If you’re a fleet dispatcher, you know you have a tough job ― especially if you’re still mapping routes and planning for contingencies by hand, or even using less sophisticated mapping programs. There are things you can do that will help optimize your dispatching efforts, though, like those listed below.

Prioritize, Prioritize, Prioritize

Have a system in place that defines which customers require immediate responses and prioritize remaining customers according to need. This way, the emergencies and/or VIPs get handled quickly and efficiently and the other matters are handled according to the severity of the need. The process works very much like triage in emergency rooms where the most pressing or life-threatening cases are managed before moving on to matters that, while still important to manage and treat, do not pose the same degree of urgency.

Use GPS Tracking Software to Manage Routing

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Far too many businesses are decidedly one-dimensional when it comes to considering the benefits of GPS fleet tracking. They believe it is only about reducing fuel costs or planning better routes. There is so much more to it than that and failing to adopt it quickly enough could have dire consequences for your business. These are just five quick consequences of late GPS fleet tracking adoption for businesses, just like yours.

1. Your Competitors Adopt It First

One thing you never want to do, as a business, is give your competitors and edge over your organization. However, failing to adopt GPS fleet tracking until after your competitors have gives them a decided advantage over your business that manifests in the following ways:

• Greater organizational efficiency for your competition.
• Fewer hours wasted searching for and securing proper documents and records.
• More streamlined dispatch process.
• Improved customer service and customer satisfaction.
• Less downtime due to accidents and breakdowns.

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Are you just getting started with your dog walking business and searching for opportunities to help you grow your reputation? Look no further than GPS tracking for dog walkers.

Really! It’s a great way to let dog owners know you’re handling their puppies responsibly and that their dogs are getting the exercise they require. More importantly for you, it’s a beautiful way to gain referrals that help you grow your business. These are just a few reasons why GPS tracking can make you the King or Queen of dog walking in your community.

Owners Can Follow Along

That is more important than you realize. With GPS tracking you can show dog owners the exact route you’ve taken with their pets allowing them to follow along from their mobile devices, laptops, etc.

Why does that matter?

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