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    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

    FourKites

    Score8.3 out of 10
    N/AFourKites, headquartered in Chicago, offers their freight tracking and management products, supporting freight and logistics management. Their offerings include load tracking for truckload, ocean freight, and rail transport, real-time predictive ETA, proof-of-delivery and dock rating, refrigerated freight temperature tracking, and other features.N/A
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    Descartes Global Logistics NetworkFourKites
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    Free Trial
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    Free/Freemium Version
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    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    Descartes Global Logistics NetworkFourKites
    Considered Both Products
    Descartes Systems Group
    Chose Descartes Global Logistics Network
    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 …
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    FourKites
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    User Ratings
    Descartes Global Logistics NetworkFourKites
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
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    User Testimonials
    Descartes Global Logistics NetworkFourKites
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    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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    FourKites
    We are using this tool for years in our organization; it is playing a significant role in our organization. I would suggest it to those companies that are looking for efficient supply chain visibility software. It will give you information about automated capacity matching, thus you must give it a try.
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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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    FourKites
    • I like its feature of MacroPoint that helps me to get the location visibility and provides me detailed analytical solutions.
    • Not only in tracking but it has also given me the vision to analyze which will be the best suitable carriers for me that could match our network, thus it increases the efficiency and creates greater margins.
    • For me, it is a very useful platform. Its automation programs give easiness in may daily work.
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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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    FourKites
    • I do not have any major complaint against Fourkites.
    • It is going well and keeps every single feature I want in its services.
    • The price should be revised and should be made more comfortable for the users.
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    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.
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    FourKites
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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
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    FourKites
    • They should reduce its cost.
    • Customer support is well-trained and professional.
    • KPIs performance is amazing.
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