Praxair announced the launch of its ‘AccuStarsm cylinder delivery system', an on-board computer for Praxair's cylinder gases delivery vehicles that allows drivers to process transactions electronically at the customer site.
“Equipping our drivers with an easy-to-use, handheld computer will simplify tremendously the delivery process, saving time, reducing errors and lowering administrative costs at both ends," said Derek Castle, vice president of Operations for Praxair Distribution Inc., a subsidiary of Praxair.
Linked directly to Praxair's mainframe computer system, the AccuStar system provides efficient dispatching of customer orders on Praxair's trucks.
Some of the main advantages for Praxair's customers include reduced invoice error rates, electronic signature capture, on-site invoicing, credit card and cash payment, order placement etc.
While Praxair's AccuStar system offers clear benefits for customers compared to traditional delivery processing, Praxair also gains the advantage of better information for planning delivery routes, managing inventory and more accurately forecasting customer demand.
