Product roadmap

The Podfather solution is always evolving.  Our inhouse product and engineering teams work to ensure that our solution delivers what you need to plan and manage your distribution process, and those of your third party hauliers.
 
This roadmap gives you an overview of what’s been released, what we are working on and what’s coming next. 

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Completed developments

Live functionality, available now

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Configurable ETA templates

Admins can now configure the ETAs sent out to customers; refine message, add your branding.

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 Released
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Follow my driver links

Live tracking links issued with ETA notifications as standard to all core product users.

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 Released
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Digi onboarding: Account configuration

Get your account set up including users, drivers, depots and customers, using our automated system set up platform.

 Released
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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.

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 Released
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Routing: Weight & volume

Factor multiple vehicle constraints into your planning process.  Customize weight and volume fields.

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 Released
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Security: ISO 27001 recertification

Our ISO 27001 recertification is testament to our commitment to security.  Annual recertification is required.  

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Gen2 Driver App

A new version of our widely used driver app. More intuitive, more functionality, new interface.  Android and iOS versions available.

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 Released
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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.

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Routing: Vehicle profiles

Create vehicle profiles for more realistic routing and better fleet efficiency.  Build routes that maximize vehicle capacity.

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Routing: HGV routing profiles

Make sure your route plans meet HGV routing constraints.

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 Released
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App feature: updated barcode scanning

Revamped barcode scanning for drivers using their mobile device.  Quickly & accurately record items.

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 Released
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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.

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Jobs: Self-serve template builder

Tools that enable admin users to create the job templates that you need for your business.

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 Released
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Self-serve: PDF builder

Create the PDFs you need to run your business effectively.  Admin users can create PDFs using our intuitive tool.

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Security: Cyber Essentials

Our Cyber Essentials recertification reinforces our commitment to security & mitigating risk.  

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Security: Password management

Updated password parameters to facilitate stronger password protection.

 Released
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AWS Marketplace

Available via Amazon Web Services Marketplace makes it easier to access & deploy with an existing AWS environment.

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Integration: updated SFTP upload

Process improvements to enable faster, more efficint upload via SFTP

In development

January to December 2025

 In test
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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.

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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.

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 In test
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Digi onboarding: Route management

Online tutorial & digital content to get you up and running with route management quickly and easily.

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 In development
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Self-serve: Auto sign up online

Get your third party hauliers linked up to your Podfather system using our online sign up portal.

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 In development
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Routing: New user interface

A new, improved, routing interface making it quicker and easier to navigate our route planning process.

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 In development
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Routing: Historical traffic update

Create more realistic routes by factoring in historical time-of-day traffic data; specific to your operation.

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 In development
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Onboarding: Online sign up

Get up and running with Podfather online.  The solution is simple, yet effective.  So is our online sign up process.

 In development
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Onboarding: Integration capabilities

Enhanced integration options for swift onboarding.  Get up and running with Podfather quickly and easily; start seeing benefits fast.

 In development
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Sage Marketplace

Podfather will be available to Sage customers within the marketplace portal; allowing easy integration with existing Sage products.

 In development
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Bulk job management

Manage high-volume orders with ease; plan onto multiple vehicles in one go.

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What's planned

January to December 2026

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Reporting: ESG dashboard

Report on your ESG performance metrics, straight from your Podfather system.  Show savings and improvements with ease. 

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Training: Driver app

In-app training and help for drivers. Additional printed training materials for use in the cab.

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Podswap: Phase 2

Phase 2 of our haulier management system enabling you to intelligently integrate parcel carriers into your planning process. 

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Reporting: Customisable reports

Create the reports that suit the needs of your business. Take your data and create bespoke reports and dashboards.

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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.

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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.

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App feature

New in app features & functionality to improve driver experience.

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In system notifications

Enhanced features to improve the sharing of job statuses across multiple platforms.

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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.

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