Aurora Software

Kommentare: They are terrific to work with, very friendly and helpful. They have always been able to solve any problem I've had quickly and efficiently. Great people!

Vorteile: It is very robust and functional. The billing process follows closely with the structure of the transaction source documents making the process more reliable and trainable.

Nachteile: A few of the older, less utilized modules and functions need upgraded.

Kommentare: For the most part it's really great software, and when there is something wrong Aurora will be there to fix it ASAP. They make you feel like a customer and not just a number. I feel that is the most important thing. Having help when you need it instead of being transferred around and sitting on hold forever. You can overlook the small faults if you know they're on top of it right away.

Vorteile: Users can play with this software without fear of messing anything up and tailor it to your needs for the most part. Customer service is wonderful, as always, and they are willing to help with anything from the simplest question to implementing new features. It's pretty intuitive... if you feel like you SHOULD be able to do something, more often than not that is how the software is set up to use. Dragging and dropping, right clicking for menus. Color coding and system messages are all so useful with NOVA. Lots of helpful reports for every department.

Nachteile: In regards to the NOVA software, the help file is painfully out of date, that is, if there's any info on the specific feature at all and not just a blank page. I would rather be able to look up and do something myself than feel the need to call CS every time. New, useful features are added without letting us know. Sometimes it's like a bitter-sweet surprise discovering something "new" only to find out it's been there for months. Still pretty buggy in spots. Updates can cause downtime, but not for long.

Kommentare: My overall experience with Aurora Software has been outstanding. Our company has many facets. We are a LTL consolidator with in house warehousing, LTL logistics company, and a TL logistics company with a brokerage division. We looked at many packages before making our changeover and none of the others we reviewed could handle all of our multiple functions.
Aurora software has benefited us by giving visibility to our dock operations, as well as our, dispatch and back office functions.

Vorteile: Features I like most about the software are:
Visibility for dispatchers and operations - nothing is hidden or lost
Integration between modules - no need for double entry of information
Interaction with driver applications - engages drivers and allows simplified updates from driver that are captured immediately into the software, including document images.
Customer service and resolution to questions are immediate, personal and thorough

Nachteile: There is nothing that I currently do not like.
The biggest challenge for me in this installation has been wrapping my mind around the simplified structure. Coming from the package we are currently using, I am constantly looking for duplication of data, 'work-arounds' for items that cannot be solved, etc. -- So far nothing has come up that Aurora has not been able to address.

Vorteile: The professionalism of the support team. Always cordial and a sincere desire to help.

Nachteile: The software does not alert you when a driver has an upcoming expiration; cdl, medical certificate, annual review. The maintenance section does not have any alerts for upcoming service, annual inspections, tag renewal.
Also, the maintenance section has very limited search capabilities. It will not let you search by VIN #'s or by Tag #'s. This is a huge disadvantage.

Kommentare: I use the dispatch system and invoicing for over % years already and absolutely love it.

Vorteile: What I like the most about this software is the fast response of the team and friendly user guide.

Nachteile: Nothing to dislike. The whole team is awesome and understanding.