UTECH

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Project Manager of Real Trucking Inc

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Transportation company, OTR, Local, Regional

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire UTECH to accomplish?

• Custom Development of Transportation Management Software
• Custom Development of ELD

SOLUTION

How did you find UTECH?

• Online Search
• Referral

Why did you select UTECH over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Referred to me

How many teammates from UTECH were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Develop a core Transportation Management Software (TMS) application to streamline shipment management processes.

• Key Features:
  • Shipment Management:
  • Create and manage shipment orders with details like origin, destination, cargo type, weight, dimensions.
  • Track shipment status in real-time (if integrated with carrier tracking systems).
  • Manage shipment documents (invoices, bills of lading, etc.).
• Carrier Management:
  • Maintain a database of carriers/drivers with details like rates, service options, and contact information.
  • Request quotes from brokers/customers for specific shipments.
• Reporting:
  • Generate basic reports on shipment volume, costs, and truck/driver performance.
  • Functional TMS software application with UI for data entry, management, and visualization.
  • User documentation for the software application.
  • System administration guide for setup and configuration.
  • Unit testing ensures core functionalities work as intended.
• Exclusions:
  • Integration with third-party carrier tracking systems (can be added in future phases).
  • Advanced features like route optimization, load planning, or real-time traffic integration (can be added in future phases).
  • Security features beyond basic user authentication.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

• Fast Software Development and Implementation. 

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Yes, most of the requests were always on time. Easy to communicate 

What was your primary form of communication with UTECH?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

I was impressed with their flexible communication and fast responses. 

Are there any areas for improvement or something UTECH could have done differently?

Possibly, I haven`t run into any nor can I suggest any.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the President of US Trucking Service

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Recruiting/Staffing of Truck Drivers for Transportation and logistics services.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire UTECH to accomplish?

• Create applicant management platform
• Create a web portal for the company

SOLUTION

How did you find UTECH?

Referral

Why did you select UTECH over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from UTECH were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

• Goal Setting: This involves defining the high-level objectives for the AMP (Applicant Management Platform) project. What are you hoping to achieve with the AMP ? Examples include improving sales efficiency, boosting customer satisfaction, or gaining better marketing insights.
• Requirements Gathering: Here, you'll work with different departments within your organization to understand their specific needs and pain points related to customer interactions. This will help determine the functionalities required in the AMP .
• AMP Selection (if applicable): If you're not developing a custom AMP from scratch, this phase involves evaluating various AMP software options based on your needs and budget.

Project Objectives Document

• AMP Requirements Document (including user stories and workflows)
• AMP Selection Report (if applicable)
• Configured AMP  system with user accounts, workflows, and reports
• Migrated customer data (if applicable)
• Developed AMP functionalities (if applicable)
• System Testing: Thorough testing of the AMP functionalities and integrations is crucial before going live.
• Deployment & Go-Live: This is the launch of the AMP system for your team to start using it for daily operations.
• Trained and empowered AMP users
• Tested and functional AMP system
• Successfully launched and operational AMP 
• Ongoing Support: This includes providing ongoing technical support to your team for any issues or questions they encounter while using the AMP .
• System Optimization: Monitoring system usage and user feedback to identify areas for improvement and optimize the AMP over time.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

After the launch of the AMP system and web portal, we improved driver retention for trucking companies.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Everything was delivered on time with prompt response times.

What was your primary form of communication with UTECH?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Communication

Are there any areas for improvement or something UTECH could have done differently?

No suggestions

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CFO of Handshake Fleet LLC

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Equipment Lease 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire UTECH to accomplish?
Created a web platform to manage leasing/selling equipment

SOLUTION

How did you find UTECH?

Referral

Why did you select UTECH over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Referred to me

How many teammates from UTECH were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

• Outline the core features and content needs for the website.
• Project Kickoff Meeting Notes
• High-Level Website Requirements Summary
• Develop a basic website design that aligns with your brand and objectives.
• Build the website based on the agreed-upon functionalities using a chosen platform.
• Integrate your prepared website content
• Ensure core functionalities work properly
• Functional website built on the chosen platform
• Integrated website content
• Basic QA Testing Report
• Publish the website and make it live.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Successful launch of the platform 

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Everything was delivered as expected 

What was your primary form of communication with UTECH?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Communication was commendabe.

Are there any areas for improvement or something UTECH could have done differently?

No suggestions