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Network Architecture
We have created a simple overview diagram of the connectivity requirements of a typical hosted Collective implementation.
Advanced Mapping
The standard street-level mapping in Collective can now be enhanced even further with the optional 'Advanced Mapping' component. Everything in your ESRI GIS system can now be accessed directly in Collective and synchronised to ensure total data accuracy.
Choosing an In-Cab Terminal
In-vehicle computing and data collection has developed rapidly and there is now a huge choice of different devices available. Tim Hobbs weighs up the pros and cons of the various options.
Keeping an Accurate Premises List
With constant changes in the physical landscape the list of premises requiring waste collections can be very difficult to maintain. New builds, sub-division of premises and boundary changes can lead to a constant stream of updates to the local gazetteer.
You can reduce administration and have better data with Waste Collector!
Vehicle Mileage and Carbon Emissions
Councils are under increasing pressure to account for and reduce their carbon emissions, not to mention the constant pressures on operating budgets.
You can save money and reduce your carbon footprint with Waste Collector!
Reducing Missed Bins
Missed bins cause annoyance for householders and often result in lost time for crews, contract penalties, extra vehicle costs and increased carbon emissions.
Rushcliffe Borough Council saw missed bins fall by 54% on one of their regular rounds after adopting Waste Collector!
Extra Bins
With hundreds of thousands of bins on a typical collection area it's inevitable that some are lost and that some households end up with extra bins. Not only do those bins cost money to buy, but also lead to extra time on collection rounds and additional waste going to landfill.
Waste Collector is proven to reduce illegal bins
Call Centre Waste Enquiries
Many Local Authorities have transferred direct customer contact into dedicated call centres. Call centre staff are, of course, very dependent on the quality of information available in their CRM systems. Without up to date and dependable information the call centre can only log the call and then manually raise internal enquiries. The result is a frustrating experience for the customer, administrative cost for the Council and additional workload for the waste department.
Collective allows you to close more cases during the initial contact!