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A RADIO-CONTROLLED parts distribution operation for commei vehicles has been introduced by Lex Tillotson, commercial vet distributors in Taunton, Somerset.
Three radio-controlled vans carrying lorry spares leave the Tkton depot every day to visit more than 60 workshops and ser centres throughout Somerset. They re-stock stores, take orders, keep service managers up-to-date with parts modifications.
Drivers can now radio the central parts depot for a component, an immediate check on its availability, and arrange for the part ti shipped over instantly if needs be.
If the necessary part is not immediately available at the cer staff can locate it, then call the driver back to make the deli arrangements. In this way, says Lox, the control centre does have to leave a trail of messages over the country to track the dr down. So parts availability and delivery times are radioed stra through, Last-minute route changes — to drop off parts required ir emergency — and immediate help if the van breaks down — one can radio another for assistance — are claimed to be other act tages of the new link.