GPS systems in company fleet

With the use of GPS, it has become easier to for companies to grow. Directors or managers of the companies involved have been able to monitor and take control of the delivery system remotely by use of the tracking systems. This is because, it is possible to deduct where a given vehicle or delivery at a specific time, accurately. By closely scrutinizing GPS tracking systems, tis paper will seek to understand the advantages and disadvantages of applying such systems in company operations and suggest ways to improve performance in companies with and without the application of GPS systems. LITERATURE REVIEW Fleet management in companies involves the management of commercial vehicles such as cars, vans and trucks. Previous navigation systems were ineffective especially in covering long distances or in bad weather (Gibson, 43).

In the modern world, GPs utility has transitioned from the original military scope to commercial and scientific usage in surveillance. It has advanced banking and mobile operations. It is used by geographers, farmers among other personal in improving safety, economic gains and other operations. Disaster and emergency services, GPS tours, recreation and craft tracking other areas considerably improvement by the application of GPS services. It is also applied in prediction of arrival times that improves on customer satisfaction. Therefore, AVLT enhances productivity tough saving caporal, better utilization of company fleet ad reduction of maintenance costs. DISCUSSION The rise of GPS technology has given company directors ability to access their employee whereabouts. Further advancements in the technology has enabled employers to track employees direct through their phone GPS.

Tracking presents risks to not only the employees but also to the employers. In the wake of such technology, it is critical that the employer places in high consideration the legal ramifications for employee privacy and also the application of best practices for complying with law and ensuring that employee trust is not breached. The following are some of the legal issues that may be raised in regard to application of GPS tracing for company car fleet; -By monitoring employee vehicle, the employer is required to consider any state laws applicable in GPS tracking of individuals. Tracking a vehicle without the consent of the driver is criminal. GPS tracking can also be harmful especially when involving tacking a vehicle owned by the employee.

-Tracking employee through smartphone has also been highlighted as a legal area for consideration. -Apply tracking to levels that can be justified by the business need like service delivery. -Have a clear policy governing installation of GPS systems in employer-owned cars and devices. RECOMMENDATIONS GPS systems in company fleet can be beneficial. It has more advantages over other vehicle tracking systems. This is because GPS includes identification of the visible satellite, it uses shooter duration to search a specific signal which improves performance, there is increased sensitivity of the receiver to obtain and demodulate signals in remote areas and it is quicker to obtain signals in remote areas. " Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies 38 (2014): 44-55. Kamble, Sneha, et al. "Vehicle tracking system.