The main focus of each transportation business lies in delivering goods or services in an on-time, cost-effective way. Route planning needs to be performed efficiently so that the vehicle reaches its destination without any hassles, diversions or waste of time. A Fleet Management system is specifically designed for fleet managers to help them manage their transportation business, keep a track of their vehicles in real-time, and ensure the fastest delivery to customers to achieve maximum satisfaction. The system is a simple concept that combines individual, highly functional, web-based components with a GPS tracking system, a two-way wireless communication device, and management web-based software. All of these components work in tandem to produce a real-time view of the fleet for the fleet manager to watch over and keep the track of all company vehicles from the convenience of his office.
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Take Control of your Vehicle and Driver’s Safety with Fleet Vehicle Management
Monitoring and controlling vehicles is an important aspect for every company in today’s market as it can give the company a competitive advantage when done properly. The fleet management system allows you to keep track of all your vehicles irrespective of your location whether you are at home or at office.
Tracking is based on Satellite Tracking technology and Global Positioning System (GPS) software, which allows you to view the movement of your vehicles easily on realistic maps through internet or using automatic vehicle location software. Fleet management in Northampton helps its clients to monitor the exact location of their vehicles, monitor and manage the speed of the vehicle and monitor the departure and arrival times of vehicles. Read Full Post…
Outbound VS Inbound Logistics
Inbound logistics vs outbound logistics, understanding the difference and correlation between the two can help a business develop a comprehensive management strategy. Inbound would refer more to the transport, storage and delivery of goods coming into your business, whilst outbound refers to the same but for goods going out of your business.
Your company will work different supply-chain partners on inbound and outbound logistics. The inbound side is more to deal with the relationship between each company and their suppliers, whilst the outbound side is more to deal with how companies get products to their customers.
Inbound logistics covers anything from your company ordering from suppliers, example – tools, office equipment etc. Whilst dealing with your own products is more outbound logistics.
Mobile Apps in the Logistics Industry
It’s clear to see that smartphones are taking the world by storm and the logistics industry is no different. There are a wide range of apps out there to track parcels live, while many taxi companies will provide smartphone users with their location so you can find them quick and easily.
Many transportation companies are looking to app development, but the major corporations are already there. Tracking really has never been easier, and there are many specialist app creators who focus on tracking applications in particular. Their services are well suited for any company with a fleet of vehicles, whether that’s a florist delivery company or a local takeaway.
Smartphones are at the centre of many people’s lives and it looks as though they’re going to be the way forward for many logistics companies. Actually, they already are!
Same-Day Delivery Service From Google
Google has not only re-defined the way that human beings seek information, interact with organisations or browse the web. They are always pushing the boundaries in terms of products and service offerings. With that being said Google have expanded their service offerings in West LA and Manhattan to compete with the likes of Amazon in terms of same day delivery for extended customer service.
The service is called Google Shopping Express that was originally pioneered in San Francisco in 2013. It originally is a service that is free for the first 6 months then will be a fee of $4.99 per store to pick up. for this service Google will happily go to your store (including big retailers) and pick up your items then have them dropped off at your home (or whatever obscure location you are in) within a few hours. This is in efforts to compete with the likes of Amazon and their already established fulfilment centres in the US.