Descartes Aljex
A transportation management system for logistics brokers, 3PLs, and shippers.
Product Overview
Descartes Aljex is a cloud-based transportation management solution that automates paper-based workflows and provides visibility into the supply chain. The system provides a centralized hub to manage trucking operations for freight brokers, 3PLs, shippers, and intermodal users across North America. Descartes Aljex minimizes manual track-and-trace operations and increases on-time delivery performance.
The software also offers integration with many other freight technologies including load boards, competitive raters, compliance tools, and accounting platforms. Aljex has been designed to understand and manage the administrative tasks of the logistics industry.
Pros
- Automated load management and dispatching supports high-volume operations
- Supports various modes inculding, trucking, rail, and ocean transport.
- Integration with EDI and carriers for faster communication and processing transactions
- Minimizes manual track and trace operations
Cons
- Pricing details not provided by the developer
- Slow processing times when dealing with lots of data
- Initial implementation and setup can be complex
Target Market
Businesses with 10 to 200 employees or 5 to 100 trucks. It supports freight brokers, carriers, and intermodel transportation that require a comprehensive and flexible TMS across land, rail, and sea.
Aljex can support both small fleets with basic needs and can handle the complex and high-volume requirements of larger or growing operations.
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Features
Descartes Aljex offers a suite of solutions that include accounting, customer management, carrier management, operations, and reporting capabilities.
Accounting
- Core Financials: Handles accounts receivable, accounts payable, and invoicing, including e-billing.
- Advanced Features: Supports multi-currency transactions and commission tracking for dispatch agents & sales teams.
Customer Management
- Customer Interactions: Manages customer profiles, offers a CRM for customers & carriers, and includes a customer portal for online order entry.
- Order & Quote Management: Offers credit limit controls, online shipment tracking, and an online quoting system to review and accept quotes digitally.
Carrier Management
- Carrier Profile Management: Includes carrier profiles, carrier service ratings, and a carrier portal.
- Load & Payment Handling: Manages available loads, equipment updates, shipment status, quick pay options, and tracks carrier cancellations.
Operations
- Dispatch & Communication: Features SmartSearch, dispatch, burst emails, and auto posting to load boards.
- Automation & Integration: Supports automatic rate confirmations, e-signatures, manifesting, critical event notifications, and integrations with EDI and leading freight technologies.
Additional Features
- Automation & Mapping: Provides auto email notifications, lane-pricing tools, fuel surcharge auto rates, and mapping integrations with Google Maps, PC Miler, and Pro Miles.
- Document Handling: Supports document scanning and imaging, document attachment to invoices, and carrier pack sending to customers.
Administration & Reporting
- Customization & Security: Offers a home page designer, agent security, and carrier advance administration.
- Reporting & Data: Includes flash report designer and data logging capabilities.
Pricing
While Descartes Aljex does not publish pricing details on its website, we have compiled industry sources and historical customer data that suggest the following pricing structure:
- Basic: Starts at $290/month and supports up to 5 users
- Standard: Starts at $550/month for 5 users
- Pro: Starts at $1,050/month
To get an up-to-date quote on Descartes Aljex, it is recommended to contact the developer directly
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