Multiple Benefits Using Dispatch Software in the Transport Business

  Lee Denis    July 30, 2012    1555

 

With the tremendous progress made in the field of wireless communication, it has become easier for owners of transport fleets and other service providers to keep track of their vehicles. This technology is being upgraded so fast, it has become easier for these organizations to go in for dispatch software to ensure their profit margin is on the rise.

Right Job for the Right Person

One of the features of this type of job dispatch software is assigning duties to field technicians, keeping them updated on the present status of any projects, any changes or modifications that need to be incorporated, and also tracking and identifying any backlog in the execution of the project. These highly advanced solutions use several up-to-date features that assist customers to enhance employee productivity, keeping costs down, while at the same time, increasing profits. This type of dispatch software can also be tailored to support management of inventory, scheduling, dispatching of job orders etc., and keeps the line of communication open between the staff in the field and those in the office.

Where Are My Staff At This Time?

One of the plus points of this type of job scheduling software is that it is very easy to change the assignments of different employees in the field, by simply dragging and dropping the jobs to a new worker or assign a new job to someone already in the field. An additional bonus with this software is showing the jobs and employees on a map, either a satellite view or street view. This gives the job schedulers a clear idea of where each and every team is in the city.

A Relaxed Mind with Remote Control Job Dispatch

Dispatch software of this type enables the management to ensure that the job schedule is prepared in advance for the coming day. This software can be downloaded as an application for both Android phones as well as iPhones. This app shows the position of a field employee or a group of employees on the map, giving the address, and is constantly updated at a time period of your choice. This software can also be utilized to send assignments over the mobile cellular network to all staff. This ensures that the employees receive their correct job assignments on their cellular phones along with any pertinent instructions vital for that job, time schedule, etc., all from the comfort of the home or office.

 


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Job Scheduling,Vehicle Tracking,GPS Tracking Device

 


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