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    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

    IBM Planning Analytics

    Score8.5 out of 10
    N/AIBM Planning Analytics, powered by IBM TM1®, is an integrated planning solution designed to promote collaboration across the organization and help keep pace with the speed of modern business. With its calculation engine, this enterprise performance management solution is designed to help users move beyond the limits of spreadsheets, automating the planning process to drive faster, more accurate results. Use it to unify data sources into one single repository, enabling users to build…

    $825

    per month 5 users

    Logility

    Score9 out of 10
    Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
    Logility is a complete supply chain management solution that features a performance monitoring architecture and provides supply chain visibility; demand, inventory and replenishment planning; Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP); supply and inventory optimization; manufacturing planning and scheduling; transportation planning and management; and warehouse management. Logility customers include Fender Musical Instruments, Sigma-Aldrich, Verizon Wireless, Big Lots, Michelle Wine…N/A
    Pricing
    Descartes Global Logistics NetworkIBM Planning AnalyticsLogility
    Editions & Modules
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    Essentials
    $825
    per month 5 users
    Standard
    $1,650
    per month 10 users
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    Descartes Global Logistics NetworkIBM Planning AnalyticsLogility
    Free Trial
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    Free/Freemium Version
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    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptionalNo setup fee
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    97%
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    Happy with the feature set
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    97%
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    Descartes Global Logistics NetworkIBM Planning AnalyticsLogility
    BI Standard Reporting
    Comparison of BI Standard Reporting features of Descartes Global Logistics Network and IBM Planning Analytics and Logility
    Feature
    Descartes Global Logistics Network
    -
    Ratings
    IBM Planning Analytics
    7.6
    116 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Logility
    -
    Ratings
    Pixel Perfect reports00 Ratings7.6102 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customizable dashboards00 Ratings7.7116 Ratings00 Ratings
    Report Formatting Templates00 Ratings7.5109 Ratings00 Ratings
    Ad-hoc Reporting
    Comparison of Ad-hoc Reporting features of Descartes Global Logistics Network and IBM Planning Analytics and Logility
    Feature
    Descartes Global Logistics Network
    -
    Ratings
    IBM Planning Analytics
    8.0
    122 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Logility
    -
    Ratings
    Drill-down analysis00 Ratings8.5119 Ratings00 Ratings
    Formatting capabilities00 Ratings7.9120 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration with R or other statistical packages00 Ratings7.992 Ratings00 Ratings
    Report sharing and collaboration00 Ratings7.8118 Ratings00 Ratings
    Report Output and Scheduling
    Comparison of Report Output and Scheduling features of Descartes Global Logistics Network and IBM Planning Analytics and Logility
    Feature
    Descartes Global Logistics Network
    -
    Ratings
    IBM Planning Analytics
    8.1
    116 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Logility
    -
    Ratings
    Publish to Web00 Ratings7.9109 Ratings00 Ratings
    Publish to PDF00 Ratings8.2109 Ratings00 Ratings
    Report Versioning00 Ratings8.3106 Ratings00 Ratings
    Report Delivery Scheduling00 Ratings8.298 Ratings00 Ratings
    Data Discovery and Visualization
    Comparison of Data Discovery and Visualization features of Descartes Global Logistics Network and IBM Planning Analytics and Logility
    Feature
    Descartes Global Logistics Network
    -
    Ratings
    IBM Planning Analytics
    7.5
    117 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Logility
    -
    Ratings
    Pre-built visualization formats (heatmaps, scatter plots etc.)00 Ratings8.1117 Ratings00 Ratings
    Location Analytics / Geographic Visualization00 Ratings7.7109 Ratings00 Ratings
    Predictive Analytics00 Ratings7.8107 Ratings00 Ratings
    Pattern Recognition and Data Mining00 Ratings6.638 Ratings00 Ratings
    Access Control and Security
    Comparison of Access Control and Security features of Descartes Global Logistics Network and IBM Planning Analytics and Logility
    Feature
    Descartes Global Logistics Network
    -
    Ratings
    IBM Planning Analytics
    8.0
    122 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Logility
    -
    Ratings
    Multi-User Support (named login)00 Ratings8.1120 Ratings00 Ratings
    Role-Based Security Model00 Ratings7.7121 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multiple Access Permission Levels (Create, Read, Delete)00 Ratings8.0122 Ratings00 Ratings
    Report-Level Access Control00 Ratings7.549 Ratings00 Ratings
    Single Sign-On (SSO)00 Ratings8.4114 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile Capabilities
