As I have mentioned on here several times before, Tracking Systems are fast becoming one of the most effective ways of improving profitability and productivity in any business with vehicles on the road.
However there are many other ways that tracking systems can help both your business and your drivers, including:
Breakdown
It is an unavoidable annoyance, but vehicles do breakdown from time to time. Ever had a driver breakdown? This can cause untold headaches, especially if the cargo on board or the drivers destination is high priority for some reason. Using Vehicle Tracking Equipment and Services will make it simple for office based personnel to accurately find the location of the vehicle and as it is battery operated, the GPRS system will continue to work even in a breakdown situation. Using this system can save time when arranging pick up or roadside assistance and also allow your office based staff to track the onward journey.
Traffic
Like breakdowns, traffic is unavoidable and the longer your journey the hard it will be to avoid it. If you come across traffic and need to find an alternative route then office based staff can use you tracker based location to find an alternative clearer option using the many online traffic services.
Communication
Some Tracking Devices also offer a “radio style” communications system – allowing the driver or passengers to make contact with the office from anywhere in the UK throughout the day and night.
Customer Service
If you are delivering a consignment to a client then the tracking device will allow you to keep the customer regularly informed of the ETA along with any delays in REAL TIME – many courier companies offer a tracking service that does not have the same ability to keep you and your clients constantly informed.
Legislation
Above all things since the changes in corporate manslaughter laws, some of these systems (as well as personal tracking systems) go long way towards ensuring the safety of your lone workers or drivers in an emergency situation.
Monday, 4 July 2011
Tuesday, 24 May 2011
Haulage Industry sees further growth
Despite the economic downturn, companies within the haulage industry are starting to see an increase in the industry, helped by companies who are looking to broaden their client base both nationally and internationally.
Using Road and Rail Transportation is an important service for many companies offering products and services both nationally and internationally and having a reliable haulage and logistics supplier has never been more important.
The Office of Rail and Department of Transport recently publicised a report confirming the reliability and cost-effectiveness of the Rail network for these purposes, which was greeted warmly by the industry.
As a business, whether you are looking to send products to your clients or other company locations by the road or rail network, tracking and traceability has never been more important and both the sender and hauler can benefit from the use of tracking systems for their vehicles and consignments.
Using GPRS technology, tracking equipment is very easy to install and use.
Systems can be discreetly installed onto vehicles and packages making it easy to trace their whereabouts. The GPRS transmitter sends a signal confirming information such as:
Whether you are a Haulier or Distributor, the tracking equipment is beneficial in a range of different ways and can even assist with productivity which will have a positive effect on profitability and customer service to your own clients. Here are just a few ways that the systems can help:
Haulage and Logistics Suppliers
This system will allow you to trace the whereabouts of your vehicle as well as monitoring the productivity of your staff confirming how long they have been on the road, what speed they are doing and being able to tell your customer where they accurately are and provide an ETA. Also, if your vehicle was lost or stolen the GPRS system will still provide details of its location.
Mail Order and Equipment Distributors
Placing a system in with your consignment provides you with the same piece of mind as the haulier, but directly to you. You only need to have a computer connected to the internet available to view the whereabouts of your consignment.
All systems are discreet and simple to install and use - Vehicle Tracking suppliers will be able to provide you with advice and assistance on equipment to suit your logistical requirements and budget.
Using Road and Rail Transportation is an important service for many companies offering products and services both nationally and internationally and having a reliable haulage and logistics supplier has never been more important.
The Office of Rail and Department of Transport recently publicised a report confirming the reliability and cost-effectiveness of the Rail network for these purposes, which was greeted warmly by the industry.
As a business, whether you are looking to send products to your clients or other company locations by the road or rail network, tracking and traceability has never been more important and both the sender and hauler can benefit from the use of tracking systems for their vehicles and consignments.
Using GPRS technology, tracking equipment is very easy to install and use.
