05.04.09 - New Partnership Between PeopleNet and Summary Systems Integrates Point-of-Delivery Software with Onboard Computing and Mobile Communications System
Back-office integration automates delivery routes, eliminates paperwork, streamlines dispatch and driver operations, and saves communications costs
NASHVILLE, May 4, 2009-PeopleNet (www.peoplenetonline.com), a provider of innovative Internet-based and integrated onboard computing and mobile communications management, today announced it has partnered with Summary Systems. The partnership, which was announced at the National Private Truck Council's 2009 Annual Education Management Conference & Exhibition being held in Nashville, Tennessee May 3-5, enables the integration of Summary Systems' Point of Delivery Mobile Suite software with PeopleNet's onboard computing system. According to Randy Boyles, PeopleNet's vice president of tailored solutions, "The incorporation of point-of-delivery software into PeopleNet gives fleets the opportunity to automate delivery routes, streamline dispatch and driver operations, eliminate paperwork, and save communications costs by taking advantage of the onboard wireless network and lower-cost handheld hardware-critical issues for improving operational efficiency. Customers will also have the flexibility of having us tailor the point-of-delivery software to meet their particular needs."
The device-agnostic software can be implemented in virtually any lower-cost handheld device's Windows mobile or Windows CE platform. Point of Delivery Mobile Suite captures real-time delivery data, and uses the powerful PeopleNet wireless network to transport the critical data to the corporate office.
Both PeopleNet and Summary Systems integrate with key dispatch software to streamline the seamless transfer of data from the vehicle's PeopleNet onboard computer to the point-of-delivery solution to the back office without having to key in delivery data. This integration also automates delivery routes and dispatch, and expedites invoicing. In addition, the real-time information helps fleet managers manage by exception and on the fly to improve driver efficiency in and out of the cab, as well as to expedite invoicing.
Summary Systems President Bob Montana noted, "Our new partnership with PeopleNet provides the industry handheld point-of-delivery software for onboard integration as well as portable use. The combination of our proven technologies will meet the growing demand for delivery scanning and electronic signature collection."
About PeopleNet
PeopleNet is exclusively focused on providing innovative Internet-based and integrated onboard computing and mobile communications systems to improve North America's trucking industry's fleet management. Its products are used by more than 1,500 truckload, LTL, private, and service fleets in the United States and Canada, including several Fortune 500 companies. Reputed for its customer-driven technological innovation, unparalleled flexibility, and proactive customer care, PeopleNet was the first major technology provider to offer Internet-based communications to the transportation industry 15 years ago. Since then, the company annually reinvests 100 percent of its profits into the business for aggressively developing new products that continue to improve fleet management.
For more information, please contact Meghan AuBuchon at (763) 279-7636 or maubuchon@peoplenetonline.com.
About Summary Systems
Summary Systems provides a powerful end-to-end mobility suite that enables customers with distribution fleets to gain accuracy and efficiency within its delivery operations. It utilizes a broad selection of rugged, powerful wireless handheld computers to handle real-time delivery reconciliation (OS&D), signature capture, short unloads and printing clean delivery receipts/invoices. Automated processes and real-time information keeps deliveries clean, reduces paperwork, expedites billing and improves customer satisfaction, and an open back-end platform allows for easy integration into various existing systems - plus customers can customize the system to meet their exact needs and specifications. Based in Plano, Texas, Summary Systems has been in the business of automating distribution fleets with mobile solutions since 1987.
For more information about PeopleNet and its handheld solutions or other products, call (888) 346-3486 or visit www.peoplenetonline.com.
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