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TouchStar and Ultramar Successfully Complete Pilot Project and Move to Roll-Out Phase
TULSA, Okla. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - TouchStar,
a Tulsa, OK based leading provider of mobile computing and field
workforce automation, announced today that Ultramar
Ltd., one of the largest marketers and refiners of petroleum
products in Canada, successfully completed a TouchStar software pilot
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Ultramar has now begun a three-phase roll-out to its entire fleet of 175
vehicles, enabling it to increase workforce productivity, remove costly
paper processes, and improve customer service.
"Timely deliveries and rapid, efficient tracking is key to improving
customer service," said Ultramar General Manager of Operations
Jean-Maurice Lauzon. "TouchStar's experience and wealth of industry
knowledge enabled them to tailor the solution to meet our unique needs
in an agent-based distribution system. Intuitive and user-friendly, our
drivers are extremely receptive to TouchStar."
"Sending vital information to trucks, such as accurate pricing, and
promptly capturing transactions in our back office system are key
components in selecting TouchStar," said Ultramar Director of Technology
Stephane Trudel. "We now invoice customers more quickly and accurately."
"TouchStar's ability to interface with our fuel delivery back office
system and willingness to create enhanced features like adding Dynamic
Dispatch made TouchStar the clear choice," said Ultramar Supervisor of
Systems & Automation Hugo Beaulieu.
About TouchStar
TouchStar develops mobile computing and automated field workforce
solutions for a broad range of industries across a multinational
marketplace. TouchStar primarily provides mobility solutions to the
distribution, field service, energy, emergency services and
transportation industries. The company's solutions assist enterprises in
lowering costs, improving productivity and increasing efficiency.
To successfully deliver its mobility systems, TouchStar offers complete
end-to-end solutions and support using its considerable software
expertise, real-world knowledge, and over 20 years of experience.
TouchStar has offices in Australia, Canada, Europe, New Zealand and the
United States. For more information, please visit www.touchstargroup.com.
About Ultramar Ltd.
Ultramar Ltd., a subsidiary of Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE: VLO),
owns and operates a refinery at Levis near Quebec City, whose current
production capacity is 265,000 barrels of oil per day. It markets
gasoline and diesel fuel to a large group of industrial and wholesale
customers and via a network of 830 service stations and convenience
stores and 85 cardlocks, in addition to selling home heating oil to
about 140,000 customers. Headquartered in Montreal, Ultramar employs
over 3,700 persons and its refining, distribution and retail sales
networks contribute to supporting over 10,000 jobs, making it one of
Eastern Canada's largest employers. For more information, please visit http://www.ultramar.ca.
TouchStar
Ric Concha, 918-307-7100
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