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Lack of visibility or transparency is a major problem in the supply chain. The potential for disruptions in the flow of goods from one party to another is greater, which can impact the entire supply chain. Limited access to accurate data and real-time information can also slow down teamwork and decision-making.
The ever-growing needs of the supply chain are driving stakeholders to invest in technologies that provide end-to-end visibility. One such technology is a fleet management system with GPS tracking. This technology not only provides location visibility but also the progress of deliveries and the activity of each vehicle en route. With this visibility, supply chain operations are smoother and more predictable.
1. Be informed at every stage of delivery
Without visibility, you hand over the responsibility of deliveries entirely to your drivers, completely unaware of what's happening along the way. With a GPS-based fleet management system, you can ensure deliveries are on track and that goods are delivered at the right location and time, avoiding disruption to the rest of the supply chain. You'll also know when vehicles exit and enter areas critical to your business. The added cargo door sensor feature helps you track loading and unloading times, durations, and locations.
To track delivery progress in detail, you can use a delivery assignment app, such as Delivery Cartrack. This feature helps you create complete assignments with detailed information and required steps. Paperless assignments allow you to receive real-time information on each step and any issues. You can also predict arrival times more accurately because you receive real-time information.
2. More Effective Collaboration & Communication
High visibility enables more effective collaboration and communication, as all stakeholders know what's happening in the supply chain. This can be achieved through cross-platform integration or the use of a single, multi-functional platform, such as that developed by Cartrack. Cartrack's Fleet Web (web-based fleet management software) offers a variety of functions that can accommodate the needs of various departments, from operations, customer service, HR & GA, to finance and billing. You can create sub-users with restricted access, allowing the Cartrack platform to be used across departments.
Real-time access to vehicles also improves communication effectiveness. Drivers don't need to be distracted by radio or phone calls from operators or customer service staff just to check on the location and progress of a delivery. Interdepartmental communication is also more effective, as all stakeholders can access the information they need through a single platform. Efficient information flow throughout the supply chain is a significant business advantage.
3. Faster Problem Solving
Transparency across the supply chain enables faster problem resolution. Each party can respond and make decisions quickly within their respective roles when issues arise. This responsiveness builds business resilience, allowing the supply chain to adapt to changes in demand and proactively address fluctuating needs.
Stakeholders can also benefit from the instant notification function, for example when the temperature of refrigerated cargo, carrying food, exceeds the set limit. Another example is instant notification when there is a drastic decrease in fuel volume in the tank, which could indicate fuel theft or a tank leak. For this specific monitoring, you need additional special devices, namely temperature sensors and fuel sensors. Cartrack provides a variety of IoT features that you can add and integrate directly with the Cartrack platform.
Want to build end-to-end visibility into your supply chain? Contact us today to get started with Cartrack's fleet management system. Cartrack technology provides the visibility you need in supply chain management, all within a single web-based platform. The Cartrack platform enables cross-departmental collaboration and access from anywhere, anytime. You can work remotely, even when you're overseas. Send a message to the Cartrack team via this link.
