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Truck and Track Winter 2019 www.truckandtrack.com 22 TELEMATICS simple and easy to read reports, meaning that organisations are able to react in real-time, schedule efficiently and ensure the right plan is being followed – transforming the way data can be used for both compliance and operational processes. Importantly, Descartes’ Telematics Hub enables tachograph data to besentfromtheleadingtelematicsdevicesstraighttoSmartAnalysis whilst the vehicle is in operation thereby saving operators around 20-30 minutes per vehicle per week in downloading tachograph data. The drivers’ hours data, in collaboration with telematics data, and the routingandscheduling software, canbeused to identifyand select the best available person or vehicle for the job. The integrated model not only allows you to route drivers but also ensures that drivers maintain compliance with drivers’ hours regulations. With a number of companies providing compliance management solutions in the UK, it is the combination of the single, integrated SmartCompliancesolutioncombinedwithISO27001accreditation, DVSA validation as an IT supplier for Earned Recognition KPIs and the fleet management solutions such as route optimisation, ePoD and telematics that Descartes provides that sets it apart. Recent research highlighted the fact that only 22% of the road transport operators surveyed were not at all concerned about tachograph data security. With GDPR, this is an issue of paramount importance to businesses in the digital age and Descartes provides trust and reassurance to its customers with its accreditation to the international standard for information security management (ISO27001). Preparing for change Whilst there remains a high level of uncertainty in terms of the political and economic climate, it’s never been more important for businesses to unlock crucial efficiencies and put the right technology and processes in place to be able to react rapidly to any market changes. The complexities surrounding the potential fallout from Brexit may be daunting, so businesses should seek expert advice and proven solutions that can streamline as much of their operations as possible. Smart solutions that help fleet operators manage their compliance and driver safety requirements, combined with vehicle tracking and route optimisation software, can transformdriver behaviour, productivity and how performance is understood in real time. Coupled with software that can ensure a smooth transition from CHIEF to CDS and handle the customs and security filing requirements for Brexit, businesses will be fully prepared for any market hurdles that come their way. With nearly 20% of its total revenue dedicated to research and development spending, Descartes has an ongoing focus on innovation to ensure that it continues to lead the way in global logistics solutions. www.descartes.com