Descartes Aljex™
The Complete Freight Broker TMS: Smarter, Faster, and More Secure
Description
Descartes Aljex™ is a cloud-based TMS built to empower freight brokers with intelligent automation, real-time tracking, and seamless integration with freight technology partners. Designed to support brokerages ranging from startups to large enterprises, the platform streamlines carrier management, order dispatch, accounting, and shipment analytics in a secure environment.
With a flexible and scalable architecture, Descartes Aljex™ enables freight brokerages to reduce operational costs, increase workforce productivity, and ensure compliance through customizable EDI messaging and powerful analytics, all while providing a unified, user-friendly dashboard for managing the entire transportation cycle.
Key Features
- Automated Order Entry: Automates and streamlines the process of entering and managing transport orders.
- EDI Messaging: Enables secure electronic document exchange customized per trading partner.
- Carrier Management: Centralizes carrier selection and relationship management for brokers and 3PLs.
- Lane Pricing: Consolidates and organizes pricing and lane data in a single, secure location.
- Accounting: Manages freight invoicing and provides detailed financial reporting from a unified dashboard.
- Analytics: Offers business intelligence dashboards to track transportation cycles and optimize operations.
- Shipment Visibility: Implements real-time tracking for shipments to monitor location and status updates.
- Capacity Sourcing: Digitally matches open loads with optimal carriers using availability, equipment, and lane history.
- Cloud-Based Platform: Provides secure, scalable access to TMS functions without the need for on-site IT resources.
- Seamless Integrations: Connects with 40+ freight tech partners and load boards for enhanced brokerage workflows.
Use Cases
- Digitizing freight brokerage operations
- Automating order entry and dispatch workflows
- Improving real-time shipment visibility for brokers
- Reducing cost per shipment through process automation
- Scaling brokerage systems for growing businesses
- Enhancing carrier sourcing and selection decisions
- Centralizing all freight management operations
- Streamlining accounting and invoicing for logistics
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Descartes Aljex™ scalable for different business sizes?
Yes, Descartes Aljex™ is built to support freight brokerages from small startups to large enterprise operations, with flexible plans and user scalability.
What integrations are available with Descartes Aljex™?
Descartes Aljex™ integrates with over 40 leading freight technology providers, including major load boards and EDI networks, to enhance broker flexibility and productivity.
Is there a setup or implementation fee?
For Professional and Enterprise plans, a one-time implementation fee applies. The Essential plan includes no setup fees.
How does customer support work?
Support is provided via online videos, e-support requests (with rapid response times), and phone support. Professional and Enterprise plans include dedicated support hours and go-live monitoring.
Can Descartes Aljex™ handle unlimited shipments?
All pricing plans offer unlimited shipments, allowing brokerages to scale their operations without shipment limits.
