09-03-2017
DPD UK has acquired Pie Mapping, London-based, specialist in digital mapping, data and routing services, to further fund and accelerate the development of logistics products that can support a wide range of fleet-based operations, including those in the construction and retail sector.
Acquired by DPD in late 2016, Pie Mapping won DPD’s technology incubator scheme Last Mile Labs, with its routing, linehaul optimisation, and resource management system, which is now being used by DPD, with further enhancements lined-up over the coming months. Pie’s solution was designed to give DPD’s linehaul managers and planners total visibility over fleet, drivers and routes in real time to better tackle issues such as motorway congestion.
Following the acquisition, Pie Mapping’s founder Freddie Talberg has stepped down as Director and CEO, but will continue to be involved with the business as an advisor to the new senior management team, led by Stuart Hill.
Source: CEP-Research