Completed developments
Live functionality, available now
Configurable ETA templates
Admins can now configure the ETAs sent out to customers; refine message, add your branding.
Follow my driver links
Live tracking links issued with ETA notifications as standard to all core product users.
Digi onboarding: Account configuration
Get your account set up including users, drivers, depots and customers, using our automated system set up platform.
Routing: Deliveries & collections on the same run
You can create a plan that will optimise a route that contains a mix of collections and deliveries.
Routing: Weight & volume
Factor multiple vehicle constraints into your planning process. Customize weight and volume fields.
Security: ISO 27001 recertification
Our ISO 27001 recertification is testament to our commitment to security. Annual recertification is required.
Gen2 Driver App
A new version of our widely used driver app. More intuitive, more functionality, new interface. Android and iOS versions available.
App feature: Show run on map
Feature for drivers; you now have access to a map view, showing the exact location of your drops on an interactive map.
Routing: Vehicle profiles
Create vehicle profiles for more realistic routing and better fleet efficiency. Build routes that maximize vehicle capacity.
Routing: HGV routing profiles
Make sure your route plans meet HGV routing constraints.
App feature: updated barcode scanning
Revamped barcode scanning for drivers using their mobile device. Quickly & accurately record items.
App feature: Re-order jobs
A feature for drivers; reorder your jobs on the fly and optimize runs when you need to. Admin controlled; easy to use.
Jobs: Self-serve template builder
Tools that enable admin users to create the job templates that you need for your business.
Self-serve: PDF builder
Create the PDFs you need to run your business effectively. Admin users can create PDFs using our intuitive tool.
Security: Cyber Essentials
Our Cyber Essentials recertification reinforces our commitment to security & mitigating risk.
Security: Password management
Updated password parameters to facilitate stronger password protection.
AWS Marketplace
Available via Amazon Web Services Marketplace makes it easier to access & deploy with an existing AWS environment.
Integration: updated SFTP upload
Process improvements to enable faster, more efficint upload via SFTP
In development
January to December 2025
Podswap Haulier Management System
A solution that enables you to plan and monitor work completed on your own vehicles and those of your third-party hauliers.
Routing: Activity-based jobs
Create flexible plans than enable multiple activities to be combined into a single job. Great feature for service providers and 3PLs.
Digi onboarding: Route management
Online tutorial & digital content to get you up and running with route management quickly and easily.
Self-serve: Auto sign up online
Get your third party hauliers linked up to your Podfather system using our online sign up portal.
Routing: New user interface
A new, improved, routing interface making it quicker and easier to navigate our route planning process.
Routing: Historical traffic update
Create more realistic routes by factoring in historical time-of-day traffic data; specific to your operation.
Onboarding: Online sign up
Get up and running with Podfather online. The solution is simple, yet effective. So is our online sign up process.
Onboarding: Integration capabilities
Enhanced integration options for swift onboarding. Get up and running with Podfather quickly and easily; start seeing benefits fast.
Sage Marketplace
Podfather will be available to Sage customers within the marketplace portal; allowing easy integration with existing Sage products.
Bulk job management
Manage high-volume orders with ease; plan onto multiple vehicles in one go.
What's planned
January to December 2026
Reporting: ESG dashboard
Report on your ESG performance metrics, straight from your Podfather system. Show savings and improvements with ease.
Training: Driver app
In-app training and help for drivers. Additional printed training materials for use in the cab.
Podswap: Phase 2
Phase 2 of our haulier management system enabling you to intelligently integrate parcel carriers into your planning process.
Reporting: Customisable reports
Create the reports that suit the needs of your business. Take your data and create bespoke reports and dashboards.
Self serve: Custom field configuration options
Improved self serve system configuration. Use Podfather your way; no additional development or support required. We'll give you the tools you need so your admins can configure system fields with ease.
App: Improved driver workflows
Build the driver workflows you need to run your operation effectively. We understand that a 'one size fits all policy' is not ideal so with our tools you can design a customised driver workflow of your own.
In system notifications
Enhanced features to improve the sharing of job statuses across multiple platforms.
Ready to start your journey?
We’d love to show you how we could help your business through improved logistics planning. Get in touch today and let’s talk about what challenges you are currently facing in your business and how we could help you to overcome them.
