Hub360 is a software platform that optimises logistics in the Construction Industry (incl. reducing carbon emissions) and deliveries for companies that use their own delivery fleet or third-party hauliers to deliver their goods. HUB360 is generating monthly recurring revenues, and revenue by delivering enhanced functionality and more modules over time into the same clients.

John O’Neill, co-founder of HUB360 on optimising the construction supply chain

“We are focused on the inefficiencies when manufacturers and suppliers in the Construction Industry are supplying direct to customers either using their own fleet (drivers and trucks) or subcontracting and are relying on labour-intensive management processes, with a heavy focus on manual paper-based transactions and with little measurable transparency over the daily activities undertaken,” said John O’Neill, co-founder of HUB360.

“As such there are major inefficiencies across all stages of the delivery process in the Construction Industry including the management of fuel consumption (scheduling of deliveries not optimised, routing of deliveries not optimised, trucks not full, idle time waiting to off load.”

He said that heavy-duty vehicles are responsible for about a quarter of CO2 emissions from road transport in the EU and for 6% of total EU transport emissions. It is currently estimated that large lorries account for 65% to 70% of all CO2 emissions from heavy-duty vehicles.

“HUB360 provides full visibility and management of sales order deliveries and delivery resources logistics in the Construction Industry by transforming paper based manual work into streamlined and highly automated processes which optimise the movement of all sales orders and goods to create a modern and efficient delivery management system, making it possible to process and deliver more orders to customers.”

“As a company, we must maintain a comprehensive understanding of a vast and ever-expanding ecosystem, encompassing areas such as security, cloud computing, stack development, mobile technologies, and industry trends. Staying ahead of the curve is essential, which requires us to anticipate future developments and remain agile, adapting to changes as they arise.”

Both O’Kelly and O’Neill believe resilience is the hallmark of success at entrepreneurship. “It is a tough and long sales process that requires lots of patience,” O’Neill said.

“The future is never certain, and it is essential to embrace risk and uncertainty to succeed. While it can be daunting, the excitement and potential for innovation that come with navigating these challenges make it all the more worthwhile,” said O’Kelly.

O’Neill added: “Trusting your instincts, cultivating an open mind, committing to lifelong learning, and surrounding oneself with top talent are really essential.”