FMS - Freight Management System

Data analysis tool for Freight logistics services

admin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:41:21 +0000

Here is a versatile management information tool that can give you new perspectives on how your freight logistics business is performing. Gives insights on branches, trucks, customers, delivery centres, trans-shipment points etc. The easy to use tool incorporate data warehousing and data mining techniques for informed decision making.

Features and benefits

Carry the snapshot data on your laptop to do the analysis while you are on the move.
One click information access
Export to excel, word or other formats for presentation purposes
Combination of over 1000 report views to choose from
Lightweight application, One click install

Sample information access

Station analysis with from,To, Freigh,Weight, Avg wt / package. Avg freight / consignment
Dispatch – Tonnage, Freight, From, To, Truck or broker consolidation
Stock position – Branch wise, From, To, tonnage, Avg frt / consignment
Dispatch analysis – From,To, Packages, Weight, Avg time (days)
Booking – Delivery time (Unloading date – despatch date) From – To station
Delivery point stock ageing (packages, frt, weight)
Top 50 consignors, topay,paid,tbb, From,To, Commodity
Top 25 routes, freight, Packages, Weight analysis
Commodity analysis – from,To,Freight,Weight, Avg wt / consignment, avg freight

CeBIT in Motion – Transport and Logistics

admin — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:47:42 +0000

In 2010, the "CeBIT in Motion" Forum will be an integral part of the "CeBIT Destination ITS" showcase focusing on Telematics & Navigation, Automotive Solutions and Transport & Logistics. The forum will be located in Hall 7 (east side), directly above the actual exhibition floor. Here visitors can find out all about the latest innovations and trends in the sector. Besides presentations by and for specialists, the forum will also feature panel discussions and user-centric discussions.

This is the only showcase embracing the whole spectrum of intelligent traffic telematics at CeBIT 2010.

Navigation & Information End Devices Location Based Services (LBS) Digital Maps Satellite Navigation (Agriculture, High Precision Services) Mobile Net FCD	Traffic Management Traffic Information Centres Data Capture & Detection Parking Management Public Transportation (Passenger Information, eTicketing) Road User Charging
Safety & Security Car2X (Car2Car, Car2I) HMI (Human-Machine Interaction) Certification and Standardization Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Vehicle Safety (eSafety, eCall) Traffic Information (TMC, TPEG)	Entertainment & Leisure Audio and Video Satellite and Digital Radio Internet Infotainment
	Transport Fleet management Tracking and Tracing Tolling Freight and Terminal Security Truck Satellite Navigation

Please call or e.mail us to know how our logistics solutions can add value to your organisation

Largest parcel delivery centre in Kerala goes live with FMS

admin — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 04:44:00 +0000

Located at TD road Kochi (Kerala) The delivery division is amongst the largest for sundry parcel business, integrating trunk routes such as Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai and Calcutta.

"The transition from legacy system to a modern and centralised system was seamless and the problems were less than 10% of what was expected" cited the manager of the delivery centre, Mr. Abdul Khader, who heads operations. "We expect considerable improvement in operation efficiency and superior customer services through faster resolution of complaints". he added.

Being a consumer state, the festivals bring in unprecedented goods traffic and SA-FMS has proved its mettle as a 24 x 7 solution. KRS India is powered by SA-FMS. a scalable and affordable ERP solution for freight and logistics industry.

Return on Investment – Freight logistics ERP solutions

admin — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 05:36:00 +0000

With SA-FMS ERP solution for freight logistics industry, we provide measurable return on investment (ROI) though structured implementation and business process improvements.

Companies can definitely be assured of ROI from ERP if they properly follow the procedures and implement the right practices. This is often well said than done. One common blunder committed by the company is following the age old methodologies and thereby the ERP process will not add any value to the company and business process. The difficulty in implementation process makes them think it is difficult to embrace ERP and the returns will not be guaranteed. This mindset is not true and hence companies have to work more. Erpwire

Internet of Things for Freight logistics industries

admin — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:29:00 +0000

2009 has been a turning point for the Internet of Things, when real world objects (such as lights, cars and packages) get connected to the Internet. This trend has added a significant amount of new data to the Web, so for that reason alone it is an important development.
International courier giant Fedex released a new tracking device and web service for packages in December. Called SenseAware, it keeps tabs on the temperature, location and other vital signs of a package – including when it's opened and whether it was tampered with along the way. Fedex is running a trial period of about a year with 50 health care and life science companies, for tracking delivery of surgery kits, medical equipment – and even live organs.

