What is Descartes MacroPoint?
Descartes MacroPoint is a freight visibility platform specifically designed for the logistics and transportation industry. The solution serves freight brokers, shippers, and carries in a broad range of industries that rely on efficient and timely transportation of goods. By offering detailed insights into shipment locations, estimated arrival times, and other logistics details, Descartes MacroPoint helps these businesses optimize their supply chain operations, reduce delays, and improve overall efficiency in their transportation processes.
Key Capabilities of Descartes MacroPoint
Real-Time Visibility
Track the location of their shipments in real-time, providing updates on the movement of goods across the supply chain with up-to-the-minute information
Advanced Analytics
Get high quality data and insights to analyze transportation data, helping businesses understand their shipping patterns, identify areas for improvement, and make data-driven decisions
Automated Alerts & Notifications
Receive automatic updates and notifications about tracked shipments, including alerts for delays, issues, or disruptions
Carrier Connectivity
Connect with a 500k+ in-network carriers, enabling seamless communication and coordination
Capacity Sourcing
Automatically identify and match the ideal-fit carrier based on available capacity and historical lane data from inside or outside of your partner network.
Benefits for Aljex Users
Eliminate manual check calls
Automate tracking session creation
Instantly view tracking session detail on a map
Easily share tracking sessions with customers or stakeholders
Display key location data in easy to access panel for users
Achieve the single pane view
Unified Descartes Solutions
The integration of Descartes MacroPoint and Aljex is not just an integration, but a combination of two unique and leading solutions under the umbrella of their parent company, Descartes. This powerful connection enhances efficiency and visibility across the board, making complex supply chain tasks simpler and more manageable, at a better rate than other integrations.
Why Integrate with Descartes MacroPoint
Streamlined Communication
The integration facilitates seamless communication between carriers, shippers, and logistics service providers. Aljex users can easily share and receive vital transportation updates within a single platform.
Cost Savings
Aljex users can automate numerous tasks related to shipment tracking and communication, resulting in significant time savings and operational cost reductions.
Improved Customer Service
With accurate and up-to-the-minute tracking information at their fingertips, Aljex users can provide their clients with timely updates and respond quickly to any inquiries or issues.