Systems for moving goods.
WHAT THEY MANAGE
Vehicles and their status Drivers Routes and scheduling Deliveries and proof Fuel and maintenance Costs
WHAT ROUTE PLANNING PROVIDES
Sequences reducing distance and time.
WHAT IT MUST ACCOUNT FOR
Actual road conditions Delivery windows Vehicle capacity and restrictions
WHY LOCAL ROUTING DIFFERS
Mapping data is less accurate in places, and conditions change.
WHAT TO ALLOW
Driver judgement overriding the plan.
WHAT PROOF OF DELIVERY SHOULD CAPTURE
Signature or confirmation Photograph Time and location
WHY
Delivery disputes are common and otherwise unresolvable.
WHAT FUEL MANAGEMENT ADDRESSES
Consumption per vehicle and per trip.
WHY IT MATTERS
Fuel is a major cost, and losses are substantial and common.
WHAT REVEALS LOSSES
Consumption against distance, compared across vehicles and periods.
WHAT MAINTENANCE TRACKING PREVENTS
Breakdowns, and costs from deferred servicing.
WHAT TO SCHEDULE ON
Distance or hours, not calendar alone.
WHAT VEHICLE TRACKING PROVIDES
Location, routes taken, and driving behaviour.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH
Disclosure to drivers, and the purpose.
