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In one example, if a firm receives an order for Kilkenny, it may hold off momentarily on dispatching as it is likely that another order for that destination will come in, all the while determining the best route to take.
Grouping orders together will help optimise loads, cutting down on the number of journeys and the amount of fuel used.
HUB360 logistics platform delivers better customer experience for Mannok’s Merchants
The previous cumbersome process was based on paper and spreadsheets. The entire function relied on the expertise of our despatch personnel, who needed detailed knowledge of the products and also an understanding of how to maximise space in the trailers. This needed to correlate with driver routing to ensure all loads were filled in a practical and efficient order, factoring in weighting configurations and health and safety. A strong sense of geography was also needed to understand the regional routes in order to plan the logistics efficiently.
Enterprise Ireland - Supporting Ireland’s best early stage start-ups
Denise O’kelly Director of HUB 360, a software solution making deliveries faster easier and reducing an organisation’s carbon footprint, graduates from the Female High Fliers accelerator programme for Ireland’s best early stage start-ups. The Programme focused on business development and leadership skills.
HUB360's Merchant APP Hits the UK headlines
Taking place between 8-10 October at Birmingham’s NEC, Quinn says this year’s UK Construction Week is set to see the company live up to this reputation as it launches a new digital offering for its NBG merchant customers — the Genius App. The App, developd by HUB360, has been designed to simplify the delivery management process for Quinn customers and to maximise the value the company’s merchants get from their bespoke mixed loads deliveries.