In today’s fast-paced supply chain environment, access to precise, actionable data is critical to maintaining efficiency, reducing costs, and staying competitive. At Descartes, we continuously strive to deliver tools that empower our customers with deeper insights and greater control. Our latest Descartes MacroPoint Analytics Enhancements unlock robust new reporting capabilities designed to optimize your logistics operations.
Based on customer feedback, our 5-star report and compliance dashboards have been a major help for users looking to improve carrier performance, so we set out to deliver even more actionable data in our most recent update. Let’s take a closer look at the key features of these enhancements and how they add value to our customers.
1. Detention Dashboard: Proactively Tackle Wait Times
Carrier Detention can significantly impact operational efficiency and costs. With the new Detention Dashboard, you can identify facilities with the highest wait times and the factors contributing to delays.
Key Takeaways
- Comprehensive insights for pickup and delivery data.
- Filter by date and drill-through details to analyze stop-level data.
- This tool provides the clarity needed to address inefficiencies in your network and renegotiate terms with carriers or partners where necessary, ultimately improving turnaround times and reducing costs.
2. Carrier & Lane On-Time Dashboard: Evaluate & Optimize Performance
Late deliveries can tarnish your reputation and strain customer relationships. The Carrier and Lane On-Time Dashboard helps you monitor performance metrics across carriers and locations over time.
Key Takeaways
- Detailed views of pickups, drops, wait times, and on-time percentages.
- Identification of top-performing and underperforming carriers and lanes.
- Filters for deeper insights into specific operations.
- By spotlighting best practices and underperforming areas, this dashboard empowers you to foster accountability and improve carrier relationships.
3. Timeliness Report: Enhancing Visibility for TMS Tracking
Timing is everything in logistics. The Timeliness Report highlights the gap between event occurrences and when they were reported, making it invaluable for improving Transportation Management Systems (TMS) tracking capabilities.
Key Takeaways
- Detailed analysis of the difference between event occurrence and reporting times.
- Identifies partners or systems that may not be performing up to standards where corrective action can be taken.
- This tool ensures your system’s data reflects on-the-ground realities, enabling more accurate planning and response.
4. Super Tracked Dashboard: Precision in Tracking
Reliability in tracking is non-negotiable. The Super Tracked Dashboard sets a high standard for tracking data by measuring adherence to key parameters.
Key Takeaways
- Monitors tracking start times (before pickup), arrival/departure accuracy, and ping frequencies.
- Displays historical performance trends by method (e.g., phone, telematics, TMS).
- Highlights tracking errors, identifying their root causes, whether carrier-related or customer-driven.
- With its granular insights, this feature helps improve tracking reliability, ensuring that your supply chain operates with minimal disruptions.
5. Address Quality Dashboard: Enhancing Geofencing Gaps
Accurate geofencing is critical for seamless arrival and departure event logging. The Address Quality Dashboard identifies problem addresses that may lead to missed events.
Key Takeaways
- Reports on addresses with missed arrivals and departures.
- Offers options to clean, correct, or submit problem addresses to Descartes for mapping.
- Ensures future tracking sessions are accurate with updated geolocation data.
- This dashboard empowers you to maintain a clean database and minimize tracking errors caused by incorrect address mapping.
6. CO₂ Dashboard: Sustainability Insights
In an era where sustainability is a priority, the CO₂ Dashboard provides visibility into your carbon footprint.
Key Takeaways
- Emissions tracking by mode of transportation.
- Drill-down capabilities for detailed insights.
- These metrics support your company’s sustainability goals by identifying areas where emissions can be reduced.
The Value of Enhanced Reporting with MacroPoint
The new reporting capabilities within Descartes MacroPoint Analytics provide a comprehensive toolkit for tackling inefficiencies, improving carrier performance, ensuring tracking reliability, and supporting sustainability initiatives. By equipping your team with precise, actionable insights, these enhancements drive smarter decision-making, strengthen customer relationships, and ultimately contribute to a more resilient and efficient supply chain.
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