Why Logistics Providers Need Reliable GPS Telematics

Modern supply chain management truly is a wonder, but none of what makes big businesses successful with supply chains comes down to luck. Whether your business operates on Just-in-Time (JIT) logistics or you manage a large fleet of lorries or delivery vehicles promising reliable and dependable deliveries to upstream suppliers or end customers, one of the most important assets - aside from your labour and vehicle fleet, of course - is an effective and modern way of managing daily operations

GPS telematics solutions provide just that: reliable and consistent solutions to streamline logistics operations and to optimise deliveries. Below are some of the key advantages of GPS telematics for logistics providers.

Real-Time Fleet Visibility

Knowing where every vehicle of your fleet is located at all times provides logistics and supply chain management teams with a fantastic bird’s eye view of business operations at a glance. Fleet visibility is important for keeping tabs on the progress of deliveries and where (and which) vehicles are in the vicinity in the event of delays or interruptions to normal delivery schedules.

Monitor & Improve Fleet Utilisation

Make decisions with confidence with Intellitrac’s Intuitive Integrated Insights that enable logistics and supply chain personnel to monitor and improve fleet utilisation. Some of the features of fleet monitoring include mean time between failure and mean time to repair for vehicle fleets, maintenance scheduling, driver compliance and infringements, and much more.

Route Optimisation

One of the most practical and useful features for delivery drivers and supply chain management is the ability to optimise route planning and to make real-time diversions in the event of unexpected delays or forced detours. Naturally, these features benefit delivery performance by better ensuring accurate and dependable delivery times with minimal delays, especially those that can (and often do) pop up whilst on the go.

In addition to optimising the routes of individual drivers and vehicles, Intellitrac’s GPS telematics solutions for logistics providers can also streamline fleet operations and enable you to select the best fit for purpose fleet, such as allocating a nearby vehicle to make an urgent delivery in the case of an unscheduled interruption, for example.

Cost Savings & Fuel Efficiency

All of the above features of GPS telematics solutions from Intellitrac combine to make a product that delivers cost-efficiency for logistics purposes. More efficient routes, better compliance, better monitoring of vehicle conditions and servicing requirements, etc., all lead to more efficient allocation of resources for vehicle fleets and can minimise delays and interruptions to delivery schedules.

Moreover, the real-time tracking and monitoring can drastically lower fuel consumption and idling time, which is an important expense that ultimately affects profitability for delivered goods. Lowering the fuel expenditure through more efficient route planning and better driver behaviour can in turn lower the per-unit costs of your product and enable better competitiveness.

Customer Satisfaction & Trust

While there are many great features that internally benefit organisations, one of the key performance indicators should always be how satisfied your customers are with your deliveries (and, naturally, your product). Improving trust and confidence starts with having timely and accurate deliveries and minimising delays or late deliveries as much as possible. Keep your customers satisfied and remain a key supplier with GPS telematics solutions for your vehicle fleet.

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