In Geneva, a historic transport company accelerates its digital transformation

The Geneva based company M. Ducret SA announces the integration of the Nereva platform into the organization of its transport operations related to construction sites. After more than a year of use during a beta phase, the company confirms that the solution meets the operational requirements of short distance transport in the construction sector, particularly for truck rotations and skip transport. The company’s moving activities are not concerned.

Founded in 1934 in Geneva, M. Ducret SA is among the historic transport operators in the Lake Geneva region. For one year, the company contributed to the development of the Nereva platform as part of an operational beta phase conducted on its construction transport activities.

With Nereva, the company is modernizing the organization of its logistics operations by relying on a centralized digital system. Transport assignments are planned directly within the platform and drivers receive their instructions on their phones. Operations teams can monitor the progress of activities and adjust assignments in real time according to the evolution of construction sites. Transport documents are generated automatically and the data required for invoicing is structured as soon as the assignments are carried out. Accessible in the cloud, the platform requires no specific IT installation and enables the coordination of logistics flows related to truck rotations while ensuring continuous traceability of operations.

This digitalization significantly reduces telephone exchanges between teams and automates part of the administrative workload. Transport related information is consolidated within a single environment which facilitates mission planning, monitoring of truck rotations and operational adjustments throughout the day. Teams therefore benefit from a clearer and more structured overview of all ongoing transport operations. This improved visibility also enhances coordination among the various stakeholders involved in construction activities. Dispatchers, drivers and site managers share the same operational information which strengthens responsiveness to unforeseen events and facilitates the day to day organization of transport operations.

By structuring information flows and synchronizing operational stakeholders, this digital transformation helps optimize the use of transport resources, reduce empty trips and limit waiting times on construction sites. It therefore contributes to improving the overall efficiency of operations while also supporting the reduction of CO2 emissions linked to transport activities.

Nicolas Ducret, Director of M. Ducret SA, explains

For a long time our organization relied almost entirely on phone calls. At certain times we could reach up to 500 calls per day simply to manage the constant adjustments on construction sites and coordinate truck rotations. Behind those calls are primarily our dispatch teams and our drivers who continuously deal with unforeseen events urgent requests and last minute changes. It is demanding work often carried out under pressure and we knew we needed to find a healthier and more structured way to organize this logistics activity.

When Nereva offered us the opportunity to participate in the beta phase of their software we immediately saw the opportunity to contribute to the development of a tool designed for the realities of our profession. This collaboration allowed us to progressively improve our organization and to implement today a clearer system that is better aligned with the reality of our operations.

I am convinced that transport for construction sites must evolve in order to remain attractive for those who work in this field every day. Our drivers our dispatch teams our partners and our clients deserve organizations that are more transparent and better structured.

Many transport companies face the same realities as we do. We are sometimes competitors sometimes partners but we share the same constraints and challenges and above all the same passion for our profession. That is why I believe that transport operators must take the initiative to evolve their methods. If we do not do it ourselves construction companies will naturally end up implementing their own systems to obtain the visibility and traceability they need on their construction sites.

Philippe Flaccavento, co founder and CEO of Nereva, adds

The fact that a company such as M. Ducret SA active since 1934 and backed by nearly a century of experience has chosen to integrate Nereva at the core of the organization of its construction transport operations represents a particularly strong signal for us. The transition from beta tester to operational user confirms that flows related to construction sites particularly truck rotations and skip management require digital tools capable of managing fast frequent and highly variable operations.

Nereva was designed to respond to these operational realities by bringing greater visibility coordination and traceability to the daily organization of transport activities. The operational use by M. Ducret SA now confirms that the solution is ready for the Swiss market.

About M. Ducret SA

Founded in Geneva in 1934 M. Ducret SA is a family owned company active in moving services construction transport and materials recycling. The company operates notably in the transport and removal of excavation materials skip rotations on construction sites and the valorization of materials resulting from construction activities. It supports both private individuals and businesses with transport and logistics solutions tailored to their needs.

In Geneva, a historic transport company accelerates its digital transformation.