How DriveSafe Transformed GXO’s Delivery Efficiency
Overview:
GXO deliver supply chain management solutions to some of the world’s most complex and high growth industries. The company tackles every logistics need, from warehousing to distribution, using a broad range of capabilities including e-commerce expertise, reverse logistics and manufacturing support.
The Project:
Working with a GXO contract for one of the largest UK food manufacturers, Data Driven developed a solution to monitor deliveries and collections throughout the order process. This solution coupled with the integrated DriveSafe system calculates safe and optimal delivery routes for the drivers. To create the robust Electronic Proof of Delivery (ePOD) system, we had to incorporate all manifest details with the ability to:
- Monitor and record discrepancies at both delivery and collection points.
- Allow drivers to take photographic evidence of any product damage and delivery documentation.
- Use Drivesafe to capture the vehicle/trailer height, weight, length and width, coupled with additional validation from the internal trailer solution
DriveSafe, a Data Driven Logistics product, safely navigates the best route possible, economically and avoids low bridges and weight restricted roads.
Data Driven worked side-by-side with GXO to refine the app, making it an exact fit for the needs of the business. The app makes it easier for drivers and transport staff to identify any anomalies, as the system provides dynamic access to live route information as well as the extraction of historic data.
The Results:
The new app allows drivers to:
- Easily see what loads they are carrying.
- Confirm loads are safe and secure.
- Enter and confirm the correct vehicle dimensions.
- Complete vehicle and trailer checks electronically.
- Record vehicle and trailer defects.
The transport team can delve into the details based on the planned route vs the actual route, with alerts to senior management if any drivers divert from the original route and risk heading towards a low bridge. The new portal gives office staff real time visibility of their deliveries to customers, with access to ETAs, late running and time on site.
