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Main modules of The POD Father include:

• Job Entry & Allocation: jobs are manually entered or automatically uploaded from your existing systems via an XML interface. Jobs can then be allocated to handhelds using an easy drag-and-drop system to build electronic job manifests, and send manifests to both your own drivers and third-party agencies;

• Handheld Job Completion: drivers can view and complete jobs, including electronic signature capture, using a 3G/GPRS equipped handheld;

• POD - Instant Archive & Retrieval: PODs are available online immediately after job completion. PODs - complete with your company logo - can be sent to customers via fax or email, or raw completed job details can be downloaded in XML format for integration with your existing backoffice systems;
  

• Branded Customer Portal: let your customers search for and retrieve their own PODs, reducing your admin costs whilst improving your customer service.
  

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Business benefits of The POD Father include:

• Improved Cashflow: invoicing can be brought forward as PODs are received real-time. Couple this to a flexible pricing model based on how much you use the system and your cashflow predictions suddenly become a lot more accurate;

• Minimal CAPEX: there are no large annual software license fees to pay, and expensive ruggedised hardware is not required (although is an option). All that you require to get started is a PC with an Internet connection and a modern web-browser, and a delivery driver with a GPRS enabled PDA - available from all major mobile phone network providers.

• Improved Customer Service: automatic archiving and instant retrieval of PODs reduces the time taken to deal with disputed deliveries, the online customer portal allows your customers to self-manage their accounts;

• Improved Transport Planning: the Job Allocation module allows runs to be both planned in advance, and sent straight to drivers while they are out on the road;

• Rapidly Scalable: The POD Father supports all sizes of companies, from one to thousands of delivery vehicles, depots, and users.
  

A bit more about that flexible pricing model:

The POD Father has a Software as a Service (SaaS) pricing model. This model allows companies to only pay for the service when they actually use the service, and allows the fixed cost of logistics to be applied to the individual item shipped, with volume dictating the monthly bill.

Want to find out more? Contact us to arrange a demonstration.