Small and medium enterprises in the transport and distribution sectors can say goodbye to manual monitoring of assets, paper-based data gathering, and traditional reports.
PLDT’s Smart Enterprise has unveiled its Smart Logistics Solutions, a business-to-business (B2B) suite of software and hardware that leverages mobile technology.
Kat Luna-Abelarde, PLDT First Vice President and SME Business Head
The suite consists of Smart Tracker, Smart e-Ticketing, Smart Fleet, and Smart Powerform, that have been designed to reduce cost of business operations, improve monitoring efficiency and increase customer satisfaction for SMEs.
“Speed and accuracy in delivering services give SMEs the edge in today’s fast paced and technology driven business landscape,” said Kat Luna-Abelarde, PLDT First Vice President and SME Business Head.
“With Smart Logistics Solutions, it does not have to be a strain on the overhead expenses nor does it have to be complex. To thrive in today’s digitally changing times, SMEs need to be able to harness technology to their advantage.”
Real-time tracking
The Smart Tracker utilizes the real-time GPS tracking system so users can monitor their vehicles and personnel 24/7 to ensure operational efficiency and asset security. It can reduce fuel consumption by monitoring driving routes, speed, stops and idle times and help drivers take the most direct routes to reach their destination in time. Besides, it can audit employee driving habits to enhanced safety and eliminate unauthorized use of vehicles.
Neph Denosta, Assistant Vice President and Marketing Head at PLDT SME Business, mentioned that Smart Tracker got an accreditation with LTFRB as buses are now required to have a tracker.
Denosta said Smart Tracker can monitor the speed of the bus and alerts bus operators with what is needed to be done with the vehicle.
Cloud-based fleet management
For fleet management, Smart Fleet is a cloud-based application which provides businesses that manage fleets with a full suite of vehicle management services including maintenance, dispatching and cashiering, driver data and reports.
The Smart Fleet keeps an organized database of all vehicles’ information such as plate number, model, driver, current usage and others. It can also monitor inventory of spare parts.
Simplified ticketing system
The Smart e-Ticketing solution simplifies ticketing system by automating fares scheduling for public transport firms. Using this app, fares can be automatically calculated based on point of origin and destination, and trip information can be provided in a single receipt.
It also offers users a hassle-free monitoring of trips and sales performance in real-time.
Meanwhile, Smart Powerform is a digital way of tracking goods’ shipment that leverages the mobile technology and replaces the pen-and-paper system.
Smart Powerform is highly configurable as it can be customized based on business requirements. Using this solution, users can take photos, sign documents and send updates in near real time.
