In the present-day, fast-moving atmosphere, supply chain management should be more efficient, faster, and more accurate than ever. While technology has a big hand in optimizing operations, the adoption of location tracking systems based on FASTags is a milestone. This option features not solely a process of simplification of logistics but also an improvement of the vehicle's movement transparency and accuracy within the supply chain.
NaaviQ TMS, a pioneer in the domain of supply chain solutions, is now using FASTag technology to offer real-time location tracking of Trucks or Lorries. The innovation thus introduced will help to manage, monitor, and optimize supply chains in a better way.
What is FASTag?
FASTag is a system for electronic toll collection that has been a favorite throughout India for fast and efficient toll payments on highways. RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology is used by FASTag to let vehicles drive through toll gates without having to make any cash transactions. Sensors detect the FASTag and automatically withdraw the required amount from the vehicle's linked account as soon as it approaches the toll booth. As a result of this, the long queues are eliminated, and the travel time is minimized.
Even though FASTag is mainly used for toll collection, the RFID tag has some other roles like a GPS locator among which are possibilities to track the movement of vehicles. Thus, this technology deals not only with traffic but also with logistics and supply chain management thus it serves as a great tool.
The Role of FASTag in Location Tracking
FASTag application is a sort of communication link between both the bank and the FASTag system in the vehicle. Location tracking is important in the supply chain both for on-time delivery and route optimization and for having real-time vehicle movement visibility.
FASTag-enabled tracking of location is a solution that is often complementary. A vehicle with a FASTag attached that passes a toll booth gets its location fixed. Through data integration between this and the supply chain management systems, companies will get real-time information on the vehicles’ routes, delivery times, and bottlenecks.
The concept is simple but highly effective. Every toll booth acts as a checkpoint, updating the vehicle's location as it moves along its route. This data can then be used to predict arrival times, track delays, and even re-route vehicles if necessary. Acting mainly as a checkpoint, each toll booth becomes the unit to mark a vehicle's location regularly while it is plying the route. Therefore, the information can be inferred as to when a vehicle should be expected, should there be traffic, and which vehicles would have to take a different route.
Benefits of FASTag-Based Location Tracking for Supply Chains
The use of FASTag tracking technology for location tracking in supply chains has numerous benefits. The following are a few critical benefits:
1. Enhanced Visibility
Businesses can be viewed in real time with the help of this technology. They get a chance to monitor every vehicle's location as many times as they like because every time a vehicle passes through a toll booth its position is recorded. This way, supply chain managers always have the most up-to-date information about the whereabouts of their trucks.
2. Reduced Costs
FASTag functions in a passive way. When vehicles cross the toll gate, they are traced automatically, as a result of which expensive hardware is not needed and the operational cost is cut down to the minimum value. It is beneficial both in terms of time and money.
3. Improved Route Optimization
FASTag data helps businesses to traffic patterns, bottlenecks, and optimal delivery routes. By understanding how and where vehicles are late, supervisors can make sharper decisions to ensure delivery time improvements and to decrease fuel costs.
4. Enhanced Security
The FASTag data may also increase security in the supply chains. In the event that a vehicle veers off the established route or if it skipped a control point, alerts could be sent with the purpose of companies being informed about the theft risk or unauthorized use of vehicles.
5. Regulatory Compliance
Moreover, governments instead of meat packaging are the drivers of this phenomenon by enforcing the utilization of location tracking by commercial vehicles to make sure that safety and compliance are not compromised. Vehicles can be automatically monitored and followed through FASTag tracking, which is a feasible approach in this case. On the other hand, the management will have a documented history of the vehicle's movement, which also will be helpful in making sure all the companies are legally responsible.
NaaviQ's Contribution to Accurate Vehicle Movement’s Tracking
NaaviQ TMS is very dedicated to providing creative solutions that improve the effectiveness of operations within the supply chain. NaaviQ integrates FASTag data into its all-inclusive Transport Management System, enabling tracking of Vehicle Movement in Real Time for better control of operations. The system allows managers to receive and track vehicle movements at the lowest operational costs possible, capably directing the vehicles and delivery of cargo without any delays.
NaaviQ’s FASTag-based tracking system is highly useful for any organization that controls a fleet of vehicles, irrespective of numbers. Be it intercity transport or interstate transport, having access to periodic updates on the movement of the vehicle gives remarkable overseeing power in logistics.
For more information on how FASTag-based location tracking can revolutionize your operations, please email us at info@naaviq.com.
