The document outlines three steps transportation companies can take to improve operations: 1) take control of scheduling with computerized dispatching to optimize routes and loads, 2) track assets with integrated telemetrics to locate trucks and track deliveries, and 3) manage by exception by automating processes and using alerts to proactively address potential problems. The presentation was made by Dispatching Solutions, a company that provides logistics software with benefits like reduced scheduling conflicts and improved invoice accuracy.

1. Three Steps to Improve Your
Transportation Operations
Presented by Dispatching Solutions

2. Industry Challenges
• Current Market Conditions
• Volatile Fuel Prices
• Competitive Pressures
• Compliance with Gov’t Regulations

3. Transportation Challenges
• Handling Scheduling Conflicts
• Locating Drivers/Trucks
• Managing Sub-Haulers
• Collecting Data for Invoicing & Payroll

4. Step #1: Take Control of Scheduling
• Computerized Dispatching:
 Match the right driver/equipment to the delivery
 Sequence loads to optimize deliveries
 Determine use of sub-haulers
Benefits
Reduced Schedule Conflicts
Increased Driver Productivity
Overtime Reductions

5. Step #2: Track Your Assets
• Integrated Telemetrics:
 Locate your closest available truck for a delivery
 Notify customers of deliveries, or schedule problems
 Track driver route versus selected route
Benefits
Increase Asset Utilization
Improved Payroll Settlement
Processing
Increase Invoice accuracy

6. Step #3: Manage By Exception
• Focus on What Matters Most:
 Automate routine business processes
 Use alerts to notify you of potential problems
 Use information to become proactive in managing
problems
Benefits
Increase Customer Service
Improved Payroll Settlement
Processing
Increase Invoice accuracy

7. Dispatching Solutions Background
• 20+ years of expertise in the industry
• 100+ customers: specialized transport, service and
rental customers
• Full 2-way integration with enterprise dealer
systems (CAT DBS, QuickBooks)
• Six-Sigma proven savings
• Endorsed by Caterpillar for Rental Transport needs
• The only commercial logistics system written
exclusively for use by specialized transport
operations

8. Dispatching Solutions, Inc.
How to contact us:
On the Phone: 909-460-6404
On the web: DispatchingSolutions.com
By Email: sales@DispatchingSolutions.com
Visit us at these events:
AED/CONDEX 2013 January 15-17, Las Vegas, NV
NADITA 2013 April 22-25, Las Vegas, NV
440 N. Mountain Ave. Suite 208, Upland, CA 91786