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Average Ratings 28 Ratings

Average Ratings 22 Ratings

Description

Descartes Fleet Management is a comprehensive delivery management solution built to maximize fleet efficiency and optimize the utilization of mobile resources. By leveraging advanced route optimization technology, it enables businesses to complete more deliveries with fewer vehicles and less mileage, lowering costs and environmental impact. The platform integrates seamlessly with mobile devices, providing real-time tracking, performance insights, and ensuring compliance with regulations. It also supports dynamic appointment scheduling, making route planning more flexible and productive for field workers. Descartes empowers companies to enhance customer service through better delivery accuracy and timeliness. The system improves overall operational efficiency by streamlining dispatch and reducing wasted resources. It is ideal for businesses seeking to scale delivery operations while maintaining tight control. Descartes offers a powerful toolset for smarter, greener, and more cost-effective fleet management.

Description

Dispatch Science automates and optimizes all your deliveries. As a Transport Management System, Dispatch Science automates, optimizes, and manages all the steps required by a delivery company to run their business. It supports order-booking and CRM via a self service customer portal, pricing, real-time tracking with predictive ETAs, returns management, proof of deliveries, barcode scanning, billing, and driver management with a complete iOS/Android mobile driver app. As a route management solution, it supports scheduled route management, which can optimally integrate with thousands of on-demand and planned routes. Our API allows automations to be extended to third-party applications such as accounting, eCommerce, and other 3rd-party logistics platforms. Our solution can be used in any industry where deliveries are required, such as: -Courier and parcel delivery -eCommerce last mile deliveries -Manufacturing distribution -3PL -Restaurant, food and beverage distribution -Medical, hospital, and pharmaceutical deliveries -Retail last mile distributio

API Access

Has API

API Access

Has API

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Integrations

Extensiv 3PL Warehouse Manager
Freshdesk
Geotab
Lytx
Mandata Enterprise
Microlise
NetSuite
OPTIFLEET
Orbox
QR Monkey
QuickBooks Online
RentalMan
Samsara
TomTom
Verizon Connect
Zapier
easyTRACK WMS Lite

Integrations

Extensiv 3PL Warehouse Manager
Freshdesk
Geotab
Lytx
Mandata Enterprise
Microlise
NetSuite
OPTIFLEET
Orbox
QR Monkey
QuickBooks Online
RentalMan
Samsara
TomTom
Verizon Connect
Zapier
easyTRACK WMS Lite

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

$675/month
Free Trial
Free Version

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Vendor Details

Company Name

Descartes Systems Group

Founded

1981

Country

Canada

Website

www.descartes.com/solutions/routing-mobile-and-telematics/route-planning-optimization-and-dispatch

Vendor Details

Company Name

Dispatch Science

Founded

2016

Country

Canada

Website

www.dispatchscience.com

Product Features

Delivery Management

Descartes provides a comprehensive delivery management platform designed to assist businesses in organizing, carrying out, tracking, and enhancing last-mile delivery processes from start to finish. This software includes features for optimizing routes, managing dispatches, monitoring deliveries in real time, and offering proof of delivery, all aimed at boosting reliability and efficiency in operations.

Customer Portal
Dispatch Management
Driver ETA
Driver Management
For Courier Services
For Freight
For Restaurants
Order Tracking
Routing
Scheduling
Signature Capture
Surveys & Feedback

Fleet Management

Descartes offers a suite of fleet management solutions designed to enhance oversight of vehicles, drivers, and everyday delivery processes. By integrating routing capabilities, mobile workflows, and telematics information, this platform empowers fleets to boost efficiency, ensure safety, and manage expenses effectively in last-mile delivery scenarios.

Dispatch Management
Employee Management
Fuel Management
GPS Tracking
Incident Reporting
Inspection Management
Inventory Management
Maintenance Management
Mileage Tracking
Motor Pool
Routing
Tire Management
VIN Lookup
Work Order Management

Fleet Tracking

Descartes presents a fleet management solution that delivers instantaneous insights into the whereabouts of vehicles, the status of their routes, and delivery updates. This software empowers operational teams to monitor the final leg of deliveries, handle any discrepancies, and ensure precise delivery schedules are upheld.

