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www.truckandtrack.com Winter 2019 Truck and Track 57 PALLET NETWORKS The newUPN“SmartHUB” facilitywill benefit fromthe introduction of new “SmartHUB” Technology. “SmartHUB” Technology is a bespoke platform created internally by UPN to manage smooth operations across its UK pallet network. “UPN IT have developed “SmartHUB” in response to requests from our membership for greater support and control across key elements of our nationwide operation,” said David Brown - UPN MD, A “SmartHUB” App monitors and manages all trunks with GPS Tracking of inbound and outbound journeys, In-App Digital manifests, and In-App “On site Guidelines”. The app also receives “call in” notification to indicate when on site trunks are ready to be loaded. “Now all inbound and outbound UPN trunks will be monitored minute by minute, mile by mile, and scheduled in a timely way to ensure synergistic and speedy central sortation and pallet transshipment.” SaidDavid Brown, “In the sameway that an airport handles flights, UPN will be actively giving member trunks “slots” to smooth flow our central sortation operation for the benefit of all of us.” Integrated with the new App are a range of “SmartHUB” Central Sortation “Tools”. An “Arrivals Board” will display real time expected arrivals with indications of late/early arrivals. The board will also have the facility to view vehicle positions on a map. ETAs are calculated based on real time GPS locations and will account for traffic conditions. A “Resource Planning” feature will manage central staffing levels in line with real time ETAs. Member depots will have tools to book extra inbound vehicles online and to view map positions of outbound trunks in real time. Further operational management features are planned for integration into “SmartHUB” to help members continually improve local palletised freight distribution services. The already excellent nationwide UPN service will be further improved towards the magical 100% on time delivery performance that is the holy grail for everyone. With the addition over the recent months of seven new members the UPN network has never been stronger. D&D Transport, Cross Country Carriers, Three-Legged Transport, Stanton Logistics, Pallet Plus, G&B McCready, and Dependable Logistics have all signed membership agreements in recent months. “In 2019 we’ve brought in 14 high calibre new members,” commented UPNManaging Director - David Brown, “It proved to be a fantastic year for UPN as our business is showing record volume growth in advance of our imminent move to our new hub. These new additions will be significant for us as we take our company to the next level.” Now the UKs only privately-owned Pallet Network, UPN has 93 members the most it’s ever had in nearly 20 years as a business. www.u-p-n.co.uk UPN SmartHUB Pallet Freight Options UPN trunks will be monitored minute by minute, mile by mile