Prominent Global Logistics Service Provider To Offer Expanded Web-Based Logistics Solutions With Descartes’ DeliveryNet Technology

Prominent Global Logistics Service Provider To Offer Expanded Web-Based Logistics Solutions With Descartes’ DeliveryNet Technology

WATERLOO, ONTARIO, September 19, 2000 — The Descartes Systems Group Inc. (NASDAQ:DSGX), (TSE:DSG), a leading provider of global Internet logistics technologies, announced today that Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE:R), a leader in logistics and transportation management solutions worldwide, has selected Descartes’ DeliveryNet technology to strengthen its global logistics solutions. Ryder was this year named the number one third party logistics (3PL) provider for the third consecutive year in the annual Inbound Logistics "Top Ten Excellence Survey.” With the Descartes logistics network technology, Ryder will offer its global clients rapid connectivity between trading partners for Web-based visibility throughout the supply chain and optimized logistics processes.

“We selected Descartes’ DeliveryNet technology as a backbone for customer fulfillment networks that we manage for our clients because Descartes is a leader in logistics network technology on a global basis,” said Gene Tyndall, Ryder’s Executive Vice President of Global Markets & e-Commerce. “Ryder is a global Company serving clients with global supply chain logistics challenges. Descartes has proven its ability to deliver high-performance, flexible, scalable logistics network technology to enable solutions for logistics challenges of leading organizations worldwide.”

“Our success is measured by our ability to quickly and uniquely respond to complex individual client needs,” said Bill Horrocks, Ryder’s Vice President of Solutions Design and Implementation, Worldwide. “The flexibility and logistics network visibility from Descartes’ DeliveryNet technology supports the minute-by-minute management of logistics activity taking place throughout our clients’ fulfillment networks. The DeliveryNet technology also builds a store of logistics transaction information that we can use to evaluate supply chain designs, trading partner collaboration and emerging trends. We can use this detailed logistics information to continuously bring added value to these logistics services that we provide our clients.”

“As a top third party logistics provider, Ryder brings the highest quality transportation and supply chain logistics solutions to its customers,” said Aivars Lode, Group President at Descartes. “Ryder’s selection of Descartes’ DeliveryNet technology yet again reinforces Descartes as a top technology provider for leaders in the transportation and logistics industry. We are pleased to have the opportunity to deliver added value and efficiency to Ryder and its suppliers and clients.”

Ryder will be strengthening its suite of technology-enabled supply chain logistics services with Descartes’ DeliveryNet technology. This includes expanded track & trace, dynamically optimized routing and scheduling, distribution center optimization and proactive alerts and notifications when delays are expected anywhere along supply chains.

About Ryder

Ryder provides a continuum of leading-edge supply chain logistics and transportation management solutions worldwide. Ryder's solutions range from full-service leasing, commercial rental and programmed maintenance of vehicles to integrated services such as dedicated contract carriage and carrier management. Additionally, Ryder offers comprehensive supply chain solutions, lead logistics management services and e-Commerce solutions that support clients' entire supply chains, from sourcing of inbound raw materials through distribution and delivery of finished goods. Ryder serves client needs throughout North America, in Latin America, Europe and Asia.
Descartes is a leading provider of end-to-end logistics technologies that facilitate B2B e-commerce. Descartes' e?fulfillment software and exchange solutions enable companies to create high-speed, high-performance fulfillment networks called DeliveryNets. DeliveryNet technologies empower organizations to deliver reliable, responsive customer service in a profitable manner and to create innovative new products and services.

For more information about Ryder, visit http://www.ryder.com.

About Descartes

DeliveryNet technologies leverage Descartes’ Internet-based Global Logistics Network, an open, worldwide network of shippers, receivers, carriers, logistics service providers, e-marketplaces, vertical portals and transportation exchanges. The result is a global e-fulfillment information infrastructure that provides cost savings and revenue opportunities for businesses that need to manage physical product movement.

Descartes products are licensed today by more than 850 companies in 35 vertical industries in over 50 countries worldwide. For more information about Descartes, visithttp://www.descartes.com.

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This release contains statements that may relate to expected revenue from and transaction volume of Descartes customers, performance of Descartes’ DeliveryNet solutions, market dynamics 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 and other securities commissions across Canada.