Systems can be discreetly installed onto vehicles and packages making it easy to trace their whereabouts. The GPRS transmitter sends a signal confirming information such as:
- • Driver Name or Consignment Information (predetermined by the user)
- • Location
- • Speed
- • Date and Time
Whether you are a Haulier or Distributor, the tracking equipment is beneficial in a range of different ways and can even assist with productivity which will have a positive effect on profitability and customer service to your own clients. Here are just a few ways that the systems can help:
Haulage and Logistics Suppliers
This system will allow you to trace the whereabouts of your vehicle as well as monitoring the productivity of your staff confirming how long they have been on the road, what speed they are doing and being able to tell your customer where they accurately are and provide an ETA. Also, if your vehicle was lost or stolen the GPRS system will still provide details of its location.
Mail Order and Equipment Distributors
Placing a system in with your consignment provides you with the same piece of mind as the haulier, but directly to you. You only need to have a computer connected to the internet available to view the whereabouts of your consignment.
All systems are discreet and simple to install and use - Vehicle Tracking suppliers will be able to provide you with advice and assistance on equipment to suit your logistical requirements and budget.
Monday, 2 May 2011
Communications Solutions
Communications solutions have come a long way in such a short time – with technology in GPRS and Mobile Technology constantly being moved forward and new and innovative ideas coming into light on a regular basis.
However, Mobile Phones and other GPRS products often rely on the available signal from their network and even today there are many areas in the UK that are not covered by networks or suffer from poor coverage.
Various businesses based in rural and remote areas of the UK suffer from poor mobile signal meaning that effective communications between various parties cannot be achieved. Businesses affected can include:
So what effective communications solutions can be used in a situation like this?
Event Management Solution companies offer permanent and temporary communications equipment using technology like the traditional “Walkie Talkies”, they can even set up a private network on which the equipment can run.
These solutions are especially suitable for groups or companies where multiple channels might be needed if, for example, you needed different parties to be able to contact each other throughout an event. Specifically, groups like those listed below can use these systems:
Emergency Services
Whether Ambulance, Police, Fire, First Aid or St Johns at an event or arena
Car parking
For large scale events, Car Parking has to be well managed and in order to achieve this effective communication systems must be in place between those managing parking arrangements.
Duty Management
In order for them to oversee what all teams are involved in respond quickly to any situations arising.
Maintenance
At any building or event there are always maintenance issues that come up and these can often be dealt with through much more efficiently if maintenance workers are able to use a dedicated effective communication product.
Stewards
Whether it is just for queries, reporting visitor numbers or maybe for relaying other important information, providing a communications system to stewards can often make the flow of pedestrian traffic at an event more fluid.
Help & Reception Desks
The first point of call for customer and visitor queries and most likely to be the people who will contact those listed above. Making sure your reception staff have an effective communication system that will work in all eventualities is a necessity.
Events communications companies can even set up several radio channels so the teams using the radios have separate networks to communicate on.
For more information on Event Management and Communications solutions, contact a specialist supplier.
However, Mobile Phones and other GPRS products often rely on the available signal from their network and even today there are many areas in the UK that are not covered by networks or suffer from poor coverage.
Various businesses based in rural and remote areas of the UK suffer from poor mobile signal meaning that effective communications between various parties cannot be achieved. Businesses affected can include:
- Restaurants
- Pubs
- Heritage Sites Buildings
- National Parks
- Event organisers
So what effective communications solutions can be used in a situation like this?
Event Management Solution companies offer permanent and temporary communications equipment using technology like the traditional “Walkie Talkies”, they can even set up a private network on which the equipment can run.
These solutions are especially suitable for groups or companies where multiple channels might be needed if, for example, you needed different parties to be able to contact each other throughout an event. Specifically, groups like those listed below can use these systems:
Emergency Services
Whether Ambulance, Police, Fire, First Aid or St Johns at an event or arena
Car parking
For large scale events, Car Parking has to be well managed and in order to achieve this effective communication systems must be in place between those managing parking arrangements.
Duty Management
In order for them to oversee what all teams are involved in respond quickly to any situations arising.
