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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    SAP Business Network

    Score8.4 out of 10
    N/ASAP Business Network is a comprehensive B2B collaboration platform that connects people, processes, and systems across multiple enterprises, digitizing transactions, and creating transparent, resilient, and sustainable supply chains.N/A

    Truckstop Load Board

    Score7.4 out of 10
    N/AThe Truckstop.com Load Board is software designed to simplify how users find and post loads. With its load board, users get access to vetted users and unlimited truck/lane searching. It also includes that decision tools that gauge negotiation strength with truck-to-load ratio and activity by origin and destination so they can negotiate better rates. The Book It Now–instant load booking with preferred partners is free to carriers who use the Truckstop.com Load Board and available…

    $42

    per month per user

    Pricing
    SAP Business NetworkTruckstop Load Board
    Editions & Modules
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    Carrier - Basic
    $42*
    per month per user
    Broker - Basic
    $109
    per user/month
    Carrier - Advanced
    $135
    per month per user
    Carrier - Pro
    $159
    per month per user
    Broker - Pro
    $239
    per user/month
    Broker - Premium
    $369
    per user/month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    SAP Business NetworkTruckstop Load Board
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
    Additional Details—*Up to 3 users.
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    Community Pulse
    SAP Business NetworkTruckstop Load Board
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    SAP
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    Truckstop
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    98%
    Would buy again
    51 Answers
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    Delivers good value for the price
    93%
    Delivers good value for the price
    41 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Happy with the feature set
    90%
    Happy with the feature set
    47 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    84%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    32 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
    83%
    Implementation went as expected
    35 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    User Ratings
    SAP Business NetworkTruckstop Load Board
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.3
    (52 ratings)
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.2
    (4 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    7.7
    (25 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.2
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    SAP Business NetworkTruckstop Load Board
    Likelihood to Recommend
    SAP
    SAP Business Network provides an end-to-end experience to connect and be transparent with suppliers from across the globe. There is no other product that can be compared to this and that has a wide range of offerings such as SAP Business Network. Although it is versatile and supports many business use cases the learning curve is deep and it will be difficult for new suppliers to get used to the platform. If you are suppliers with whom you just have one transaction and need to maintain the track record for those details, it's better not to use SAP Business Network because the suppliers will not be willing to learn to use the platform to submit the invoices just for one purchase order. But there is a solution for this as well you can ask the suppliers to submit the invoices to you through email and send paper invoices from SAP buying and invoicing. The PO and invoice will be sent to a private supplier account. Your supplier doesn't have to login but you still get to maintain the details on SAP Business Network. Even in these cases, SAP Business Network has a solution in the form of a private account.
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    Truckstop
    Truckstop can be used as a goto Loadboard for instant rates but the data is becoming less reliable. It’s needs to be worked on.
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    Pros
    SAP
    • Real-time order tracking: When a purchase order is created, suppliers can confirm it directly in the system. We can then see the status immediately without having to chase them via email.
    • Supplier interaction: Vendors can upload shipping details, update delivery dates, or report issues directly on the platform.
    • Analytics and insights: Aystem provides dashboards that show spend by category, supplier performance, and payment cycle.
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    Truckstop
    • List available loads
    • List loads by category
    • List loads time last posted
    • List broker contact info
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    Cons
    SAP
    • It takes new users some time to go through the interface, especially if they have not dealt with similar software before.
    • It may still appear that customization options are somewhat restricted compared with other websites.
    • In addition, small businesses or start-ups could face higher subscription costs and, in full force, limit themselves to the quality of the social network.
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    Truckstop
    • Too many windows open to check details of a load
    • old loads are not taken down for days
    • Screen is not as friendly as other load boards
    • Not easy on the eyes...too busy
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    Likelihood to Renew
    SAP
    I will give it a 9, one is deducted for business inspection and improvement i feel that they are in the right direction and streamlined our flow of business agility also helped us get the R.o.i and helped with more sales and visibility over business and its metrics.
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    Truckstop
    No answers on this topic
    Usability
    SAP
    There is still a ton of flexability on the customer's end of the platform, which makes standard onboarding for suppliers a challenge. Customers are allowed to ask for things, or customize certain things that are not standard for us, so we have to have special rules set up to complete an integration. There are also some limitations to automate invoice rejections that happen on the platform when a customer rejects an invoice
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    Truckstop
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    SAP
    Support by errors of static ecats are not really helpfull
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    Truckstop
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation Rating
    SAP
    Good performance from SAP as key deployment partner; collaboration and deployment with additional business partner for data provision and business partner onboarding was rather difficult, slowing down the project progress and overall success perception
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    Truckstop
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    Alternatives Considered
    SAP
    SAP Business Network stands out compared to all other platforms like Oracle SCM, Ariba, and Coupa due to its comprehensive visibility, robust collaboration tools, and extensive supplier network. Unlike Oracle SCM, which is optimized for its own -heavy supply chains, SAP Business Network provides a more versatile, end-to-end solution, enabling transparency and responsiveness across diverse industries. Compared to Ariba.
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    Truckstop
    123loadboard and Power DAT are used by us as well. 123loadboard for Canada. Truckstop and PowerDAT for US.
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    Return on Investment
    SAP
    • SAP Business Network's streamlined supply chain and procurement processes have significantly reduced operational costs and improved resource allocation, leading to enhanced overall efficiency.
    • The platform's robust analytics have provided valuable insights, facilitating data-driven decision-making and enabling us to make more informed strategic choices, ultimately contributing to improved business performance.
    • Implementing and integrating the SAP Business Network initially required a substantial financial investment, impacting short-term cash flow and potentially delaying other critical business initiatives.
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    Truckstop
    • This load board is used only as a back up.
    • This load board is not used enough to have a positive impact on our business.
    • This load board is not user friendly
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    ScreenShots

    Truckstop Load Board Screenshots

    Screenshot of a snapshot of key load details on the load summary, including rate information to support a quick decision.Screenshot of the interface to perform unlimited searches and uncover hidden capacity.Screenshot of the details screen, complete with decision tools to gauge negotiation strength.Screenshot of a Pro feature that lets users compare multiple loads from different lanes and searches. Up to 10 loads can be compared at once.Screenshot of Multi-state map search with load densityScreenshot of the dashboard that can be used to gauge negotiation strength, choose carriers based on ratings, and see accurate rates by equipment type, rate trends, and rate levels.