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	Scout Logistics is saving time with MacroPoint load tracking software

Scout Logistics is saving time with MacroPoint load tracking software

Technology Category	Functional Applications - Fleet Management Systems (FMS) Networks & Connectivity - Cellular
Applicable Industries	Transportation
Applicable Functions	Business Operation Logistics & Transportation
Use Cases	Fleet Management Track & Trace of Assets
Services	System Integration
Challenge	Spending two to three hours daily making as many as 60 check calls to 30 drivers was limiting the time Scout Logistics could spend working with customers and generating new business. Read More
About Customer	Scout Logistics Corporation, North America’s leading perishable logistics specialist, is one of Canada’s largest non-asset based transportation providers. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Toronto, Scout provides tailored freight solutions from Source-to-Door, transporting over 500 million pounds of refrigerated goods each year. Read More
Solution	Before assigning loads to carriers, Scout Logistics now requires MacroPoint load tracking software on driver phones. Since enabling the patented location tracking software that gives third parties load status and location visibility on their shipments, the company has seen a 90% acceptance rate among carriers and drivers. Providing visibility into the location of freight, MacroPoint can be activated from a driver’s mobile phone, including flip phones, or existing in-cab ELD/GPS devices. The cutting-edge tracking technology fits perfectly with the practice at Scout Logistics of investing in innovation that helps ensure 100% transparency throughout the supply chain. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Fleet Management Systems (FMS)

Networks & Connectivity - Cellular

Applicable Industries

Transportation

Applicable Functions

Business Operation

Logistics & Transportation

Use Cases

Fleet Management

Track & Trace of Assets

Services

System Integration

Challenge

Spending two to three hours daily making as many as 60 check calls to 30 drivers was limiting the time Scout Logistics could spend working with customers and generating new business.

About Customer

Scout Logistics Corporation, North America’s leading perishable logistics specialist, is one of Canada’s largest non-asset based transportation providers. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Toronto, Scout provides tailored freight solutions from Source-to-Door, transporting over 500 million pounds of refrigerated goods each year.

Solution

Before assigning loads to carriers, Scout Logistics now requires MacroPoint load tracking software on driver phones. Since enabling the patented location tracking software that gives third parties load status and location visibility on their shipments, the company has seen a 90% acceptance rate among carriers and drivers. Providing visibility into the location of freight, MacroPoint can be activated from a driver’s mobile phone, including flip phones, or existing in-cab ELD/GPS devices. The cutting-edge tracking technology fits perfectly with the practice at Scout Logistics of investing in innovation that helps ensure 100% transparency throughout the supply chain.

Impact #1	By enabling MacroPoint load tracking software, Scout Logistics is eliminating the need for check calls with 30 drivers every morning and afternoon.
Impact #2	Enhancing the efficiency of its operation and customer service.
Impact #3	Investing the time in generating new business.

Impact #1

By enabling MacroPoint load tracking software, Scout Logistics is eliminating the need for check calls with 30 drivers every morning and afternoon.

Impact #2

Enhancing the efficiency of its operation and customer service.

Impact #3

Investing the time in generating new business.

Benefit #1	90% acceptance rate among carriers and drivers.

Benefit #1

90% acceptance rate among carriers and drivers.

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Scout Logistics is saving time with MacroPoint load tracking software

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