Future-led logistics
A comprehensive, configurable, and easy-to-use logistics solution that's designed to make your life easier.
With one system you can take complete control of planning and managing your logistics fleet.
Create multi-drop route plans with ease. Upload job information and use our optimisation tools to plan the most cost and resource-efficient routes.
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.
Issue customer notifications and use our tracking technology for timely ETA notifications and updates for your sales and service teams, as well as your customers.
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.
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.
API and integrations
The keystone of your technology stack; connect all the tools you need to run your fleet logistics operation with Podfather.
Use our simple powerful and fast API to connect Podfather with your existing business tools. We make integration easy, deliver results fast and help you realise system benefits sooner. Other integration options are also available.
Proven benefits
Simplify, speed up and scale up your fleet operations to achieve transformational cost, efficiency, service, and carbon savings.
Cashflow
Eradicate paper, speed the flow of information through your business and invoice faster, which will have a direct impact on cashflow.
Profit
Avoid costly disputes and replacement orders; get real proof of what is being delivered where when in real time and watch your profits soar.
Fuel
Reduce empty running and maximise every mile with smart routes that are achievable and efficient.
Carbon emissions
Control your fleet mileage and associated carbon emission with improved planning processes. Improve supply chain sustainability by reducing emissions, and removing the need for paper.
Ontime
Be where you are supposed to be when you said you’d be. Give customers accurate ETAs and empower them to track deliveries in real time and watch your customer satisfaction score soar.
Legal
Ensure routes are planned in line with weight restrictions, that vehicles follow appropriate routes and that drivers can prove safety compliance with electronic vehicle checks.
Churn
Keep customers happy with accurate delivery plans and a reliable, on-time, delivery service. Arrive with the right goods on time, every time.
Growth
Use operational data to refine sales plans and look at geographical regions where there is room to grow. Empower your sales teams to recruit customers based on vehicle plans.
Trusted by
Our customers
Stormking sees clear delivery improvements with Podfather
Breedon blasts into action with Podfather
Walter Rose gives paper tickets the chop with Podfather
Alun Griffiths see the benefit of real-time visibility and regulatory compliance reporting with PODFather
Rexel sparks a move to paperless planning and delivery with Podfather
Aggregate Industries supports sustainability with electronic ticketing solution from Podfather
City Couriers Direct finds the perfect package with Podfather
Witherley Services sets a new standard for delivery efficiency with electronic ticketing from Podfather
ODDBOX expansion plans bear fruit in Scotland with Podfather
Unisurge keeps sight of surgical supply deliveries with Podfather
Podfather gets set to celebrate at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2023
What a year it’s been for Team Podfather. New branding, new website, new team members plus a whole host of new features and functionality. Come and see us at stand 4A12 at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show taking place from the 18th to the 20th of April 2023 at the NEC Birmingham. This event is THE place to be for the UK logistics industry and if you are involved in anything to do with distribution and transport you won’t want to miss it. If you haven’t signed up already visit the CV show website and register for your ticket.
So, what the Podduck is it all about?
As a Podfather employee, one of my most prized possessions is my Podduck which was given to me on my first day in the business. I was a little bewildered at first, to say the least, but when you visit the Podfather HQ in Edinburgh you start to notice that these little ducks are everywhere. So why is that
Logistics software: managing rising costs
Rising costs are being seen seemingly everywhere you look these days, and business operations are no exception. This puts businesses in a position where their three main options are to reduce costs where possible, raise prices for customers, or lose margin. The most appealing option here is of course to reduce costs, so as not to risk pushing customers to competitors or shrinking your own bottom line.
What is last mile delivery?
Last mile delivery refers to the final stage of the delivery process where the package, and the delivery partner, arrive at the customer’s front door.
Delivering the goods to the customer’s door is the most important part of the delivery process, and businesses will want this to be a smooth, streamlined operation – both for customer satisfaction and their own bottom line. This is becoming more pertinent as fast delivery is increasingly expected from customers, with retail giants promising next-day or even same-day delivery. Retailers report that 48% of consumers are demanding next-day delivery and 23% are demanding same-day delivery. Unfortunately, the last mile is also typically the most expensive and inefficient one, with Business Insider estimating the last mile costs 53% of the total cost of shipping.
