Descartes
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Features
57 features across 8 categories
Compliance(11)
AI-powered assistance for trade compliance tasks
Manage security, customs, and other agency filings to streamline cross-border trade
Prepare and file customs declarations
Screen trading partners and shipments against denied party lists
Classify products for export purposes
Manage export regulations and compliance requirements
Manage export licenses and approvals
Manage foreign trade zone operations and compliance
Support for various government and industry compliance programs
Classify products and determine applicable duties and tariffs
Prepare and file security-related government filings
Connectivity(4)
Digitally connect and collaborate more efficiently with trading partners through EDI, Web EDI, and Peppol integration
Electronic Data Interchange for seamless trading partner communication
Pan-European Public Procurement Online (Peppol) integration for cross-border transactions
Web-based EDI solution for partner communication
Ecommerce(7)
Improve and scale ecommerce warehouse, pick, pack, ship, and other logistics operations
Manage inventory levels and customer orders
Manage product listings and catalogs across channels
Integration with NetSuite for warehouse management and shipping
Software for managing purchasing and procurement
Software for managing and optimizing shipping operations
Manage warehouse operations including receiving, storage, and fulfillment
Enterprise Systems(11)
Manage accounting and billing operations for logistics services
Digitize and optimize shipment management, customs compliance, and accounting for brokers and forwarders
Product and shipment classification functionality
Manage customer relationships and interactions
Manage pricing and rates digitally
Transportation management system designed for freight forwarders
Manage pricing strategies globally across different markets and channels
Track shipments across multiple transportation modes
Manage shipment details, tracking, and documentation
Customer-facing portal for shipment visibility and management
Manage warehouse operations and purchase orders
Platform(2)
Core platform that combines logistics network with management applications and trade intelligence
Expansive global logistics network for connectivity and operations
Routing & Telematics(6)
Engage customers with delivery and logistics information
Schedule and manage delivery appointments
Mobile applications for fleet and delivery management
Monitor and manage fleet performance during route execution
Integrated planning and dispatch for route optimization
Monitor safety, compliance, and vehicle telematics data
Trade Intelligence(7)
Software for managing foreign trade zone operations
Access current duty and tariff information
Intelligence and insights for global trade and supply chain operations
Access comprehensive global trade data
Access global trade and restricted party data to maximize margins and vet trading partners
Research and analyze import/export trade data
Trade compliance content and data for integration with business systems
Transportation(9)
Match shipments with available carrier capacity
Connect and communicate with carriers
Onboard carriers and prevent fraud in transportation operations
Schedule dock appointments and manage yard operations
Transportation management system for freight brokers
Manage parcel shipping operations
Transportation management system specialized for flatbed carriers
Real-time visibility into transportation operations
View, optimize, and manage transportation operations across modes
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Build vs Buy
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Buying Descartes saves ~$55,440 over 3 years vs building.
Estimates based on 57 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.
Integrations
1 known integrations