How CallPass Changes The Logistics Game
Containers stacked on huge cargo ships are typical as you pass by any seaport. These units take goods across the world and back again. With competition heating up between shipping companies, it makes sense to be on top of your logistics game. No one wants to lose or misplace thousands of dollars in goods with one container miscalculation. Improve your organization and shipping times with container tracking devices and software from CallPass. Transporting goods will become more profitable as a result of GPS tracking.
Examining the Container Industry
Direct retailers and consumers demand rapid deliveries in every capacity. Most companies rely on intermodal containers in order to meet those delivery expectations. Every container holds hundreds or thousands of dollars worth of inventory. Tracking these assets is a core part of business.
Companies focus on delivery times and how fast the containers can be turned around. With CallPass solutions, tracking the assets is that much easier. The intermodal sector will inevitably grow by exponential numbers in the next few years. Be on top of your shipping needs to avoid any supply concerns.
Being Informed About Antiquated Tracking Methods
If you’ve been in the shipping business for many years, you remember logging the containers one by one. Manual logging isn’t feasible with the volume of containers that move through your company today.
As an alternative to GPS, you may have chosen other methods of control, such as:
- Manually Tracking Units
This tracking method is the old-fashioned route for logistics. It costs you nothing upfront, but the man hours to keep up with it are considerable. They must track the units and research any mistakes in-between shipments. Money is largely wasted in this case.
The misconception that electronic devices are too expensive for your shipping company arises at this point. In fact, the opposite is true. An upfront investment will save money as you incorporate the features into your daily tasks. - Barcodes
Moving forward with barcodes is a step in the right direction. However, it doesn't offer every solution. It's still technically a manual way to count containers. Employees must walk up to each barcode and scan it. This task isn't necessary with instantly downloaded GPS data from tracking devices.
Barcodes might be dirty, torn or missing altogether too. This situation calls for a change to the sticker, which inevitably takes time. If multiple barcodes are breaking down, your employee loses a lot of time because of the repairs. In the end, there's still considerable time wasted on this logistical choice. - RFID Tracking
As a container moves in and out of a yard, its RFID chip is scanned. You'll certainly know when the container moves at that particular point, but its route is a mystery otherwise. The data isn't as detailed as GPS information in a tracking device. The driver is still required to input addresses and other core information.
Relying on GPS with CallPass's hardware and software is the smartest way to keep track of your fleet.
Automate your logistics by adding container tracking devices to your assets. The devices solve several problems, including:
- Reducing time locating containers in the field
- Improving customer service
- Efficiently managing current orders
- Solving slow container turnovers
- Reducing theft risk
In general, you’ll see your workforce improve with fewer mistakes and better productivity when automation is the rule. For example, tap the logistics app to see all the details surrounding a single container. These details include:
- GPS coordinates
- Time duration
- Final destination
- Availability and overdue notifications
- Delivery verification with time stamps
- Truck-sizing options
CallPass’s solutions require very little training with only an upfront investment. These realities may turn off some shipping companies, but remember to look at the bigger picture. The investment will pay off over time in stellar customer service and reduced losses.
There are many other features that our products offer you, such as:
- Historical information for billing accuracy
- Open-order fulfillment
- Damaged-unit responsibility
- Sizing the container for the job
- Analyzing turnover rates and field use
Achieve tight control over your assets with container tracking solutions. CallPass’s team is on your side every step of the way.
Improving Container Tracking With Today’s Technology
Imagine a device mounted to each of your containers. These units might include:
- Front-load containers
- Roll-off bins
These GPS devices tell you where each container is in near real time. It’s understandable to rely on tried-but-true methods that include manual counting. They appear to save money, but they don’t in the long run.
Consider this scenario:
- You manually count your containers and conclude that more are needed to support demand.
- The new containers go into rotation.
- Your bottom line becomes a problem as costs rise.
The new containers aren’t being properly managed, which leads to increased costs and outright confusion. GPS container tracking is the answer to your problems.
Contact CallPass today to see how your assets can be managed with detailed GPS information and travel times. Depending on the system, our components and software allow you to save and analyze data at the drop of a hat.
Explore the other features to GPS monitoring such as:
- Access to cloud-based geo-zones
- Near real-time alerts for container management
Take a look at the simple steps involved with our products to make your logistics world easier than ever before:
- Track one or more containers throughout their journey
- Upload the information to the cloud
- Access the data from an app on your computer, smartphone or tablet
- User-friendly interfaces greet you for nearly instant tracking
True organization starts with hardware and software that you can trust. CallPass’s solutions include pinpoint accuracy when you try our products today!
Switching to a GPS Platform
You might be hesitant about switching to a GPS platform, but there are real benefits to the change. Explore these additional benefits below:
A. Data Rich
Installed sensors offer location, trajectory, and other critical data about your shipment. View the information on your computer or mobile device for analysis purposes.
B. User-Friendly Design
Forget about training classes and homework. CallPass solutions are easy to install and maintain. The devices are meant to be automated parts of your day. It’s only the data that you must look at and make a sound decision on.
C. Durable Products
Take a look at an individual, CallPass product. It looks like a magical black box. In some ways, it is a mysterious wonder. That dark housing has been tested numerous times. Physical breakdowns aren’t in the cards for these devices.
They can withstand some of the harshest conditions on land or sea. You invest in the hardware, and it should last for many years. Updating the software or app on a regular basis should be the only maintenance involved.
D. No Shipment Delays
You won’t be in the dark with CallPass’s devices on board your container. Know when and where your container is at all times. See its journey across your computer screen.
The features keep getting better because our solutions also include cloud-based geo-zones. Create a virtual perimeter around the shipment area. Receive notifications when the container does or does not enter the geo-zone. There might be prohibited zones where you’re notified of assets entering strange locations. Theft and shipper misconduct can be documented and stopped with our geo-zone features. No container should be late with our devices telling you near real-time statuses.
E. Improved Asset Allocation
The GPS within the tracking devices will tell you when a truck reaches a particular destination. There’s no question about the driver’s whereabouts. As a result, a truck can be quickly turned around on another route when the container is safely delivered. Efficiency is simple with GPS solutions on each container.
CallPass’s team is happy to answer any questions about your container options involving GPS today. The benefits are practically endless.
Know where your containers are at all times with CallPass’s logistical solutions. Improve your rolling stock, consolidate current numbers and keep accurate track of every unit. See your containers in near real time as they move across the globe or remain in storage. CallPass’s devices and software will get your company moving.
