| Business
Problem |
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Most real-time remote tracking systems are limited in their
capability. They may report where a truck is, but they deliver
very little value in terms of making a business more efficient
or sharing important information with the people who really need
it. In addition, client demands for more
information and regulatory compliance requirements are putting
more pressure on the business owner to become more accountable
and have information readily available. While meeting
ever-increasing client expectations and regulatory demands is
essential to remain viable, it can often cost the business in
productive time rather than add value to the business owner.
| ESS Solution:
ENVIROnav |
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ENVIROnav is a breakthrough truck monitoring and management
system that actively tracks and controls major problems such as
driver fatigue, vehicle performance and keeping transport
clients informed. ENVIROnav is available to
transport companies located anywhere in Australia to both track
their vehicles via GPS (Global Positioning System) technology,
and to ensure that both the vehicle and its driver are
performing to required safety and efficiency levels.
ENVIROnav is the latest transport
management system developed by ESS. It is a result of 10 years
of industry experience in building customized solutions for
other providers in Real Time Remote Tracking and GIS industry.
ENVIROnav has created an extremely flexible
monitoring system that, once deployed, can benefit almost every
area of your business. From monitoring fleet movements to
reacting to critical events, ENVIROnav is an easy-to-implement
solution that automatically monitors and carries out
instructions even when you’re not present.
With ENVIROnav, you set the standard in how
your business operates. The ENVIROnav solution is so
flexible in that you can monitor any measurable sensor on a
vehicle, its position, driver fatigue, departure from planned
routes or service alerts. In effect you can cut out
time-consuming manual processes, eliminate management guesswork
and provide a safer environment for everyone that interacts with
your business.
Although ENVIROnav’s
remote monitoring and active response capabilities can apply to
many industries, including emergency services, mining and road
construction, its most immediate appeal is to transport
businesses. After purchase, ENVIROnav incurs no ongoing cost to
run.
ENVIROnav comprises two
discrete but interconnected components. The first is an
on-board console to monitor a range on vehicle systems,
including truck speeds, braking and even details such as
temperature conditions of attached refrigerated trailers. The
console also identifies the truck’s location in real-time via
GPS and communicates this to head office via the GPRS mobile
data system.
The second component is
the Event Server, which gives transport companies the
ability to monitor data online and pick out the intelligent
information needed to operate their business better. That
information can trigger events by the system, such as sending an
SMS to alert to the driver’s supervisor, slowing down the
vehicle and, if necessary, even shutting down the vehicle.
Even over speed around bends for trains can be automatically
controlled to reduce the risk of derailment and aftermath.
ENVIROnav solves major
problems in the transport industry such as driver fatigue,
managing subcontractors, improved planning of bookings, managing
changes to driver behaviour and much more.
The ENVIROnav solution can be extended to
include customised modification of existing business information
systems. These include bookings / manifest systems, scheduling
and resources planning, GIS viewer, event management, messaging
system, on route fuel recording, route management and fencing,
fleet maintenance and servicing, subcontractor management and
account data exchange.
Onboard consoles can be purpose built to
your specification using the latest in wireless communication
such as 12 channel GPS units, GSM / GPRS / SMS, Satellite, UHF &
HF Radio, Bluetooth, IR, microwave and Mobile data networks.
ENVIROnav provides a wireless solution for almost any situation
at sea, above or under ground, in remote or populated areas or
in the air.
All devices can be certified to any of the
following standards Ctick, CE, FCC, VCCI, and BSMI
| Who Benefits
from ENVIROnav |
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ENVIROnav equips your business to:
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Identify driver fatigue
Tools are provided to monitor driver fatigue with automated
action for a safer working environment with reduced risk.
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Reduce insurance premiums
Insurance companies reward businesses that play it smart with
tools such as ENVIROnav through reduced premiums.
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Improve forecasting accuracy
Know exactly where your fleet is at any time, including attached
trailers, so that you can manage outcomes and satisfy clients
expectations
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Eliminate undesirable behaviours
Monitor driver activities in “No Go Zones” and record
performance KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) to maximise your
business effectiveness and eliminate undesirable behaviours.
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Increase remote control
Monitor and control anything that can be measured or controlled
including SAE J1708/J1587 PID onboard computer systems.
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Control operations at all levels
Control your business using profiles based on drivers, vehicle,
route or trailers so that individual needs can be addressed.
