Here are some examples of how MapNav can be customised to cater for various vertical markets.
Bus Service
Passengers will be able to bring up a real-time traffic display on their computers before they go to work, see where the traffic jams are, and take an alternate route. Using GPS, the bus-tracking system will automatically compare a bus's exact location and factor in its destination for waiting passengers. The system allows management to monitor on-time performance and, in turn, make schedule adjustments accordingly. Automatic passenger counting and stop counting also simplify management analysis.
School Transportation
Parents are always concerned with their children's safety. With MapNav, real-time information is sent to the household to:
Notify parents when the school bus is arriving
Notify how fast the bus is moving
Where exactly the bus is at
When the bus reaches the school
On-the-road Business
MapNav can be used by mechanics, plumbers, and real-estate agents to:
Search for customers location
Plan routes to customers
Allow their customers to see when they are arriving
Organise jobs based on customers' location
Retail Stores
In retail, by plotting the facilities on a map, regional trends may be identified. Other trends can also be noticed by plotting items sold as a function of geography. By drilling down into individual stores, it is easy to quickly find a nearby location to restock another location that is out of product, making the entire operation more efficient.
Courier Service & Waste Collection
MapNav can be used as a logistics system to meet the needs of those companies that provide delivery service. With GPS technology, real time location of the fleet can be displayed and management can plan the optimal route beforehand, monitor drivers' performance, measure mileage and create report for decision making. Appropriate strategic planning on manpower and logistic workflow efficiently improves performance of staff and productivity.
Containers/Cargoes
If the cargoes move out of the predefined route, tracking system will alert staff in the control center for immediate action. Detailed information of stolen cargoes and driver is stored to ease investigation of Police and Customs.
Taxi
GPS allows taxis to be dispatched quickly and accurately. Location and status (occupied or unoccupied) of the cars are managed by a computer, and customer location searches are automatically performed when calls are received. The system then selects the car closest to the pickup location and even gives the estimated time to pickup. The passenger's name and pickup location, as well as the optimal route to that location are displayed on the taxi's navigation screen, allowing the driver to relax and drive safely.
