Descartes Systems Group, a global provider of logistics technology, concluded its Evolution 2011 Global User & Partner Conference by presenting its Excellence and Innovation Awards to a select group of customers and partners for their work throughout the last year.

Descartes' Global User & Partner Conference attracted industry leading transportation and logistics services providers, customs house brokers, manufacturers, retailers, distributors, and mobile services companies looking to learn more about industry trends shaping logistics, innovative uses of logistics technology, and how to extend the value that can be achieved using Descartes' solutions.

The Excellence and Innovation Awards recognize Descartes customers and partners that have demonstrated and achieved great results, have successfully launched transformational initiatives for their businesses, and/or use Descartes' solutions in innovative ways that deliver high return on investment and rapid time-to-value.

The following Descartes customers and United by Design partners were among those recognized with a Descartes Excellence and Innovations Award for their unique achievements and performance:
 

• American Airlines
• CVS Caremark
• Delta Airlines
• DHL Global Forwarding
• Ferrellgas
• Jaguar Freight Services
• Joseph Cory Holdings
• Oldcastle
• TJX Canada

"The Conference offered leaders from all parts of the logistics industry an excellent opportunity to network with their peers and learn about solutions to their critical challenges," said Cindy Hardsvedt, Program Manager for Product Development and eCommerce at Delta Airlines and Chairwoman of the User & Partner Conference Steering Committee. "The continued success of the event is directly tied to the collaborative relationship between the customers on the conference steering committee and Descartes."