Freight and logistics industry representatives report that truck and cargo thefts result in more than $10 billion in annual losses. In addition to this alarming statistic, freight and logistics companies face constant global pressure to succeed in an uncertain economy, as well as increased attacks on fuel tankers. As a result, more and more freight and logistics companies are investigating new solutions to safeguard their assets and reach for high performance.

Incorporating a number of innovative technologies — including Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags and sensors, biometrics technologies, and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) — Accenture Transport Security Services offers a range of security options to secure trucks from a journey’s beginning to end.

RFID tags offer a “smart cargo” option — as cargo loads are able to broadcast their location and any unusual occurrences. Space-age biometrics technology drop-off stations identify the truck drivers through this technology.
Accenture Transport Security Services also helps freight and logistics companies equip their fleets with a number of identification technologies, including onboard computers to:

• Provide GPS access for real-time location tracking.
• Require drivers to identify themselves via a fingerprint scanner before opening the truck door.
• Monitor door sensors and the truck’s location to identify alert conditions.
• Send location and alert conditions to the fleet manager via a wireless network.

Additional innovative technologies also help freight and logistics companies reach high-performance goals.

Automated Vehicle Location and mapping technologies, for instance, can help dispatchers set route parameters and alert the dispatchers if drivers deviate from established routes. These innovations can also provide alternative or more fuel-efficient itineraries.

Fleet managers can implement comprehensive performance programs to encourage safer, better driving and reduced insurance costs by knowing where every truck is at any given time, and knowing each vehicle’s performance level. The Accenture solution can also deliver real-time product location to receiving companies as a value-added service.

Source: Accenture Digital Forum

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