Descartes Unveils AI Tools Reducing Screening Errors to Under 1% at Manifest
Descartes Systems Group is showcasing AI-driven global trade intelligence, automation and agentic AI at its Manifest 2026 conference in Las Vegas from Feb. 9–11. Innovations include AI-enabled denied party screening reducing false positives to fractions of a percent, plus automated customs filings, transportation and last-mile delivery tools.
1. Manifest 2026 Presentation
Descartes is presenting its latest AI and automation innovations at Manifest 2026 in Las Vegas from February 9 to 11, with demonstrations held at booth #1039. The conference highlights the company’s focus on integrating AI across its Global Logistics Network to boost efficiency, compliance and resilience in complex supply chains.
2. AI-Driven Trade Intelligence
The company introduced AI-driven global trade intelligence to manage regulatory, tariff and compliance risk, along with AI-enabled denied party screening that cuts false positives to fractions of a percent. Additional AI-enabled classification tools accelerate product lookups and improve import/export decision accuracy across large data sets.
3. Automation in Logistics Operations
Descartes showcased agentic AI for natural language queries, automated conversion of trade documents into digitized customs and security filings, and enhancements to forwarder/broker enterprise systems. Transportation management and real-time visibility modules now feature AI-driven driver engagement, automated exception handling, safety monitoring and delivery time predictions.
4. Implications for Descartes' Market Position
These innovations reinforce Descartes’ competitive edge by offering clients cleaner data, faster processing and lower compliance risk through its Global Logistics Network. Enhanced AI and automation capabilities are poised to drive higher adoption among shippers, carriers and logistics service providers seeking smarter, more reliable supply chain solutions.