Challenge:
Cambridge Bee Products, a bee product producer based in Cambridge, faced several challenges in managing their operations effectively. The company required a reliable method to provide proof of vehicle usage and maintenance schedules for compliance with the stringent British Retail Consortium (BRC) audit, which is essential for selling in major markets like the UK, USA and Asia. Additionally, the scattered locations of their hives made it difficult for drivers to find them, especially during nighttime deliveries, leading to inefficiencies and increased fuel costs.
Overall, our efficiency is way better with Teletrac Navman. We have better communication with our workers and more efficient distribution of vehicles to hive sites. The system definitely pays for itself.
- Richard Haddrell, Owner
Solution:
Cambridge Bee Products implemented the Teletrac Navman GPS tracking system to equip their vehicles with tracking devices and navigation terminals, allowing for precise routing to hive sites. The geofencing capability enabled the company to define specific areas around their hives, facilitating easier navigation for drivers. Additionally, the system provided comprehensive data for tracking road user charges (RUC), simplifying the claims process for off-road kilometres travelled. By streamlining navigation and data management, Teletrac Navman significantly improved operational efficiency and compliance.
Results:
The implementation of Navman Wireless has led to significant improvements for Cambridge Bee Products:
- Increased Operational Efficiency: The GPS system has simplified navigation, reducing idle time and diesel costs as drivers can now reach hive sites directly without needing lengthy directions.
- Enhanced Compliance: The ability to provide accurate vehicle usage and maintenance data has facilitated compliance with BRC audits, ensuring smooth operations in international markets.
- RUC Benefits and Cost Savings: The RUC Manager enabled the company to achieve significant savings on road user charges by automating the entire process and accurately tracking off-road kilometres travelled. Additionally, the transition to a paperless system freed up administrative time for the owner, allowing for a greater focus on more important tasks.
Overall, the Teletrac Navman solution has transformed Cambridge Bee Products' operations, enhancing efficiency, compliance, and cost-effectiveness, ultimately contributing to their continued success in the industry.
About Cambridge Bee Products:
Cambridge Bee Products was established in 1993 by Richard and Moira Haddrell with fifteen beehives, and a great passion for honey. Cambridge is a small rural town in the centre of the lush dairy farming district of Waikato, in the North Island of New Zealand, ideally located close to the pristine hills where the unique Mānuka tree grows.
Cambridge Bee Products had a vision to produce 100% natural bee products, made to the highest standards using New Zealand honey and environmentally sustainable methods. Today, this award-winning honey is highly prized and sold by boutique retailers around the world.