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Automation News T he Truck Driver app from Ehrhardt + Partner (E+P) brings mobility to logistics outside the warehouse: As a function of the latest version 8 of the LFS warehouse control system, the warehouse experts are marketing a solution that provides crucial support to truck drivers on their daily routes. All order data, the navigation along the optimum route as well as the order progress are simply displayed on the mobile terminal device, for example on a smartphone or tablet. It is no longer necessary to purchase expensive special sends all information back to the LFS in real time – this conhardware. Data are transferred via LFS stant exchange clearly reduces the administrative work for directly from the warehouse to the app. handling routes by omitting paper-bound documentation. It also avoids unnecessary waiting times at the loading dock. The Truck Driver app from E+P networks warehouse and roads in an intelligent way. Easy integration of third-party processes The Truck Orders which were recorded at the ware- Driver app runs on all Android operating systems and house are transferred to the mobile device will soon also be available for iOS devices. This also and into the app in real time, making all allows the cost-efficient integration of external servdata for the transport accessible with one ice providers into internal logistics processes via click. The Truck Driver app automatically smartphone and tablet. The app reduces the cost guides the user through the different ac- and effort for all parties involved in the value chain. tions of a route, such as navigating to the The Truck Driver app also serves its purpose withindividual delivery points. The app docu- out an internet connection: The driver can create digments the progress of each route and ital receipts and document broken and defective goods. February 2016 41