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Know your true profit margin:
You can measure routes by time and running costs, so you can
quickly determine what is profitable for your business and
whether a subcontractor may be better used.
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Reduce fuel costs:
You can plan routes ahead to provide for the most cost-effective
fuel journey.
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Prevent unauthorised access:
You can prevent unauthorised access to your vehicles, and even
stop them in their tracks remotely, with ENVIROnav’s onboard ID
security cards. In most cases, systems can be configured
to use existing time clock or security personnel swipe cards.
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Monitoring trailers remotely:
Remote monitoring of trailers can reduce costly consignment
damage by identifying unplanned temperature changes,
unauthorized access or incorrect trailer movement.
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Improve internal communication:
Predetermined ENVIROnav alerts can instantly trigger an event,
which can dispatch an SMS message, email, driver warning or on
screen message, so that any unplanned action or event can be
promptly dealt with.
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Simplify client communication:
Automatically provide instant updates to clients, via email, SMS
or the Web, so that your client can manage receipt of goods or
pickups effectively. This allows your staff to concentrate
on doing business.
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Speed up pickups and deliveries:
Remotely issue bookings with pickup or delivery details, along
with required notes or actions to confirm the booking, to
improve response times and client satisfaction.
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Lower communication costs:
By using GPRS wireless communication technology, data can be
sent any time using a back to base connection via the internet
for minimal cost. In most cases your only cost is for the small
packets of data to the Onboard Console and not back to base. No
restriction on telecommunication or Internet providers lets you
negotiate better rates and terms.
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Track your entire fleet:
Visual maps can reveal any level of information required
even down to street naming. Features can be easily applied
to enhance monitoring such as “No Go Zones”, critical junction
points and PUD locations. This means that you can see
exactly what your fleet is or doing at any time to assist making
sound decisions.
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Customise the system to your needs:
Onboard consoles can be designed and manufactured and / or
programmed to your requirements. ENVIROnav has no
limitation or prohibiting price barriers for any industry
section or vehicle type.
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Grow the system as your business evolves:
SQL data structure allows you endless possibilities to gain
benefits throughout your entire business including accounts and
maintenance areas.
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Auditable Reporting:
Reports created on any measurable activity down to individual
driver, vehicle, trailer, route, booking etc to assist
management or to provide auditable evidence with deliveries,
consignment treatment and other activities.
| What Makes
ENVIROnav Unique? |
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Purpose-built: ENVIROnav is the
first fully customisable solution in terms of hardware
monitoring devices, on board software, business solutions and
reports. Unlike other systems that provide a limited
return on investment, ENVIROnav looks at your whole business
from the ground up to meet your expectations.
Taking control: The ENVIROnav Event
Server and Manager is the tool that provides you with total
control unlike any other product on the market. ENVIROnav
can automatically inform clients of a delivery or passing
through a set point by SMS, email or via the Internet while
drivers can be alerted of a potential problem or direction on
route with other personnel knowing of a potential problems via
SMS, email, or through the GIS viewing and playback software.
Remote action could even include taking control of the vehicle
remotely. This allows instant response to any event, based
on your business rules. This improves efficiency and minimises
risk at the first signs of trouble.
Web Status reports and map viewers:
ENVIROnav is the only independent and configurable remote
tracking system that incorporates a web server to create
consignment location maps and status reports for your clients to
access. This enables your staff to focus on creating
business, without being distracted or directed by your clients.
Your clients also have the ability to interact with your
business based on up-to-date information.
Trailer monitors: ENVIROnav’s unique
trailer sensor enables you to track what’s attached to your
vehicle. This is ideal for refrigerated trailers where
trailer access and temperature ranges are critical to maintain
freshness and quality.
No ongoing costs: ENVIROnav has no
hidden costs to your business. You own your ENVIROnav
solution outright, so you do not incur ongoing transaction
charges to use the system.
Fully integrated: ENVIROnav is the
only real time, remote monitoring product that lets you, or
other software developers, design their own unique solution or
to fully integrate ENVIROnav with your current system. This
means that previous investments can continue to be functional
and work seamlessly with ENVIROnav
| Developed by
ESS |
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ESS partners with clients to make the impossible
happen. As well as solving business problems for the industry. ESS
Real Time Remote Tracking software and hardware solutions improves
quality of service, reduces risk and cuts costs for clients in a
wide range of area and industries groups. For more information
visit www.ess.com.au. |
