The entrée.FMS system uses the most advanced mapping technology to route your trucks to bring you amazing results. This includes at least 20% fewer of your trucks on the road, while the remaining trucks finish their deliveries faster.

Imagine all drivers completing their stops without incurring any overtime. Or, imagine fitting in more stops each day without adding vehicles. These are the real benefits that can be derived from using the sophisticated, automatic routing & scheduling capability within entrée.FMS. Because it chooses the best sequence of all stops, which stops should be assigned to each vehicle, and shortest distance to each stop, vehicle utilization is maximized. This adds profits back into your operation.

It works by taking key data from your main NECS entrée system, mapping data, drivers, special customer rules (ex: delivery times, truck type, etc.), truck capacity and scheduled deliveries for the day to automatically generate the most efficient routes.

The immediate benefits you'll see include:

•  Reduces driving times.
•  Reduces mileage.
•  Eliminates fees for overweight vehicles.
•  Increase deliveries without adding trucks or drivers.
•  Savings average 25% on delivery costs.
•  Scheduling, routing and dispatch labor costs and time are eliminated.
•  Detailed and colorful maps with directions can be produced.
•  Can automatically send emails to your customers as to when to expect delivery.
•  Detailed information to track the cost of each driver and route.

entrée.FMS is an interface module that currently works with proven routing solutions created by Appian Logistics and UPS Logistics. NECS encourages you to contact each of these vendors to determine which system is the best fit for your operation.  The following is information on each of these company’s:

Founded in 1987, Appian Logistics Software is acknowledged as an industry leader in providing solutions that work for transportation companies and has continually been recognized as one of the top 100 logistics and supply chain software providers by leading publications and industry groups. 
Appian’s success is driven by consistently reducing planning time
by 70-90% and reducing logistics costs by 10-25%.  

Appian Logistics “Direct Route” software, seamlessly integrates with your NECS entrée software.

Food service companies, beverage distributors, building supply companies, retail chains, service organizations. . . any company that has staff or agents in the field delivering products or services benefits from effective route management software.  Direct Route™ helps companies in all industries lower transportation costs, control field operations, and service customers better . . . and usually delivers a full return on initial investment within a few months.

The following are three screen shots of Appian’s Direct Route software in action:

 

UPS Logistics Technologies, a business unit of UPS, has provided industry leading transportation management solutions to distribution companies for over 20 years.  They offer two software modules that work effortlessly with your entrée software: The “Roadnet Transportation Suite” and “Roadnet Anywhere”.

Roadnet Transportation Suite^®

This module is designed for businesses with 11 or more vehicles.  It allows you to do it all - Plan, (route, load) Collect real-time data, (dispatch, GPS) and Analyze results through reporting.  Each program is completely integrated providing users with a seamless all-in-one solution.  By reducing your transportation costs, the Roadnet Transportation Suite can help you deliver more in less time, eliminate excessive fuel costs and mileage, improve customer service and save time.

Roadnet Anywhere

This module is designed for businesses with 10 or less vehicles and includes a GPS dispatch software solution.  Roadnet Anywhere features a web-based platform, providing valuable savings, without the hurdle of expensive software or a steep learning curve.

The following are four screen shots of the UPS Roadnet Anywhere product in action:

Annual Fuel Cost vs. Savings Calculator

* The results of this form are based off of average fuel reductions seen by some companies using FMS. Actual savings will vary.