NEXT GENERATION TELEMATICS BOOSTING SUPPLY CHAIN
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there are subsequently more home deliveries , more store collections and a greater need for real-time supply chain visibility between depots , out to customers and importantly , over third party distribution companies . We must acknowledge that this online retail trend is heavily influencing how goods are being consumed , delivered and received .
The outbound supply chain therefore needs smarter , fresher and enhanced telematics solutions in order to be equipped to deal with the challenges that are being faced . New methods are available that are allowing fleet efficiency to reach new heights .
Next Generation Telematics Of course telematics is no-longer simply about just seeing where a van or truck is located on a map . Sophisticated new technologies , and the advent of cloud-based software , have led to important innovations .
A great example of this is the work Microlise has been doing with a British clothing and home products retailer to integrate telematics with information about customer orders to give staff visibility over store and home deliveries . The company now has an overview of all deliveries , whether they are on time , early or running late ; enabling accurate
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