Fuel costs account for 28-30% of most fleet budgets. This, combined with the volatile cost of fuel, makes reducing fuel consumption one of the most important issues facing fleet managers. In some cases theft of fuel adds to this problem. Most of the companies are implementing more scientific real-time based systems to handle this issue.

iLogistics is a GPS/GPRS based fleet tracking solution that helps companies save fuel cost, reduce manual labor cost, increase process efficiencies. A GPS device will be attached to each automobile that gets tracked. iLogistics system communicated with the cellular network (GPRS or CDMA) to collect the data from these devices. Once the data collected and stored in our central server, it can be extended to derive various business value as well as passed on to the ERP systems. Apart from the location various other information like Speed, Geo-fencing, mileage reporting etc are also provided by the iLogistics system.

The three main components that help to improve the overall efficiencies of fleet management system are,

• Idling Monitoring - Just sixty minutes of idling time is equal to 80 to 120 minutes of driving time. So, reducing the idle time by just 10% can result in a 10 to 20% increase in fuel efficiency. Idling monitoring allows fleet managers to receive alerts every time a vehicle idles past the allowed amount, with this information fleet managers can identify and correct wasteful driver behavior.
• Speed Monitoring - Excessive speed has a negative impact on fuel consumption. Reducing driver speed can lower fuel consumption up to 14%. Speed monitoring (Rapid acceleration and Hard braking) allows fleet managers to track instances when drivers reach excessive speeds and they receive speed alerts when drivers surpass the limit. Fleet managers can also access information such as the length of the speeding event, the top speed reached, and the location where the event occurred, similar to idling monitoring.
• Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL)-Tracking fleet vehicles in Real-Time. Fleet managers know the location of all vehicles which allows them to dispatch the closest one to a job. This eliminates travelling unnecessary kilometers and saves fuel. In some situations like accidents, the incident can be identified and can be assisted by the other vehicle moving closest to the particular location.

Fleet management technology monitors these events. The gathered data from the vehicle is recorded and analyzed; the information can provide effective cost, reduced over-time, administrative cost and environmentally-friendly benefits.

Device Features

• GPS and I/O data acquisition
• Real Time tracking
• Smart algorithm of data acquisition (time, distance and event based)
• Sending acquired data via GPRS (TCP/IP and UDP/IP protocols)
• Smart algorithm of GPRS connections (GPRS traffic saving)
• Operating in roaming networks (preferred GSM providers list)
• Events on I/O detection and sending via GPRS or SMS.
• Scheduled 24 coordinates SMS sending
• 5 GeoFence zones (rectangular or circle)
• Sleep mode (saving vehicle's accumulators)
• OTA (firmware updating via GPRS)
• Motion sensor
• Small and easy to mount case

GSM

• Quad-band 900/1800 MHz; 850/1900 MHz
• GPRS class 10 (up to 85,6 kbps);
• SMS (text/data)

GPS

• Super Sense solution
• 16 channel GPS receiver
• -158dBm sensitivity

Interface

• 2 Digital Inputs
• 2 Digital Outputs
• Power supply +12V...+24V
• RS232 interface
• Configuration and firmware upload
• NMEA (navigation output)
• Internal GSM antenna
• Internal/External GPS antenna (option)

iLogistics software application interacts with the hardware to provide the business functionality. Software can provide tracking in many forms. iLogistics is built in .net technologies using user friendly interfaces.

Types of Tracking:

• Web Based Tracking.
• Desktop Based Tracking.
• Status On Maps
• Handset Based Tracking
• SMS and email alerts

Reports we provide:

• Start Stop Report
• Begin and End Day Report
• Fleet Summary
• Detailed Activity Report
• Speed Report
• Fleet Status
• Operational Cost
• Alerts (Over Speed, Maintenance, Geo Fencing etc.. )

The benefits of iLogistics include:

• Reduced Fuel Expenses
• Decreased Overtime
• Ability to Monitor the Speed of Your Drivers
• Use as a Virtual Time Stamp
• More Control Over Day-To-Day Activities
• Lower Insurance Costs 5-15%
• Increased Driver Productivity
• Improved Customer Service
• Reduced Response Time
• Validation of Service Calls
• More accurate Billing

iLogistics can be used in:

• Stolen vehicle recovery
• Fleet management
• Asset tracking
• Field service management
• School bus monitoring
• Trailer tracking
• Rental Car monitoring
• Espionage/Surveillance
• Child and elderly tracking
• Courier Tracking