MANILA, Philippines - Entrepreneurs usually have little control over what happens to their goods while these are in transit during deliveries - often, they have no choice but to simply put their trust and faith in their field personnel and delivery staff.
Yet, some nagging questions remain: Will the goods arrive on time? Why did it take so long to deliver? Is it really because of traffic or because of unnecessary stops and detours? Or worse, what if the delivery is stolen or hijacked?
But what if there is a way to know your delivery vehicles’ location right at this moment? What if there is a way to track whether they are stalled or stranded, and what route they are taking? What if you could even monitor whether parked vehicles are being started and moved without authorization?
Now, thanks to PLDT SME-Nation’s FASTrack service, entrepreneurs have the means to track the movements of their company vehicles and even their field personnel, resulting in improved safety, security and cost-efficiency.
Essentially, FASTrack is a high-tech service that allows SMEs to track and monitor the location of company vehicles and personnel as they travel en route to their set destination.
FASTrack uses a portable, pocket-sized homing device that is wirelessly connected to a GPS (Global Positioning System) network. The network relies on satellite navigation technology to monitor the location of business field assets, providing on-the-road, real-time tracking of delivery personnel and vehicles.
“PLDT FASTrack is specifically designed to help SMEs track their vehicle-carrying goods while in transit. Its features and monitoring tools enable business owners to determine the whereabouts of their fleet or vehicles, thus allowing them to extract maximum efficiency and productivity from their employees,” says PLDT SME-Nation vice president and head Kat Luna-Abelarde.
PLDT FASTrack will be of great benefit to companies that require delivery of goods as part of their operations such as manufacturing, wholesale and retail trade; security and investigation; and service and utility companies.
“This simple device can offer a number of features that protect your business from bad elements and illegal operations that most business owners fear when it comes to transporting goods. Even their field agents can carry the device along with them,” says Amil Azurin, PLDT SME-Nation marketing head.
“PLDT FASTrack provides a managed end-to-end vehicle monitoring solution. It comes with the tracking device and the monitoring software and it runs on the PLDT and Smart’s network as well. This way, the client won’t be burdened with the hassle of talking to different vendors or providers,” Azurin adds.
A detailed graphical map interface (displayed on a personal computer or laptop) provides details on the whereabouts of field staff and vehicles (or even an entire transport fleet) using an easy-to-understand, GPS-surveyed digital map. It can pinpoint the exact location of on-the-road agents up to the secondary street level.
The PLDT FASTrack system can even send updates and alerts to a business owner’s mobile phone regarding the whereabouts of his vehicles and personnel.
“The PLDT FASTrack unit is designed to provide reliable data on the whereabouts of any vehicle. Its rugged design can withstand the conditions of long travels and its small size allows it to be concealed inside your car for discreet implementation,” says PLDT SME-Nation product manager Christian Lim.
PLDT FASTrack eases stress for any business as it gives owners hands-on, real-time information for smoother and worry-free field operations.
For more info on what PLDT-SME Nation offers businesses, call 101-888 or visit www.pldtsme-nation.com.ph.