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Descartes 3G TMS Reviews & Product Details

3G software optimizes everything over-the-road for shippers, 3PLs, and brokers, helping them improve costs, customer satisfaction, and efficiency. The 3G Transportation Suite is the ideal software to optimize all over-the-road modes of transportation, combining a complete suite of transportation software in a modern cloud architecture, with an expansive carrier network, and planning-driven automation.

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Descartes Systems Group

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Product Description

3Gtms was founded to provide a wholly different transportation management technology: a flexible, configurable TMS that adapts to the modern and future needs of 3PLs, shippers and brokers.

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J.J. Anderson

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Juan David H.

Logistics Specialist

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

9/16/2022

"Very organized and flexible software"

5/5

What do you like best about Descartes 3G TMS?

It allows me to organize my data, in such a way that I can always have the most valuable information at hand. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Descartes 3G TMS?

At first, I didn't like how it look very much, but once you get used to it... It's good Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Alexander C.

Logistics coordinator

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

10/11/2022

"MacroPoint makes everything easier"

5/5

What do you like best about Descartes 3G TMS?

The option of viewing driver's trip and times on the same screen. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Descartes 3G TMS?

MacroPoint takes so much time between one update and the next one. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

11/28/2018

"Flexible and Complex"

4/5

What do you like best about Descartes 3G TMS?

This is a complex system but also affords much flexibility with the open API Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Descartes 3G TMS?

not enough clear documentation of intricacies within the system Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Descartes 3G TMS:

The product has a good base and also has the flexibility to utilize web service technologies to differentiate yourself. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Descartes 3G TMS solving and how is that benefiting you?

Optimization as well as customization without the fear of changing the schema giving us the ability to differentiate ourselves in the supply chain market. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Benjamin G.

Logistics Analyst

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

12/14/2017

"Our experience, while rocky at times, has been great and we are very happy."

3.5/5

What do you like best about Descartes 3G TMS?

We are able to provide innovative solutions to our customers that we previously could not have offered. Integration between customer or carriers has been extremely beneficial and increases the types of solutions wer are able to offer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Descartes 3G TMS?

We have a wide range of customers and for the "simple" shipping customer, the system can be a bit too complex. However, we recognize that the complexity is necessary for the innovative solutions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Descartes 3G TMS:

If you are providing innovative solutions to your customers, the product is really good. Be ready to have at least one person at your company that would be a "super-user" and know the system as well as possible. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Descartes 3G TMS solving and how is that benefiting you?

We are implementing new solutions for customers that they had not had in the past. The integration capabilities that 3G has have been the most useful to our growth. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jeff A.

CEO & Managing Partner

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

1/9/2018

"Excellent"

5/5

What do you like best about Descartes 3G TMS?

Integration Hub, service team, visiblity Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Descartes 3G TMS?

Not much. Initially it was the lack of brokerage tied to the the Enterprise level TMS solution. I would like more mobile functions and a continued improvement of automation and carrier database capabilities. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Descartes 3G TMS:

Catch the best up and coming TMS solution out there that is everything inside one platform, versus a lot of bolt / add ons. 3G will be the leading TMS very soon, if not already. In the end, Mitch and his team are building the most practical powerhouse TMS in the space and we were just lucky enough to pick them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Descartes 3G TMS solving and how is that benefiting you?

Bringing a tier 1 TMS to our shipper customers, giving them visibility - automation - control they didn't have before. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Edwin S.

CIO

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

12/18/2017

"3GTMS implementation in Europe"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Descartes 3G TMS?

the configuration possibilities are to a very detailed level which enables us to achieve an efficient workflow. The various ways to tender out loads to carriers gives us the option to get the best rate from the market. Capacity agreements on day level makes the tender proces very efficient and avoids unnessecary communication to our carriers. The possibility of the integrated execution management gives us the possibility to drive continuous improvement. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Descartes 3G TMS?

the possibilities for internal reports is limited for realtime reports and online editing comments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Descartes 3G TMS:

meet with the executive team in the US to evaluate if there is a cultural fit between the 2 companies Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Descartes 3G TMS solving and how is that benefiting you?

automation of the workflow in order to handle large quantities of orders. Our people should focus on adding the value to our customer by increasing service levels and driving costs down. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

12/15/2017

"Realising our Dream: SmartWay Logistic"

3.5/5

What do you like best about Descartes 3G TMS?

It's a new product based on the newest technology so we are convinced that we can use 3GTMS for the next 10 years. Furthermore building filters is easy. 3GTMS is building a controll tower functionality that covers our actual needs Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Descartes 3G TMS?

It's a pity that we can't use 3GTMW for the asset part of our business. Another point is that due to the fast growth of 3GTMS there is a lack of developers capacity and that causes delays in implementation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Descartes 3G TMS solving and how is that benefiting you?

In our 4PL business we use 3GTMS for allocating loads from different customers to carriers. The tool enables us to allocate loads according to agreed business rules that take the agreements with customers and carriers into consideration. This involves as few people as possible, so rather cost effective. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Kyle T.

Pricing Specialist

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

12/19/2017

"System is built for power, not usability"

3/5

What do you like best about Descartes 3G TMS?

The system has a lot of horse power behind it. There's options to accomplish almost anything you need it to do. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Descartes 3G TMS?

The UI needs a lot of help. There's too much split screens and expandable windows to where you feel annoyed navigating in there. The system is not very self intuitive so it requires a lot of repetition and patience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Descartes 3G TMS:

This is one of the better products in the market. If you can get around the UI and usability of the program, it really can accomplish a lot. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Descartes 3G TMS solving and how is that benefiting you?

Automatically combining orders and optimizing shipments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Michael F.

Implementation Manager

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

12/14/2017

"3G-TMS "

5/5

What do you like best about Descartes 3G TMS?

The automation features are the best in the business. All of the integrations are fantastic as well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Descartes 3G TMS?

Learning curve of admin functions. Once learned the system opens up and becomes very easy and user friendly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nick S.

Manager Information Systems

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

12/14/2017

"3GTMS Review"

5/5

What do you like best about Descartes 3G TMS?

The software is great, and we utilize it every day. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Descartes 3G TMS?

Support needs to addressed because you often do not get a timely response or the person you receive can't address the problem. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.