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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

    QAD Adaptive ERP

    Score7.4 out of 10
    N/AQAD Adaptive ERP supports the core business processes and operations of global manufacturers, reducing the number of required add-ons and thereby lowering software costs. The platform is presented as ideal for medium to large-sized companies. QAD Adaptive ERP focuses on the six industries QAD serves: automotive, consumer products, food and beverage, industrial, high-tech and life…N/A
    Pricing
    Descartes Global Logistics NetworkQAD Adaptive ERP
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Descartes Global Logistics NetworkQAD Adaptive ERP
    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 NetworkQAD Adaptive ERP
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Descartes Global Logistics Network and QAD Adaptive ERP
    Feature
    Descartes Global Logistics Network
    -
    Ratings
    QAD Adaptive ERP
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    28% 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 QAD Adaptive ERP
    Feature
    Descartes Global Logistics Network
    -
    Ratings
    QAD Adaptive ERP
    10.0
    2 Ratings
    28% above category average
    API for custom integration00 Ratings9.92 Ratings
    Plug-ins00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Descartes Global Logistics Network and QAD Adaptive ERP
    Feature
    Descartes Global Logistics Network
    -
    Ratings
    QAD Adaptive ERP
    10.0
    5 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Single sign-on capability00 Ratings10.05 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions00 Ratings10.05 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Descartes Global Logistics Network and QAD Adaptive ERP
    Feature
    Descartes Global Logistics Network
    -
    Ratings
    QAD Adaptive ERP
    8.3
    4 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Dashboards00 Ratings7.03 Ratings
    Standard reports00 Ratings9.04 Ratings
    Custom reports00 Ratings9.04 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Descartes Global Logistics Network and QAD Adaptive ERP
    Feature
    Descartes Global Logistics Network
    -
    Ratings
    QAD Adaptive ERP
    8.8
    3 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Accounts payable00 Ratings7.03 Ratings
    Accounts receivable00 Ratings7.03 Ratings
    Global Financial Support00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Standardized Processes00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of Descartes Global Logistics Network and QAD Adaptive ERP
    Feature
    Descartes Global Logistics Network
    -
    Ratings
    QAD Adaptive ERP
    9.5
    5 Ratings
    18% above category average
    Inventory tracking00 Ratings10.05 Ratings
    Automatic reordering00 Ratings8.05 Ratings
    Location management00 Ratings10.04 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of Descartes Global Logistics Network and QAD Adaptive ERP
    Feature
    Descartes Global Logistics Network
    -
    Ratings
    QAD Adaptive ERP
    7.9
    5 Ratings
    0% below category average
    Pricing00 Ratings4.05 Ratings
    Order entry00 Ratings8.05 Ratings
    Credit card processing00 Ratings9.03 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold00 Ratings8.04 Ratings
    Order Orchestration00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Descartes Global Logistics Network and QAD Adaptive ERP
    Feature
    Descartes Global Logistics Network
    -
    Ratings
    QAD Adaptive ERP
    8.0
    1 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Billing Management00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Cash and Asset Management00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Period Close00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Procurement
    Comparison of Procurement features of Descartes Global Logistics Network and QAD Adaptive ERP
    Feature
    Descartes Global Logistics Network
    -
    Ratings
    QAD Adaptive ERP
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    24% above category average
    Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Logistics
    Comparison of Logistics features of Descartes Global Logistics Network and QAD Adaptive ERP
    Feature
    Descartes Global Logistics Network
    -
    Ratings
    QAD Adaptive ERP
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    25% above category average
    Trade and Customs Management00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Fulfillment Management00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Manufacturing
    Comparison of Manufacturing features of Descartes Global Logistics Network and QAD Adaptive ERP
    Feature
    Descartes Global Logistics Network
    -
    Ratings
    QAD Adaptive ERP
    8.8
    2 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Production Process Design00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Production Management00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Configuration Management00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Work Execution00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Manufacturing Costs00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Supply Chain
    Comparison of Supply Chain features of Descartes Global Logistics Network and QAD Adaptive ERP
    Feature
    Descartes Global Logistics Network
    -
    Ratings
    QAD Adaptive ERP
    8.8
    2 Ratings
    18% above category average
    Forecasting00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Inventory Planning00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Performance Monitoring00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Product Lifecycle Management
    Comparison of Product Lifecycle Management features of Descartes Global Logistics Network and QAD Adaptive ERP
    Feature
    Descartes Global Logistics Network
    -
    Ratings
    QAD Adaptive ERP
    8.0
    1 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Product Master Data Management00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Descartes Global Logistics NetworkQAD Adaptive ERP
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (7 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Descartes Global Logistics NetworkQAD Adaptive ERP
    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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    QAD
    If you're setting up operations where you have to manage manufacturing builds from raw components to finished goods, I would recommend QAD. It's nice to have subassemblies part numbers for your builds and enter in the number of accepted quantities and rejects. QAD is very helpful if you have a lot of parts floating around. I would not buy QAD if you only have to manage less than ~20 parts... just use Excel.
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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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    QAD
    • The QAD Enterprise application is great, we only started using this application a few years ago. The Master Scheduling Workbench has been a great improvement to our daily operations.
    • The Web-based QAD Supplier Portal has also been implemented recently in our company and has been a huge help to our purchasing and materials department.
    • The QAD support that we receive has helped our company grow and is a major asset in upcoming projects.
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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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    QAD
    • The layout is old fashion. Can be more modern.
    • QAD Adaptive ERP has alot of functions that can be overwhelming to new users
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Descartes Systems Group
    No answers on this topic
    QAD
    The cost / benefit of changing to a different ERP will create a high cost and low benefit that's why I believe that we'll continue renewing QAD for a long time.
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    Usability
    Descartes Systems Group
    No answers on this topic
    QAD
    Easy to use, zero or minimum cost to maintain the database (DBA etc) , no issue with OS ( Linux), stable database
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    Support Rating
    Descartes Systems Group
    No answers on this topic
    QAD
    I haven't contacted support for QAD yet.
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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.
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    QAD
    QAD is very easy to use once it's set up. It's basically an Excel sheet that can handle a lot more data points and faster. It's nice that you can dump the data stored in QAD to a CSV file and analyze in Excel. Careful narrow down the data searches to a limited number of points or Excel will crash. QAD is much easier to set up than Arena and SAP. And the numbering systems you can create in QAD is more customizable.
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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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    QAD
    • It help us to reduce the inventories (FG and RAW)
    • It reduce the time to adjust to the constantly changing international customs laws
    Incentivized
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