Viggo Petersens Eftf. A/S

Viggo Petersens Eftf. A/S is a Danish freight and truck company with many years of experience in logistics solutions. The company consists of a freight department and a lorry department, and has more than 100 lorries.

Viggo Petersens Eftf. A/S is co-owner of Danish Fragtmænd (Danish Carriers) and the absolute oldest existing freight business.

Viggo Petersens Eftf. A/S has 150 employees and an annual turnover of 140 million DKK (2015).

the challenge

• Demand for increased efficiency in order to stay competitive in a tough market
• Increased use of IT is a prerequisite for offering safe and efficient distribution of goods
• Insufficient overview of resources
  

success criteria

• The solution supports approx. 150 registrants
• A coherent IT solution
• Focus on user-friendliness as the solution must be easy to use in everyday life
• Increased use of data in order to be more at the forefront of developments
  

Methods

• Online staff roster planning and ongoing adjustment (ProRoster)
• T&A and absence registration via LAN terminals (ProTime) and mobile app (ProMobile)
• Notifications and reporting
• Web portal for management and administration
• Integration to payroll & ERP systems and other internal business systems

outcomes

• Better overview of resources has streamlined the planning task – even in case of deviations
• Better management of collective agreements – also for temporary workers 
• Better follow-up on the company policy in relation to overtime, illness etc.
• Real-time data for invoicing
• Due care through analyses

Primary results

• Better overview of resources
• Increased efficiency
• Increased agility