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Optimizing Fleet Management with IoT: A Case Study on Boyacá
Technology Category
- Networks & Connectivity - RFID
- Sensors - RFID Readers
Applicable Industries
- Electronics
- Transportation
Applicable Functions
- Logistics & Transportation
- Product Research & Development
Use Cases
- Fleet Management
- Last Mile Delivery
Services
- System Integration
The Challenge
Boyacá, a company with 35 years of experience in newspaper delivery, was facing a significant challenge. The company needed to increase the productivity of its drivers and reduce delivery costs. The fulfillment of time schedules was crucial for customer satisfaction, and late deliveries could result in additional costs. Boyacá needed real-time information on arrival and departure times at each hub of the distribution chain to control costs with the lowest possible investment. The company uses several hundred trucks for delivery every day, making the task of tracking and optimizing delivery times a complex one.
About The Customer
Boyacá is a well-established company in Spain, with over 35 years of experience in the delivery of newspapers and magazines. The company prides itself on its punctuality, as the fulfillment of time schedules is essential for customer satisfaction. Late deliveries can result in additional costs, making efficiency and timeliness key to the company's operations. Boyacá operates on a large scale, using several hundred trucks for delivery every day. The company's team is composed of more than 3,600 people with 63 logistics platforms that provide services 24/7 and deliver daily to more than 25,000 locations.
The Solution
Boyacá collaborated with Altair SmartCore to enhance their distribution chain. The solution involved the installation of an RFID clock at each node of the distribution chain and the distribution of a personal RFID card to each driver. This setup was the optimal solution to collect the information and integrate it into the client's own SQL Database at the lowest cost using the Altair SmartCore Platform. The exact arrival and departure times at each node, including the difference between scheduled and actual delivery times, are received and stored in real time. Boyacá worked with a System Integrator (Wairbut) and Altair SmartCore to develop the end-to-end solution in less than 3 months. The solution included the development of a customized IoT device integrated with Altair SmartCore IoT Platform to collect all the data from RFID cards, process the data, and integrate it with the existing IT Systems.
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