Transport software is useful to all types of companies in the sector. Regardless of what kind of transport business you run�”fuel distribution, local taxi trucks, general freight, heavy haulage, 3PL, or any other type of road freight�”you need a program to make sure everything is in place. Transport business owners already recognise this fact and that’s why they are searching for helpful programs. If you are one of these business owners, here is something you need to look for: modularity. Here’s why.
The element of having modules�”as opposed to putting everything under one huge, confusing software�”is the key to having a bird’s eye view of your business. You are able to see your operations from a distance. At the same time, when you need to zoom in and check the details of each section, you can do so. All you need to do is to open a module for that particular area. For example, the fleet management software module, once integrated into the overall system, will allow you to study your vehicles. The module lets you see when a particular truck was brought in and when it was last used. You’ll see what type of contents it delivered. This is merely one example of modules.
Let’s take the case of Freight2020, a modular transport software created by a local seller. Makers CMS Transport Systems claim that the program will give owners and managers a “20 20” vision of operations. The program is outstanding when viewed overall. What makes it stand out though is its implementation of modularity. The software is made up of separate modules that can all be integrated into one holistic system. The modules are also based on the common problems faced by the Australian transport sector, which has one of the strictest set of regulations in the world. You can select which modules are needed by your business and focus on these modules.
Apart from the fleet management software mentioned earlier, there are other modules in the package that make it a potent program for any transport business. One module that will benefit companies, especially those dealing in general freight, is the logistics manager. Transport business that have expended to logistics, warehousing, and manufacturing can use its manifest confirmation and invoicing features. You can also use it for Internet processing, collecting proof of delivery, and freight quoting. And just like the fleet manager, this module can be integrated into the whole Freight2020 system to make it a transport and logistics solution.
Another module that can be used with the transport software is the payroll module. Managing your man pool is easier when you do it through a software. You no longer need to compute salaries and deduction using your old calculator. You won’t need to open several excel sheets. Reporting on all the human capital requirements of the business is easier when all the information you need is in one accessible place�”the software database. But again, what makes this “partial software” is the fact that it is complete on its own. At the same time, it can be merged with other modules for a total business solution. This is why today’s business software are being created based on modularity.
Courtesy of www.transportsystems.com.au
