A global freight company with operations across the world sought to enhance its operational efficiency and safety measures by optimizing vehicle tracking, routing, and driver management across its fleet of 1500 vehicles spread across 30 different locations. The company engaged SMARTnCODE to lead a fleet transformation program to establish a new, safety-focused driving culture.
The challenges faced by the global freight company was significant due to the scale and complexity of its operations.
The absence of a comprehensive vehicle tracking and routing system across multiple regions made it challenging to efficiently manage and optimize the movement of goods. This lack of visibility also extended to driver behavior, creating difficulties in ensuring compliance with safety standards and best practices across diverse geographical areas. Consequently, the company experienced heightened operational costs and increased concerns about the safety and security of its shipments. Addressing these challenges required a strategic approach that could accommodate the company's global footprint while providing centralized control and visibility over its operations.
SMARTnCODE engaged its Digital Transformation experts to assess the situation and get a complete understanding of the client’s existing operational model. The team of experts conducted in-depth interviews and probing sessions with key stakeholders to gather detailed requirement specifications. SnC conducted a thorough assessment of the company's fleet connectivity capabilities, identifying areas for improvement in vehicle tracking and data collection.
After thoroughly understanding the challenges faced by the global freight company, SnC proposed a comprehensive digital transformation initiative to enhance operational efficiency and safety standards. This initiative involved:
Designing and implementing an In-Vehicle Monitoring System (IVMS) with advanced security features and IoT telematics for real-time tracking Developing enterprise dashboards and coaching tools
These tools would provide actionable insights and foster a culture of safety and efficiency within the organization, resulting in significant improvements in operational performance.
SnC’s team of experts delivered this project in a record time with a minimal team and zero downtime in clients existing operations. The following initiatives were executed by our global team of engineers working on this project.
Hardware: Continental In-Vehicle Tracking Devices for real-time GPS location tracking. Branded Telematics Devices for collecting and transmitting vehicle data (speed, acceleration, braking).
Software: Industry-leading Fleet Management Software for core fleet management functionalities. Power BI for data analysis and generation of actionable insights on driver behaviour.
AWS Cloud Platform: For scalable and secure data storage and processing. AWS IoT Core for managing IoT devices and data collection.
Cloud Services and Deployment: We leveraged AWS or GCP for hosting and scalability, Docker for containerization, and CI/CD tools for automated deployment pipelines.
Security: Standard encryption and secure authentication protocols for data transmission.
SnC's fleet transformation program was a comprehensive effort that resulted in significant improvements in safety and cost efficiency for the freight company. By utilizing advanced technology and data-driven insights, the company was able to successfully transform its fleet operations, paving the way for continued growth and improved performance.
Looking ahead, the freight company continues to leverage its advanced fleet management capabilities to drive further improvements in safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. With a solid foundation in place, the company is well-positioned to embrace future advancements in technology and maintain its competitive edge in the dynamic freight industry.
