REMS Logistics Dispatching

All REMS Dispatching modules are Windows client-server applications that use Microsoft MapPoint to provide computer-aided-dispatching functionality.  The REMS Logistics Dispatching application provides an efficient method for managing all aspects of inventory control and resupply across the theater of operations.

Requisitions

When Shelter personnel use REMS to enter requests for re-supply, these request are automatically forwarded to the Logistics Dispatcher.  The Dispatcher clicks on a requisition and all vehicles with the required items onboard are displayed in a list including their distance from the destination.  All warehouses, vehicles, shelters and points-or-resupply are displayed as icons on the MapPoint based display.  Once they are approved, they are forwarded as ‘orders to be filled’ at the warehouse.

GPS

The REMS Server supplies the GPS data collection infrastructure that supports all REMS Dispatching modules.  All REMS mobile computers (including supported SmartPhones) automatically send their GPS coordinates to the REMS Server on a periodic basis.  This allows the Dispatcher to monitor vehicle locations in near-real-time.