Descartes Denied Party Screening
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What is Descartes Denied Party Screening
Descartes Denied Party Screening is a trade compliance screening tool used to check customers, suppliers, and other third parties against government restricted, denied, and sanctioned party lists. It supports compliance teams and logistics/trade operations that need to reduce the risk of transacting with prohibited entities and to document screening activity for audit purposes. The product is typically deployed as a web application and via APIs to embed screening into ERP, order management, shipping, and onboarding workflows.
Purpose-built trade compliance screening
The product focuses on denied party and sanctions screening rather than broad, multi-domain third-party risk workflows. This specialization fits organizations that need screening at points such as customer onboarding, order release, and shipment execution. It also aligns well with trade compliance requirements where list-based screening and evidence of checks are central.
Workflow and system integration options
Descartes commonly supports API-based integration so screening can run automatically from upstream systems (for example, ERP, CRM, eCommerce, or transportation/shipping systems). This reduces manual checks and helps enforce consistent screening at defined process steps. Integration capability is important in environments with high transaction volumes and time-sensitive fulfillment.
Auditability and screening records
The product is designed to retain screening results and related metadata to support internal controls and external audits. Maintaining a record of what was screened, when it was screened, and what list data was used helps compliance teams demonstrate due diligence. This is a practical requirement for regulated trade and export-control programs.
Narrower than full TPRM suites
Compared with broader third-party risk management platforms, denied party screening typically covers only one risk domain (restricted-party/sanctions). Organizations may still need separate tooling for vendor questionnaires, evidence collection, control testing, and ongoing supplier risk scoring across cyber, financial, and ESG dimensions. This can increase the number of systems involved in end-to-end third-party governance.
Matching requires tuning and review
Name and entity matching against watchlists can generate false positives, especially for common names and incomplete data. Teams often need to configure thresholds, manage aliases, and establish review workflows to clear potential matches. This can create operational overhead if transaction volumes are high or data quality is inconsistent.
Coverage depends on data sources
Screening effectiveness depends on which lists are included, how frequently they are updated, and how the product handles regional or industry-specific sources. Buyers typically need to validate list coverage against their regulatory obligations and geographies. If additional sources or custom lists are required, implementation and governance effort can increase.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Small / Basic | $2,000 – $5,000 per year | For organizations with minimal screening needs (1–5 users). Basic implementation: online/ad-hoc and batch screening; limited watchlist coverage; quick deployment. Contact sales for exact package. |
| Medium | Up to $20,000 per year | Mid-market volumes (e.g., a typical customer screening ~50,000 entities). More users, additional watchlists, integrations and rescreening options. Contact sales for quote. |
| Enterprise | $10,000 – $100,000+ per year (enterprise deployments may exceed $100,000) | Large-scale, multi-user/multi‑unit deployments requiring advanced integrations, expanded watchlist content, professional services and custom SLAs. Descartes directs enterprise customers to request a quote/contact sales. |
Seller details
The Descartes Systems Group Inc.
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
1981
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https://www.descartes.com/
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