There can no longer
be any doubt that we are living in a world dominated by digital information. So
why is it that – in a society connected by computers, smart phones and nearly
instantaneous communication capability – certain sectors of the economy are
still doing business the “same old way”? For example, tons of companies that
distribute petroleum or other liquid products service their customers as they
have for decades; by sending trucks on regular “milk runs” without any real
idea whether the customer actually needs service. Or if a customer suddenly
needs something, the dispatcher orders a costly unscheduled run to keep that
customer happy.
There is a much
better way. Enevo is a system where
durable ultrasonic sensors are placed directly on storage tanks to collect
liquid level data and send it by cellular connections. New fill level data is
gathered hourly, which generates data to effectively forecast when a tank needs
attention. This feature can really optimize distribution logistics. There is a comprehensive
toolset for dispatchers and managers to configure sites and schedules, manage fleets,
assign routes, monitor operations and view statistics.
Service Flexibility
The Enevo service provides a great
deal of flexibility because the information can be consumed through any web
enabled device. Information can be viewed up-to-the minute in this
manner. Enevo can also be configured to email scheduled reports and notifications to anyone who needs the information.
A wide variety of insights
can be gleaned from the data. The main dashboard screen shows recent deliveries,
current fill levels, location maps and estimated dates for when service will be
needed. The forecasts are based on historical activity at the sites Enevo is
monitoring to provide the greatest savings over time.
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