Descartes Expands Wireless Communications Capabilities Across Global Logistics Services Network.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers WATERLOO, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 16, 2001 New MobileLINK Wireless Applications Enhance Mobile Workforce Capabilities The Descartes Systems Group Inc., (Nasdaq:DSGX DSGX Dynamic Sound Generator Xtra (Sony) DSGX Dynamic Sound Generator Extra ), (TSE See Tokyo Stock Exchange. TSE 1. See Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). 2. See Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE). :DSG DSG Direct Shift Gearbox (Audi) DSG Dosage DSG Deputy Secretary General DSG Dressing DSG Designate DSG Desmoglein DSG Duke Student Government (Duke University) ), a leading provider of collaborative logistics management Logistics Management is that part of Supply Chain Management that plans, implements, and controls the efficient, effective, forward, and reverse flow and storage of goods, services, and related information between the point of origin and the point of consumption in order to meet technology, announced today MobileLINK Freight and MobileLINK Visibility, two new additions to the Descartes suite of MobileLINK wireless applications. MobileLINK wireless applications extend the Descartes Global Logistics Services Network to the mobile workforce, enabling efficient data collection at the source and real-time information access and communication via wireless devices. MobileLINK Freight enhances real-time communication and information exchange between dispatchers and drivers for more efficient pick-up and delivery operations. MobileLINK Freight captures real-time status updates from drivers throughout the delivery day and displays pick-up and delivery schedules that are always up-to-date. Driver and dispatcher Software that determines what pending tasks should be done next and assigns the available resources to accomplish it. It may execute other programs or generate a list for human operators to follow. See scheduler. can communicate using free-form or canned messages. It also supports signature capture and scanning capabilities for real-time proof-of-delivery and more detailed and accurate shipment tracking. MobileLINK Freight uses the Palm OS and PocketPC operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. and runs on advanced data collection devices such as the Symbol 1700 and 2700 class of devices. MobileLINK Visibility extends supply chain visibility to the mobile workforce, giving field personnel the ability to access real-time information about the status of orders, shipments and inventory. Real-time supply chain knowledge helps mobile workers rapidly and accurately respond to customer inquiries, and enables them to proactively take action if events are deviating from plan so that the end customer commitment can still be satisfied. MobileLINK Visibility runs on the RIM 857 Wireless Handheld(TM) and RIM 957 Wireless Handheld(TM) palm-sized devices. "Especially in today's economic environment, any investment in technology must prove a return-on-investment. Wireless field service applications, the leading wireless data service, continue to see increased adoption as they both improve efficiency and productivity as well as increase the usefulness of central systems by extending new capabilities to frontline staff," said Phillip Redman, Research Director, Gartner Mobile and Wireless Networks. "Descartes' MobileLINK wireless applications suite puts the power of real-time information into the hands of the mobile workforce," said Michael Jakab, Vice President of Transportation Optimization Systems at Descartes. "Mobile field workers, sales representatives, drivers and other delivery workers can provide status updates in real time and from the source, improving customer service and supply chain reaction time. These same workers can also gain access to real-time information on activities elsewhere in the supply chain, such as viewing the status of an inbound critical part. It is only with real-time information that companies can most effectively manage their supply chains and offer the superior service that customers are demanding." The MobileLINK wireless applications suite is part of Descartes' complete Dynamic Carrier Execution solutions set, providing optimized routing, scheduling, pick-up and delivery in the last mile of the order-to-cash cycle. About Descartes Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX)(TSE:DSG) is a leading provider of network-based collaborative logistics management technology. Descartes offers more than 30 network-based applications and services and a worldwide supply chain infrastructure built to facilitate highly efficient trading partner collaboration. The Descartes Global Logistics Services Network connects thousands of companies globally from a range of industries, including automotive, chemical, consumer packaged goods Noun 1. packaged goods - groceries that are packaged for sale foodstuff, grocery - (usually plural) consumer goods sold by a grocer plural, plural form - the form of a word that is used to denote more than one , financial services The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. , healthcare, high tech, postal, retail, telecommunications, and transportation and logistics. Established in 1981, Descartes is headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario Coordinates: Waterloo is a city in Ontario, Canada. It is the smallest of the three cities in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, and is adjacent to the larger city of Kitchener. , Canada with offices and distributors located throughout the Americas, EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) Refers to that region of the world. For example, one might see products packaged differently for the UK, EMEA and Asia Pacific markets. and Asia-Pacific. For more information about Descartes, visit www.descartes.com. CONTACT INFORMATION: Annette Van Gerwen Chaya Cooperberg Public Relations Investor Relations Descartes Systems Group Descartes Systems Group (519) 746-6114 ext. 2208 (519) 746-6114 ext. 2757 avangerwen@descartes.com ccooperberg@descartes.com All registered and unregistered trademarks mentioned in this release are the property of their respective owners. This release contains statements that may relate to product functionality, potential benefits derived therefrom there·from adv. From that place, time, or thing. Adv. 1. therefrom - from that circumstance or source; "atomic formulas and all compounds thence constructible"- W.V. , performance of Descartes' DeliveryNet solutions, and other matters that may constitute forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual results may differ from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements as a result of factors discussed in the section entitled, "Risk Factors" in documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Ontario Securities Commission The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is a regulatory agency which administers and enforces securities legislation in the Canadian province of Ontario. The OSC is an Ontario Crown corporation which reports to the Ontario legislature through the Minister of Finance. and other securities commissions across Canada Across Canada was an afternoon program that formerly aired on The Weather Network. The segment ran from early 1999 until mid 2002. 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