Increase Safety and Productivity with Mobile Device Vehicle Mounts

Posted by Erin Hodges On July - 12 - 2010

Easily increase safety and productivity with in-vehicle mounting and charging solutions from DecisionPointCompanies with field-based workforces and drivers who’re always on-the-go need a solution to keep their mobile devices charged throughout the day while also ensuring driver safety.  DecisionPoint offers a variety of mounting options to securely install your mobile device within easy reach from the driver’s seat.  Our charging holders keep devices fully charged when not in use so you can maintain mobility all day long.

DecisionPoint can supply you with vehicle-specific mounting solutions designed for your particular device and they can be installed in minutes.  A perfect solution for field service vehicles and courier fleets, in-vehicle charging and mounting solutions easily increase the safety and productivity of your mobile workforce.

Let’s Get Mobile!  Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. to learn more about in-vehicle charger and mounting solutions.

Fleet Management Solutions Increase Productivity

Posted by Erin Hodges On June - 25 - 2010

Increase efficiency and productivity with a fleet management solution from DecisionPointIn our June 22nd post we discussed how fleet management solutions help businesses control fuel costs, but that isn’t the only benefit.  As promised, today I’d like to follow-up with information about the features and additional benefits of partnering with DecisionPoint Systems and Descartes for your Fleet Management Solution.

With DecisionPoint and Descartes you get an all-in-one solution, including the correct hardware, carrier and software designed specifically for your fleet management needs.  Descartes offers a variety of software solutions for fleet management that enable:

  • Strategic route planning for on-demand dispatching and tracking of routes
  • Real-time dispatch changes
  • Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) for operational visibility
  • Driver performance comparison to industry standards
  • And more

Empower your front line workers, increase efficiency and improve productivity with a complete fleet management solution from DecisionPoint to receive maximum value from your software investment.

Let’s Get Mobile!  Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. for additional information about mobile solutions designed to increase the efficiency and productivity of your mobile workforce.

Mobile Solutions Control Fuel Costs

Posted by Erin Hodges On June - 22 - 2010

Reduce fuel costs and increase employee productivity with a DecisionPoint Fleet Management Solution.Mobile solutions from DecisionPoint enable you to effectively manage fleet activities and lower fuel costs by optimizing resources to reduce the number of miles driven.  More effectively plan routes based on delivery windows, employee shift lengths, weight and more−while also improving communication between dispatch and drivers for real-time route updates.  With a fleet management solution you can:

  • Optimize routes to reduce fuel consumption and labor costs
  • Monitor and track assets in real-time to review driver performance
  • Reduce idling time
  • Provide real-time status updates
  • Increase customer satisfaction

According to DecisionPoint’s software partner Descartes, fuel costs can be as high as 10% to 15% of total operating costs.  With a mobile fleet management solution delivery costs can be reduced by as much as 15%−much of which is reflected in fuel savings.

Visit us later this week to learn more about partnering with DecisionPoint and Descartes for your fleet management solution.

Let’s Get Mobile!  Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. for additional information about mobile solutions that optimize resources to maximize savings.

RouteTracker

Posted by Erin Hodges On June - 2 - 2010

Contact DecisionPoint to learn more about Mobile Resource Management solutions that improve driver performance and reduce costs.RouteTracker is an Electronic On Board Recorder (EOBR) that connects directly to a vehicles engine computer and wirelessly connects to a variety of handheld mobile devices to display electronic driver log books.  RouteTracker’s driver logs are 100% compliant with the most recent FMCSA regulations and all reports are available in real-time via web-based reporting.  Detailed reports include:

  • Engine Diagnostics-odometer readings, MPG’s, cruise control usage and hard brake data.
  • Vehicle Activity-tracks activity of vehicles over any period of time and includes customer stop times, vehicle speeds and engine idle time.
  • Vehicle Stop Detail-provides exact arrival and departure times for each stop and total trip time each day.
  • Online Mapping-monitor locations and routing in real-time with GPS.

With RouteTracker you can monitor drivers in real-time to improve performance and reduce operational costs.

Let’s Get Mobile!  Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. to learn more about RouteTracker and other Mobile Resource Management solutions.

Popular Field Mobility Waterway Transportation Applications

Posted by Bob Russell On June - 30 - 2009
  • Chain of Custody / Container Disposition  Waterway
  • Cargo Management
  • Inventory Control
  • Gate Operations
  • Barge & Towing
  • Security Inspections

Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. to learn more.

Popular Field Mobility Rail Transportation Applications

Posted by Bob Russell On June - 29 - 2009
  • RailMonitoring Railcars and Tracks 
  • Container and Package Disposition
  • Depot Logistics / Yard Management
  • Service & Maintenance
  • In-Route Ticketing
  • Personnel Logistics

Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. to learn more.

Popular Field Mobility Trucking Transportation Applications

Posted by Bob Russell On June - 26 - 2009
  • Dispatch
  • Scheduling and Route Optimization   Trucking
  • Pick-up and Delivery
  • Direct Store Delivery (DSD)
  • Asset Tracking
  • Load Planning
  • Location-Based Services
  • Monitoring of Vehicle and Driver Performance
  • Paperless Manifest
  • Payment Processing
  • Maintenance Management
  • Fuel Tax Reporting (DOT)
  • Hours of Service (DOT)
  • Fuel Usage

Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. to learn more.