MINNEAPOLIS, April 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- XATA
Corporation (Nasdaq: XATA), a leader in fleet optimization software
and services, today announced that Winn-Dixie will use XATA's
XATANET solution and fleet management applications to optimize its
delivery fleet, which serves the grocer's 515 stores located
throughout the southeastern United
States.
XATA will help Winn-Dixie further reduce its operating costs by
leveraging XATANET's extensive fleet reporting capabilities for
increased real-time and trending visibility. In addition, fleet
managers and drivers will have easy access to fleet information and
product delivery data through the use of XATANET, which will run on
Motorola MC75 handheld devices provided by Stratix.
"One key differentiator that made XATA stand out is its
capability to run XATANET on various platforms and hardware
devices," said Chris Scott, group
vice president of logistics and distribution for Winn-Dixie. "The
product's functionality as well as the insight we will gain from
our fleet were key factors in our decision-making process."
"We think that actionable data and Fleet Performance Management
reporting is crucial for fleet management technology, and we're
confident that Winn-Dixie will benefit from the applications and
flexibility we've built into our technology," said David Gagne, executive vice president, field
operations, XATA Corporation. "Our increased presence in the retail
food industry proves our commitment to providing the best
technology to help customers get the job done."
About XATA
XATA Corporation is the expert in optimizing truck-fleet
operations by reducing costs and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Our on-demand software and services help companies manage fleet
operations, enhance driver safety and deliver a higher level of
customer satisfaction. Offered through a monthly-subscription
service, XATA software solutions can affordably oversee every truck
in an organization's fleet. XATA also provides expert
services to develop the business processes required to deliver the
profitability, safety and service levels demanded by today's
competitive transportation environments.
Based in Minneapolis,
Minnesota, XATA revolutionized the trucking industry by
being the first to introduce electronic driver logs and
exception-based management reporting. Our XATANET solution provides
our customers with access to their vehicle data anywhere, anytime.
XATA Turnpike — a division of XATA Corporation — provides PDA-based
fleet management capabilities for little or no upfront costs.
About Winn-Dixie
Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc., is one
of the nation's largest food retailers. Founded in 1925, the
Company is headquartered in Jacksonville,
Fla. The Company currently operates 515 retail grocery
locations, including more than 400 in-store pharmacies, in
Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, Georgia and Mississippi. For more information, please
visit www.winn-dixie.com.
SOURCE XATA Corporation