PROJECT
Our client is a family run business originating in Germany. The company was founded in 1998 and expanded throughout Europe, Asia and Africa. Over the years they were able to become a global player in the logistics industry and are able to provide services throughout a great number of different sectors and industries.
CHALLENGES
The client faced several operational challenges that had to be solved:
- Lack of real-time visibility into truck locations and status.
- Delays in delivery without updates.
- Inefficient routing, leading to increased fuel consumption and delivery times.
- No centralized platform for dispatchers and drivers to communicate.
- Limited data for performance analysis and route optimization.
SOLUTIONS
Our team developed a cross-platform mobile and web application that provided end-to-end real-time tracking and communication tools.
- Real-Time GPS Tracking: Live location updates of all trucks displayed on an interactive map.
- Route Optimization: Integration of traffic data and delivery schedules to provide the most efficient routes.
- Automated estimated time of arrival for each delivery stop.
- Alerts triggered when a vehicle enters/exits predefined zones.
- Mobile application for drivers to view routes, check tasks, and communicate with dispatchers.
- Admin Dashboard: Central platform for fleet managers to monitor activity, manage schedules, and generate reports.
TECHNOLOGIES
- Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React
- Backend: Node.js, Express.js
- Mobile: Swift, Kotlin
- Database: PostgreSQL, Redis
- Infrastructure: AWS (EC2, RDS, Lambda)
- Real-Time Tracking: WebSocket, MQTT
- Geolocation: Google Maps API, Mapbox
- Authentication: Firebase Auth
RESULTS
- Decrease in delivery delays due to real-time tracking and proactive rerouting.
- Improvement in fuel efficiency from optimized routes.
- Reduced dispatcher workload through centralized monitoring and alerts.
- Higher driver accountability with clear location history and automated check-ins.
- Data-driven decisions enabled by analytics on routes, delays, and idle times.
