Asset tracking and management: Take the risk out of

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Asset tracking and management: Take the risk out of on-time deliveries.

When your livelihood and reputation depend on making timely deliveries, keeping track of packages and vehicles is critical. For a freight company based in the Midwest, its existing field-force automation solution simply wasn’t doing the job. It didn’t provide robust barcode scanning and signature capture, so therefore the company couldn’t ensure that items were getting to their destinations on time or confirm that customers were satisfied with the condition of the items when they arrived. Company executives also wanted to know that delivery staff members were keeping to a set schedule—information they would be able to get if they could review real-time delivery logs that a state-of-the-art solution could provide.

Mobile devices and solutions are essential to the ways we do business today.

Verizon has invested more than $80 billion in its wireless network since 2000.

After evaluating several software vendors, the freight hauler settled on Blackbay’s Delivery Connect, a real-time freight tracking solution, using Intermec® CN70 ultra-rugged mobile computers for barcode scanning and signature capture. The solution runs on Verizon’s powerful 4G LTE network. Delivery Connect provides companies with electronic proof of collection and proof



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of delivery records that minimize the risk of human error and the cost of manual processing. Its integrated wireless event reporting provides real-time visibility into all processes, so staff can respond rapidly and take advantage of underutilized capacity. By adopting this combination of technology, company executives can evaluate how well deliveries are meeting their targets. When the data shows that a freight hauler has missed its delivery window, managers can take concrete action to fix the situation.

By adopting this combination of technology, company executives can evaluate how well deliveries are meeting their targets.

Asset tracking and management is crucial to fleet industries. When much of your business operates on the road or at distant job sites, it’s important to keep an eye on your far-away assets and know where they are every step of the way. Verizon offers a range of asset tracking and management solutions, so you can know the real-time location of high-value assets at each point in your supply chain, whether your

drivers are minutes away or across the country. When this technology is used on Verizon’s 4G LTE network, companies can: • React immediately when asset conditions change or vehicles go off route. • Improve customer service by locating drivers when needed. • Reduce theft, loss or in-transit shrinkage. • Offer more accurate delivery estimates. Industries that require a fleet of vehicles can use asset tracking and management technology to run operations more efficiently. Examples include:

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Construction When you build things, a large part of your operation involves getting equipment, materials and workers from one place to another. Delays can play havoc with deadlines.

One small fleet operator was able to save on 15% more jobs per week by reducing inefficiencies.1

Verizon Asset Tracking and Management solutions help the construction industry to reduce loss from damage, theft or unauthorized use. Companies can also track the condition and timing of shipments. Ultimately, by being able to manage fleets better, construction businesses can help control fuel and maintenance costs. Industrial, oil and gas When you’re in the oil and gas industry, individuals and companies depend on you to ensure systems are working. So it’s imperative to keep fleets running like a well-oiled machine.



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Track and manage drivers and vehicles. M2M can show you where time is being wasted.

Verizon Asset Tracking and Management solutions give these industries the oversight they need to track inventory in transit and thus reduce loss from damage and theft. Keeping a close watch on equipment can also help increase utilization, simplify compliance and improve asset utilization across multiple job sites.

Transportation and distribution In competitive industries, it’s crucial to find the shortest route to your customer’s doorstep. In the transportation and distribution industries, that means keeping vehicles on time and on schedule. Verizon Asset Tracking and Management solutions allow these industries to quickly determine the location and status of equipment and shipments. In addition, companies can help meet service level agreements and shorten billing cycles. Ultimately, utilizing this technology helps companies to boost efficiency and on-time deliveries.

Learn more. 1 Source: Verizon Wireless, business.verizonwireless.com/content/b2b/en/info/m2m-infographic.html, as of 9/4/2013. Network details & coverage maps at vzw.com. © 2015 Verizon. UC01301015

Want help reducing costs while increasing efficiency and your bottom line? Find out more about Verizon Asset Tracking and Management solutions.