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
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"
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"
Security & Safety "We can moniter the behavior of drivers and reprimand them where necessary, thus ensuring they drive more carefully"
Added Benefits
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"
Sales & Marketing "Some customers have only short windows for delivery times, and having the system fitted demonstrates our committment to customer care"
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."
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