Descartes Shipper TMS Features
Fleet Optimization (4)
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Load Optimization
Provide users with the ability to optimize load and freight shipments
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Route Planning
Provide users with the ability to optimize shipment routes
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Carrier Selection
Provide users with the ability to arrange carriers for each shipment considering allocations, business shares, and costs.
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Tracking
Track the location of vehicles using GPS technology.
Visibility (3)
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Notifications
Provide customers with live notifications on their deliveries.
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ETAs
Allow users to calculate the estimated time of arrival (ETA) for each delivery.
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In Transit
Ability to track good in transit between origin and destination
Transportation (4)
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Modes
Support transportation modes such as air, ocean, or rail
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Yard Management
Provide features for yard management and dock scheduling
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Freight Invoice
Provide users with the ability to audit and pay freight invoices
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Planning
Schedule transportation activities based on demand and availability
Integrations (3)
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Warehouse management systems
Integration with warehouse management systems
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ERP Systems
Allow users to integrate thier TMS with an ERP system
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Accounting
Deliver integration with accounting software or financial systems
Analytics (3)
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Performance
Monitor the performance of all transportation management operations
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Driver performance
Provide users with the ability to measure driver performance in the field
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Actionable insights
Provide users with actionable insights they can take in order to minimize logistical costs and reduce shipment delivery times.


