# Manufacturing & Distribution

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## Use Logistics Innovation to Cost Effectively Deliver Products with Exceptional Service

Logistics prowess and supply chain agility are critical to achieving competitive differentiation, profitability and growth. Leading manufacturers and distributors around the world count on Descartes to optimally get goods, information, assets and people where they’re needed, when they’re needed.

Descartes combines innovative solutions, an extensive network of trading and logistics services providers and powerful trade intelligence services to enable manufacturers and distributors to perform at their best. Descartes comprehensive offering of cloud-based logistics and supply chain management solutions allows manufacturers and distributors to quickly get to the new levels of performance they seek.

#### **Key Capabilities for Manufacturing & Distribution**

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Fleet Performance Management

Transportation Management

Small Package Shipping

Procure-to-Pay & Order-to-Cash

Real-Time Visibility

Inbound/Outbound Distribution

Import/Export Compliance

Sourcing

Ecommerce Fulfillment

## Industry Verticals We Serve

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Automotive, Building & Construction Supply, Chemicals, Consumer Products, Food & Beverage, High Tech & Electronics, Discrete Manufacturing, Wholesale Distribution, Medical Supplies & Labs, and Propane, Oil & Gas

#### **Resource Centers**

Automotive Parts & Service Distribution  
[Learn More about Automotive Parts & Service Distribution](https://staging.descartes.com/resources/knowledge-center/automotive-industry-resource-center)

Building Material Supply, Electrical, HVAC and Plumbing Supply and Service  
[Learn More about Building Material Supply, Electrical, HVAC and Plumbing Supply and Service](https://staging.descartes.com/resources/knowledge-center/building-supply-lumber-other-construction-industry-resource-center)

Food & Beverage  
[Learn More about Food & Beverage](https://staging.descartes.com/resources/knowledge-center/food-beverage-industry-supply-chain-resource-center)

Medical Distribution and Pharmaceutical Lab  
[Learn More about Medical Distribution and Pharmaceutical Lab](https://staging.descartes.com/resources/knowledge-center/medical-supplies-and-lab-industries-resource-center)

Propane and Industrial Gases Distribution  
[Learn More about Propane and Industrial Gases Distribution](https://staging.descartes.com/resources/knowledge-center/propane-oil-gas-industry-supply-chain-resource-center)

# Looking for an Industry Expert?

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