Product Information

Descartes Transport Management System Infodis Business Intelligence

Companies today are relying heavily on data and the information that comes from analyzing this data. For our customers the Descartes TMS ID solution is the source for all transport related data.

By downloading transport data, customers are able to use the information for further analysis. Report can give you periodic insight into certain aspects of your supply chain. However, if your supply chain has a high level of complexity you may need a more flexible and dynamic approach to analyzing your data. Questions may arise, you may need more information and the time taken to conduct the necessary analysis may cause you to end up sacrificing more time than is necessary.

Gaining Business Intelligence

To get unparalleled insight in your transport data Descartes offers a sophisticated Business Intelligence (BI) module as part of the Descartes TMS ID. With this BI-module you can analyze the data from any viewpoint with only a few mouse clicks, run simulations and design graphs and figures that result in a clear overview and clear paths to better decision making. Descartes TMS ID is able to provide data in a structured way for easy upload to your BI tool, making it possible to combine this data with relevant information from your WMS or ERP.

Descartes TMS ID solution helps logistics professionals quickly evaluate money-saving transportation and shipping options, and then execute those shipments with contract carriers. Built to accommodate the end-to-end supply chain management process, the solution also supports order management through consolidation, financial settlement and auditing.

The Business Intelligence module can be used for:

• Drilling down through your transport data to any level of interest

• Exploring the associations in your data

• Visualizing data with engaging, state-of-the-art graphics

• Searching across all data—directly and indirectly

• Interacting with dynamic applications, dashboards and analytics

The Benefits

The BI Module allows you to analyze your transport spend and find ways to restructure your logistics and save money. KPI’s no longer are static reports. You can rapidly zoom in from a general overview to carrier or customer specific statistics. If necessary you can combine the transport data with data from your ERP system.

With the online and real-time dashboard you know what is happening in your supply chain. And if you would like to know the effect of a change in your shipment profile or logistic structure the Business Intelligence tool will help you to simulate the future.