    Comparison of Mobile Capabilities features of Descartes Global Logistics Network and IBM Planning Analytics and Logility
    Feature
    Descartes Global Logistics Network
    -
    Ratings
    IBM Planning Analytics
    7.6
    105 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Logility
    -
    Ratings
    Responsive Design for Web Access00 Ratings7.7102 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile Application00 Ratings7.666 Ratings00 Ratings
    Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile00 Ratings6.676 Ratings00 Ratings
    Budgeting, Planning, and Forecasting
    Comparison of Budgeting, Planning, and Forecasting features of Descartes Global Logistics Network and IBM Planning Analytics and Logility
    Feature
    Descartes Global Logistics Network
    -
    Ratings
    IBM Planning Analytics
    8.4
    131 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Logility
    -
    Ratings
    Long-term financial planning00 Ratings8.0127 Ratings00 Ratings
    Financial budgeting00 Ratings8.4130 Ratings00 Ratings
    Forecasting00 Ratings8.7130 Ratings00 Ratings
    Scenario modeling00 Ratings8.6129 Ratings00 Ratings
    Management reporting00 Ratings8.6129 Ratings00 Ratings
    Consolidation and Close
    Comparison of Consolidation and Close features of Descartes Global Logistics Network and IBM Planning Analytics and Logility
    Feature
    Descartes Global Logistics Network
    -
    Ratings
    IBM Planning Analytics
    8.5
    122 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Logility
    -
    Ratings
    Financial data consolidation00 Ratings9.1118 Ratings00 Ratings
    Journal entries and reports00 Ratings9.2108 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multi-currency management00 Ratings8.5110 Ratings00 Ratings
    Intercompany Eliminations00 Ratings8.4107 Ratings00 Ratings
    Minority Ownership00 Ratings8.6101 Ratings00 Ratings
    Local and consolidated reporting00 Ratings7.8114 Ratings00 Ratings
    Detailed Audit Trails00 Ratings8.1115 Ratings00 Ratings
    Financial Reporting and Compliance
    Comparison of Financial Reporting and Compliance features of Descartes Global Logistics Network and IBM Planning Analytics and Logility
    Feature
    Descartes Global Logistics Network
    -
    Ratings
    IBM Planning Analytics
    8.8
    123 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Logility
    -
    Ratings
    Financial Statement Reporting00 Ratings8.2119 Ratings00 Ratings
    Management Reporting00 Ratings8.7120 Ratings00 Ratings
    Excel-based Reporting00 Ratings9.4122 Ratings00 Ratings
    Automated board and financial reporting00 Ratings9.1111 Ratings00 Ratings
    XBRL support for regulatory filing00 Ratings8.680 Ratings00 Ratings
    Analytics and Reporting
    Comparison of Analytics and Reporting features of Descartes Global Logistics Network and IBM Planning Analytics and Logility
    Feature
    Descartes Global Logistics Network
    -
    Ratings
    IBM Planning Analytics
    8.4
    125 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Logility
    -
    Ratings
    Personalized dashboards00 Ratings8.7124 Ratings00 Ratings
    Color-coded scorecards00 Ratings8.4119 Ratings00 Ratings
    KPIs00 Ratings8.1122 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost and profitability analysis00 Ratings8.2120 Ratings00 Ratings
    Key Performance Indicator setting00 Ratings8.5119 Ratings00 Ratings
    Benchmarking with external data00 Ratings8.590 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration
    Comparison of Integration features of Descartes Global Logistics Network and IBM Planning Analytics and Logility
    Feature
    Descartes Global Logistics Network
    -
    Ratings
    IBM Planning Analytics
    8.7
    123 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Logility
    -
    Ratings
    Flat file integration00 Ratings8.7120 Ratings00 Ratings
    Excel data integration00 Ratings9.0120 Ratings00 Ratings
    Direct links to 3rd-party data sources00 Ratings8.6112 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Descartes Global Logistics NetworkIBM Planning AnalyticsLogility
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
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    Likelihood to Renew
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    6.0
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    Usability
    -
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    Availability
    -
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    Performance
    -
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    Support Rating
    -
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    7.3
    (93 ratings)
    1.0
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    Online Training
    -
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    1.0
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    Implementation Rating
    -
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    1.0
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    Data Sharing and Collaboration
    -
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    9.0
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    Data Sources
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    9.0
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    Product Scalability
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    9.1
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    User Testimonials