GPS Tracking

Descartes offers advanced GPS tracking features that provide immediate access to the location of vehicles and drivers, facilitating effective routing, oversight, and execution of deliveries. This level of visibility enhances accountability, ensures compliance with planned routes, and fosters better communication with customers.

Alerts/Notifications
Asset Tracking
Driver Management
Historical Reporting
Mobile Tracking
People Tracking
Real Time Tracking
Routing
Status Tracking
Territory Management
Vehicle Tracking

Last Mile Delivery

Descartes offers a last-mile delivery solution tailored for intricate, multi-stop distribution tasks. The software combines route optimization, mobile applications for drivers, and real-time tracking features, enabling businesses to enhance timely deliveries while minimizing last-mile expenses.

Route Planning

Descartes offers a route optimization software that enhances delivery planning by taking into account various practical factors, including expenses, time restrictions, traffic scenarios, vehicle specifications, and service needs. This software assists fleets in minimizing driving distances and enhancing the efficiency of their deliveries.

Capacity Planning
Drag & Drop Scheduling
Driver Management
Emergency Dispatch
GPS Tracking
Performance Metrics
Route Costing
Territory Management

Transportation Dispatch

Descartes enhances transportation dispatch by seamlessly integrating route planning with real-time execution and oversight. Dispatchers have the ability to allocate routes, monitor progress, and adapt to any delivery alterations as they arise throughout the day.

Billing & Invoicing
Computer Aided Dispatch
Customer Database
Emergency Dispatch
Fuel Management
Mileage Tracking
Order Management
Routing
Scheduling
Vehicle Tracking

Product Features

Courier

Barcode Support
Billing & Invoicing
Compensation Management
Customer Database
Dispatch Management
Job Assignment Management
Label Printing
Order Entry
Routing
Scheduling

Delivery Management

Customer Portal
Dispatch Management
Driver ETA
Driver Management
For Courier Services
For Freight
For Restaurants
Order Tracking
Routing
Scheduling
Signature Capture
Surveys & Feedback

Digital Signature

Audit Trail
Authentication
Auto Reminders
Customizable Templates
Document Analytics
Mobile Signature
Multi-Party Signing
Progress Tracking
Task Progress Tracking

Distribution

Barcoding / RFID
Import / Export Management
Inventory Management
Order Management
Purchasing
Returns Management
Sales Forecasting
Shipping Management
Warehouse Management

Fleet Management

Dispatch Management
Employee Management
Fuel Management
GPS Tracking
Incident Reporting
Inspection Management
Inventory Management
Maintenance Management
Mileage Tracking
Motor Pool
Routing
Tire Management
VIN Lookup
Work Order Management

Food Delivery

Delivery Tracking
Dispatch Management
For Restaurants
Gift Card Management
Menu Management
Online Ordering
Order Management
Routing
Sales Trend Analysis
Supports Loyalty Program

Logistics

3PL
Barcoding / RFID
CRM
Container Tracking
Cross Docking
Fleet Management
Inventory Management
Order Management
Purchasing
Scheduling
Shipping Management
Transportation Management

Order Entry

Back Order Management
Customer Database
Inventory Management
Order Fulfillment
Order Management
Real Time Order Entry
Remote Order Entry
Shipping Management
Warehouse Management

Route Planning

Capacity Planning
Drag & Drop Scheduling
Driver Management
Emergency Dispatch
GPS Tracking
Performance Metrics
Route Costing
Territory Management

Service Dispatch

Billing & Invoicing
Call Center Management
Contract Management
Customer Database
Inventory Control
Job Management
Job Tracking
Mobile Access
Routing
Scheduling
Self Service Portal
Service History Tracking
Technician Management
Work Order Management

Shipment Tracking

Alerts/Notifications
Delivery Estimate
For Freight
For eCommerce
Status Tracking
Website Integration

Transportation Dispatch

Billing & Invoicing
Computer Aided Dispatch
Customer Database
Emergency Dispatch
Fuel Management
Mileage Tracking
Order Management
Routing
Scheduling
Vehicle Tracking

Transportation Management

Billing & Invoicing
Carrier Management
Customer Management
Dispatch Management
Driver Management
Fleet / Equipment Management
Load Management
Order Management
Quotes / Estimates
Routing
Scheduling
Shipment Management

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