Dynamic Vehicle Scheduling & Real-time Tracking

MJC²'s real-time scheduling and vehicle tracking system REACT is the fastest and most powerful dynamic planning system available on the market. Capable of optimising 1000s of vehicle movements in seconds, it is the only planning software able to dynamically schedule large operations on a minute-by-minute basis. REACT can automatically dispatch distribution and transport operations and can reschedule vehicle/driver assignments based on real-time events.

REACT includes functionality such as real-time scheduling of vehicles and drivers, dynamic routing, real-time vehicle fleet tracking and dispatcher systems and fleet tracking. For more information about our vehicle tracking and scheduling systems please click on one of the following links:

• Real-time Scheduling Systems & Dynamic Planning Software
• Real-time Dispatch Software & Resource Tracking
• GPS Vehicle Tracking & Asset Tracking

Real-time Scheduling Systems & Dynamic Planning Software

REACT provides a real-time dispatcher environment for planners and managers who must respond dynamically to a continuously changing operation. The immediate benefits of implementing the REACT system include:

• Dynamic routing and scheduling of vehicles (including dynamic scheduling of multidrops or multicollects and dynamic assignment of work to resources)
• Efficient fleet and driver usage, taking account of working time directives, shift scheduling, vehicle maintenance scheduling and customer constraints
• Reduced spot-hire costs and better utilisation of own-fleet
• Improved service levels, including better adherence to schedule and greater flexibility
• Optimisation based on operational constraints and business objectives
• Improved visibility at all levels of the operation
• Dynamic replanning in response to last minute orders, cancellations, redirections, etc.
• Advanced warning of potential delays due to traffic congestion or breakdowns, and tactical response.

In an operation where order-fulfillment windows may be as narrow as half-an-hour, and penalties for late delivery may be substantial, the ability to react quickly to operational problems such as traffic delays, breakdowns, last minute orders, etc. is vital. REACT allows planners to tackle this problem by replanning optimally, thus reducing the need for over-resourcing and spot-hire while improving service levels. The user-friendly graphical planning interface allows fast and effective interaction with the dispatcher & vehicle tracking system through on-screen maps, reports and editors.

The REACT application is flexible enough to accurately model all operations, and may be configured to exactly match business requirements. Integration with our DISC distribution scheduling software allows complex multidrop and multidepot operations to be scheduled, including the consideration of loading and dispatching constraints if necessary.

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REACT includes real-time dispatcher systems which simplify and automate fleet scheduling and resource tracking. The dispatcher is presented with an up-to-date view of the operation and can instantly locate and track vehicles, personnel, assets and equipment. REACT includes job scheduling and tracking functionality which provides the dispatcher with continuously updated information about the status of each consignment.

Data is presented graphically in the form of maps and gantt charts and in tabular reports. The dispatcher system includes KPI reporting and fleet management modules which enable analysis of vehicle tracking data in real-time and for strategic optimisation. All reports can be configured to meet specific operational rules and requirements. REACT can also interface to other systems such as ERP databases, order-taking systems, fleet maintenance systems, etc. to make vehicle tracking data available across the business.

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REACT integrates with GPS vehicle tracking systems (or other vehicle location and telematics systems) to facilitate dynamic rescheduling of the fleet based on current location. The fleet GPS tracking system provides regular updates about each vehicle's location and progress. Using this information, REACT can estimate journey times and automatically reschedule if vehicles appear to be running much slower or faster than expected. Other assets such as trailers or containers can also be tracked.

The dispatch control system includes vector routing and mapping, allowing vehicle locations to be displayed on maps with status updates about current work and dynamically updated ETAs. Integration with MJC²'s MOBi mobile workforce system provides drivers with in-cab functionality, enabling real-time transmission of updated schedules and real-time capture of data and delivery notes.

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