Merit Medi-Trans, a non-emergency medical transport provider based in southern California, has selected A.MAZE Fleet Management from GEOCOMtms to better manage trip requests and improve route planning.
Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) September 28, 2006 -- GEOCOMtms, a global provider of fleet management software for local pickup and delivery operations, announced today that Merit Medi-Trans, a provider of non-emergency medical transportation, will implement A.MAZE NEMT™, an advanced fleet management solution specifically developed for the non-emergency medical transportation industry.
Merit Medi-Trans, based in Chico, California, is one of the North Valley’s leading providers of non-emergency medical transportation. The company addresses the growing need among elderly and long-term care patients for easy transport to and from medical facilities on a routine or non-critical basis. Patients who rely on Merit’s services include the wheelchair-bound, those requiring frequent visits to healthcare providers, such as for kidney dialysis, or who have other specialized transportation needs.
“We selected GEOCOMtms because our research showed that they were the leader in routing and scheduling,” said Steven J Horne, Chief Operations Officer for Merit Medi-Trans, “and because they could meet our needs at an affordable price. Today, managing trip requests demands a great deal of time and ties up resources. With A.MAZE NEMT, we anticipate a significant reduction in the effort required to plan and schedule trips, as well as tremendous savings. Our goal is to continue growing our company in a smart and profitable way, and we believe A.MAZE will help us achieve that goal.”
A.MAZE NEMT helps private, municipal, and not-for profit organizations manage the complete transportation lifecycle, from trip request to trip completion; giving them greater control over critical business processes that impact service quality and operating costs. This specially designed fleet management solution consists of five modules -- Request, Planning, Dispatch, Monitor, and Mobile -- and offers the following capabilities:
- Trip Scheduling
- Route Planning
- Dispatch
- Vehicle Tracking
- Mobile Data Collection
- Contractor Management
“GEOCOMtms provides end-to-end fleet management solutions specifically designed to support the unique needs of the industries we serve,” said Michael Nark, president and chief executive officer of GEOCOMtms. “Non-emergency medical transportation providers help to ensure healthcare access for those with the greatest need. As with any private fleet operator, rising fuel and personnel costs are a big concern, but these companies must also deal with very specific appointment times that complicate trip scheduling. We’re pleased that Merit Medi-Trans has selected A.MAZE NEMT to help them manage this process for effectively.”
About GEOCOMtms
GEOCOMtms provides integrated fleet management software for local and short-haul pickup and delivery operations. A.MAZE Fleet Management™ includes tools for managing territory design, route planning, trucking dispatch, GPS fleet tracking, mobile field service, and fleet maintenance. Everyday, leading organizations choose the A.MAZE suite to direct thousands of vehicles from hundreds of depots and distribution centers. Busy logistics executives depend on A.MAZE because it delivers enterprise visibility and complete control over fleet operations. By partnering with GEOCOMtms, customers like The Buckeye Ranch, Helping Hands, and Merit Medi-Trans have reduced operating costs while raising the level of customer service they provide.
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