CRM and cost of servicing clients

admin — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 05:24:00 +0000

SA-FMS, though its secure remote client management module allows Consignors and Consignees engage in self services whereby the cost of servicing the client reduces considerably – helping Freight Logistics companies to compete in the ever challenging markets.

End user benefits

Track waybill status online – with GPS tracking integration
Register complaints online
Tracking of short and excess consignments
Bulk booking online
Waybill enquiry
Proof of delivery document
Monthly dispatch statement

Organisation benefits

Offer dynamic pricing offers
Loyalty bonus programmes
Interface with third party accounting and ERP solutions
Measure customer share of business
Reduce cost of servicing clients
Provide value added services such as priority loading, GPS consignment tracking etc

Daily coverage of trucks

admin — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:47:00 +0000

The average speed of trucks on Indian roads is about 20 km/ hour, it says. So, a truck in India can cover only 250-300 km a day compared to 700-800 km in developed countries such as the US and Europe.

The study, based on a survey carried in 2008, took into account 50 trips on 10 routes. This includes 30 trips on the Delhi-Bangalore route, three trips on Delhi-Mumbai route and two on the remaining routes.

According to Mr D.P. Agarwal, Vice-Chairman, TCI, “Between 2001 and 2009, vehicular fleet in India has increased at 9.4 per cent, whereas the National Highways network has grown by 2.4 per cent only. Due to inadequate road infrastructure, which results in lower average trucking speed, commercial vehicles in India average 250-300 km a day, whereas the counterparts in developed nations travel more than double the distance.”

Truck drivers face delays at check-posts and on-road for filling in forms required by various government departments, checking of documents and physical checking of the vehicles, drivers and consignments by Regional Transport Offices and traffic police, and collecting highway toll and taxes.

Source Ciilogistics India

Truck cargo fleet management – hosted solution

admin — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:42:00 +0000

Looking at an easy way to manage your trucks ?

Small/medium trucking, freight fleet & cargo management system with: truck dispatch, per load profit, per km expense, trip sheet, trip review, and truck maintenance

We have an easy to use web hosted solution that works for you.

Instant setup
Pay as you go subscription model
No additional hardware requirements
Works on low bandwidth broadband
Automatic backup
Access truck information through your blackberry phone
Virus protection
Multi branch access
Reliable technology

Reports

Statement
Truck Profit and loss
Truck reporting
Truck expense information
Truck Invoicing
Driver information
Fuel Manager
Mileage analysis

Two way SMS enquiry for consignments

admin — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:35:00 +0000

The SMS module of SA-FMS can be enabled for information on demand services to customers, branches and agencies, thus enabling speedy and affordable information flow using the existing IT infrastructure. Application of SMS gateway for freight logistics industry is a cost effective way of improving customer service

Know status of consignments (with location if truck tracking is enabled)
Branch information for clients and agents
Confirmation of delivery to consignors and consignees
Tracking report at each transshipment point
Promotional messages / Policy alerts
Account balances and payment reminders

Requirements -

Visiontek GSM modem
SMS module of SA-FMS
Post paid or pre paid SIM card of your choice with bulk SMS account

Example -

SMS BK SPACE to mobile number
SMS BR SPACE < Branch code> to mobile number

Vehicle tracking and consignment enquiry

admin — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:45:00 +0000

A GSM/GPRS based vehicle tracking system is an alternative to the expensive satellite based vehicle tracking systems being used by freight and logistics companies in the Western countries. All these solutions are capable of tracking the company fleet of trucks and keeping the traffic control information on the location and speed of various trucks operating throughout the country. The GPS also helps in tracking stolen trucks, a common problem for those operating in some regions of India. Usually a gadget is installed in the vehicle to be monitored – a remote station for centralised control and monitoring.

SA-FMS can integrate with these industry standard devices to provide up to date position of the consignment for customers.