Forest Fire Risk Management Information System – (FFRMIS)

Forest fires are one of the main causes of deterioration and destruction of woodland heritage. The size of the phenomenon although differentiated depending on places and season has constantly been on increase over the last years.

Emphasis Telematics designed FFRMIS allowing for better management and handling of Forest Fires. The FFRMIS has been installed on the Ionian Islands Regional Fire Service and put in operation on May 2007.

Administration Technology: Today telematics can offer solutions for the improvement of inventory administration, for inventory which is disbursed geographically – Application to Petrogaz customers.

Article by Dr. George Papapanagiotakis

Technical Director of Emphasis Telematics

Modern businesses are forced on a daily basis to search for service providing solutions which are characterized by a high level of customer service and effective resource administration.  At the same time, growing competition is constantly diminishing profit margins and put pressure towards operational cost reduction.

The development of telematics has allowed for the immediate measurement, recording and processing of information created in remote locations.  It allows companies with transport activities to create strategic advantages with solutions based on the administration of remote and geographically disbursed locations.

Elinoil is a private Greek energy company with many years of experience in their field.  It has a growing national network of over 550 gas stations, holds an important position in the coverage of Greek industrial energy needs, offering liquid and solid fuel as well as lubricants, operates in the heating of homes and buildings, owns a leading position in yachting with the supply of fuel and lubricants to recreational boats, while at the same time supplies the shipping industry in Greece and abroad with lubricants.

In Greece, companies dealing with the transport of hazardous materials are called upon to face challenges dealing with conforming to safety standards, protecting the environment, and modernizing their operations according to European and international standards.  In this context, the use of new technologies and the application of techniques for the improvement of the company’s resources, are priorities which are expected to set the path for developments in the field.

DIA HELLAS S.A. is the largest and fastest growing supermarket chain in Greece, utilizing high levels of technology, productivity and sanitation control.  By choosing e-TRACK, a complete fleet management system, DIA HELLAS has achieved a higher level of service to its network of stores and improved the delivery of its products.

By Mr. Philip Salimba, Logistics Manager, DIA HELLAS A.E., and mr. Dimitris Venizelos, Sales Manager, Emphasis Telematics.

By Dimitris Dertouzos, Road Safety & Controls Team Leader, BP Hellas and Dimitris Venizelos, Sales Manager, Emphasis Telematics.

The Company

Since 1951 BP Hellas is considered an important presence in Greece in the field of energy and is one of the largest private companies in the country with pioneering ideas and scientific achievements, without overlooking for a moment the important factors Man, Environment, and Safety.

The company operated 19 fuel installations and trades oil products throughout mainland and inland Greece.  Its perfectly organized retail network includes 1450 gas stations with the BP name, a full line of products and services, and a modern fleet management system for the administration of its customers’ vehicles, aiming at saving time and energy. BΡ Hellas holds a leading position in the Greek market in the area of lubricants with a wide range of lubricant products for all sectors, and is one of the largest suppliers of fuel and lubricants for aircrafts in 23 airports and ships in 70 countries, servicing international airlines and shipping agencies, while operating simultaneously in the field of chemicals.

BP Hellas is in constant search for new business opportunities in Greece.

Lafarge is the largest producer of cement in the country, with production units in Volos, Chalkida and Milaki Evoias, 6 distribution centers in Thessaloniki, Rio, Drapetsona, Kavala, Herakleion, Igoumenitsa, and commercial presence all over mainland and island Greece.  With a goal of long-term business success and leadership in its market, Lafarge’s strategic priorities are the Health and Safety of its employees, excellence in its market, development of its employees and their technical knowledge, practical commitment to viable growth, and innovation and viable solutions of added value for their customers.