Why are Organisations Today More Likely to use to Mobile Devices and Web-based Applications to Manage Their Delivery Processes?

In recent years, mobile technology has developed to such a degree that even the most basic of devices now include application functionality, text messaging and GPS features and this has a major effect on the business supply chain, making hitherto unattainable levels of real-time visibility available to even small haulier networks.

Enterprise Mobile Applications

Modern mobile technology now allows for your enterprise application platforms to be extended out to handheld devices that allow for a constant flow of business data, allowing business people to stay connected, wherever they are. Huge advances in mobile phone technology in recent years has made all of this possible, with network coverage and software ecosystems now much more comprehensive, robust and fit for purpose.

With real-time, up to the minute data available relating to exact locations, dispatching, event reporting, information capture, retrieval and two-way communication with drivers all possible at the tap of a touchscreen, technology now allows business owners to react quickly when required.

Reduced Technology Costs

In the last decade, the cost of mobile telephony has reduced exponentially, meaning that a system that was once out of reach to all but the largest organisations is now available to anyone who can afford a modest monthly outgoing and the cost of a few smart devices. This has meant that supply chain mobility is now very much within the scope of small businesses.

Before this technological revolution took place, what was needed to achieve the same setup were cab-mounted computers, satellite communications and handheld phones, which literally cost 1,000s to purchase each individual unit. Multiply this over even a small fleet of vehicles and the cost immediately became prohibitive. These restrictive, costly systems are known as telematics technology and are slowly, but surely becoming obsolete.

Streamlining

Even at its current state, cellular technology is threatening the very existence of legacy fleet telematic systems, but with mobile advancement still moving at a pace, it doesn’t seem like it will be long before the cost, functionality and the ability to leverage information and utilise it to achieve a competitive advantage, results in supply chain mobility taking over completely from traditional methods.

What Could it do for Your Distribution Capabilities?

At HUB 360, we provide organisations to achieve total control of the entire life cycle of their product distribution from an order being placed, right through to invoicing. Our delivery management software solutions enable business to streamline their processes and become leaner and more effective.

If you would like to know more about what we do at HUB 360, take a look at our website www.hub360.ie or if you’d like to talk to us about how we can help you optimise your distribution capabilities, fill out our contact form http://bit.ly/2SSuuEC and one of our team will be in touch