    Descartes Global Logistics NetworkIBM Planning AnalyticsLogility
    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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    IBM
    Ideal for large organization with complex multi-dimensional data, large budgets and dedicated administrator support. The performance of the TM1 data base is unmatched. The PAW and PAX options providing planners to work in both Excel and workspace environment. Higher Implementation efforts due to the greenfield implementations. Visualization features are not up to the mark.
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    Aptean
    How well the system is going to match with the company's business.
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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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    IBM
    • Handle very large data volumes.
    • Scale to a large number of users.
    • Not having to compromise on business complexity.
    • It can be run by business users.
    • Availability of highly qualified consultants to support businesses.
    • REST API allows for an open eco system and a variety of solutions to extend the product.
    • Vast integration possibilities.
    • AI-infused engine with IBM Watson.
    Incentivized
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    Aptean
    • Can go down to the very detailed level to manage forecast.
    • Easy to maintain and control .
    • User friendly.
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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
    Incentivized
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    IBM
    • sometimes it is hard to produce pixel perfect reports from the Web UI. I know it is not made for this, but still, it'll be great
    • getting in e.g. an Excel file just by drag and drop, and the AI should "understand" what the data is all around
    Incentivized
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    Aptean
    • Product profile for different seasons without adding another module.
    • Eliminate manual work.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Descartes Systems Group
    No answers on this topic
    IBM
    Since IBM Cognos Express is suitable only for medium data warehouse environment, we are not sure if this tool solves the long term need as the business keeps growing rapidly. So its a 50/50 ratio to renew Express license. But having said that, the components of IBM Cognos Express are also available in other Cognos BI suites like Cognos 10.x version. So we will probably upgrade our environment to IBM Cognos 10.x which comes with more new features.
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    Aptean
    Need more time to prove that the system really helps the company.
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    Usability
    Descartes Systems Group
    No answers on this topic
    IBM
    IBM Planning Analytics is generally good in terms of functionalities. It can be used reduce time for budget planning, resource planning, demand forecasting, etc. The performance of IBM Planning Analytics is acceptable, but user interface can be improved. It would be good to see new features that allow users to customise the dashboard.
    Incentivized
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    Aptean
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    Descartes Systems Group
    No answers on this topic
    IBM
    IBM support has been very quick to respond and handle the very few issues we've had. We've had a third-party who partners with IBM to be our consulting team which has helped greatly reduce the need for us to contact IBM directly. I highly recommend researching and selecting a well-respected partner to help with an implementation as well as ongoing support as needed.
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    Aptean
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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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    IBM
    For strong technical teams and flexibility IBM Planning Analytics is the way to go. For quicker adoption and less technical teams Anaplan is the best option. If consolidation, financials, and moving from legacy tools are main focus than OneStream will be a really good choice. If deeply invested into SAP already than the SAP BPC will be the best fit to maintain the investment.
    Incentivized
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    Aptean
    I didn't make the decision to select Logility.
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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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    IBM
    • Automate direct data connections to multiple data sources
    • One secured version of the the truth (for data and formulas)
    • Ability to scale to much more detailed planning with option to create predictive forecasts at detail
    • Business user friendly with powerful Excel integration
    • Very flexible and powerful modeling, can handle custom modeling needs at scale
    • Can make the same data available across finance and ops, but at the level of details and timeline that makes sense for them
    Incentivized
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    Aptean
    • Improved inventory control.
    • Save time by reducing the manual work.
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