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    Descartes YMS

    Enterprise yard management powered by Descartes — 60+ acquisitions building a global logistics network connecting 26,000+ customers for carrier scheduling, dock management, and yard visibility.

    Founded 1981
    Waterloo, ON, Canada
    1001-5000
    www.descartes.com
    Size:
    SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
    |
    Best For:
    3PL
    Manufacturers and Shippers
    Retailer / eCommerce

    Platform Overview

    Descartes YMS extends the Global Logistics Network to provide yard visibility and coordination capabilities integrated with fleet management and route optimization. The platform leverages real-time tracking across 26,000+ connected customers to synchronize inbound arrivals with dock availability and yard capacity. With native WMS integration and logistics execution capabilities, Descartes delivers unified visibility from over-the-road transit through yard operations to warehouse receiving. The system serves shippers and carriers seeking to eliminate blind spots between transportation and warehouse management.

    Core Strengths
    • Part of Global Logistics Network connecting 450+ carriers and partners
    • Proven integration ecosystem with 60+ acquisitions including 3Gtms
    • Strong TMS and routing optimization synergies from unified platform
    Best Suited For
    • Shippers needing combined TMS and YMS on single platform
    • Organizations requiring carrier connectivity via GLN network
    • Companies seeking acquisition-stable vendor with 30+ year track record
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    Why Choose Descartes YMS

    Enterprise yard management powered by Descartes — 60+ acquisitions building a global logistics network connecting 26,000+ customers for carrier scheduling, dock management, and yard visibility.

    Best For
    SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
    3PL
    Manufacturers and Shippers
    Retailer / eCommerce

    Descartes YMS Features (8)

    Global Logistics Network (GLN) integration - 26,000+ customers
    Real-time trailer tracking and content visibility
    Touchscreen tablet interface for guard shacks
    Offline mode - content never lost without connectivity
    Automatic audit trail for loss prevention
    Multi-trailer per spot parking management
    Prioritization by content age, carrier, or driver HOS
    Dock appointment scheduling integration

    Descartes YMS Integrations (8)

    Descartes Dock Scheduling
    Descartes TMS
    SAP ERP
    Oracle ERP
    WMS Systems
    RFID Systems
    Gate Automation
    EDI connectivity

    Company Background

    Company Details
    Founded:1981
    Location:Waterloo, ON, Canada
    Employees:1001-5000
    Company History
    1981 Founded in Waterloo, Ontario
    2006+ 60+ acquisitions fuel growth
    Sept 2024 Acquired MyCarrierPortal for carrier onboarding
    FY2025 $651M revenue, 93% recurring
    Funding History
    Public (NASDAQ: DSGX, TSX: DSG)
    FY2024 revenue $573M (+14% YoY). Market cap ~$7B
    Investors: Public shareholders

    Source: Verified from descartes.com December 2025

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