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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Descartes Logistics Technology Platform

    Score5 out of 10
    N/AThe Logistics Technology Platform is a supply chain management offering from Descartes Systems Group headquartered in Ontario.N/A

    PC*Miler

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AALK Technologies, acquired by Trimble, developed PC*Miler, a transportation management and route planning application for trucking entities needing geomapping and GIS information. The product is now offered under the Trimble MAPS brand.

    $995

    one-time fee per user

    Pricing
    Descartes Logistics Technology PlatformPC*Miler
    Editions & Modules
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    PC*Miler
    $995
    one-time fee per user
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Descartes Logistics Technology PlatformPC*Miler
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    User Ratings
    Descartes Logistics Technology PlatformPC*Miler
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
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    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Descartes Logistics Technology PlatformPC*Miler
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Descartes Systems Group
    Descartes Logistics Technology Platform has a control tower view which we have used a lot. It permits us to check on [the] real-time status of every truck, also has the features and option to communicate with the trucks' ELD, which gives us the most liable information about his current location and status.
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    Trimble
    IT is easy to find best route for my drivers when they ask. The accuracy of miles and routes for trucks is very good.
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    Pros
    Descartes Systems Group
    • An easy and free of hassle mobile application
    • Precise location of a truck in a map view
    • Identify possible delays to stops
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    Trimble
    • Route Visibility
    • Alternate routes
    • Mileage accuracy for rates
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    Cons
    Descartes Systems Group
    • Intelligence, it gets stuck in some areas of the country
    • Integration with [other] apps, we would appreciate a collaboration with [other] tracking apps that can share the same information if they are being installed [on] the same device
    • A better and clean dashboard, its face needs a renewal, a fresh look, adapted to the current trends
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    Trimble
    • Weight restriction roads
    • Easier use of homescreen to get miles and rates
    • Make it more container transport friendly
    • It would be best to have an easier way to share route information with drivers with one click of the mouse.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Descartes Systems Group
    No answers on this topic
    Trimble
    It is a good system and allows my team ease of use and familiarity
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    Alternatives Considered
    Descartes Systems Group
    It is a powered tool that can be used by any of the current logistics (and why not?, non-logistics companies), that need a reliable, accurate, and well-based amount of information of the fleet, with ease. Using the [latest] technologies, integrating a wide view of transportation, inventory, [and] custom status on a single but not simple platform.
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    Trimble
    Much better for trucking use and routing. Mileage is much more accurate. Its easy to use and search for alternate truck routes if needed.
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    Return on Investment
    Descartes Systems Group
    • Positive, we can do our things faster than ever with using the information shown in the platform, avoiding unnecessary calls and interactions
    • Increasing the liability of the gathered information about trucks' actual/real location
    • A solution to improving our overall shipment visibility
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    Trimble
    • Time saver for dispatchers
    • Time saver for rate requests
    • Ease of use for routing and verifying routes.
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