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Title: Logistics Goes GPS


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Logistics Goes GPS
  • Technology Evaluation

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Technology 1
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  • Advantages of this particular software
  • All data send to one centralized database within
    petPRO by CHECKmate System.
  • Employee training provided by GPS Fleet
    Solutions.
  • Real time updates provided approximately every 30
    seconds.
  • Provides speed, location, direction, idle time,
    stop time, exception data, etc.
  • Ability to customize applications to needs of
    Logistics.
  • Security features such as restricted access to
    data.

4
  • Disadvantages
  • Higher initial investment in comparison to
    alternative.
  • Centralized data warehouse which makes data
    vulnerable in the event of a system crash.

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Technology 2
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  • Advantages of this technology
  • All data can be accessed via the internet from
    any computer with user login.
  • Cell phones and PDAs can also be used to access
    data.
  • Inexpensive in comparison to related technology.
  • Customized to fit fleet size.

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  • Disadvantages
  • Only as secure as the internet provides.
  • No employee training provided by company.
  • No online help provided.
  • Limited map coverage and tracking ability.

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Recommendation
  • CHECKmate GPS Fleet Solutions
  • Employee training provided.
  • Better ability to customize applications (GUI).
  • More data control by petPRO with centralized
    database.
  • Faster updates on fleet statistics.
  • Less costly over time (see graph).

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Evaluation and Comparison
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Costs Over Time
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How can this alternative be leveraged by petPRO?
  • CHECKmate GPS Fleet solutions will provide
    Logistics managers with real time data on truck
    location, speed, idle time etc.
  • Need for drivers to carry cell phones and walkie
    talkies will be eliminated.
  • Real time tracking of shipments will allow petPRO
    to provide distributors with accurate schedules
    on delivery times.
  • Improved customer service.
  • Increased efficiency (over time hours, fuel
    efficiency)
  • Provides current competitive advantage. Provides
    current competitive advantage.
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