EKFB has appointed Trimble and Totalmobile, a field
service management software specialist, who together have developed a vehicle
management booking system and integrated inventory management system for
the task.
The cloud-based software will provide EKFB with immediate
oversight of the progress of thousands of trucks each day via a single
dashboard, including detailed information on loads, collections and completed
deliveries.
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The software’s reporting and evaluation capabilities will
allow EKFB to provide near real-time updates to HS2 Ltd, helping prevent
potential delays and support contractor compliance.
The new system combines Totalmobile’s Mobilise mobile
workforce management application with the Trimble MAPS platform of
commercial mapping, routing, navigation and location APIs.
Using Trimble MAPS’ map visuals, route planning and
execution cloud software, EKFB fleet managers will be able to plan routes
that automatically take account of HS2 Ltd’s strict capacity and routing
compliance requirements.
Satnav link-up
EKFB’s subcontractors’ drivers will also be provided with
Totalmobile’s Mobilise app integrated with Trimble’s
CoPilot truck-specific satnav application. This allows EKFB to communicate
directly with each delivery vehicle, based on live data feeds and
potential route deviation alerts from the system.
Peter Bimson, operations director at EKFB, said:
"Historically, the management and monitoring of routes has been the
responsibility of carriers or shippers; however, Totalmobile and Trimble’s
innovative solution hands that control to us. It will help overcome the
significant complexity associated with maintaining oversight of the hundreds of
thousands of journeys when working at scale across such a large and
diverse area."
Jim Darragh, CEO at Totalmobile, said: "Our
collaboration with Trimble has combined our best-of-breed software to deliver a
revolutionary system that will provide the levels of performance and
compliance monitoring that is essential for major infrastructure projects. This
system is the first of its kind in the market and a real game-changer."
Chris Quin, commercial director, Trimble MAPS Division
added: "The solution will help minimize disruption to communities within
the HS2 project area while ensuring EKFB meets its contractual obligations
and responsibilities. This is an exciting collaboration for Trimble and
Totalmobile to support EKFB by delivering technology that is focused on
improving efficiency, compliance, and most importantly, driver
safety."
