Distribution is not always a case of picking up at point A and delivering to points B to Z. It’s often very complex, involving multiple pick-ups, returns to depot and sharing goods between points. Needless to say, it can be a logistical headache and a passenger seat full of paperwork can very quickly reach the dashboard.

After requests from the distribution sector to simplify the process, TouchStar created a solution that makes the whole process electronic. With a TouchPC, planning a route, picking up or dropping off an order and keeping a record of each transaction have become a case of pressing a few on-screen buttons and following a menu.

The system runs on the compact but large-screened handheld unit, which means the correct data is entered. All TouchPCs are renowned for their all-weather use, solid bodywork, quality of operating system and connectivity. This connectivity is what allows users to attach a printer to give the customer a signed receipt, and to have schedules updated and sales reported over the air via GPS or GPRS networks.

And because every distribution operation is unique, TouchStar can augment existing systems to your specifications or even start a new one from scratch.