Tag: Track and Trace

DHL Express Selects DMTI Spatial to Streamline Delivery Routes with Location Intelligence

Posted by | Oct 15, 2007 | |

DMTI Spatial (DMTI) has been selected by DHL Express to provide comprehensive mapping data to optimize its facility and driver routing of its packages by moving from an address-based routing system to a 6 digit postal code boundary framework for its more than 100 locations across Canada. DHL Express Canada picks up and delivers over 300,000 packages on a daily basis. Using DMTI’s Platinum Postal Suite™, DHL can apply national postal code information with unmatched precision down to the neighborhood level ensuring accuracy and reliability in pick-up and delivery services for their customers.

Prior to purchasing the Platinum Postal Suite, DHL’s ability to accurately pinpoint addresses was limited. They had limited ability to analyze routes, make queries for more detailed information within different areas or accurately map routes by major intersection and cross streets. Using postal level demographic and geographic feature data from the Platinum Postal Suite, DHL can precisely define dispatch territories and market segment patterns providing opportunities to streamline their processes, save money and improve customer satisfaction.

“We needed a comprehensive solution that gave us the ability to analyze our routes, realize new efficiencies and provide accurate information for our operations,” explained Lenore Zara, Industrial Engineering Specialist for DHL Express. “DMTI Spatial has detailed and reliable national coverage of Canadian postal geography making them our mapping data vendor of choice.”

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USPS selects AT&T for wireless data devices and services76

Posted by | Oct 8, 2007 | |

The United States Postal Service (USPS) has selected US communications holding company AT&T Inc. to support the agency’s move to wirelessly enable enterprise applications for more efficient operations.

AT&T said it will provide new wireless data devices and services to 5,400 employees across the US initially, deploying a solution which includes BlackBerry 8800 series handsets from Research In Motion (RIM) for postal managers and key staff. They will use the handsets for access to e-mail and other postal applications and will have wireless access via AT&T’s EDGE network, which provides availability in over 13,000 cities and towns and along 40,000 miles of highways.

The BlackBerry 8800 Series device incorporates a QWERTY keyboard, trackball navigation system, GPS, voice and data functionality and expandable memory slot. It is the first dual-mode BlackBerry handset, combining EDGE/GPRS/GSM cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity for flexible data access and is proposed for phase two deployment later in 2007.

According to USPS, the wireless solution enables it to access location-based tracking, asset and supply acquisition, IT support and video training applications on the mobile device, helping to streamline operations across the US.

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Motorola Announces Integrated GPS Functionality for Market-Leading MC70 Enterprise Digital Assistant

Posted by | Oct 2, 2007 | |

Motorola Inc. today introduced a new version of its flagship MC70 mobile computer, featuring integrated Global Positioning System (GPS) capability. This new option of Motorola’s fastest-selling rugged mobile computer will allow organizations with field-based employees, such as postal companies, to track and manage dynamic, real-time tasking, as well as verify specific locations of activities and provide mobile workers with pinpoint navigation support to improve location-based productivity.

The MC70 has been widely embraced for its lightweight, ergonomic design and ability to withstand the rigors of everyday use in harsh environments. Protected against a variety of environmental risks, including frequent drops to concrete, and exposure to water, dust and extreme temperatures, the MC70 is optimized for both indoor and outdoor applications.

With over a quarter of a million MC70 devices being used by mobile workers each day, this device is already allowing enterprises to seamlessly connect their workers to their back office systems leading to increased productivity and customer service. Now with new location capabilities, Motorola’s MC70 is once again connecting people and products to information resources, and transforming businesses – making them more efficient and responsive to customers to gain a competitive advantage

The MC70 EDA delivers flexibility and global coverage with converged voice and data capture. Utilizing SIRF III technology, the MC70 GPS-enabled EDA will continue to provide feature rich functionality including barcode data and signature capture in addition to wide area connectivity with support for high-speed EDGE networks, wireless 802.11a/b/g networks and Bluetooth.

The GPS-enabled MC70 will be showcased in Barcelona at Post Expo 2007 and at the IT Convergence Show in Paris in October 2007. The MC70 GPS version will be available for sale worldwide in the first quarter of 2008.

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Gilat’s Spacenet subsidiary teams with Verizon Business to provide custom satellite communications network for U.S. Postal Service

Posted by | Oct 1, 2007 | |

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Spacenet Inc., is working with Verizon Business to deploy a custom satellite network for the U.S. Postal Service. The satellite network will provide high performance broadband communications for over 5,000 Postal Service sites in the continental United States, Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico. In addition, the satellite network will support on-demand back-up communications for a number of larger USPS facilities, as well as portable communications for the US Postal Inspection Service fleet of more than 20 incident response vehicles.

For the USPS custom satellite network, Spacenet is providing a fully managed satellite communications service based on the Gilat SkyEdgeTM VSAT platform and utilizing a combination of individual SkyEdge satellite modems and the router integrated Cisco VSAT Network Module. These technologies offer high performance broadband service for converged communications including simultaneous support for carrier class voice, two-way video, and broadband data.

The USPS satellite network will support a wide range of applications including an innovative video relay service (VRS) for deaf and hard-of-hearing postal employees, multicast content delivery, real-time video broadcasting, VoIP based digital telephone services, as well as routine data transport and point-of-sale transactions. Installation is already substantially under way with all sites expected to be operational by later this fall.

In addition, the network will support the Postal Service demands for continuity of operations by pre-positioning emergency portable VSAT kits in strategically selected locations. These kits provide for rapid deployment to Postal Service facilities should they lose terrestrial voice and data service in the event of a natural or manmade disaster.

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Online Shipment Tracking via Windows Live Messenger by DHL

Posted by | Jul 17, 2007 | |

DHL announced a launch of ‘DHL Track via Windows Live Messenger’, an innovative online service that allows tracking of shipments through Thailand’s most popular instant message (IM) service.

The new initiative was developed by DHL Express Thailand in cooperation with MSN Thailand to provide increased accessibility, flexibility and ease of use for DHL customers in Thailand.

Herbert Vongpusanachai, Managing Director, DHL Express – Indochina, said with the launch of the DHL Track via Windows Live Messenger service, customers will be able to keep track of their shipments even when they are chatting on MSN.

As of May 2007, Microsoft has more than 3.1 million unique Windows Live Messenger users in Thailand.

This new online initiative adds to the existing DHL customer touch points which include telephone, website and visiting service centers throughout Thailand.

The DHL logo will be permanently visible on MSN Windows Live Messenger, and when customers click on the DHL tab at the MSN Messenger Window on their left tool bar, they will enter a DHL micro site.

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