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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Descartes Global Logistics Network

    Score5 out of 10
    N/AThe Logistics Technology Platform is a supply chain management offering from Descartes Systems Group headquartered in Ontario.N/A

    Epicor CMS

    Score7.1 out of 10
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    Pricing
    Descartes Global Logistics NetworkEpicor CMS
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Descartes Global Logistics NetworkEpicor CMS
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    Descartes Global Logistics NetworkEpicor CMS
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Descartes Global Logistics Network and Epicor CMS
    Feature
    Descartes Global Logistics Network
    -
    Ratings
    Epicor CMS
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    29% above category average
    Pay calculation00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Direct deposit files00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Descartes Global Logistics Network and Epicor CMS
    Feature
    Descartes Global Logistics Network
    -
    Ratings
    Epicor CMS
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    18% above category average
    API for custom integration00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Plug-ins00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Descartes Global Logistics Network and Epicor CMS
    Feature
    Descartes Global Logistics Network
    -
    Ratings
    Epicor CMS
    10.0
    2 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Single sign-on capability00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Descartes Global Logistics Network and Epicor CMS
    Feature
    Descartes Global Logistics Network
    -
    Ratings
    Epicor CMS
    9.3
    2 Ratings
    21% above category average
    Dashboards00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Standard reports00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Custom reports00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Descartes Global Logistics Network and Epicor CMS
    Feature
    Descartes Global Logistics Network
    -
    Ratings
    Epicor CMS
    9.5
    2 Ratings
    21% above category average
    Accounts payable00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Accounts receivable00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Global Financial Support00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Standardized Processes00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of Descartes Global Logistics Network and Epicor CMS
    Feature
    Descartes Global Logistics Network
    -
    Ratings
    Epicor CMS
    10.0
    2 Ratings
    23% above category average
    Inventory tracking00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Automatic reordering00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Location management00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of Descartes Global Logistics Network and Epicor CMS
    Feature
    Descartes Global Logistics Network
    -
    Ratings
    Epicor CMS
    8.4
    2 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Pricing00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Order entry00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Credit card processing00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Order Orchestration00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Descartes Global Logistics Network and Epicor CMS
    Feature
    Descartes Global Logistics Network
    -
    Ratings
    Epicor CMS
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Billing Management00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Cash and Asset Management00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Travel & Expense Management00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Period Close00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Project Financial Management
    Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Descartes Global Logistics Network and Epicor CMS
    Feature
    Descartes Global Logistics Network
    -
    Ratings
    Epicor CMS
    7.4
    1 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Budgeting and Forecasting00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Project Costing00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Cost Capture00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Capital Project Management00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Customer Contract Compliance00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Project Revenue Recognition00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Project Execution Management
    Comparison of Project Execution Management features of Descartes Global Logistics Network and Epicor CMS
    Feature
    Descartes Global Logistics Network
    -
    Ratings
    Epicor CMS
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    35% above category average
    Project Planning and Scheduling00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Task Insight for Project Managers00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Project Mobile Functionality00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Definable Resource Pools00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Procurement
    Comparison of Procurement features of Descartes Global Logistics Network and Epicor CMS
    Feature
    Descartes Global Logistics Network
    -
    Ratings
    Epicor CMS
    8.8
    2 Ratings
    21% above category average
    Bids Analyzed and Compared00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Contract Authoring00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Contract Repository00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Supplier Management00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Risk Management
    Comparison of Risk Management features of Descartes Global Logistics Network and Epicor CMS
    Feature
    Descartes Global Logistics Network
    -
    Ratings
    Epicor CMS
    7.3
    1 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Control Management00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Control Efficiency Assessments00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Issue Detection00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Logistics
    Comparison of Logistics features of Descartes Global Logistics Network and Epicor CMS
    Feature
    Descartes Global Logistics Network
    -
    Ratings
    Epicor CMS
    8.8
    1 Ratings
    23% above category average
    Transportation Planning and Optimization00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Transportation Execution Management00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Trade and Customs Management00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Fulfillment Management00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Warehouse Workforce Management00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Manufacturing
