GPS & location intelligence
Location intelligence connected to the work that happens there.
Flatorb combines GPS, geofences and operational context to track mobile assets, vehicles and field activity—turning coordinates into controlled arrival, movement, dwell and exception workflows.
Workflow-led engineeringRemote-first, on-site when needed
Operational purpose
Coordinates become useful when they explain an operational event.
A map can show where something was. An operational location system explains what the position means to a job, asset, route, customer or yard workflow.
Flatorb connects positioning data with geofences, identity, schedules, tasks, user confirmation and enterprise systems so teams can manage movement instead of watching dots.
A device reports location and time.
GPS, mobile or other location sources provide coordinates, accuracy, direction, speed and device status.
The position is matched to a place and task.
Geofences, route, schedule, asset and workflow context determine whether the movement is expected.
The event triggers the right action.
Arrival, departure, dwell, deviation or inactivity can update tasks, alerts, evidence and customer records.
Engineering capabilities
From positioning device to an accountable location workflow.
Dependable location solutions require device fit, power, coverage, data quality, geofence logic, user workflows and system integration—not only a map.
Device and tracker selection
Match vehicle, powered asset, portable item or phone-based tracking to power, size, reporting and support needs.
- Vehicle
- Asset
- Mobile
Geofence and place modelling
Define yards, customer sites, routes, restricted areas and operational zones with suitable tolerance.
- Sites
- Zones
- Routes
Movement and dwell events
Convert positions into arrival, departure, stop, dwell, route deviation and inactivity evidence.
- Arrival
- Dwell
- Deviation
Field and driver workflows
Combine automatic location with tasks, proof, photos, signatures, status and exception reasons.
- Tasks
- Proof
- Exceptions
Yard and mobile-asset visibility
Locate vehicles, equipment, containers or field assets across external and geographically distributed areas.
- Yard
- Fleet
- Mobile assets
Integration and reporting
Connect location events to transport, customer, asset, ERP, billing and analytics systems.
- API
- ETA / status
- History
Where it creates value
Use location intelligence where movement changes service, risk or cost.
The best applications connect location evidence to a clear operating responsibility, exception or customer outcome.
Fleet and route visibility
Track vehicles against planned routes, stops, schedules and operating rules.
Track: route deviation, idle time and service punctuality.Arrival and departure automation
Recognize entry and exit from customer, supplier, yard or service locations through geofenced events.
Track: manual calls, timestamp accuracy and wait time.Mobile asset recovery and utilization
Monitor selected equipment or high-value assets across sites, jobs and extended idle periods.
Track: unlocated assets, idle days and unauthorized movement.Proof of field activity
Combine location with tasks, photos, notes, time and user confirmation for service or inspection evidence.
Track: proof completeness, disputes and reporting delay.Yard movement and dwell
Use outdoor location evidence to support equipment, vehicle or container movement and dwell workflows.
Track: search time, dwell exceptions and movement history.Customer visibility and ETA events
Share governed status milestones without exposing unnecessary raw tracking data.
Track: status calls, promise accuracy and customer exceptions.Fit before feature
Select the location method around accuracy, power and operating consequence.
GPS is strong outdoors but not a universal indoor positioning method. The right solution may combine GPS with RFID, QR, Bluetooth, cellular or deliberate user confirmation.
Test the fit for your operation ↗Country, site, yard, zone and exact indoor position are different problems with different technology and cost.
Reporting frequency affects battery life, data cost, visibility and the ability to detect events quickly.
Covered yards, buildings, metal structures and urban environments may require another location method or workflow evidence.
Access, purpose, retention and customer or employee visibility should be defined around privacy and business requirements.
Connected architecture
Connect location evidence to tasks, customers and enterprise records.
Flatorb creates governed location events from device data, then exposes the right status and history to operational teams and connected systems.
International implementation
Location solutions configured for geography, networks and local policy.
Coverage, roaming, device certification, map quality, address conventions, privacy expectations and cross-border movement vary by market. Flatorb designs remotely and supports on-site installation or field commissioning when needed.
Match SIM, reporting and fallback behavior to operating territories and cross-border movement.
Configure sites, zones, names and address structures around how the local operation works.
Define legitimate use, user visibility, retention and sharing rules for location evidence.
Coordinate remote configuration with on-site device fitment, testing and adoption support.
Frequently asked questions
Questions teams ask about GPS & Location.
Clear answers for early evaluation, business cases and implementation planning.
01What is the difference between GPS tracking and location intelligence?+
GPS tracking provides position data. Location intelligence relates that position to places, routes, time, assets, tasks and rules so an operation can recognize and act on meaningful events.
02Does GPS work indoors?+
GPS performance is often limited indoors or under heavy obstruction. Indoor or fine-grained location may use RFID, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, QR or other methods, sometimes combined with GPS outdoors.
03How often can a tracker report location?+
Frequency depends on device, power, network, plan and operating need. More frequent reporting can improve event timing but may increase battery and data consumption.
04Can location trigger automatic workflow updates?+
Yes. Geofence arrival, departure, dwell, deviation or inactivity can create tasks, alerts or status changes after appropriate validation.
05Can customers see selected location status?+
Yes. A solution can expose governed milestones, ETA or map information through portals, notifications or integrations without necessarily sharing all raw history.
06Can Flatorb integrate GPS with our TMS, ERP or asset system?+
Yes. Devices and location platforms can be connected to operational workflows and enterprise systems through APIs, files or other agreed interfaces.
Start with one real workflow
Show us the movement or arrival event that needs better control.
We will help define the asset, territory, accuracy, reporting, geofence, workflow, privacy boundary and connected-system outcome.
- What must be identified, sensed or connected?
- Where does the current record become late or unreliable?
- Which users and systems depend on the event?
- What measurable outcome would justify action?