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Descartes Global Logistics Network vs. VPL Smart Supply Chain Platform

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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

    VPL Smart Supply Chain Platform

    N/AN/AVPL offers a Smart Healthcare Supply Chain Platform that helps health systems gain control and visibility. With freight management as an entry point, VPL leverages freight data to create real-time visibility that uncovers critical product information as it moves from the vendor to the point of patient care. This visibility extends beyond inbound freight management into outbound shipping, including clinical workflows for growing specialty pharmacy and healthcare-at…N/A
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    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details—Custom volume-based pricing model
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    User Ratings
    Descartes Global Logistics NetworkVPL Smart Supply Chain Platform
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    User Testimonials
    Descartes Global Logistics NetworkVPL Smart Supply Chain Platform
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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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    VPL
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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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    VPL
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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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    VPL
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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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    VPL
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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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    VPL
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    ScreenShots

    VPL Smart Supply Chain Platform Screenshots

    Screenshot of The Multi-Carrier Shipping Dashboard displays the order status for all shipments.Screenshot of The Visibility Dashboard is used to track and trace orders on a map in real-time. The user can also opt into email updates to receive critical shipment alerts for essential packages.Screenshot of The Receiving Dock Dashboard provides insight into the number of inbound shipments by hospital location to support planning for receiving dock labor and space.Screenshot of The Supplier Performance Dashboard displays various KPIs for future optimizations.Screenshot of The Supply Chain Dashboard shows insight into the percentage of late and on-time shipments, average total order time, and total order time by supplier and supplier location.Screenshot of The Inbound Dashboard reveals shipments by service level, service level mix trend percentages, and shipments by recipient location.