GPS help in achieving successful route management

Managing route efficiently can be one of the biggest worries of a vending business owner. GPS is a solution which can help you improve the efficiency of your route beyond imagination. Many vending business owners loose money in their business operations due to their inability to manage the route. It is not possible for a single person to move around several locations and keep a record of the business status. A vendor has to refill the machines, service the machines, notice the market trends and consumer behavior and many other tasks are to be done.

Smart vendors hire route drivers to do the job. These drivers are completely in charge of traveling to all the locations and maintain the machines. A lot of times route drivers misuse the official vehicle for their private use. Vendors may hesitate to hire route drivers in order to avoid any unpleasant situation in the business. So far technology has been a great help. Global Positioning System allows you to keep up to date information of driver and vehicle activity.

GPS utilizes a network of satellites that transmit radio signals to ground-based receivers. There are two main types of GPS systems: "active" and "passive". GPS can contribute to fuel savings for your Planet Antares vending business by monitoring the company vehicle movement. For vending businesses, the system's "landmark" function allows operators to mark machine locations on the map to make the tracking routes between locations easier. That function can also be used to generate trip reports showing the exact amount of time a route driver spends at a location. The system can break down mileage by state, which enables easier computing of fuel tax refunds and creation of downloadable timesheets.

The use of GPS in vending operations has lead to faster response time and improved customer relations, improved employee accountability, improved overall efficiency, reduced liability and insurance costs, reduced fuel costs, more efficient route management, decreased vehicle wear and tear, automation of vehicle record keeping functions, and improved driver safety.

Planet Antares encourages the vending operators to utilize GPS in order to increase profitability and stay above the competition. GPS is a worthwhile investment which enhances the working of your vending route and makes your business boom.