26 May 2014 Improving Logistics & Distribution with Wireless Technology

How Wireless Technology Has Improved The Distribution Industry

The development of wireless technology has affected every industry imaginable, and as society’s understanding of it continues to grow and mutate it only further aids our lifestyles and necessities. The way that wireless has impacted logistics, freight and distribution has had a trickle down effect through retail, e-commerce and consumer behaviour. The way that we shop and purchase goods has become faster and more transparent since wireless technology has been widely adopted within shipping and transportation industries.

Wireless technology has made it easier to deliver shipments whilst simultaneously managing routes, schedules and hazards. Operations are made more efficient which in turn means better services for clients and newer connection opportunities. It also allows for M2M (machine to machine) contact, mobile applications and Software as a Service (SaaS) within the distribution industry. Furthermore, wireless helps to improve logistics, inventory tracking and communication.

It’s not just logistics, freight and distribution that are being affected: by 2017 60% of new cars will feature connected car solutions.

Real-Time Awareness

Wireless capabilities increase the ability to send information between machines which means quicker decisions can be made within the company. A real-time condition awareness helps companies inform the drivers about any traffic, poor weather conditions or possible diversions. It also means they can better manage shipments and assets, schedules and hazards and costs and compliances all across the world.

Better For The Environment

Wireless technology enables better communication between drivers, depots and managers. Drivers can choose and change routes in realtime, reducing waiting times and engine idling which can have a huge impact on companies’ carbon footprints. This means a much greener logistics, freight and distribution industry.

Access To Apps

Increased wireless accessibility opens the door to a plethora of transportation-related applications that aim to aid companies’ development in areas such as distribution, logistics and transportation. Apps can help all areas from simple aspects such as directing truck drivers to the nearest petrol station to complex aspects such as improving fleet performance and boosting employee productivity.

Ease Of Tracking

Wireless technology enables a higher level of tracking which means that you can better streamline your logistical operations, handle billing and service level agreements with ease and quickly determine the condition and location of your shipments wherever they are in the world.

Higher Consumer Control

With wireless abilities stretching from consumer through to the delivery of goods, each buyer has better control and understanding of the distribution process. This means that an individual can order products online and watch and track the entire process, from receiving the order right through to the arrival of the package.

To find out how Purdicom can help your logistics, freight or distribution company increase its efficiency and lower costs, don’t hesitate to contact us today: 0845 331 6169

Photo by: Barry Lewis