Case Study: United Utilities achieves real-time visibility and regulatory compliance with Podfather

United Utilities manages 2 million m3 of sludge annually with Podfather

United Utilities, a supplier of water and wastewater services, faced the challenge of managing a paper-intensive operation for its Bioresource Services division. The company needed a system to efficiently plan, monitor, and report on the movement of wastewater materials across its vast network to ensure strict regulatory compliance. To address this, they turned to Podfather for its job management and load allocation software.

Podfather implemented a solution that automated United Utilities' processes, providing real-time visibility of vehicle movements and weights through a smartphone app used by both its fleet and subcontractor drivers. This eliminated paper tickets and provided electronic proof of delivery. The results included full operational visibility, improved information flow, and automated regulatory reporting. Podfather's system gave the team the control and accountability needed to run their complex operation efficiently.

United Utilities