Keep track of Forestry Cargo on Yard with Smartphone
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arl Forestry Breakbulk Cargo Yard Locator

Cloud login

cloud sync'ed smartphone GPS location auto-captured when completing yard tally'ing
Benefits

realtime update of general cargo on the yard; no office work; auto-GPS location from smartphone
Costs

low monthly usage fees. zero investments. cloud and smartphone software, servers, hosting & support included.
Google Play

download app from Google Play today, start tomorrow. for real!

forestry breakbulk cargo yard location recording with barcode scan, photos and GPS, sync'ed and stored in the cloud

  • smartphone(s) to cloud sync
  • smartphone(s) online or offline operation
  • multi-site cloud
  • 3 months operational storage
  • smartphone yard auto-GPS location and tallying
  • logs, timber and planks
  • boards, veneer and chips
  • paper rolls, pulp and fibers
  • pellets and fire-wood

   

 

    • timestamp, tamper-proof
    • GPS coordinates, tamper-proof
    • photos and text comments
    • cargo unit id and truck license plate OCR
    • barcode and QR scanning
    • tally e-report
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    for forestry breakbulk sites, general cargo terminals, yard and tally services providers, or general cargo port operators

     

    FAQ

    Hot topics

    Can I add photos to the smartphone recordings?

    Yes. Embedded photo capability is built-in to the app. Photos are sync-ed to cloud and included in reports, and photo links are included in Excel extracts.

    Can I place visual marks on photos?

    Yes, drawing on top of photo is available after photo is taken and before it is saved.

    Sometimes it's useful to add verbal comments.

    You can type verbal comments, or you can use standard Android speech-to-text conversion instead of typing.

    Something smarter than typing license plate, shipment IDs available?

    App comes with a build-in OCR scanner. App can scan and capture any text.

    How do I get the app on my smartphone(s)?

    Download from Google Play and click "install".

    When can I start?

    Once you sign-up and settle first invoice you can start right away. Sign up today, start tomorrow. Seriously!

    Who has access to my data?

    All your data belongs to you and is not accessed by any other party. Reports and extracts are shared only with stakeholders you select.

    How does smartphone connect to the server?

    Through a simple internet connection (data packet or wifi).

    Can smartphone be setup to only run this business app?

    Android devices can be switched to "kiosk mode" so only specific applications can run, and users do not have access to other apps on the smartphone, such as calls, social media and browsers.

    Signing up

    How many cloud logins does the sign-up support?

    As many as you like. You create yourself, or ask support to create for you.

    What are the software license fees?

    Nil, no license fees. You only pay a monthly subscription fee per site or vessel depending on features enabled, and fees for business transactions.

    How many smartphones does the sign-up cover?

    Unlimited. You create new smartphone pair codes yourself, or ask support for assistance.

    Do I pay for support?

    Email support (in English) is included in the monthly fees. Regular upgrade of features is also included.

    Any additional software or hosting costs?

    No server or software is required. The smartphone app is already bundled with a running hosting service. No additional costs.

    Can I request improvements or customizations?

    Your ideas for improvements are welcome! We will assess, if the ideas are relevant for other users, and can be implemented in future versions.

    For how long do I have to commit?

    You settle costs 3 months ahead at all times, and you can cancel anytime. When prepaid payments expire access to the app is removed.

    Technical & Integration

    How are smartphone connecting to the cloud?

    By 3G (sim card) or nearby wifi, or a hotspot.

    What if Internet is unavailable?

    Continue working on smartphone. As soon as internet again available, all recorded data is sync'ed to cloud with original timestamps.

    Can recordings be adjusted in the cloud before sharing with stakeholders?

    No.

    Original recordings, including timestamp and GPS location tag recorded onsite cannot be tampered with after initial recording.

    For how long is data available in the cloud?

    All loggings are kept for 3 months. A 3-years archieve feature is available upon request.

    What are the technical requirements to Android smartphone or tablet?

    A phone or tablet with the following specifications -or higher- is fine:

    • Operating system: Android 5.1
    • Screen resolution and size: 480 x 800, 4″
    • Memory: minimum 1 GB, recommended 2 GB of RAM
    • GPS sensor: required
    • Camera: recommended, with autofocus

    Screen brightness should be suitable for work under strong sunlight.

    What about battery?

    Apps are by optimized for low battery use. You can let each new labour-shift carry a new fully charged device (Android smartphones are inexpensive), or provide external battery/ power bank to ensure continuous onsite work.

    What are supported barcode standards?

    • EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code-39, Code-93, Code-128, ITF, Codabar
    • QR Code, Data Matrix, PDF-417, AZTEC

    Browser support

    Cloud apps run in all modern desktop, tablet, and mobile browsers including MS Edge, Firefox, Chrome, browsers based on Chrome engine (Opera, Yandex, Vivaldi), and Safari.

    Subscription includes support by real people who care about your business; even you subscribe to the cheapest plan.

    Keld, kt@arl-shipping.com

    e-mail support during business hours included in subscription fees, implementation is fast and easy!

    Rene, rb@arl-shipping.com
    Innovative business apps for ports and shipping; deploy fast without hassle and without investments, that's arl-shipping.com cloud apps!
    René, rb@arl-shipping.com

    Cloud apps monthly subscription fees include server hosting, software licenses, regularly upgraded features.

    Evgeny, ed@arl-shipping.com