that possible through its on-demand, software-as-a-service solutions that focus on improving the productivity, performance, security and compliance of logistics-intensive businesses. Founded in 1981, Descartes’ customers include an estimated 1,600 ground carriers, more than 90 airlines, 30 ocean carriers, 900 freight forwarders and third-party logistics service providers and hundreds of manufacturers, retailers and distributors. In the UK this includes high profile companies such as John Lewis Partnership, Wolseley and Kuehne + Nagel. Global presence and growth With over 10,000 customers in 160+ countries worldwide, Descartes has established a global industry-recognised brand in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce. The company has grown significantly over the years and has created strong financial and operational foundations, with over 1,300 logistics- focused employees and generating more than $275million in revenue. The Descartes headquarters is located in Waterloo, Canada, with offices and a number of partners located around the globe including the UK, Europe, South America and APAC regions. As part of its strong record of growth, Descartes is continuing to further expand its presence in certain territories, including the UK where the company has recently moved into a new, larger office space in Descartes – the best kept secret in logistics? Andrew Tavener – Head of Marketing, Descartes Systems UK Ltd