The Client
PW Gates are a Hertfordshire-based logistics business, encompassing two large warehousing sites, cross docking, and and 80-strong fleet of vehicles and trailers.
Background
With over 100 employees and a turnover in excess of £8.3 million, PW Gates rely on Foretrack to help them control their trailer fleet, whilst also providing two-way radio hire for their large scale operations.
Growth
PW Gates implemented Foresolutions trailer tracking In December 2015 across 95% of their trailer fleet. The challenge was understanding each day where their trailers were and making sure they had enough capacity to cope with their increasing work load.
Since implementing trailer tracking PW Gates have saved £25,000 per year direct cost, improved customer service and improved the utilisation and efficiency of the trailer fleet by 85%.
Integration
The Foresolutions system also helps PW Gates to schedule servicing and maintenance by tracking the fleet routing and mileage. The Foretrack system relays instant location information to ensure trailers are easily located and accounted for.
The correct asset location information has been invaluable in ensuring time sheets are correct this in itself helps the staff to focus on other business priorities.
The Foresolutions system is priceless! The return on investment in the first year has been approx 23 times, I am about to implement this on the rest of the fleet and continue to work with the team at Foresolutions using technology to improve our business.
CHRIS LYNCH, OPERATIONS MANAGER
