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Routing, Mobile & Telematics Knowledge Center

Managing the entire delivery process and gaining real-time control over logistics assets and a mobile workforce has many benefits for manufacturers, retailers, distributors and their logistics services providers. Click on the links below for more information about how to manage critical mobile resource management challenges including compliance, route planning and performance management.

Monitoring & Compliance

Desire to Improve Safety and HOS (Hours of Service) Compliance is Driving Increased Adoption of Electronic On-Board Recorders (EOBR)

More onerous regulations and the desire to improve safety and regulatory compliance are driving increased adoption of telemetry. Implement mobile and on-board computer systems to enable real-time data exchange with the driver.

The Benefits of Real-Time Wireless Communications for Fleet Operators

The benefits of real-time wireless communications for fleet operators are many, from greater visibility for better decision-making, to lower cost of operations. Here are a 9 ways fleet operators can improve service with real-time visibility.

Hours of Service (HOS) Compliance: Adding sensors to your Automated Vehicle Locator (AVL) solution

How fleet managers can extract greater value and draw more information from an AVL solution with the simple and cost- effective addition of sensors.

GPS FLeet Tracking Solutions: What To Look For In An Automated Vehicle Locator System For Your Company

A Guide for Transportation Managers - What to look for in an AVL solution including: real-time status, escalating alerts, queries, and closed-loop to resolution.

GPS Vehicle Tracking, Routing and Dispatching: What To Look For In A Unified Logistics-Planning Solution

What To Look For In A Unified Logistics Planning Solution Including: Route planning, Automated Vehicle Location (AVL), wireless solutions, federated networks & open standards.

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Route Planning

Fuel & Labor Cost Savings through Next Generation Fleet Management Best Practices

Next Generation Fleet Management Best Practices delineates the best practices fleet managers can implement to work better and smarter, and to significantly reduce fleet costs.

Last Mile: What To Look For In A Delivery Service Planning Solution

Route assignment and sequences are key in ensuring companies can execute deliver appointment commitments in accordance with business rules. This post will provide you with the benefits of delivery service planning and what to look for in a solution.

Route Planning, Tracking, and Dispatching: 8 Benefits of a Comprehensive Solution

MRM plays an integral part in supporting and improving route planning, dispatching and tracking functions and processes. Here are 8 key benefits to ensure a comprehensive solution.

Mobile Tracking For Logistics: Route Optimization & Wireless Tracking

Mobile Tracking: Battling the Fuel Cost Frenzy with Route Optimization and Wireless Tracking Services For Logistics, Dispatch, and Transportation Professionals.

Route Planning and Wireless Mobile Technology: Understanding MRM 2.0

View this short video interview with Ken Wood discussing challenges and tips for implementing an integrated MRM 2.0 solution.

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Route Execution

Optimizing Home Delivery: Winning Market Share Through Efficient Home Delivery Programs

This whitepaper shows how home delivery providers can transform the delivery service from a costly liability to a customer service asset while controlling and minimizing transportation costs.

Managing Mobile Resources: 5 Pitfalls Operators Face Planning, Tracking, Routing, & Dispatching Mobile Resources

For organizations with delivery fleets, Mobile Resource Management is critical, yet poses some significant challenges. This business guide looks at 5 pitfalls for operators.

Routing, Dispatch & Mobile Tracking Software: What To Look For

What To Look For In A Mobile Resource Management Solution including: design, planning, execution, performance management, mobile solutions and telematics.

5 Ways To Improve Driver Performance: Routing, Distribution & Logistics

To win market share and remain profitable in a growing competitive environment, efficiently managing driver performance and customer service demands is paramount. Here are 5 ways to help ensure you improve performance.

Winning Customer Service in the Last Mile: 4 Key Attributes

Retail home delivery, the final step in the supply chain “last mile” is deemed as the toughest. Read this 1 page business guide to ensure you know the 4 key attributes to help you win in customer service.

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