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	OATS Transit

OATS Transit

Technology Category	Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Connectivity Platforms
Applicable Industries	Transportation
Applicable Functions	Business Operation Logistics & Transportation
Use Cases	Fleet Management Predictive Maintenance Remote Asset Management
Services	Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services Training
Challenge	OATS Transit faced several challenges, including managing 1.5 million trips a year across 87 out of 114 counties statewide with 650 employees. The organization operated from 8 different office locations, each with its own server, and sought to consolidate these into a single system. Training 600 drivers was another significant challenge. Additionally, OATS Transit wanted to migrate from paper manifests to a comprehensive digital system that could automatically update to meet demand. Before implementing Ecolane, the organization was unaware of its productivity gains and potential system efficiencies. Read More
About Customer	OATS Transit is a nonprofit organization (501c3) that provides transportation services across 87 out of 114 counties statewide. With 650 employees and 8 different office locations, the organization manages 1.5 million trips a year. OATS Transit is committed to finding cost-effective solutions to improve its operations and service delivery. The organization faced challenges in managing its operations efficiently and sought to transition from paper-based systems to a digital platform to enhance productivity and service quality. Read More
Solution	OATS Transit implemented Ecolane's Advanced Reporting Functionality and MDTs to provide a paperless solution, saving the agency time, money, and peace of mind. The cloud-based connectivity eliminated the need for on-site servers, reducing costs and improving efficiency. The transition to digital forms and printing logs further saved staff time and expenditures. As a nonprofit, OATS Transit always looks for the most cost-effective solutions. The organization conducted 8 weeks of driver training, totaling 360 hours of in-person training, and provided unlimited access to Ecolane University. The ability to schedule and dispatch while working from home also helped the agency run more efficiently. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems

Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Connectivity Platforms

Applicable Industries

Transportation

Applicable Functions

Business Operation

Logistics & Transportation

Use Cases

Fleet Management

Predictive Maintenance

Remote Asset Management

Services

Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services

Training

Challenge

OATS Transit faced several challenges, including managing 1.5 million trips a year across 87 out of 114 counties statewide with 650 employees. The organization operated from 8 different office locations, each with its own server, and sought to consolidate these into a single system. Training 600 drivers was another significant challenge. Additionally, OATS Transit wanted to migrate from paper manifests to a comprehensive digital system that could automatically update to meet demand. Before implementing Ecolane, the organization was unaware of its productivity gains and potential system efficiencies.

About Customer

OATS Transit is a nonprofit organization (501c3) that provides transportation services across 87 out of 114 counties statewide. With 650 employees and 8 different office locations, the organization manages 1.5 million trips a year. OATS Transit is committed to finding cost-effective solutions to improve its operations and service delivery. The organization faced challenges in managing its operations efficiently and sought to transition from paper-based systems to a digital platform to enhance productivity and service quality.

Solution

OATS Transit implemented Ecolane's Advanced Reporting Functionality and MDTs to provide a paperless solution, saving the agency time, money, and peace of mind. The cloud-based connectivity eliminated the need for on-site servers, reducing costs and improving efficiency. The transition to digital forms and printing logs further saved staff time and expenditures. As a nonprofit, OATS Transit always looks for the most cost-effective solutions. The organization conducted 8 weeks of driver training, totaling 360 hours of in-person training, and provided unlimited access to Ecolane University. The ability to schedule and dispatch while working from home also helped the agency run more efficiently.

Impact #1	The implementation of Ecolane's solutions led to significant operational improvements for OATS Transit. The transition to a paperless system saved the agency time and money, while also providing peace of mind. The elimination of on-site servers through cloud-based connectivity reduced costs and improved efficiency. The digital forms and printing logs further saved staff time and expenditures. The comprehensive driver training program, including 8 weeks of training and 360 hours of in-person sessions, ensured that drivers were well-prepared to use the new system. Unlimited access to Ecolane University provided ongoing support and training resources. The ability to schedule and dispatch while working from home enhanced the agency's operational efficiency.

Impact #1

The implementation of Ecolane's solutions led to significant operational improvements for OATS Transit. The transition to a paperless system saved the agency time and money, while also providing peace of mind. The elimination of on-site servers through cloud-based connectivity reduced costs and improved efficiency. The digital forms and printing logs further saved staff time and expenditures. The comprehensive driver training program, including 8 weeks of training and 360 hours of in-person sessions, ensured that drivers were well-prepared to use the new system. Unlimited access to Ecolane University provided ongoing support and training resources. The ability to schedule and dispatch while working from home enhanced the agency's operational efficiency.

Benefit #1	Increased Rides Per Hour from 1.9 to 2.7 RPH
Benefit #2	Operational Efficiency Increase of 42%

Benefit #1

Increased Rides Per Hour from 1.9 to 2.7 RPH

Benefit #2

Operational Efficiency Increase of 42%

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