IBM Case Studies Scania IT: Developing a new app that enables drivers and fleet planners to share warnings about hazards

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Scania IT: Developing a new app that enables drivers and fleet planners to share warnings about hazards

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Technology Category	Networks & Connectivity - MQTT Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Connectivity Platforms
Applicable Industries	Automotive Transportation
Applicable Functions	Logistics & Transportation
Use Cases	Fleet Management Real-Time Location System (RTLS) Vehicle Telematics
Services	Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration
Challenge	Scania IT recognized the dawn of the Internet of Things (IoT) as a golden opportunity to offer valuable new products and services to its customers in the logistics industry. The company wanted to enable better communication between vehicle drivers and fleet owners to improve safety and reduce costs, thereby enhancing Scania's ability to attract new business. The challenge was to develop a solution that would allow for real-time communication and sharing of information about road hazards between drivers and fleet owners. Read More
About Customer	Scania IT is the information technology division of the Scania group, a company that specializes in manufacturing trucks, buses, and engines for its customers. The Scania group is headquartered in the Swedish city of Södertälje and has operations in more than 100 countries. The company employs a total of 42,000 people. Scania IT is responsible for the technological needs of the Scania group and plays a crucial role in the company's operations and services. The division is always on the lookout for innovative solutions that can enhance the company's offerings and improve its operations. Read More
Solution	Scania IT decided to build a new application using IBM® MessageSight, an appliance designed to support secure, low-latency messaging in Internet of Things and mobile environments. The application enables drivers to communicate with fleet owners on the go and warn each other about hazards on the road. Fleet owners can see which drivers are online and their current locations, and communicate any changes in instructions to them swiftly and easily via one-to-one or group conversations. If a driver is unavailable because, for example, the vehicle is in a tunnel, he or she receives a notification that there are new/unread messages waiting to be delivered. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Networks & Connectivity - MQTT

Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Connectivity Platforms

Applicable Industries

Automotive

Transportation

Applicable Functions

Logistics & Transportation

Use Cases

Fleet Management

Real-Time Location System (RTLS)

Vehicle Telematics

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Challenge

Scania IT recognized the dawn of the Internet of Things (IoT) as a golden opportunity to offer valuable new products and services to its customers in the logistics industry. The company wanted to enable better communication between vehicle drivers and fleet owners to improve safety and reduce costs, thereby enhancing Scania's ability to attract new business. The challenge was to develop a solution that would allow for real-time communication and sharing of information about road hazards between drivers and fleet owners.

About Customer

Scania IT is the information technology division of the Scania group, a company that specializes in manufacturing trucks, buses, and engines for its customers. The Scania group is headquartered in the Swedish city of Södertälje and has operations in more than 100 countries. The company employs a total of 42,000 people. Scania IT is responsible for the technological needs of the Scania group and plays a crucial role in the company's operations and services. The division is always on the lookout for innovative solutions that can enhance the company's offerings and improve its operations.

Solution

Scania IT decided to build a new application using IBM® MessageSight, an appliance designed to support secure, low-latency messaging in Internet of Things and mobile environments. The application enables drivers to communicate with fleet owners on the go and warn each other about hazards on the road. Fleet owners can see which drivers are online and their current locations, and communicate any changes in instructions to them swiftly and easily via one-to-one or group conversations. If a driver is unavailable because, for example, the vehicle is in a tunnel, he or she receives a notification that there are new/unread messages waiting to be delivered.

Impact #1	The new IoT application has proved popular with customers, who have already found a multitude of use cases that create added value.
Impact #2	The application has enabled better communication between drivers and fleet owners, improving safety and reducing costs.
Impact #3	The insights gained from the application's use have enabled improved design for fleet services.

Impact #1

The new IoT application has proved popular with customers, who have already found a multitude of use cases that create added value.

Impact #2

The application has enabled better communication between drivers and fleet owners, improving safety and reducing costs.

Impact #3

The insights gained from the application's use have enabled improved design for fleet services.

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Scania IT: Developing a new app that enables drivers and fleet planners to share warnings about hazards

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