Marc Lauvrys
About Marc Lauvrys
Marc Lauvrys is a seasoned Business Analyst with over 27 years of experience at Descartes Systems Group in Belgium. He specializes in functional architecture, customs projects, and EDI systems, having worked with notable companies such as DOW, BASF, and Toyota.
Work at Descartes Systems Group
Marc Lauvrys has been employed at Descartes Systems Group since 1997, serving as a Business Analyst for 27 years in Lier, Belgium. In this role, he has developed a functional architecture for Manuport Logistics and has acted as an application consultant on customs projects for notable companies such as DOW, BASF, MAZDA, and Toyota. His responsibilities include managing project releases for Utility MIG and conducting business analysis for FedEx's PLDA Import.
Education and Expertise
Marc Lauvrys studied Computer Science at K.U.L. in Leuven from 1984 to 1985, completing one year of university education. He furthered his education at Hoger Instituut der Kempen, where he achieved a Graduate degree in Computer Science from 1985 to 1987. Additionally, he has attended Cevora for further studies. His expertise includes setting up EDI systems and EDIEL transactions, as well as customs consulting across European countries.
Background
Before joining Descartes Systems Group, Marc Lauvrys worked at UPS Supply Chain Solutions as a Business Integration Engineer from 1989 to 1997 for eight years. His experience includes consulting on customs EMCS projects and establishing customs warehouses of types B and E. He has also defined and set up B2B connections for import, export, and transit with customs in several European countries, including Belgium, the Netherlands, the UK, Germany, and France.
Achievements
Marc Lauvrys has led significant projects such as the Utility Customer Portal and Utility Billing Application. He has extensive experience in the utility market, particularly in the Netherlands, where he was involved in market analysis. His work has included developing European customs solutions for DOW and managing various customs projects for major corporations, showcasing his ability to deliver complex solutions in the logistics and customs sectors.