Software collaborators set to reduce costs and carbon with new AI/ERP solution

Optimize, a leading transport optimisation specialist is joining with midlands software developer jobmate to introduce a cloud-based, AI-driven Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform which the company says, cuts costs, reduces vehicle emissions and increases overall business efficiency in the logistics industry and beyond.

Based in the north-east and a prominent developer of algorithm-based fleet software, Optimize (also known as ‘The Algorithm People’) aims to help organisations become more efficient by integrating route optimisation, AI and machine learning technology into their fleet management process.

The new partnership expects to deliver savings of up to 30%, while enabling businesses such as logistics operators, facilities management providers and construction companies to optimise their vehicle routes from within the ERP system, as part of an integrated end-to-end efficiency solution. 

Optimize CEO, Colin Ferguson says: “We are excited to be partnering with jobmate – a move which will combine affordability with cutting edge technology to offer the industry a formidable integrated package. There are many transport management systems (TMS) out there, but as yet few possess cost-effective ERP platforms with embedded optimisation algorithms of the type we now offer.”

jobmate is an industry-specific software innovator whose native cloud operational solutions suit businesses of virtually any type and size. According to the company, the name jobmate reflects what the system does for businesses across multiple industry sectors, including the supply chain industry.

For example, the ERP software holds comprehensive asset information including location, maintenance intervals, defect reports, customer status and vehicle history – all combining to ensure efficient, paper-free job management and ongoing compliance control.

Furthermore, say jobmate the software allows users to quote, send invoices, and make purchases. It is not a financial planning system but is however, established as a global partner with Sage – a best-in-class financial system – who like jobmate, is fully native cloud – which renders the platform fully cyber secure.

Also, jobmate point out that unlike many other management software tools their system was originally developed to be used with a mobile handset and so is more intuitive and easier to operate. It is fully integrative, does not require expensive licences and service arrangements with various software suppliers and says the company, requires no potentially unsafe servers.    

Christopher Dalton, jobmate CEO and co-founder comments: “The Optimize partnership allows jobmate to heighten service levels to clients seeking optimum efficiency, whether in delivery service, maximising work routines, or identifying unproductive time and effort. jobmate and Optimize are both native-cloud software working seamlessly together, ensuring our joint clients increase the profitability and visibility of their business.”

“We expect to see significant benefits arising from the new collaboration,” adds Colin Ferguson, “as the industry embraces cloud-based technologies and best- in- class integrated solutions, powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning.”