Logistics Platform for Real-Time Fleet Tracking and Management

About Our Client

Our client is a mid-sized logistics and transportation company operating across multiple regions in Europe. With a fleet of over 500 vehicles, the company specializes in freight delivery, last-mile services, and third-party logistics (3PL) solutions for various industries, including retail, manufacturing, and e-commerce.

Challenge

The client’s existing systems offered limited visibility into fleet operations, leading to inefficient route planning, delayed deliveries, and high operational costs. Manual tracking methods and a lack of integration with IoT devices resulted in poor communication between drivers, dispatchers, and customers. The client sought a robust, scalable, and real-time fleet tracking solution to improve operational control, reduce delivery times, optimize fuel usage, and elevate customer satisfaction.

Solution

Celestial Infosoft developed a custom logistics platform tailored to the client’s operational needs. Our team worked closely with stakeholders to understand workflows, operational challenges, and integration points.

Key components of the solution included:

• Real-Time GPS Fleet Tracking: Integrated IoT sensors and GPS modules to monitor vehicle locations, speed, and fuel consumption in real-time.
• Dynamic Route Optimization: Developed algorithms that adjust routes based on traffic, weather, and delivery windows to minimize delays and fuel usage.
• Driver Mobile App: Provided drivers with a user-friendly app for live updates, delivery schedules, route navigation, and instant communication with dispatchers.
• Dispatch Dashboard: Designed a centralized dashboard for dispatchers to track vehicles, assign jobs, and monitor key performance metrics.
• Customer Portal: Enabled customers to track their shipments in real-time and receive automated notifications on delivery status.
• Integration with Existing ERP: Ensured smooth data flow by integrating the platform with the client’s ERP system for order management and billing.

Results

The logistics platform delivered significant operational improvements:

• 30% reduction in delivery delays through real-time tracking and optimized routes.
• 20% lower fuel costs thanks to intelligent route planning.
• Improved driver productivity and communication via the mobile app.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction with accurate ETAs and live shipment tracking.
• Data-driven decision-making is enabled by detailed analytics on fleet performance.

Technologies and Tools

Node.js, React, AWS (EC2, Lambda, S3), PostgreSQL, WebSocket, MQTT, Google Maps API, Docker, Jenkins