Descartes and Averitt Supply Chain Solutions to Address National Industrial Transportation League.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers WATERLOO, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 11, 2003 Presentation to provide an in-depth case study on transportation management 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 supply chain services, today announced that the Company will co-present with its customer, Averitt Supply Chain Solutions to the Information Technology Advancement Committee of the National Industrial Transportation League (NITL NITL National Industrial Transportation League NITL Not In This Lifetime ). Descartes and Dan Singer, Averitt's vice president, will present a transportation management case study taking an in-depth look at how to improve transportation processes, drive savings and manage more business without increasing resources. Taking place on Monday, September 15, 2003 at 1:15 p.m. ET in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Fort Lauderdale, known as the "Venice of America" due to its expansive and intricate canal system, is a city in Broward County, Florida, United States. The city's population is described as metropolitan, where diverse culture is commonplace. According to 2006 U.S. , the presentation will provide a first-hand account of the advantages and opportunities presented by transportation management systems for managing complex supply chains. NITL is a broad-based advocacy organization for freight transportation. About Averitt Express Established in 1971, Averitt Express is a leading provider of global freight transportation and supply chain services. Based in Cookeville, Tennessee Cookeville is a city in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 23,923 at the 2000 census. The 2004 Census estimate of Cookeville's population is 27,648, and the combined total of those living in Cookeville's ZIP codes in 2000 is 55,448. , Averitt's transportation services include less-than-truckload; truckload; time-critical ground; domestic airfreight air·freight n. 1. A system of transporting freight by air. 2. The amount charged for transporting freight by air. air ; ocean less-than-container load and full-container load; and global airfreight. Averitt operates more than 85 service centers throughout the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , Canada, and the Caribbean. Backed by more than 32 years of transportation and logistics experience, Averitt's supply chain services include customized pool distribution, consolidation, warehousing, and port management services, as well as outsourced services such as facility operations, dedicated fleet operations, transportation network design and operation, and complete transportation management. For more information about Averitt Express, customers can call 1-800-AVERITT or visit http://www.averittexpress.com. About Descartes The Descartes Systems Group Inc. (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG) is a trusted provider of supply chain services. Helping companies reduce costs, save time, and enhance customer satisfaction, Descartes' integrated suite of services provide connectivity and document exchange, route planning and wireless dispatch, inventory and asset visibility, transportation management, and warehouse optimization. Enabling distribution-sensitive companies in industries such as retail, 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 , manufacturing, transportation, third-party logistics, and distribution to optimize and gain real-time control of their inventory and assets; Descartes services are used by more than 2,500 customers in over 60 countries. For more information, visit www.descartes.com. All registered and unregistered trademarks mentioned in this release are the property of their respective owners. |
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