Descartes Systems Group · FinOps Profile

Descartes Finops

FinOps view of Descartes API spend. Descartes prices its APIs as part of enterprise product subscriptions and contracts rather than as standalone metered APIs, so cost allocation follows the product line - MacroPoint visibility/capacity (typically driven by tracked-load / shipment volume), CustomsInfo trade content and Datamyne trade data (data entitlements), and B2B connectivity over the Global Logistics Network (message/connection volume). There is no public per-call rate, so unit economics are governed by the negotiated contract. Rates are not reconciled here.

Descartes Finops is the FinOps profile for Descartes Systems Group on the APIs.io network, aligned with the FinOps Foundation Framework.

It defines 5 billable meters, billed in USD, on a annual cycle, and pricing category contract-based.

The profile maps 8 FOCUS columns for cost-allocation reporting.

Tagged areas include Logistics, Supply Chain, Freight Visibility, Customs Compliance, and Global Trade.

Category: Logistics and Supply Chain Software Pricing: Contract-Based Billing: Annual FOCUS v1.3
LogisticsSupply ChainFreight VisibilityCustoms ComplianceGlobal TradeFinOpsCost ManagementFOCUS

Framework Alignment

Framework
FinOps Foundation Framework
Data Spec
FOCUS v1.3

Charge Categories

PurchaseUsageAdjustment

FOCUS Columns

BillingCurrency
USD
ChargeCategory
Purchase
InvoiceIssuerName
Descartes Systems Group
PricingCategory
Contract-Based
ProviderName
Descartes Systems Group
PublisherName
Descartes Systems Group
ServiceCategory
Logistics and Supply Chain Software
ServiceName
Descartes API

Meters

tracked_loads
Unit: loads
Shipments/loads tracked through MacroPoint visibility; a primary volume driver for MacroPoint API cost.
capacity_matches
Unit: matches
Carrier capacity matches processed through MacroPoint Capacity Import/Export.
trade_content_records
Unit: records
Trade content lookups / records consumed from CustomsInfo (HS classification, tariff/duty, rulings).
trade_data_records
Unit: records
Global trade data records retrieved from Datamyne (bill-of-lading, customs records).
connectivity_messages
Unit: messages
B2B messages exchanged over the Global Logistics Network.

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