Descartes

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How to Replace Descartes

Overview

Descartes is a cloud-based logistics and supply chain management platform that combines innovative technology, powerful trade intelligence, and an extensive logistics network. It helps organizations improve logistics and supply chain productivity, performance, and security by digitally connecting trading partners and optimizing operations across transportation, warehousing, customs compliance, and ecommerce fulfillment.

Features

57 features across 8 categories

Compliance(11)

AI Assist for Trade ComplianceAIPremium

AI-powered assistance for trade compliance tasks

Customs & Regulatory Compliance

Manage security, customs, and other agency filings to streamline cross-border trade

Customs Declarations

Prepare and file customs declarations

Denied Party Screening

Screen trading partners and shipments against denied party lists

Export Classification

Classify products for export purposes

Export Compliance

Manage export regulations and compliance requirements

Export License Management

Manage export licenses and approvals

Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Management

Manage foreign trade zone operations and compliance

Other Government / Industry Programs

Support for various government and industry compliance programs

Product Classification and Duty Determination

Classify products and determine applicable duties and tariffs

Security Filings

Prepare and file security-related government filings

Also in: Insider CDP, Airtable, 1Password

Connectivity(4)

B2B Connectivity & EDI Messaging

Digitally connect and collaborate more efficiently with trading partners through EDI, Web EDI, and Peppol integration

Integrated EDI

Electronic Data Interchange for seamless trading partner communication

Peppol

Pan-European Public Procurement Online (Peppol) integration for cross-border transactions

Web EDI

Web-based EDI solution for partner communication

Ecommerce(7)

Ecommerce Shipping & Fulfillment Solutions

Improve and scale ecommerce warehouse, pick, pack, ship, and other logistics operations

Inventory & Order Management

Manage inventory levels and customer orders

Listing & Catalog Management

Manage product listings and catalogs across channels

NetSuite Warehouse Management & Shipping

Integration with NetSuite for warehouse management and shipping

Purchasing Software

Software for managing purchasing and procurement

Shipping Software

Software for managing and optimizing shipping operations

Warehouse Management

Manage warehouse operations including receiving, storage, and fulfillment

Enterprise Systems(11)

Accounting and Billing

Manage accounting and billing operations for logistics services

Broker & Forwarder Enterprise Systems

Digitize and optimize shipment management, customs compliance, and accounting for brokers and forwarders

Classification

Product and shipment classification functionality

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Manage customer relationships and interactions

Digital Rate Management

Manage pricing and rates digitally

Forwarder TMS

Transportation management system designed for freight forwarders

Global Price Management

Manage pricing strategies globally across different markets and channels

Multimodal Shipment Tracking

Track shipments across multiple transportation modes

Shipment Management

Manage shipment details, tracking, and documentation

Shipment Portal

Customer-facing portal for shipment visibility and management

Warehousing and PO Management

Manage warehouse operations and purchase orders

Also in: UiPath

Platform(2)

Descartes' Logistics Technology Platform

Core platform that combines logistics network with management applications and trade intelligence

The Descartes Global Logistics Network™

Expansive global logistics network for connectivity and operations

Also in: KnowBe4, Jira, Asana

Routing & Telematics(6)

Customer Engagement

Engage customers with delivery and logistics information

Delivery Appointment Scheduling

Schedule and manage delivery appointments

Mobile Apps

Mobile applications for fleet and delivery management

Route Execution & Fleet Performance Management

Monitor and manage fleet performance during route execution

Route Planning, Optimization & Dispatch

Integrated planning and dispatch for route optimization

Safety, Compliance and Telematics

Monitor safety, compliance, and vehicle telematics data

Trade Intelligence(7)

Descartes QuestaWeb™ FTZ Software

Software for managing foreign trade zone operations

Duty and Tariff Data

Access current duty and tariff information

Global Trade and Supply Chain Intelligence

Intelligence and insights for global trade and supply chain operations

Global Trade Data

Access comprehensive global trade data

Global Trade Intelligence

Access global trade and restricted party data to maximize margins and vet trading partners

Import / Export Data & Trade Research

Research and analyze import/export trade data

Trade Compliance Content for Business Systems

Trade compliance content and data for integration with business systems

Transportation(9)

Capacity Matching

Match shipments with available carrier capacity

Carrier Connectivity

Connect and communicate with carriers

Carrier Onboarding & Fraud Prevention

Onboard carriers and prevent fraud in transportation operations

Dock Scheduling and Yard Management

Schedule dock appointments and manage yard operations

Freight Broker TMS

Transportation management system for freight brokers

Parcel Shipping

Manage parcel shipping operations

TMS Flatbed

Transportation management system specialized for flatbed carriers

TMS Real-time Visibility

Real-time visibility into transportation operations

Transportation Management

View, optimize, and manage transportation operations across modes

Cost Calculator

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Build vs Buy

Should you build a Descartes alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 57 features.

Buy Descartes

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$36,000
Maintenance$540/mo
3-year total$55,440
Dev time~3 months

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