{"id":11605,"date":"2015-06-29T15:31:03","date_gmt":"2015-06-29T21:31:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.barcodesinc.com\/news\/?p=11605"},"modified":"2019-05-08T12:26:52","modified_gmt":"2019-05-08T18:26:52","slug":"route-planning-solution-descartes-and-the-mc45-mobile-computer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.barcodesinc.com\/news\/route-planning-solution-descartes-and-the-mc45-mobile-computer\/","title":{"rendered":"Route Planning Solution: Descartes and the MC45 Mobile Computer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.barcodesinc.com\/motorola\/mc45.htm\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thebarcodewarehouse.co.uk\/Images\/Product\/Alternative\/large\/Motorola-MC45-image4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"296\" height=\"319\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a>When managing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcodesinc.com\/solutions\/market-applications\/field.htm\">mobile workforce<\/a>, one of the first steps\u00c2\u00a0to ensuring success is proper fleet management and route optimization.\u00c2\u00a0Expanding\u00c2\u00a0your workforce&#8217;s potential\u00c2\u00a0begins with proper planning for pickups, deliveries and service calls.<\/p>\n<p>Having the right software and mobile device is key to providing the tools to maximize fleet and mobile resource utilization and efficiency. At the end of the day, the right tools will allow you to get the most out your workforce while reducing costs and improving service to your customers.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcodesinc.com\/descartes\/\">Descartes Route Planning Software<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcodesinc.com\/motorola\/mc45.htm\">MC45<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcodesinc.com\/zebra\/\">Zebra<\/a> form \u00c2\u00a0powerful combination for any mobile workforce aiming for maximal efficiency. Pairing\u00c2\u00a0Descartes&#8217;\u00c2\u00a0real-time visibility and flexibility\u00c2\u00a0with the robust wireless connectivity and data collection capabilities of the MC45 makes for the perfect companion to any mobile workforce.<\/p>\n<p>Descartes Route Optimization Features:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Automated Vehicle Location &#8211; GPS-based fleet wide visibility in real-time<\/li>\n<li>Dispatch &#8211; Facilitate new orders, manage exceptions<\/li>\n<li>Turn-by-Turn Navigation \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Reduce miles driven and maintenance costs<\/li>\n<li>Interactive Voice Response \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Automated IVR solutions for pick-up\/delivery scheduling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>MC45 Rugged Mobile Computer Features:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wi-Fi, WWAN, and Bluetooth connectivity options<\/li>\n<li>True field durability &#8211; IP64 rated<\/li>\n<li>Industry-leading 1D scan engine with Adaptive Scan technology<\/li>\n<li>3.2MP Camera<\/li>\n<li>Outdoor-viewable 3.2&#8243; screen<\/li>\n<li>VoWWAN handset mode with active noise reduction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When managing a mobile workforce, one of the first steps\u00c2\u00a0to ensuring success is proper fleet management and route optimization.\u00c2\u00a0Expanding\u00c2\u00a0your workforce&#8217;s potential\u00c2\u00a0begins with proper planning for pickups, deliveries and service calls. 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