Maintenance
At any building or event there are always maintenance issues that come up and these can often be dealt with through much more efficiently if maintenance workers are able to use a dedicated effective communication product.
Stewards
Whether it is just for queries, reporting visitor numbers or maybe for relaying other important information, providing a communications system to stewards can often make the flow of pedestrian traffic at an event more fluid.
Help & Reception Desks
The first point of call for customer and visitor queries and most likely to be the people who will contact those listed above. Making sure your reception staff have an effective communication system that will work in all eventualities is a necessity.
Events communications companies can even set up several radio channels so the teams using the radios have separate networks to communicate on.
For more information on Event Management and Communications solutions, contact a specialist supplier.
Monday, 11 April 2011
Asda Logistics Present Awards to Top Hauliers
Asda awarded many of its transportation partners for excellent logistics and haulage services earlier this year. During a ceremony in Leeds, the supermarket giant presented awards to some of its principal logistics suppliers for their work towards environmental concerns and haulage management.
The supermarket chain (part of Wal-Mart Group) has announced that a “bonus pot” of £26 million will also be shared out between distribution employees following last years success.
The haulage industry is becoming more and more competitive and many companies are looking for cost effective solutions that will assist in time management, security and productivity.
With an increased demand for shipments being taken internationally as well as most shipments being time critical, tracking systems can be an essential ingredient to improving and managing customer expectations.
Vehicle tracking systems have become more and more popular in recent years, with GPRS technology (General Packet Radio Services) haulage companies can keep on top of their drivers and vehicles with ease, normally using desktop PC for real-time reporting.
The most obvious benefits of using a system such as this include:
Anything can be tracked, including:
The systems are not limited geographically – using satellite technology you can still monitor speed, location and other information from vehicles, please and cargo in international locations.
Systems like this can also assist in an emergency situation – giving drivers a “panic” button to press which will alert the necessary office based staff of the situation as well as their location.
Tracking systems for vehicles are also discreet and can be easily fitted to vehicles and cargo – they have a long battery life and can be recharged remotely if required. The equipment is “plug and play” meaning that once they equipment is installed, you turn it on and you are ready to go.
Personal tracking systems are about the size of a mobile phone and are specifically suitable for lone or high security workers and work in a similar way to the vehicle and cargo tracking systems.
If you are looking to purchase or install a tracking system on your own vehicles contact a specialist tracking system supplier who will be able to advise on a system that if best suited to your requirements and budget.
The supermarket chain (part of Wal-Mart Group) has announced that a “bonus pot” of £26 million will also be shared out between distribution employees following last years success.
The haulage industry is becoming more and more competitive and many companies are looking for cost effective solutions that will assist in time management, security and productivity.
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Vehicle tracking systems have become more and more popular in recent years, with GPRS technology (General Packet Radio Services) haulage companies can keep on top of their drivers and vehicles with ease, normally using desktop PC for real-time reporting.
The most obvious benefits of using a system such as this include:
- Real time tracking of your vehicles
- Reduced operating costs
- Improved customer service
- Enhanced security of employees and property
Anything can be tracked, including:
- Individual Cargo / shipments
- Vans
- Lorries
- Cars
- Even people!
The systems are not limited geographically – using satellite technology you can still monitor speed, location and other information from vehicles, please and cargo in international locations.
Systems like this can also assist in an emergency situation – giving drivers a “panic” button to press which will alert the necessary office based staff of the situation as well as their location.
Tracking systems for vehicles are also discreet and can be easily fitted to vehicles and cargo – they have a long battery life and can be recharged remotely if required. The equipment is “plug and play” meaning that once they equipment is installed, you turn it on and you are ready to go.
Personal tracking systems are about the size of a mobile phone and are specifically suitable for lone or high security workers and work in a similar way to the vehicle and cargo tracking systems.
If you are looking to purchase or install a tracking system on your own vehicles contact a specialist tracking system supplier who will be able to advise on a system that if best suited to your requirements and budget.
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