Future Of Automation In The Transportation & Logistics Industry

IoT monitoring as standard for freight of all varieties:

The internet of things has made huge strides in recent times, and it’s now considered entirely pedestrian to link nearly anything to the cloud. IoT- based solutions can allow clients, logistics, and transportation companies to know where goods are located at all stages of the transportation process and monitor transport conditions such as temperature, humidity, vibrations, etc. This information is crucial in cases of sensitive goods transportation such as food, dangerous goods, medicinals, medical outfit, etc. Thus, IoT can be used to control transport conditions and make delivery more efficient.

Improved warehousing and space utilization:

For utilising resources to the fullest not only using warehouse space is an important part of the transportation process, but also using vehicle space is important. Any unutilised space on a vessel that could have carried more cargo is a waste of resources. By bringing automation into the process one can automate the movement of inventory into, within, and out of warehouses to customers with minimal human assistance. Also, automation helps, a business eliminate labor-intensive duties that involve repetitive physical work and manual data entry and analysis.

Chatbots enhancing internal and external comms:

Automation offers a lot in the area of communication too! With so much data being collected through IoT systems, and manually logged data where necessary by the staff, utilising this data properly is necessary. All sorts of data are dealt by chatbots in transportation. To provide up-to-date information on a particular query to bots and users this data is organised and structured. Chatbot also helps in site navigation as well as tracking shipments in real-time.

Further optimization in route management:

Route optimisation is used to optimise the delivery routes by providing the most efficient routes for delivery with the help of route optimising software solutions. In simple terms, its is a process of finding the route that is most cost and time- efficient to get from point A to point B. With route optimising software solutions, organisations can optimise multi-stop deliveries by leveraging real-time dynamic routing capabilities, ensure end-to-end visibility of shipments for delivery stakeholders through real-time tracking, tracing, and alerts, make deliveries flexible by using easy-to-change customizable business workflows, improve delivery happiness score by ensuring timely and transparent deliveries.

Online Bus Ticket Booking Software

Online Bus Ticket Booking Software with multiple features for Travellers to plan a trip.

The client’s objective was to build an Online Bus Ticket Booking Software that will provide the complete Bus Booking Portal, which will have different functionalities like creation of route, allocation of routes to different buses, seat selection and booking etc.

The Challenges

Approach

When the client came to SplendorNet looking for a solution, within no time we proposed some functionalities and built a picture for the client as we had previously worked on a similar kind of project for another client. So at the initial stage proceeding with the functionality we proposed and some additions suggested by the client we prepared a plan and wireframes for building the application.As our team had worked on similar projects before, the execution phase was a piece of cake. Our team in no time developed the application and delivered it to the client.

The Business Benefits

Customer Profile

MA3 app is an Online Bus Ticket Booking Software that provides the complete Bus Booking Portal.

Technology and Tools

Online Fleet Management System

Online Fleet Management System for Logistics and supply chain companies.

Our Client is a Kenyan company that works with an aim to provide software solutions in ‘Data Processing’ and ‘Systems Consulting’ areas for Fleet Management Vertical. Since our client has been working extensively to provide value to our customers by way of our recommendations in controlling costs and enhancing productivity. They need a web application solution that can manage compliances, trips, expenses, generate various analytical reports on data, etc.

The Challenges

Approach

The client has been providing services in the transportation and logistics domain for a long time, they needed digitisation in their business to grow and provide more value to the customer. That’s when they came to us. Once SplendorNet was involved, as the initial step, we gathered all the knowledge and information about their services and needs from the client. After fully understanding the needs and requirements. We developed and digitised almost eighteen services step by step and delivered them to clients’ satisfaction.

The Business Benefits

Customer Profile

Our client was incorporated in the year 2002 with an aim to provide software solutions in ‘Data Processing’ and ‘Systems Consulting’ areas for Fleet Management Vertical.

