Parcel Proof of Delivery

Electronic Proof of Delivery from TouchStar

A complete and integrated access control software solution that efficiently captures, monitors, and controls access rights

Key Features:

Job Planning and Scheduling

Route Planning

Vehicle and Driver Tracking

Vehicle Reminders

Vehicle Inspection App

Driver Administration

Returnable Assets

Dashboards and Reports

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Tired of paper-based delivery hassles? At its core, the Electronic Proof of Delivery (ePOD) system is a modern solution designed to streamline your operations. Using a standard smartphone or a rugged mobile computer, your van or HGV drivers can instantly capture all necessary delivery data. This includes obtaining a definitive electronic signature from your client, which immediately confirms the receipt of goods or services. For added security and compliance, the system allows your driver to capture confirmatory photographs or scan item barcodes, automatically attaching this complete proof to the client record.

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Advanced Job Planning & Real-Time Fleet Management

Our web-based back-office system gives you total control over your fleet planning:

Flexible Data Entry: Supports virtually any delivery scenario, allowing quick job creation with minimal data (e.g., pallets required) or full product-level detail.

Optimised Allocation: Our planning tool allocates jobs to vehicles in the most logical order, saving time and eliminating paper.

Run List Visibility: Consolidate multiple deliveries into a simple 'Run List' view, enabling managers to drill down into individual job details and proactively manage issues like late jobs.

Instant Discrepancy Reporting: Drivers can easily record and reason for delivery discrepancies, including partial and full load rejections, ensuring immediate communication with the back office.

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Route Planning

TouchStar’s integrated back-office tools streamline your logistics from start to finish, ensuring efficiency and compliance:

Intelligent Location Planning: Use real-time job data and built-in checks to drag-and-drop jobs onto the right vehicles, preventing vehicle overloading.

Remote Manifesting: Once a route is created, the manifest is automatically sent to drivers or engineers remotely in the field.

Optimised Routes on a Digital Map: Enhance efficiency by displaying the planned route on a digital map, which directly contributes to saving fuel and time on the road.

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Safety and Compliance

Proactive Vehicle Reminders

TouchStar’s electronic proof of delivery system simplifies fleet safety by providing proactive compliance management. Instead of relying on manual systems, you can store and track all critical renewal dates—including tax, MOT, and service dates—directly against each vehicle. The system then delivers advance notifications whenever you log in, ensuring your company is always prepared for upcoming deadlines and legally compliant without having to chase or lose paper documentation.

Vehicle Inspection App

The dedicated Vehicle Inspection App digitises and automates the entire daily check process. Drivers complete comprehensive checks using their mobile device, capturing high-accuracy evidence like photographs of damage, digital signatures, and GPS location data in real time. This information is instantly uploaded to the back office, eliminating paperwork and avoiding fines. The ability to produce an official, on-device report also provides drivers with instant, legally useful documentation if stopped by officials.

Enhanced Driver & Asset Management

Our system goes beyond delivery management by streamlining driver administration and providing full visibility of your valuable assets.

Paperless Driver Admin: Drivers can instantly submit timesheets, holiday requests, and expense details directly from their handheld device. This saves significant time and paper for both the driver and the back-office staff by eliminating lost receipts and manual request processing.

Returnable Asset Tracking: A dedicated feature allows customers to track and reconcile assets in the field (e.g., Cages, Trolleys, Pallets). This functionality is supported by a dedicated report, enabling you to interrogate data to minimize lost or stolen assets and save money.

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Real-Time Reporting and Business Intelligence

Gain instant visibility into fleet performance and critical business metrics with our flexible dashboard and reporting suite:

Real-Time Dashboard KPI's

The dashboard displays real-time performance KPI information at your fingertips. It can be viewed on any device, providing instant ETA information for jobs and notifying managers if a delivery is going to be late or is on time.

Flexible Reporting

Access a standard set of reports detailing job and driver performance. For custom analysis, the system allows you to export all data fields to quickly create your own bespoke reports.

Delivering Solutions Across the UK

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“We have only been using the system for a short period of time, but it has already proved to be an asset for customers chasing POD’s, for our sales team locating the drivers on their deliveries, and being able to give customers an ETA for their deliveries. The product itself is very easy to use with very minimal driver training on the handhelds required. I have rolled the system out to all of my drivers with very minimal disruption to the operation. All the drivers like the ease of use on the PODStar app and several customers have commented that they like how quickly they can get a POD sent directly to them after the job is completed.”

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Aiden Thornton

Warehouse Manager, Acorn Industrial

Thanks to TouchStar we are now able to have more informed conversations, plan better and offer an improved service to our customers. The solution also guarantees compliance and gives us a greater degree of accuracy in our conversations with our sales team and of course our customers.

