Transforming Global Logistics: Rand McNally & Aramex Partnership

Introduction

Rand McNally's partnership with Aramex focuses on providing telematics hardware, and a modern telematics platform, tailored for Aramex network across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This strategic partnership focuses on saving fuel, improving vehicle performance and driver behavior which includes last-mile vans, two-wheelers and large line haul trucks. Through a carefully structured two-phase implementation plan, Rand McNally's solution was rolled out across eight countries in the MENA region.

About Aramex

The Challenge

As a leading logistics provider, Aramex needed to maintain its competitive edge while managing a complex fleet across multiple countries. Their specific challenges included monitoring personal vehicle usage by drivers, reducing fuel costs and improving/optimizing their last-mile overall operations. Aramex's policy of allowing drivers to use vehicles during off-duty shifts posed a unique challenge, requiring a customizable solution to monitor and curb excessive personal use. Their existing telematics solution was limited in scope and couldn't meet these demands, prompting the need for a more robust solution that could automatically capture critical data.

Why Aramex Chose Rand McNally

When Aramex sought to enhance its fleet management capabilities, they needed a partner that could offer a flexible, scalable, and future-proof solution. Rand McNally's innovative platform provided the perfect fit, delivering seamless integration and customizable features to support Aramex's dynamic and evolving operations.

• API-first, device-agnostic architecture, allowing seamless integration with Aramex’s existing systems.
• Cloud-first, scalable, and customizable platform that supports the growing demands of Aramex's operations.
• Unlimited creation of geofences and users.
• Unlimited data retention, ensuring that their data is saved permanently and enhancing their long-term analysis and historical reporting.
• Workflow and event-driven architecture that enables customized business rules alerts and comprehensive reporting
• Comprehensive out-of-the-box fleet management features and reports, tailored to meet Aramex's specific needs - with no need for coding.

By choosing Rand McNally, Aramex gained access to powerful, tailored tools that drive efficiency and meet their long-term operational goals. With a cloud-first, scalable platform and comprehensive fleet management features, Rand McNally continues to empower Aramex to streamline processes and optimize their business performance.

The Solution

Rand McNally provided a comprehensive telematics solution designed to address Aramex's logistical challenges. Rand McNally collaborated closely with Aramex to develop fully customizable segment reports to track on and off duty operations with recorded distance and travel time. Additional key features were implemented including:

• Live Tracking: Capturing real time data of assets location.
• Driver Safety: Tracking of speeding and harsh driving behaviors goes into calculation of driver’s score allowing for immediate corrective actions to enhance driver safety.
• Idling Monitoring: Sends alerts and generates reports on excessive idling to optimize fuel efficiency and reduce unnecessary costs.
• Speed compliance: Monitoring vehicle speeds against posted and custom business speed limits to help prevent accidents and enforce safety policies.
• Proactive Data Integration: Seamless data integration from Aramex to Rand McNally's system, creating a centralized fleet management platform.
• Webhook Integration: Continuous updates on the status and location of linehaul consignments for real-time visibility and control.

Aramex and Rand McNally are further strengthening their partnership by implementing new features:

As Aramex and Rand McNally continue to deepen their collaboration, they are gearing up to implement new features that will further enhance operational efficiency. By integrating advanced technologies, Aramex is set to benefit from even more streamlined and optimized processes.

• Route Optimization: Monitoring off-route behavior during on-duty periods to enhance efficiency and optimize vehicle assignments.
• NFC Tag Implementation: Streamlining driver-to-vehicle assignment through the rollout of NFC tags for improved operational efficiency.

These upcoming enhancements, including route optimization and NFC tag implementation, demonstrate the ongoing commitment of Aramex and Rand McNally to drive innovation and operational excellence. Together, they are building a future of more efficient, technology-driven logistics solutions.

Results & Benefits

The partnership between Aramex and Rand McNally has already delivered tangible results, particularly in cost savings and operational improvements. With key metrics demonstrating significant gains, Aramex is experiencing a transformation in their fleet management approach.

• Fuel cost reduction: Aramex has observed a global reduction in fuel costs across their last-mile fleet by 7- 10%.
• Other benefits: In addition to the above, Aramex has seen significant improvements in driver behavior and safety. These include a reduction in speeding incidents, and better adherence to designated routes. These enhancements not only contribute to overall operational efficiency but also help lower maintenance costs and minimize the risk of accidents.

These improvements are not only enhancing efficiency but also contributing to safer operations, positioning Aramex for continued success.