drayOS by PortPro vs. Track-POD vs. Trimble Fleet Mobility

I would recommend Track-POD for any every business related deliveries. At time we have deadlines to meet and sometimes we need original copies of documents to be delivered some distance away, whether for signing or viewing. We would always used Track-POD because they are fast and very convenient.

Incentivized

Appian is well suited for optimization of routes and contrary to what Appian claims, it is not well suited for scheduling.

• Deliver on time
• Real time tracking
• Proof of delivery

Incentivized

• Appian is excellent for use in both the analysis arena and ongoing operations support. The speed to solution and quality of solution is at the top of the market.
• The configurability of the system gives the user the flexibility to address almost any route problem imaginable. Analysts have the ability to recreate the "world" to fit their customer's needs rather than forcing the customer into a predetermined framework.
• The installation of the software is flexible and can be structured to fit any work group's format, from a centralized core to a distributed mobile analysis team.

• Communication with drivers
• Sign on delivery

Incentivized

• Transit times are sometimes inaccurate/inconsistent.
• Software can slow down as a route file undergoes many changes.
• Large quantity of input files can sometimes create confusion/inconsistency when route files are shared by multiple users.

Many issues with the system and I will probably recommend other type of software if the question arises. Because of the investment my company has made, I will use the system for now.

FedEx is an ok delivery service, however they are very outdated compared to Track-POD. Track-POD is more technologically advanced, especially since they provide real time tracking and this allows users to be fully aware at all times.

Incentivized

Appian was best suited for an analysis environment both functionally and from a cost structure standpoint. Other packages are targeting ongoing operations and their cost structures reflect that goal. The purely analytical environment can underestimated in these situations. There is definitely a need for non operation specific analysis tools in the marketplace.

• Cost efficient
• Safe delivery
• Electronic documents

Incentivized

• Improved service to customers by being more aware of ETA's and how they relate to each store's receiving hours.
• Reduced transportation costs in dynamic environment where routes are optimized daily using Direct Route.
• Better customer service to field by generating e-mail notifications for following day's ETA's, along with notifications when trips are behind schedule.