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David Hauff

Head of Logistics Services, Certas

“We have the PODStar system installed in four of our divisions. In TouchStar we’re happy that we’ve found an organisation whose professionalism extends beyond the product itself, right through to the installation and support aspects of the project. Our drivers appreciate the simplicity and user-friendliness of the system and it has also ensured that we’re legally compliant. Overall we’re delighted with the system and, as we continue to expand, we look forward to a long-term relationship with TouchStar.”

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Ian Helmsley

Production Director, Metsec

“TouchStar’s Android solution provides DCC Energi with a highly flexible, streamlined and cost-effective operation, eliminating mistakes which arise from a paper-based system and ensuring staff spend their time providing excellent customer service.”

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Michael Olesen

Distribution Manager, DCC Energi

“We have now been using the system for a number of years and it has proven to be an invaluable asset for Tican management and our clients alike. It greatly simplifies the process for customers chasing POD’s and for locating the drivers on their deliveries.”

Colin Hopwood

IT Manager, Tican Chilled

“Right from the first meeting I was impressed with how the team at Touchstar firstly presented the product and secondly with its comprehensive feature set. I am convinced the system will be an asset for customers chasing POD’s and for our customer services team in locating the drivers on their deliveries and being able to give customers ETA’s for their deliveries.”

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Glenn Facey

Herts Fullstop

“TouchStar’s PODstar system has revolutionised our delivery service. As well as saving time, the real-time visibility offered by the system means problems can be acted on immediately rather than waiting for a driver to return to the depot.

Mistakes have been reduced, productivity has been increased and duplication of effort has been eradicated. Meanwhile, customer satisfaction has grown thanks to the slicker service, drivers aren’t slowed down by paper processes and managers are able to make informed decisions thanks to the increased flow of accurate information.”

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Aaron Buss

Transport Manager, V J Technology

“We had the PODStar system installed initially in our Middlesex HQ. We’ve subsequently expanded our business to cover the north of the UK and have established offices and a warehouse in Manchester. Our rapid growth saw an exponential growth in paperwork which was a nightmare until the new system enabled us to effectively go paperless. Efficiency has massively improved and error rates have plummeted”

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Nicola Webb

Commercial Director, Anytime Express Transport

“Our customers can login to the cloud-based system and enter jobs, view jobs and even track their deliveries, all of which offers a significant advancement in the service that we provide to our valued clients”.

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Jim Anderson

Managing Director, FTS

“We had the PODStar system installed initially in our Middlesex HQ. We’ve subsequently expanded our business to cover the north of the UK and have established offices and a warehouse in Manchester. Our rapid growth saw an exponential growth in paperwork which was a nightmare until the new system enabled us to effectively go paperless. The Middlesex implementation went exceedingly well and the Touchstar system will shortly be rolled out to Manchester so that our entire organisation can accrue the benefits.” Nicola Webb concludes: “We’re delighted that Touchstar’s professionalism extends beyond the product itself, right through to the installation and support aspects of the project. Overall we’re very pleased with the system and, as we continue to expand, we look forward to continuing our relationship with TouchStar.”

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Nicola Webb

Commercial Director, Anytime Express Transport (AET)

Delivering Proof of Delivery Systems Across the UK

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Food Logistics

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Tican Chilled

Tican Chilled is a dedicated wholesaler, supplying UK butchers with 100% British hand-reared beef, lamb, poultry, pork and bacon. It chose PODStar to automate its delivery processes.
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Education

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Warehouse & Distribution

Herts Fullstop

Herts FullStop is the UK’s fastest growing Education supplier. It’s turned proof of delivery into an electronic, real-time process with PODStar.
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Food Logistics

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Warehouse & Distribution

The Bread Factory

The Bread Factory delivers to some of the best chefs and retailers in London. It’s used TouchStar technology to help it expand further afield and reduce its paper trail by 80%.
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Healthcare

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QE Facilities

QE Facilities is a well-established wholly owned subsidiary company of Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust. It’s transformed and optimised route planning using PODStar.
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Construction

Industrial Parts

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Warehouse & Distribution

V J Technology

V J Technology (VJT) is one of the UK’s leading distributors of fixings, fasteners and building consumables, supplying some of the most renowned names in construction and civil engineering. It’s linked PODStar to its ERP system for a real-time view of deliveries
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Construction

Industrial Parts

Manufacturing

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Voestalpine Metsec

Voestalpine Metsec select EPOD system from Manchester-based TouchStar Technologies. Voestalpine Metsec plc is the UK’s largest specialist cold roll-forming company, providing products for the construction and manufacturing industries. It chose TouchStar to meet its ‘on time delivery’ customer promise.
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Acorn Industrial Services Case Study

Acorn sought a system that would optimise its delivery operations. After an extensive and thorough examination of available systems the Acorn management team selected the ‘PODStar’ Electronic Proof of Delivery system from Manchester-based Touchstar Technologies.
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Houghton's of London Case Study

Houghton’s sought a system that would optimise its delivery operations. After an extensive and thorough examination of available systems the Acorn management team selected the ‘PODStar’ Electronic Proof of Delivery system from Manchester-based Touchstar Technologies.
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