Leading UK Pallet Sector Operator – UPN has just launched “SmartPOD” the company’s unique new multi-platform Live Signature Capture App.
Bespoke to UPN, SmartPOD is an industry-leading App tailored specifically to the UPN operation enabling UPN members to consistently provide 100% live signature capture. The SmartPOD is available for both Android and Apple smart phones. These phones make up over 95% of the mobile market enabling UPN to maximise Live Signature Capture.
SmartPOD is the third generation Live Signature Capture App from UPN. Six months in development this exciting new App has several enhancements. It is faster, more efficient and more flexible than before, and has even more emphasis on functionality and usability.
With SmartPOD uploaded proof of delivery can now be available within seconds of the delivery being made. All signatures obtained at the point of delivery are uploaded to UPN central servers in real-time. Rather than go to market and source third party applications, a while ago UPN took the strategic decision to set up its own specialist IT development team. It is a decision that is paying real dividends as UPN is actively controlling its own destiny and growth curve.
“We have a really talented team here at Lichfield”, said UPN Group IT Manager Gary Flockhart: “It’s a Team that has worked extremely hard to bring to market a unique industry leading App. The launch of SmartPOD will further improve UPN services and establish our IT leadership position in our sector”. UPN SmartPOD has a range of bespoke features including:
• Messaging function; – Two-way communication between office and driver enabling strong links regarding all elements of the business. Based on SMS communication systems the messaging function capabilities are all within the App.
• Demo mode for driver training; – A special training mode designed to help drivers become familiar with the new facilities in the App and to help ensure that they are confident in using the App efficiently and professionally at the point of delivery.
• Paperwork indicators; – As well as the electronic side of things a lot of consignments require customers’ own documentation to be signed, so there is an indicator within the App to flag this up to the drivers so that this requirement does not get missed
• Drop ordering; – By default the App downloads the drivers run with the consignments in a set order defined by the planner. Circumstances may change however and so they can change the run order within the App.
• GPS locations; – Every step of the delivery is accurately timed. In addition, SmartPOD will accurately record the GPS positions at key stages, Arrival, Unload, and Delivery stages.
• Ad-Hoc run creation; – One time runs can be created for couriered pallets or subcontractors. In the ad hoc run screen the driver can simply scan the two dimensional barcode which will automatically create the run sheet and add the consignment / pallet to it.
UPN were the first Pallet Network to have Live Signature Capture and with the introduction of SmartPOD, UPN has maintained the company’s position as a cutting edge pallet sector IT innovator.
SmartPOD’ s launch follows on from the introduction of the UPN mobile track and trace application, which provides full track and trace facilities to customers and members and provides full visibility of each palletised freight consignment. Using smart phones users can track progress from collection to delivery in real time. “Our business was founded on technology”, said Gary Flockhart, “Our continued goal is to develop and implement new technology that delivers clear benefits to UPN customers and members.”
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