    Comparison of Manufacturing features of Descartes Global Logistics Network and Epicor CMS
    Feature
    Descartes Global Logistics Network
    -
    Ratings
    Epicor CMS
    8.7
    2 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Production Process Design00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Production Management00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Configuration Management00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Work Execution00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Manufacturing Costs00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Supply Chain
    Comparison of Supply Chain features of Descartes Global Logistics Network and Epicor CMS
    Feature
    Descartes Global Logistics Network
    -
    Ratings
    Epicor CMS
    10.0
    2 Ratings
    31% above category average
    Forecasting00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Inventory Planning00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Performance Monitoring00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Product Lifecycle Management
    Comparison of Product Lifecycle Management features of Descartes Global Logistics Network and Epicor CMS
    Feature
    Descartes Global Logistics Network
    -
    Ratings
    Epicor CMS
    8.1
    1 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Proposal Management00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Product Master Data Management00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
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    Descartes Global Logistics NetworkEpicor CMS
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    Score9.1 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
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    Score9.1 out of 10
    Enterprises
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    User Ratings
    Descartes Global Logistics NetworkEpicor CMS
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.0
    (2 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Descartes Global Logistics NetworkEpicor CMS
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Descartes Systems Group
    Descartes Logistics Technology Platform has a control tower view which we have used a lot. It permits us to check on [the] real-time status of every truck, also has the features and option to communicate with the trucks' ELD, which gives us the most liable information about his current location and status.
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    Epicor Software
    Through daily use of Epicor, it is apparent that at it's basest level, it favors a stock-based manufacturing model (your company has established SKUs and Production works to replenish stock levels when a KANBAN or other system triggers a re-order point). While it excels at that, ours is a custom-order industrial manufacturing model (we produce to customer specification or repeat orders), meaning there is no stocking of finished components, only the materials it takes to make them. It's taken some finesse (and the purchase of additional modules) to get to where we need to be.
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    Pros
    Descartes Systems Group
    • An easy and free of hassle mobile application
    • Precise location of a truck in a map view
    • Identify possible delays to stops
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    Epicor Software
    • EDI Order Processing
    • Serialized Inventory Tracking
    • Order Processing
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Descartes Systems Group
    • Intelligence, it gets stuck in some areas of the country
    • Integration with [other] apps, we would appreciate a collaboration with [other] tracking apps that can share the same information if they are being installed [on] the same device
    • A better and clean dashboard, its face needs a renewal, a fresh look, adapted to the current trends
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    Epicor Software
    • Too "modular"
    • Each task involves opening a new window.
    • Slow to process orders (despite upgraded fiber-optic internet).
    • More geared towards stock-based manufacturing rather than made-to-order, without requiring additional modules.
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    Usability
    Descartes Systems Group
    No answers on this topic
    Epicor Software
    CMS takes time to learn and use the menu driven green screen. However, once you are familiar it makes for fast navigation.
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    Descartes Systems Group
    No answers on this topic
    Epicor Software
    Support is getting better but can still be slow to respond.
    Incentivized
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    Alternatives Considered
    Descartes Systems Group
    It is a powered tool that can be used by any of the current logistics (and why not?, non-logistics companies), that need a reliable, accurate, and well-based amount of information of the fleet, with ease. Using the [latest] technologies, integrating a wide view of transportation, inventory, [and] custom status on a single but not simple platform.
    Incentivized
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    Epicor Software
    Epicor CMS had a UI that was deemed more aesthetically pleasing than (subjective, naturally!) Sage, for which we attended a presentation/orientation session. Our Team felt Epicor (once outfitted with the necessary add-ons) would be better suited in the long run for longevity and ongoing support (especially considering our outgoing software was Sage).
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Descartes Systems Group
    • Positive, we can do our things faster than ever with using the information shown in the platform, avoiding unnecessary calls and interactions
    • Increasing the liability of the gathered information about trucks' actual/real location
    • A solution to improving our overall shipment visibility
    Incentivized
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    Epicor Software
    • Epicor has necessitated dedicated "Staging" personnel, as multi-line orders are generated as individual orders to Production/Manufacturing, meaning someone must ensure they all come together upon completion prior to shipping.
    • Payroll and Accounts Payable/Receivable have noted improved integration and tracking compared to the legacy/outgoing software (Business Vision).
    • Inventory tracking is vastly improved over the outgoing software, with detailed reports/tracking of remnant/off-cut materials, which benefits Material Handlers as well as the Purchasing Manager for keeping the inventory budget in line with targets.
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