Let drivers capture vehicle check information using our App.  Get real-time visibility of any issues, eradicate paper from the process and keep a real-time record of completed checks.

Take a look at vehicle checks

The Podswap Haulier Management System component within Podfather focuses on optimising transport management for hauliers and logistics companies by facilitating the smooth movement of work, and completed job confirmations to all parties.

Take a look at Podswap

Electronic Proof of Delivery (ePOD) allows you to capture confirmation at the point of delivery. Eradicate paper tickets and get real-time visibility of what’s been delivered where and when. 

Check out our ePOD functionality

Use our suite of reports to monitor planned vs actual and On Time In Full performance using our dashboards.  Share information with others within organisation with ease.  

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ePOD has been the answer to our issues

“Podfather has brought our delivery operation firmly into the 21st century.  Our drivers love it, as they have one device which runs Podfather and our internal telephone system, and no paper.

Motus Commercials, the UK’s largest DAF dealer group, is fuelling customer service improvements with an ePOD solution from Podfather. Initially trialled in Scotland, Motus has since rolled out Podfather across the UK, and is now using the logistics software, which includes route planning and optimisation, real-time tracking, and the capture of electronic Proof of Delivery evidence, across all nine of its regions. 

We are really happy with Podfather

“Before Podfather we meticulously checked our performance.  Every week I would review every reported error and explore and implement ways to prevent it happening again. With Podfather this information is instantly accessible, I can see, in real-time, what’s happening, where it’s happening and what I can do to keep the delivery operation on track.”

Shawston, a market-leading distributor of fire sprinkler products, is supporting its environmental and social objectives with the roll-out of Podfather logistics planning software. The only multi-depot supplier to the Mechanical Services, Fire Sprinkler and Dry and Wet Riser markets, Shawston offers next day delivery, across the UK. Delivering 1 million items a year, Shawston has already achieved significant increases in operational efficiency, boosted its customer service levels, and improved the management of its delivery operation and resource using the Podfather system, and is now working towards its goal of 100 percent paper free deliveries. 

It’s made a massive difference

“Podfather has exceeded our original requirements and expectations, giving us everything we needed and more! The improvements in efficiency and the service we now provide to our customers has certainly been surpassed.”

Merchants Transport, a nationwide haulage company specialising in the transportation of building and construction materials, has transformed its delivery operation with an electronic Proof of Delivery system from Podfather. Prior to implementing Podfather logistics software, Merchants was 100 percent reliant on paper delivery notes. This had the potential to cause delays in responding to customer queries and could result in credit notes being issued unnecessarily. Merchants also relied on paper-based vehicle checks for its fleet of HGVs, a workflow the Podfather solution has also digitised.

Podfather is a great tool

“We now have a robust solution, with Podfather at its core, that is delivering tangible results for our customers, our staff, and our bottom line, and we have the ambition to build on this for future success and growth.”

The UK’s first online Italian food wholesaler and distributor, Salvo 1968, is using Podfather to improve efficiencies and boost customer service across its delivery operation. A family inspired business, with decades of heritage and sector experience, Hertfordshire-based Salvo has seen an increase in vehicle efficiency, evidenced by a 25 percent reduction in fleet size, after rolling out the logistics solution. 

Podfather has cut mileage and fuel costs

“Podfather is really helping us make a difference.  It supports all four of our sustainability aims, which are to decarbonise, consume less and eliminate waste, improve lives, and develop the next generation, and, as we move forward, I am sure it will help us achieve our vision ‘To Play Our Part in Making the World a Brighter Place’.”    

Brewers are deploying Podfather logistics software across its nationwide network of decorator centres to help it achieve its sustainability objectives, improve customer service, and support business growth. The planning, route optimisation, and ePOD (electronic Proof of Delivery) solution is being rolled out with early impacts including reduced mileage and better customer communications. It is expected that the initial project will be completed by the end of the year at which point Brewers will be able to access detailed KPI and management reports relating to vehicle utilisation, customer experience, costs, and emissions.