What is Descartes Dock Appointment Scheduling?

Descartes Dock Appointment Scheduling™ presents a collaborative interface that streamlines the process of scheduling dock door appointments for shippers, carriers, and consignees. This innovative solution improves the overall efficiency of dock appointment management by redistributing scheduling responsibilities from warehouses to carriers and suppliers. By actively engaging all stakeholders within the supply chain and providing real-time visibility into the status of dock appointments—whether requested, scheduled, or rescheduled—it significantly bolsters inbound receiving processes at warehouses. Additionally, leveraging the power of the Descartes Global Logistics Network™ (Descartes GLN™), this platform allows businesses to connect electronically with a vast array of shippers and carriers across the globe. Ultimately, this fosters better communication and enhances the overall logistics operations for companies on an international scale, leading to improved operational performance and customer satisfaction. Moreover, the seamless integration of all partners into the scheduling process creates a more cohesive and responsive supply chain environment.

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Screenshots and Video

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Company Facts

Company Name:
Descartes Systems Group
Date Founded:
1981
Company Location:
Canada
Company Website:
www.descartes.com/resources/knowledge-center/descartes-dock-appointment-scheduling

Product Details

Deployment
SaaS

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

Descartes Dock Appointment Scheduling Categories and Features

Dock Scheduling Software

Alerts/Notifications
Automated Scheduling
Calendar Management
Document Management
Load Status Tracking
Multi-Location
Online Booking
Recurring Appointments
Rules-Based Scheduling
Self Service Portal