Descartes Unveils Roadshow Express.Business Editors WATERLOO, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 28, 2002 Offering reduces the barriers to entry for Routing and Scheduling optimization The Descartes Systems Group Inc. (Nasdaq:DSGX DSGX Dynamic Sound Generator Xtra (Sony) DSGX Dynamic Sound Generator Extra )(TSX TSX Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE before April, 2002) TSX Transfer from Stack Pointer to Index TSX True Space Extension :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 trusted provider of logistics solutions, today unveiled Roadshow Express(TM), a unique Routing and Scheduling offering that enables small fleet owners and fixed route distributors to optimize their delivery routes using a low-cost service, rather than a software solution. Residing on the Descartes Global Logistics Services Network(TM) (GLSN), Roadshow Express enables organizations to automate, optimize and integrate their delivery services on an annual basis. Designed for fixed routes of 50 vehicles or less requiring optimized plans to drive efficiencies and reduce operating costs operating costs npl → gastos mpl operacionales , Roadshow Express provides smaller firms with balanced sales territories and optimized route plans as a service, without the need to purchase software. With Roadshow Express, a team of Descartes' in-house experts works with the company to build optimal routes and territory plans to meet the unique requirements of their business. "Recognizing that customers increasingly want to buy services with a quick time-to-value, Descartes extended the benefits of our network and optimization solutions to include Roadshow Express; a cost-effective alternative to purchasing, implementing and administering routing and scheduling software," said Manuel Pietra, Descartes' co-chief executive officer and president. Pietra added: "Delivering new network services that our customers can embrace demonstrate the strength of our offering, our ability to innovate and our innate understanding of customer needs. Through the Company's investment in the GLSN we are continually providing new logistics solutions that serve the needs of our customers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year." Roadshow Express has already been selected to provide optimized route planning and order sequencing for beverage distribution company Coca-Cola SouthEast New England New England, name applied to the region comprising six states of the NE United States—Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. The region is thought to have been so named by Capt. , as well as Canadian hardware, building materials Building materials used in the construction industry to create . These categories of materials and products are used by and construction project managers to specify the materials and methods used for . , housewares house·wares pl.n. Cooking utensils, dishes, and other small articles used in a household, especially in the kitchen. , and furniture retailer Home Hardware Stores Limited. "Providing quality delivery service while minimizing costs is important regardless of the size of your fleet," said Don Kirck, director of transportation for Home Hardware Stores Limited. "Using Roadshow Express as a service makes optimization of our route planning possible and enables us to deliver the best level of service to our customers, without the added expense of hardware, software, maps or training." Roadshow Express is the latest offering in the Descartes Routing and Scheduling solution suite. For over 20 years, Descartes' Routing and Scheduling solutions enable highly efficient sales and territory planning, route planning, and dispatch management combined with leading wireless capabilities. Roadshow Express is available now for the mid-market. About Home Hardware Stores Limited Home Hardware Stores Limited, is a cooperative of Dealer-owned and operated independent hardware, lumber and building materials and furniture stores operating under the Home Hardware, Home Building Centre, Home Hardware Building Centre and Home Furniture banners. Founded in 1964 by approximately 120 independent hardware Dealers, today the company's annual retail sales exceed $3.2 billion. Home Hardware Stores Limited is Canada's largest independent hardware, lumber and building materials and furniture retailer with more than 1,000 stores across the country, in every province and territory. For more information, visit www.homehardware.com. About Descartes The Descartes Systems Group Inc. (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG) is a trusted provider of 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. In over 60 countries Descartes' leading logistics solutions drive operational efficiency, enhance customer responsiveness and improve precision in purchasing for global organizations. For more information, visit www.descartes.com. All registered and unregistered trademarks mentioned in this release are the property of their respective owners. This release contains statements that relate to Descartes' product and service functionality and performance, 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. and Descartes' competitive position and other matters that may constitute forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. that involve risks and uncertainties. Descartes' 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. 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