G. Snel installs CarCube on-board computers
10 November 2009 by LS
Logistics service provider G. Snel in Woerden is replacing the existing on-board computers. After a thorough market analysis and selection procedure G. Snel has chosen the CarCube. Tests have shown that the Punch Telematix on-board computers increase the efficiency of drivers and planners and also provide considerable cost and environmental savings. G. Snel is fitting them into their 85 trucks and they are also engaging Punch Telematix for their charters.
Greater efficiency
After a thorough evaluation of the on-board computer market, G. Snel is making an unequivocal choice for the CarCube by Punch Telematix. During the evaluation the logistics service provider had a number of specific requirements in the field of fine-meshed distribution. The most efficient solution was found in the CarCube by Punch Telematix. CarCube helps drivers to deal with their many deliveries quickly. The planning also profits: G. Snel has several planning departments, spread all over the Netherlands. Using the web-based software by Punch Telematix they can follow all vehicle movements in sundry locations, simply and in real time.
Economical driving behaviour
Another important argument and evaluation criterion was that the CarCube provides drivers with information about their driving behaviour while they are driving. The CarCube-driving style assistant visualises a number of parameters: speed, rpm, gear, braking behaviour and stationary fuel consumption. The driver receives a signal in real time if he doesn't drive in accordance with the pre-programmed values. In this way he can adjust his driving at any time and immediately saves on fuel and maintenance. For the installation of the on-board computers G. Snel is also setting the speed restrictors more strictly. Tests have shown that the active driving-style guidance results in fuel savings of up to eight percent.
Infallible communication
Another decisive argument for choosing the CarCube is the efficient communication. One day ahead G. Snel's TMS e-mails which goods will be delivered by which supplier. With the CarCube system and Ortec planning software planners and drivers instantly know the exact delivery time too. Is there a delay? Then the system will notify this immediately via text-messaging or e-mail. In addition the CarCube has all conceivable functions that a company like G. Snel needs: tracking and tracing, message communication, digital tachograph read-outs, packing registration, telephone and navigation.
Time recording
All time recording is executed by LogicWay. This party is an old friend for G. Snel. The board of directors at G. Snel thinks that the detailed knowledge of the usually rather complex timesheets is in safe hands there.
Going into the future with a headstart.
G. Snel wants to install the CarCube into all their vehicles by the end of 2009. In this way the company will start the New Year with a fundamental improvement of its efficiency and environmental friendliness.
About International Transport Company G. Snel B.V.
G.SNEL is a logistics service provider, centrally based in Woerden. Besides international deliveries, G. Snel also covers the Benelux with their daily 24-hour distribution network. In addition to traditional transport solutions G. Snel also has the capacity for volume and container transport. Cooler trailers for foodstuffs and plants as well as tautliners in all possible combinations. G. Snel provides a complete package of services from deliveries, container handling to intercontinental forwarding.
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