subject: Electronic Driver Dispatch Software [print this page] Business software sales are all based on the features that that particular software can provide to the business that is purchasing it. In which ways can the software save that business money? In which ways can it bring them more business? In which ways can it reduce the time spent on certain tasks? In which ways can it reduce errors? That is why, when a delivery company is looking at purchasing dispatching software, there are very specific features that they are going to be looking for.GPS tracking capabilities and interfacing with certain accounting programs are popular features that many couriers look for when they are buying new software, but more and more, one of the most sought after features because of how much benefit it can really provide to a business has been electronic driver dispatch.This feature in a program can save a lot of employee time by greatly simplifying the entire process of dispatching drivers.
Electronic driver dispatch means that instead of a dispatcher having to plan and call a courier every time a new delivery comes in, they can instead simply have the dispatch uploaded electronically to whatever type of technology the driver is carrying with the. This might include anything from a GPS enabled Smartphone to a specific mobile unit designed for the courier industry, but in either event the route is quickly planned and the driver has their instructions. This isn't just useful for dispatching drivers to make a pickup, but can also help with adjusting previously scheduled routes or re-routing a driver if an emergency or rush order comes in at the last minute.
Many companies also like using electronic dispatch with GPS units because of how it enables to them to monitor performance and to simplify the act of keeping driver log books. Much of this newer software with electronic dispatch also includes an automatic logging feature. This means that it will track where your drivers are throughout the day and automatically track it all for you. This is also great for a company that is trying to get the most of their drivers, because it will enable them to be monitored for mistakes some drivers make such as spending too much time at a particular location, or driving in routes that are consuming more fuel.Some couriers even come up with more creative uses for these features, showing that there are multiple benefits to be gained from buying this particular type of software.
