A demonstration of Paragon Waypoint Mapping, which relieves a huge headache for transport office staff, will take place at the Microlise Transport Conference in May.
The feature feeds Paragon planned route information direct to the driver via an interface with Microlise to the driver’s Sat Nav.
Traditionally, a printed risk assessed route manifest would be provided to the driver – though even if supplied, often drivers would ignore it in favour of a preferred route, or the Sat Nav recommended route. In some cases, transport personnel would later spot these discrepancies but often they would go unnoticed.
Paragon Waypoint Mapping feeds Paragon’s guided routes into the Microlise Journey Management product, which in turn feeds the driver’s in-cab Sat Nav device. Turn by turn guidance through the driver’s Sat Nav helps to ensure that the actual route follows the planned route. The route taken by the driver can then be monitored in real time by the planning office and up to date delivery information made available to the customer services team.
Functionality within Paragon’s routing and scheduling software called Route Control means planned routes can be set to contain specific rules – for example to avoid schools, comply with regulations including the London Lorry Control Scheme or to avoid a stretch of roadworks. When a transport operator combines both Route Control and Waypoint Mapping, they can be confident that the driver is following risk assessed routes out on the road.
Once back at the depot, “plan versus actual” can be reviewed and when needed meaningful discussions with drivers about chosen diversions from the planned route can take place. Any legitimate reasons can be taken into account and future plans can be updated accordingly facilitating improved route planning in the future.
The Waypoint Mapping interface was developed in partnership by Paragon and Microlise, initially to meet the needs of a large UK supermarket. The new system enhancement is now available to all customers.
Paragon will be demonstrating the system at the Microlise Transport Conference – now Europe’s largest road transport conference – at The Ricoh Arena on 17th May.
The event is free to attend and features a full conference programme, including three breakout workshop areas, as well as an industry exhibition of leading suppliers, associations and manufacturers.
Learn more and register at www.microliseconference.com.
