www.truckandtrack.com Autumn 2024 Truck and Track 23 INTERMODAL TRANSPORT SOFTWARE According to Logistics Director, Andrea Ceccantini, “Since we have started using PTV Axylog, we have a greater awareness of our strength, as well as of areas of weakness where we need to focus our energies towards improvement. Furthermore, the immediate availability of information enables us to respond more accurately and promptly to customer and sales force requests.” Choosing the right technology provider As the demand for better visibility and real-time insight into transport operations has increased, so too has the number of providers of this type of technology. So how do you know which one is right for your business? Aside from cost, there are a few things to consider when choosing a real-time visibility platform. Firstly, what features does it need to have, and how customisable is the system to support your individual transport and information processes? For example, data sharing capabilities, transport orders down to individual units, events, and alerts, driver applications to support proof of delivery, digital documentation, etc. Secondly, you need to consider how easy it is to integrate into your existing systems, such as WMS, TMS, and ERP as well as with your or your subcontractors’ telematics providers. Mobile applications as well as central platform applications need to be easy to use – the UI needs to be intuitive and provide you with all the relevant information for your operation and control. In addition to all operational management and control, you might need advanced analytics that can help you with strategic decision-making. To serve your operation now but also your future growth, the system needs to be able to scale parallel to your changing needs and business growth. Last but not least, you should also look at the reputation of the vendor. As mentioned, the number of technology providers has grown rapidly in recent years, so it’s worth focusing on companies that have experience in the space and a successful track record of delivering results. www.ptvlogistics.com
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