Category Archives: Fleet / Dispatch / Logistics
Need a Rugged Field Service Android with Built-In Accessories Galore?
Let’s face it. Most smartphones and tablets simply aren’t designed to put up with a hard day at work with a good chance of being dropped or rained on. Untimely accidental breakage of a device you or your people need to do their jobs results in office frustration, unhappy field workers and angry customers who are kept… Read More »
Shopper Alert! Amazon shipping before you buy?
Headline: “Amazon Is Working On ‘Anticipatory Shipping’ To Mail Items Before Customers Actually Buy Them” For the past couple of weeks I’ve been searching online for a few things I may eventually wind up buying. I know for a fact that Google noticed. Every one of the sites I go to now is filled with… Read More »
Automatic: An Auto Accessory to Make Smarter Cars & Better Drivers
Automatic helps you drive better by letting your car interact with your smartphone. It’s an accessory that plugs into your car’s diagnostic port that pairs with a smartphone app. As I like to say to my audience during briefings on tablet applications, “Apps help you do what you do, only better. The trick is figuring… Read More »
Do You Have Fleet Dispatchers or a Logistics Operation? Watch This About Cheetah!
I’ve been familiar with Cheetah solutions for several years, but recently had the opportunity to revisit their capabilities. Think dynamic route and logistics optimization. Think of doubling the number of drivers each dispatcher can comfortably handle. Think centralized dispatch. Imagine drivers being automatically rerouted without dispatcher intervention based on what they have on their truck.… Read More »