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The CarrierNet Logistics Control Tower
Bringing the Power of the Internet to Supply Chains
Denis O'Sullivan, FCILTCEO [email protected] 8894 3200www.deltion.co.uk
The View From The Cloud
New Technology Isn’t Always Welcome
What is Cloud Computing?
Cloud computing moves computing from the desk top to remote computers. Different computing devices such as personal computers, personal digital assistants, handheld devices and mobile phones connect to remote computers ultimately through wireless connections
What’s Going On ?
Today’s supply chains are 24x7You need to know what is happening as it happensOld news helps no-oneA problem? Tell your customer before he tells youAlerts pre-defined by business rules and controlled by
you:Internal managers; customers; suppliers; hauliersBy email; SMS text; on-screen pop-up
The Swivel Chair Syndrome!
Look In The Cloud!
Integrated Extended Supply Chain
Maximise Collaboration Opportunities
Resource utilisationReduce empty and low utilisation mileageIdentify and manage backhaul opportunities
Manage warehouse bay/slot bookingsReal time load tendering and haulier selection
Broadcast loads for sub-contractingDecide information to broadcastSend to closed community or to open marketDefine bid-close window
KPIs & Reports Available Anytime
How Efficient Is My Operation Now?
Reduce Empty & Low Utilisation Miles
RAG Warning, Acceptable, Can be Improved, Empty
Trip view backhaul operation
Where Are Backhaul Opportunities
Empty mileage more than 30% of total journey distance
Trip Alerts
What’s Happening On The Journey?
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What’s Happening On The Journey?
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Current Planning Work In Progress
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Current Planning Work In Progress
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Ripple Effects of Journey Delays
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My Financial Performance?
Exploit SmartPhones & PC Tablets
Fleet trackingEPoDNavigationJob ManagementVehicle checks
You Decide Who Gets Access
AnyoneAnytimeAnywhere
Access controlled by defined rolesYou decide and control
Some Business Benefits
The system grows organicallyRegular upgrades applied remotely at no
extra costNew features & functionality from new users
available to allYou don’t have to take & pay for all featuresYou don’t need to throw away investment in
legacy systemsIntegrate & access via the Cloud
Chose OPEX or CAPEX
Some Cost Benefits
Some Technology Benefits
Your business is different today from five years ago
It will be different in five years time
Changes will come from:Your own efficienciesCurrent customers’ changed needsNew customersNew business sectorsNew suppliersNew geographies
You need a technology agile enough to copeWeb based services can deliver!
Some Technology Benefits
Tomorrow’s technology todayKey technology developments are web based
Scalable to grow with your businessStep changes in volumes rapidly implemented
New users, customers, suppliers, carriers just need a browser to accessAccess from any computer device – including
SmartPhone and Tablet PCs.
Awards
CarrierNet Has Won Recognition for Deltion and Deltion’s Customers
Cadbury – finalistsGrocer Magazine
Business Initiative of the
Year Award
CarrierNet Wins Major
European Award forBest Supply Chain
e-business Solution
CarrierNet wins Institute of Transport Management award for the Best Web-
based Transport Management Solution
CarrierNet was shortlisted for outstanding
development in information technology
The HazChem Network named one of Britain’s Digital Elite for use of
CarrierNet
Cadbury’s - finalists European Supply Chain
Excellence Awards
The CarrierNet Logistics Control Tower
Bringing the Power of the Internet to Supply Chains
Denis O'Sullivan, FCILTCEO [email protected] 8894 3200www.deltion.co.uk
The View From The Cloud