Technology and Tools

Transport and Delivery System

Digitally transform transport and logistics by using our unique transport and Delivery Software.

Our client is an India based company specialising in mobile fleet management. They have clients in various domains and sizes from small to very large. Their customers send parcels to various parts of India as well as in the international market. For this they need various agencies who can deliver. Our client came up with a solution to deliver parcels wherever required. Now their clients do not require to approach multiple agencies.

The Challenges

Approach

When SplendorNet started working as the development partner for the client, the first goal was to understand the domain. We had a team working on domain understanding and background study. The study revealed that while there are various set processes in the business, there are as many incidents where the things have to go through a work around the processes.

This was challenging, and we decided to take it up. We initially covered all the set processes and had kept the planning ready for the workarounds. Once the client started using the application with set processes, we took on the workarounds one by one. And within a year’s time, the application became comprehensive.

The next targets that we have in front of us are adding intelligence to various aspects of the business in order to make it stronger and enable the company to take a major leap in the business.[

The Business Benefits

Customer Profile

Our client is an India based company specialising in mobile fleet management.

Technology and Tools

TransGuru : Transport Company System

Digitally transform transport and logistics by using our unique transport and Delivery Software.

The client is one of the leading names in transportation of parcel consignments in the Western Sector of India. Having a lot of experience in the industry and with many branches all over the region, they are in a solid state. With a very strong progress minded leadership, they were looking to improve on their operations. A complete software to make their operations smooth and reduce human errors was the most important step to be taken.

The Challenges

Approach

When SplendorNet started working as the development partner for the client, the first goal was to understand the domain. We had a team working on domain understanding and background study. The study revealed that while there are various set processes in the business, there are as many incidents where the things have to go through a work around the processes.

This was challenging, and we decided to take it up. We initially covered all the set processes and had kept the planning ready for the workarounds. Once the client started using the application with set processes, we took on the workarounds one by one. And within a year’s time, the application became comprehensive.

The next targets that we have in front of us are adding intelligence to various aspects of the business in order to make it stronger and enable the company to take a major leap in the business.

The Business Benefits

Customer Profile

Our client provides specialized services in the transportation of parcel consignments.

Technology and Tools

Food Delivery Application

Food Delivery Application for restaurants, hotels, and Fast Food Cuisine restaurants.

The client is an innovative startup in the industry of online food ordering and delivery. They have various sources like small hotels, caterers as well as home-chefs from whom the customers can order food. What they needed to succeed was a solid backbone of technology to make these seemingly complicated operations smooth.A best software for food delivery service.

The Challenges

Approach

Once SplendorNet was involved, we conducted research into the specific needs of the customers and particularly the non-professional providers. With this understanding, we started building the application. The initial phase took care of instant and proper communication of orders from customers to the providers and their acceptance. After that, the remaining piece was the delivery person app which we delivered to their satisfaction.

The Business Benefits

Technology and Tools

Our client is a food delivery service provider for over 200+ restaurants in Pune.

Technology and Tools

Delivery & Route Optimization Solution

Delivery & Route Optimization Solution for mobile fleet management.

They have clients in various domains and sizes from small to very large. While consulting these customers, the client found a few requirements commonly required. The main need being delivery distribution among vehicles, drivers, optimising the travel route without using Google APIs (for cost reasons) and many more. For all these things, they needed a strong web and mobile solution that will take care of these aspects.

The Challenges

Approach

We developed a cloud based solution which addresses all the needs that the client has. The most complicated and important aspects were distribution of deliveries between vehicles and then giving each of them an optimised route without taking help from Google. We delivered both of these things well. Apart from this, the solution involves a mobile application that the vehicle drivers use. They receive their beat route on the application along with the optimised route. The app doesn’t only track the delivery but the driver can also mention the delivery status at the right time.

The Business Benefits

Customer Profile

Our client is a US-based company specialising in mobile fleet management consultancy.

Technology and Tools