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"When I come in in
the morning, I flip two
switches; the coffee
maker and the computer.
I don't have to search
for information, toggle
between computers or
multiple screens. It's all
just there in front of me."
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Success In Motion - Case Studies
CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG SCHOOLS, NC
Carol Stamper, Executive Director of Transportation
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Number of Vehicles
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1240 buses, 57 service trucks, 6 fuel trucks
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Students Transported Each Day
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88,000
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Why Synovia
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"The software capabilities served every function we needed, with plenty of
room for expansion in the future. The management and reporting capabilities are
advanced, yet user friendly. And from the outset of our discussions, Synovia has
always been very professional and accommodating. The staff is extremely knowledgeable;
in fact, they have engaged former Transportation Directors who know the industry
inside and out. Couple that with Synovia technical knowledge and you have a comprehensive,
reliable product."
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Synovia Solutions
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Began with Synovia Core GPS tracking
Added Synovia Extended Services, including:
Comparative Analysis
Local Map Overlay
Time & Attendance
Onsite Project Manager
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How
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In two stages, the first outfitting 490 buses in spring, with the remainder that
fall.
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Synovia Core Solution
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"Enables our 14 area specialists and their office staffs to access the information
we need quickly, handle parental concerns immediately, respond to emergencies or
bus breakdowns by locating the nearest vehicle available for assistance, and increase
driver accountability."
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Why Comparative Analysis
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"It integrates fully with our routing system to ensure our drivers follow assigned
routes."
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Why Map Overlay
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Allows the system to integrate with the most up-to-date county map for a comprehensive
street network.
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Why Time & Attendance
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Drivers log in on the bus and the system sends paperless timesheets directly to
payroll.
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Why an Onsite Project Manager
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"The large and complex roll-out went so smoothly because of his onsite presence.
I think this was critical to our successful implementation. He worked with our technicians,
gave me progress reports, worked with our staff and maintenance teams, handled initial
and ongoing hands-on training, isolated problems and corrected them—I would
recommend this option for any size school district if feasible."
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Bottom Line
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"We've seen $1 million in savings during the first year of launch."
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Contact
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Carol Stamper, Executive Director of Transportation
(980) 343-3708 or c.stamper@cms.k12.nc.us
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