Logistics Goes GPS

1
Logistics Goes GPS

• Technology Evaluation

2
Technology 1
3

• Advantages of this particular software
• All data send to one centralized database within
  petPRO by CHECKmate System.
• Employee training provided by GPS Fleet
  Solutions.
• Real time updates provided approximately every 30
  seconds.
• Provides speed, location, direction, idle time,
  stop time, exception data, etc.
• Ability to customize applications to needs of
  Logistics.
• Security features such as restricted access to
  data.

4

• Disadvantages
• Higher initial investment in comparison to
  alternative.
• Centralized data warehouse which makes data
  vulnerable in the event of a system crash.

5
Technology 2
6

• Advantages of this technology
• All data can be accessed via the internet from
  any computer with user login.
• Cell phones and PDAs can also be used to access
  data.
• Inexpensive in comparison to related technology.
• Customized to fit fleet size.

7

• Disadvantages
• Only as secure as the internet provides.
• No employee training provided by company.
• No online help provided.
• Limited map coverage and tracking ability.

8
Recommendation

• CHECKmate GPS Fleet Solutions
• Employee training provided.
• Better ability to customize applications (GUI).
• More data control by petPRO with centralized
  database.
• Faster updates on fleet statistics.
• Less costly over time (see graph).

9
Evaluation and Comparison
10
Costs Over Time
11
How can this alternative be leveraged by petPRO?

• CHECKmate GPS Fleet solutions will provide
  Logistics managers with real time data on truck
  location, speed, idle time etc.
• Need for drivers to carry cell phones and walkie
  talkies will be eliminated.
• Real time tracking of shipments will allow petPRO
  to provide distributors with accurate schedules
  on delivery times.
• Improved customer service.
• Increased efficiency (over time hours, fuel
  efficiency)
• Provides current competitive advantage. Provides
  current competitive advantage.