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With the success of this product and the domain expertise available
in the Automobile domain, Datacons / Ad Astrum has created a product
for Fleet Management - FMSPro. This product would cater to the
requirements of Fleet managers and Fleet owners along with Car
Rentals, enabling them to track, monitor and analyze utilization
of every vehicle in the Fleet. Costs related to vehicles in terms
of parts, repairs, fuel, tyres and other expenses can be tracked
and analyzed at vehicle, model, route and usage levels. Orix -
a large Japanese Company, with a presence in India in Leasing,
Car rentals and Fleet Management is today a Customer of Datacons
/ Ad Astrum for this product.
FMSPro can be used by Fleet Owners / Fleet Managers of private
fleets, Transport Organizations, Taxi services, Car Rental companies
and any other entity with a large Fleet to maintain and manage.
CONTENT
FMSPro would offer a comprehensive solution to Fleet Owners
/ Fleet Managers catering to the following broad functionality:
Vehicle Procurement
• Dealer Information
• Vehicle Model / Variant details
• Vehicle Pricing · Proforma Invoices from Dealers
• Purchase Orders on Dealers
• Accessories / Add-ons
• Vehicle Procurement
• Document Tracking· Sale of Used Vehicles
Vehicle Management
• Vehicle Checklist
• Materials Procurement
• Fitness / Pollution Certificate
• Driver / Route Assignment
• Fuel Consumption
• Tyres / Batteries Management
• Accident Report
• Vehicle Status / location changes
• Vehicle Performance Analysis
Vehicle Maintenance
• Maintenance Contracts Definition
• Service Reminders
• Preventive / Scheduled Jobs Checklist
• Capture of RO Bill details
• Billing of non-contract items
• Payments to Garages / Service Stations
• Receipts from Customers
• Customer Feedback - Tracking and Closure
Insurance & Claims Management
• Insurance Premium Calculation
• Payments to Insurance Company
• Track receipt of Policy / Cover Notes
• Claim Initiation and registering
• Claim Events / Documents tracking and follow-up
• Claim Settlement
• Total Loss / Salvage management
Vehicle Budget and Control
• Vehicle Budget Sheet
• Tag Vehicle to Maintenance Contracts
• Vehicle Budget Monitoring
• Warranty / Other Claims
• Fixed Cost / Running Cost Analysis
Vehicle Tracking and Monitoring
• Centralized Tracking based on GPS / GIS
• Customized Vehicle Mounted Unit
• UHF/VHF or GSM compatible
• Vehicle Monitoring on a continuous basis
• Static / Dynamic Route Planning / Optimization
• Security and Control features
• Data download to Central Database
Financials
• Comprehensive & Integrated with other modules
• Flexible Vouchers
• Credit / Debit Notes
• Bank Reconciliation
• Cost Centers / Divisions
• Financial Books and Ledgers
• Accounts Payable and Receivable
• Aging Analysis
• Trial Balance
• P&L and Balance Sheet
In the case of a Fleet Management entity maintaining its own Repair
/ Workshop facilities the following modules can also be offered:
Parts / Spares
• Parts Purchases
• Parts Stocking / Warehousing
• Parts Returns / Claims
• Stock Allocation
• Pick-list
• Interface with Workshop
• Stock Transfers
• Inventory Analysis
• Stock Valuation
Workshop / Service
• Preventive Maintenance Alerts
• Repair Order Creation / Closure
• Parts Indents / Issues / Returns
• RO Status / Work in Progress
• Sublet Jobs
• Vehicle Repair History
• Warranty Claims
Manpower Management
• Attendance Monitoring
• Overtime Sheet
• Training Undergone
• Productivity Report
• Efficiency Report
Tools & Equipment Management
• Tools Management
• Equipment Purchase
• Equipment Maintenance
• Failure Analysis
The Modules listed below can be offered for Taxi / Car Rental Companies.
These modules would be integrated with the Call Center software
that would run at the control points.
Customer Management for Car rentals
• Customer Details - Individual / Corporate
• Reservation / Bookings
• SMS - Booking Confirmation
• Repeat Customers / Customer details pop-up during Call receipt
• Interface to Billing System
Customer Management for Radio Taxi
• Booking by Telephone, Web, SMS, Fax, E-mail etc
• Route guidance & customer details to taxi drivers
• SMS - Booking confirmation / Taxi Arrival information
• Interface to on-board Billing System
Dispatch Management
• Monitoring of vehicle status and location
• Route optimization - Customer pick-up and destination
• Communication facility with Drivers
CONTENT DELIVERY
FMSPro would be available through a network of Branch offices and
Associates situated in regions where the Application is deployed.
Client Server Version
The Client Server Application would be based on Oracle Technology
and Tools. The details are given below:
| Operating System |
-Windows NT / Novell for the
Database |
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-Windows 95 / 98
/ NT |
| Clients for the Frontend Database
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-Oracle 8.x / 9.x |
| Front-End |
-Oracle's Developer 2000 (Runtime) |
Web Enabled Version
The application would be based on Object Oriented Technology with
a three-tier architecture. It is developed using the following Technology
and Tools.
Front end User Interface - XML
Business Logic second Tier - VB / ASP, VC++, COM/DCOM
Database - Oracle 8i / 9i
Reports - HTML / Crystal Reports 8.x
SUPPORT
FMSPro would be supported by a Central Support Team at Bangalore
and by a geographically spread out Network of branches and Associates.
This Support team would assist the users for implementation, handholding
and training of personnel. Once the Users are comfortable with the
Application, any issues, either technical or functional would be
addressed by the Support team. FMSPro would also have an online
HelpDesk to address any and all Support issues.
ROADMAP
The FMSPro team would constantly strive to add value and increase
functionality of the Application. The following enhancements are
already planned and would be available to subscribers over a period
of time.
1. Data Interface to third party software
2. Data Warehousing / Data Mining
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