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DESCARTES SYSTEMS GROUP INC

The Descartes Systems Group Inc. (commonly referred to as Descartes or DSG) is a Canadian multinational technology company specializing in logistics software, supply chain management software, and cloud-based services for logistics businesses.

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Basic company information

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Company / filing name
DESCARTES SYSTEMS GROUP INC [1]
Headquarters location
Lier [2]
Founded
1981 [2]
Official website
www.descartes.com ↗ [2]
ISIN (reported securities)
CA2499061083 [2]
CIK
1050140 [1]
Country in background record
Belgium; Canada [2]
Symbols / exchanges
DSGX (Nasdaq) [1]

Company positioning and business

The Descartes Systems Group Inc. (commonly referred to as Descartes or DSG) is a Canadian multinational technology company specializing in logistics software, supply chain management software, and cloud-based services for logistics businesses. [3]

Descartes is known as one of the earliest logistics technology companies to adopt an on-demand business model and sell its software as a service (SaaS) via the Internet. In addition, the company operates the Global Logistics Network, an extensive electronic messaging system used by freight companies, manufacturers, distributors, retailers, customs brokers, government agencies, and other interested parties to exchange logistics and customs information. [3]

Headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, Descartes is a publicly traded company with shares listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market (NASDAQ: DSGX) and Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: DSG). It has offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific region. [3]

Background text: Wikipedia contributors, Descartes Systems Group. Selected introductory paragraphs, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Official filing data is cited separately.

Financial year, securities and disclosures

Listed securities: DSGX (Nasdaq). Multiple symbols may represent different share classes or securities of the same registrant. [1]

History and key events

  1. Founding / inception date recorded in Wikidata. [2]

Financial results and regulatory disclosures

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Related entities and concepts

Frequently asked questions

When was DESCARTES SYSTEMS GROUP INC founded?

Founded: 1981. The linked source provides the background record. [2]

Where is the headquarters of DESCARTES SYSTEMS GROUP INC?

Headquarters location: Lier. The linked source provides the background record. [2]

Sources and review dates

  1. Company identity and profile data ↗
  2. Wikidata — company background record (CC0) ↗
  3. Wikipedia contributors — Descartes Systems Group (CC BY-SA 4.0) ↗

Reviewed 23 October 2026. Financial periods and historical event dates are shown separately. Figures reflect their stated source dates; this page is not a live quote or investment recommendation.

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