Thursday, May 2, 2013

Getting drivers to scan PODs using Android phone

Drivers and technology do not go together- so believes the industry. We agree. But we can still have drivers or brokers use technology to send us e-POD.

How ?

First rule- do not expect driver or broker to enter any form on a mobile device.

WebXpress has devised an application- ONE CLICK POD. This is how it works:

  • Driver/ broker needs to have an Android Smartphone- this does not sound very far fetched as India will have over 300 mn smart phone by end of 2014
  • E-POD application will be installed on their phone or hub manager can download once for them
  • At the time of delivery, they will click on Application Icon
  • Camera will be invoked and they will take a photo of POD
  • App will automatically upload the photo to server

At central office, a team will open all such images- enter data into Web Application or reject the image

So we have E-POD, delivery update, audit of data- ALL DONE in one shot.

 

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