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Freshways | |
The Client Freshways produces and distributes chilled foods to an impressive customer base incluing Air Lingus, C.I.E., Shell and contract catering companies.
The Requirement
A means of checking the accuracy of drivers timesheets and monitering their progress was required. |
Benefits |
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Wages and Overtime: "There has been a reduction from 25 hours to 8 hours per week in overtime payments-70% decrease...creating an annual saving of £16,000" |
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Fuel consumption"Because the fleet has been running more effectively due to the system, there has been a reduction in the fuel bill of approx £6,500 per annum" |
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Security & Safety "We can moniter the behavior of drivers and reprimand them where necessary, thus ensuring they drive more carefully" |
Added Benefits | |
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Route Planning "Many of our customers are located in rural areas, which can sometimes be a problem for a driver trying to find them. The system plots the best routes and help direct the driver if he is lost" |
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Sales & Marketing "Some customers have only short windows for delivery times, and having the system fitted demonstrates our committment to customer care" |
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Fleet Utilisation "Our vehicles are on the road 20 hours a day, every day. Using the system we can see which system can arrive back when, which allows us to organise the next loads acordingly, or direct them to the nearest job." |