PLATO Description
PLATO serves as OPSI’s comprehensive software solution designed for flexible, multi-day logistics planning, scheduling, and management within both primary and secondary distribution networks. This advanced tool takes into account a variety of elements critical for simulating intricate transport processes, such as shift changes, use of external contractors, loading dock availability, and fluctuating stop durations influenced by loading and unloading activities. PLATO’s capability to interact with third-party systems, alongside its integration with numerous tracking and GPS services, allows for meticulous oversight throughout the entire operational sequence. By optimizing routes, enhancing delivery assignments, and aligning multi-day schedules more effectively, PLATO can significantly reduce the overall kilometers driven for deliveries. Additionally, it facilitates a seamless workflow that enhances efficiency by managing both primary and secondary distribution within a single operational framework, ultimately leading to improved resource utilization and service delivery.
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Company Details
Company:
OPSI Systems
Year Founded:
1997
Headquarters:
United States
Website:
www.opsisystems.com/products/view/plato
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PLATO Features and Options
Trucking Software
Billing & Invoicing
Customer Database
Dispatch Management
Driver Management
Driver Settlements
Fuel Card Management
Fuel Management
Load Optimization
Maintenance Management
Mileage Tracking
Quote Management
Quotes/Estimates
Recruiting Management
Routing
Scheduling
Trip Logs
Vehicle Management
Vehicle Tracking
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