our news

Apr.

Parcel carrier implements delivery time slots with Route Monkey

XDP Ltd is now able to offer accurate delivery and collection windows to all of its customers, thanks to introducing Route Monkey scheduling, routing and optimisation technology. Route Monkey has fully integrated its system into XDP’s existing software which means that all 60 members of the XDP nationwide network can utilise Route Monkey at the push of a button.

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Mar.

Route Monkey wins Internet and ICT award

Route Monkey has added to its ‘Best Technology’ award by winning the Internet and ICT category at the prestigious 2013 North East Business Awards. Colin Ferguson and CEO of Route Monkey enthuses; ‘ For me, this is further recognition of our hard work and innovative scheduling solutions. The whole Route Monkey team deserve a huge amount of credit’

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Feb.

Route Monkey supports another 100 Fleets

Route Monkey is working in partnership with The Energy Saving Trust and EDF Energy, after the Transport Minister Norman Baker announced additional funding to analyse a further 100 fleets, following on from the successful Plugged In Fleets Initiative work carried out during 2012/2013. Route Monkey will provide intelligent scenario planning, modelling of charging infrastructure and data analysis through its unique scheduling algorithm; which encourages the uptake of electric vehicles and demonstrates how EV’s can best be deployed efficiently, within fleets.

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Jan.

Fleets can cut fuel costs by 75% using EV’s

Findings from the Plugged-in Fleets Initiative (PIFI) have been published in a new report ‘Charging Forward’. This presents unique insights from the analysis of twenty organisations across England who took part in PIFI. The initiative was funded by Transport for London (TfL) and the Department for Transport (DfT) and delivered in partnership with EDF Energy and Route Monkey. Each of the twenty companies received free guidance and a strategic plan for the introduction of plug-in vehicles into their fleets.

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Jan.

Route Monkey shortlisted for two LowCVP awards

The Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership has revealed the shortlist for the LowCVP Champions Awards. The Awards celebrate outstanding and innovative practice in accelerating the shift to lower carbon vehicles and fuels and reducing road transport emissions. This is in addition to Route Monkey’s recent ‘ Best Technology’ award and further short listings for innovation and science & technology. read more

Dec.

Industry partnership for Route Monkey

Route Monkey has become an industry partner in the Freight Transport Association’s Van Excellence scheme along with Hertz and ATS Euromaster. In addition to supporting Van Excellence, the Industry Partners will be working with FTA on a number of initiatives during 2013, including a Van Excellence supplement, developing best practice guides, and three new conferences throughout the UK. read more

Nov.

Further £500K funding boost

Route Monkey has secured a further £450,000 from the Finance for Business North East Technology Fund and £50,000 from the Northern IT Research Fund, both managed by IP Group. This additional investment is to accelerate growth plans in the UK and overseas, after exceeding financial targets during 2011. read more

Oct.

Route Monkey scoops’ Best Technology’ award

Route Monkey has won the Best Technology award 2012, at the inaugural Insider Made in the North East Awards. ‘This award underlines our commitment to provide our clients with the best software solutions possible and confirms our position as a leader in our field’ says Colin Ferguson, CEO of Route Monkey.

Sept.

Route Monkey goes Quantum

Route Monkey has teamed up with Motor Transport to launch its new and innovative all in one scheduling solution called Quantum. This application combines PDA technology, driver behaviour and GPS tracking with Route Monkey’s dynamic scheduling software. read more

Aug.

Route Monkey shortlisted for technology award

Route Monkey has been recognised for yet another technology award by Made In The North East. The technology award is deemed by the judges to have the biggest impact in the areas of electronics, software and telecommunications. read more

Jul.

Route Monkey joins Plugged-In Fleets Initiative

Route Monkey has signed up as a partner in the Energy Saving Trust’s Plugged-In Fleets Initiative, along with EDF Energy. The partners are working with 20 organisations across England, helping them develop strategies on how to reduce emissions from road transport by integrating EVs into their fleets. read more

May.

Supply Chain Summit success

Route Monkey showcased it’s dynamic scheduling, procurement and modelling software at the Total Supply Chain Summit held at the NEC in Birmingham during May. This was a tremendously successful event for Route Monkey culminating in a seminar moderated by CEO Colin Ferguson on ‘Fuel savings and a greener economy for the Supply Chain’.

Apr.

New year, new customers

2012 has been a great year so far for Route Monkey in terms of winning new contracts and renewing business with existing clients. NHS Sandwell Trust, Moy Park, Sangers, Lebara and G4S are just some of new names added to the growing list of Route Monkey customers.

Mar.

Route Monkey profiled in Commercial Motor’s buyer’s guide

Route Monkey have been profiled in Commercial Motor’s recommended scheduling software buyer’s guide. As a featured expert, Route Monkey offer opinions and advice whilst Commercial Motor explore the benefits of Computerised Vehicle Routing Software (CVRS) and show Route Monkey to be the most cost effective provider. read more

Feb.

Double award finalists

Route Monkey has been shortlisted for an Innovation award and in the Science and Technology category for the NE Business Awards 2012. The ceremony and presentation is being held at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland on March 22nd. These nominations acknowledge Route Monkey’s innovative product portfolio and business model. read more

Nov.

Motor Transport supplement

Motor Transport has teamed up with Route Monkey to publish a guide to fleet software and how to generate greater efficiencies within your business. It profiles Route Monkey, its products, its partners and customers with a reader offer discounting its scheduling applications if you purchase before January 31st 2012. read more

Oct.

Route Monkey secures investment.

The Finance for Business North East Technology Fund, managed by IP Group plc, has invested £500,000 in Route Monkey to further develop its electric vehicle algorithms, create jobs in the North East of England and export its products worldwide. read more

Sept.

Route Monkey announces partnership with Smith Electric vehicles.

Route Monkey has signed a worldwide and exclusive agreement with Smith Electric Vehicles to provide its technology to Smith and its customers to help with procurement and the efficient scheduling of electric vehicles within their fleet.

Aug.

Route Monkey contributes to white paper Charging Ahead

Route Monkey talks electric for a white paper published by Commercial Motor. Other contributors include; TNT, DHL, BT, Ford, Tata, Nissan, Transport for London and Department for Transport. read more