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How Bertschi AG optimizes driver training and supply chain visibility with Mapon solutions
Transportation and logistics companies around the world are putting a lot of effort into making their fleets safer, more efficient and more visible in the supply chain. We see more and more companies choosing to use fleet management solutions to improve both fleet safety and internal operations in general. Here is how our fleet management platform helped Bertschi AG - the European leader in intermodal chemical transport - keep their motto "Stop at risk" strong.
An industry that requires additional security
Bertschi AG specializes in logistics services for liquids and dry bulk products for the chemical industry. Today, the company is the European market leader in intermodal chemical transport by rail, road and water and has also established a leading position in global ISO tank transport and value-added logistics services. Bertschi AG has a fleet of 1,100 trucks delivering loads to hundreds of locations throughout Europe.
As Paula Sanchez Sobrini, project process and digitization manager at Bertschi AG states:
"Visibility is always a key challenge when it comes to providing reliable logistics services. Only if you have sufficient and accurate information about the current status of transportation can you plan efficiently and thus also improve service quality."
Wanting transparent data about their fleet and a tool that would help the company improve the performance of their drivers, Bertschi AG decided to look for a fleet management service that would meet their needs.
Pilot project with subsidiary in Finland
Bertschi AG has subsidiaries in 38 countries and BertschiFinland introduced the Switzerland-based headquarters team at Mapon. The subsidiary tested our solutions for almost a year and then the company decided to continue testing for another year - this time it was Mapon team was also involved in developing a number of features specifically for Bertschi AG.
"After testing the platform for a year, we realized the potential of Mapon and decided to continue the test period. The quality of service and the smooth and clear cooperation with the company were crucial in the decision to equip all Bertschi AG trucks with Mapon, "
explains Paula Sanchez Sobrini.
A step in optimizing operations and offering individual driver training courses
Bertschi AG uses many of Mapon 's solutions - from GPS tracking to driving behavior analysis that Paula Sanchez Sobrini says is one of the most useful features for the company.
"By using Mapon, we can optimize the shipment of our customers' orders and therefore provide accurate and reliable arrival times," said the Bertschi AG representative. "Another challenge we can address with Mapon is improving safety on the road.
"Driving behavior parameters allow us to tailor our behavior-based safety training (BBS) specifically to the needs of each driver. By offering personalized training focused on their key areas of improvement (such as smooth and efficient driving, etc.), we can ensure that traffic accidents are minimized."
User-friendly platform and customer service
Speaking of collaboration with Mapon, Paula Sanchez Sobrini points to the usability of our platform along with customer support.
"The quick response to any inconveniences, as well as Mapon' s willingness to help Bertschi AG achieve its goals, is undoubtedly the most valuable aspect of the entire service."
The Mapon platform is not only user-friendly, but also the people behind it. The company's crew is professional, reliable and open to new ideas and projects ", she says.
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