Italian food wholesaler Salvo has seen an increase in vehicle efficiency and a 25% reduction in fleet size following an update of its logistics software.
The Hertfordshire-based business worked with Podfather to upgrade its software which now includes route planning and optimisation features, electronic proof of delivery evidence (ePOD) capture, as well as real-time ETA notifications and tracking.
Sammy Turone, general manager at Salvo 1968, said: “When I joined the business there wasn’t an appetite for new technology or new ways of doing things. So, I explored what did work. I built on the individual strengths that were present in the existing staff and I engaged with the Podfather team.
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“We now have a robust solution, with Podfather at its core, that is delivering tangible results for our customers, our staff, and our bottom line, and we have the ambition to build on this for future success and growth.”
In addition to the use of the software’s route planning and optimisation tools, Salvo has also recently launched a WhatsApp web tool to further improve its customer experience and engagement. The wholesaler has also expanded its geographical reach with depots now in Brighton, Bristol and Manchester, as well as an entry into the frozen food category.
“Founded in 1968, we were the first importer of restaurant and pizzeria ingredients from Italy,” commented Rosa Gibson, head of brand and marketing at Salvo 1968, and granddaughter of the founder Salvatore Cumbo. “Over the last five decades we have continued to innovate, launching the first B2B online trade platform, offering a national delivery service, and more recently using the Podfather logistics solution to streamline our processes and improve our performance and customer experience.”
