Descartes Logistics Technology Platform vs. Trimble MAPS PC*Miler

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Descartes Logistics Technology Platform
Score 6.5 out of 10
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The Logistics Technology Platform is a supply chain management offering from Descartes Systems Group headquartered in Ontario.N/A
PC*Miler
Score 8.0 out of 10
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ALK Technologies, acquired by Trimble, developed PC*Miler, a transportation management and route planning application for trucking entities needing geomapping and GIS information. The product is now offered under the Trimble MAPS brand.
$995
one-time fee per user
Pricing
Descartes Logistics Technology PlatformTrimble MAPS PC*Miler
Editions & Modules
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PC*Miler
$995
one-time fee per user
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Descartes Logistics Technology PlatformPC*Miler
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
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User Ratings
Descartes Logistics Technology PlatformTrimble MAPS PC*Miler
Likelihood to Recommend
10.0
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8.0
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Likelihood to Renew
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8.0
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User Testimonials
Descartes Logistics Technology PlatformTrimble MAPS PC*Miler
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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Trimble
IT is easy to find best route for my drivers when they ask. The accuracy of miles and routes for trucks is very good.
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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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Trimble
  • Route Visibility
  • Alternate routes
  • Mileage accuracy for rates
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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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Trimble
  • Weight restriction roads
  • Easier use of homescreen to get miles and rates
  • Make it more container transport friendly
  • It would be best to have an easier way to share route information with drivers with one click of the mouse.
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Likelihood to Renew
Descartes Systems Group
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Trimble
It is a good system and allows my team ease of use and familiarity
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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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Trimble
Much better for trucking use and routing. Mileage is much more accurate. Its easy to use and search for alternate truck routes if needed.
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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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Trimble
  • Time saver for dispatchers
  • Time saver for rate requests
  • Ease of use for routing and verifying routes.
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