[ Descart... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/descartes-macropoint/reviews) [ Descart... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/descartes-macropoint/reviews) # Descartes MacroPoint Features ##### ## Delivery (2) Flows Track products to determine when they are shipped, in transit, or delivered. Modes Manage multiple delivery modes such as truckload, less than truckload, rail, parcel, and ocean. Show More ##### ## Performance (3) Financial Analytics Identify the financial impact of deliveries based on costs and revenues. KPIs Provide performance metrics such as delivery performance, on-time arrival performance, and compliance. Benchmarking Use supply chain data to identify trends and their impact on performance. Show More ##### ## Carrier Management (3) Carrier Information Manage details about carriers such as the types of services they offer and pricing. Evaluation Provide criteria to evaluate carriers such as on-time delivery or quality of service. Performance Monitor carrier performance using historical data. Show More ##### ## Freight Modes (2) Definitions Define multiple types of freight such as air, road, or sea. Route Optimization Finding the most optimal routes for drivers based on various factors and constraints Show More ##### ## Customer Management (3) Customer Portal Deliver an online portal where customers can monitor shipments. Quotes Create and manage personalized quotes for freight services. Documents Provide customers with transportation documents required for shipping. Show More ##### ## Visibility (7) Compliance Ability to track components across the supply chain to identify the causes of non-compliance. Search Provide a search engine to find items and where they are in the supply chain. Temperature Alerts Ability to identify and document exceptions for perishable goods and temperature-controlled environments. Shipment Tracking Ability to track inbound products to determine when they are shipped, in transit, or delivered. Order-Level Visibility Ability to track and search for the location of shipments by PO or SKU ETA Ability to use historical tracking data and machine learning in order to accurately predict ETAs Geofencing Ability to establish geofences to determine precise and accurate arrivals Show More ##### ## Workflow Automation (2) Dispatch and Tender Ability to request a bid from multiple carriers and directly book shipments Digital Document Reconciliation Ability to utilize paperless documents to automate reconciliation process including bills of lading, proofs of delivery, and weight certificates Show More ##### ## Network Management (2) Geographic Optionality Ability to access full coverage of required geographies Automated Onboarding Ability to efficiently onboard new carriers during network implementation Show More ##### ## Platform (3) Data quality Ability to access data enrichment, sources, & normalization to serve up actionable and clean data Languages Provide support for multiple languages Configurable Notifications Provide rule-based notifications to empower real-time collaboration at key milestones and quickly resolve issues. Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - SAP Store (7) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Multi-step Planning Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Adaptive Learning Improves performance based on feedback and experience Natural Language Interaction Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting Decision Making Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives Show More ##### ## Additional Functionality (33) Local Forwarders Freight forwarder/forwarding agent that transports cargo domestically with specialized knowledge of local logistics services Reporting & Statistics Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns EDI Transfer of data from one computer system to another Shipping Labels Generate or print labels that contain shipping information for packages Rate Management Track/optimize rates in relation to usage Document Management Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location Invoice Management Captures invoice data and maintains comprehensive records for auditing and reporting purposes Activity Dashboard Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities Waybills Official shipping document that identifies origin and destination of the shipment, weight, freight, and other details of goods LTL/Shared Truckload Trucks that do not reach full load and can be shared For Freight Operations Intended to be used by freight brokers and logistics companies Generative AI Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc. Delivery Tracking Track item deliveries through dispatch notifications, status and location tracking, and ETA updates Inventory Management Track and manage inventory levels to maintain proper supply API Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases Shipping Management Manage and track orders being shipped to customers Accounting Built-in accounting to manage ledger, accounts payable/receivable, financial reports, etc. International Forwarders Freight forwarder/forwarding agent that transports cargo internationally with knowledge of customs, and international boundaries, etc. Warehouse Management Manage and track operations and inventory within warehouses Shipment Tracking The software will assign a tracking number associated to the order number to track the physical progress of the package in delivery. 3PL Management Outsource and manage third party logistics Dispatch Management Manage sending personnel and resources to a site as needed Transportation Management Organize and track the physical movement of goods from one location to another Fleet Management Management of commercial motor vehicles for work-related purposes Third-Party Integrations Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes AI Copilot A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users Real-Time Notifications Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs Truckload Management Track and manage transportation of large cargo that fills an entire trailer/truck Scheduling Plan availability and assign specific time slots for tasks and resources Customer Management Store and organize information about customers and previous interactions Import/Export Management Management of inbound and outbound shipments in the context of international trade Quotes/Estimates Generate quotes or estimates for customers Order Management Manage and track customer orders for goods, investments, or any other purchases Show More ## 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