Advances in information technology have dramatically increased a transport manager's ability to

communicate with others and to also access information quickly for decision$-$making purposes.

Explain what telematics as information technology solution for the transport organisation entails.

Clearly structure your answer in builet$-$point format.

QUESTION $7$

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You are required to replace the on$-$board computers for your trucks to meet the new criteria, which

were developed by the transport management team, providing you with the relevant factors for

decision making. Therefore, you and the transport technology team need to instruct the

procurement team of your final decision once you have applied the Kepner$-$Tregoe decision$-$

making technique for selecting the most suitable option among the three alternatives available.

The following factors were discussed and classified by the decision$-$making team to be considered

for the decision$-$making process $-$

$360$ camera visibility for improved visibility around the truck $-$ general factor.

The on$-$board computer must not cost more than R$30000$ per unit $-$ critical factor.

Smartlink app capability for cellphone operation $-$ general factor.

Screen with high brightness: highlight screen and sunlight readability $-$ general factor.

The on$-$board computer chosen must be available within five working days $-$ critical factor.

GPS$-$based Automated Vehicle Location capacity $-$ general factor.

When considering the options, the team established the following:

Option A $-$ Available in $7$ working days at a price of R$23499.$ Specifications: Have GPS$-$

based Automated Vehicle Location; No $360$ visibility around the truck software currently;

Smartlink app option for cellphone operation available; Has a screen with high brightness for

day and night.

Option B $-$ Price R$30000$ and immediately available. Specifications: Has $360$ visibility

around the truck for improved visibility; Has GPS$-$based Automated Vehicle Location;

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Smartlink app option for cellphone operation available; Screen with high brightness: highlight

screen and sunlight readability.

Option C $-$ Specifications: Screen with high brightness: highlight screen but limited sunlight

readability; Has Smartlink app option for cellphone operation; $360$ visibility around the truck

available as an optional extra software; has GPS$-$based Automated Vehicle Location. Price

R$27595$ and available in $5$ working days.

Duplicate the following Kepner$-$Tregoe template and complete the decision$-$making

exercise, taking the provided case information into account.

KEPNER$-$TREGOE TEMPLATE