Case Study — Building Materials Manufacturer · Ireland & UK

Mannok: Sustainable Mixed-Load Delivery — cutting carbon, cutting costs, crossing borders digitally.

Mannok, a leading construction products manufacturer across Ireland and the UK, used the full Hub360 suite to transform their delivery operations — replacing paper-based processes with a single digital system across all drivers, hauliers and dispatch teams. The result: almost 50% reduction in delivery-related carbon emissions, faster valuations, and seamless UK/Ireland customs integration.

Mixed-load delivery ePOD & proof of delivery Ireland & UK ~50% CO₂ reduction 150+ hauliers
Mannok mixed-load delivery trucks — Hub360 case study
Client
Mannok — multi-site construction products manufacturer
Sector
Building materials — cement, blocks, insulation, roof tiles
Geography
ROI, Northern Ireland & Great Britain — 5 business units, 11 sites
Scale
150+ hauliers · ~90 vehicles in tipper rollout
Products
Driver App · Management Portal · Customer Engagement App · Picker App
Key result
~50% reduction in delivery-related CO₂ emissions
~50%
CO₂ reduction Delivery-related carbon cut by almost half on targeted lanes through trailer optimisation

Headline results

Measurable outcomes across emissions, efficiency and customer experience

~50%

CO₂ reduction

Delivery-related carbon cut by almost half on targeted lanes through trailer optimisation and fewer trucks on the road

150+

Hauliers onboarded

All fleet drivers and third-party hauliers operating under one digital standard — same process, same proof, same record

11

Sites — ROI, NI & GB

Five business units running Hub360 across the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain

100%

Digital ePOD

Paper proof of delivery eliminated — every delivery confirmed digitally with timestamps, photos and customer sign-off

Overview

Shaping the future of construction logistics with Hub360

Mannok manufactures a diverse range of construction products — cement, thermal blocks, roof tiles, PIR/EPS insulation and more — supplying builders, contractors and merchants across Ireland and the UK from multiple sites spanning the border.

The challenge they brought to Hub360 was not simply one of efficiency — it was one of sustainability, commercial transparency and cross-border operational control. With 150+ hauliers, third-party carriers and their own fleet all moving product across jurisdictions, Mannok needed a single digital standard that would work for every driver, every load and every customer.

By implementing Hub360's full suite — Driver App, Management Portal, Customer Engagement App and Picker App — Mannok transformed their delivery processes, making them more sustainable, more transparent and significantly more efficient.

"The ability to plan and execute mixed loads across our full product range — and have digital proof of every delivery — has been transformational for how we operate across Ireland and the UK."
ite>— Mannok Logistics Operations
Hub360 management portal mockup — delivery overview dashboard
The mixed-load approach

Mannok pairs heavy items — cement, thermal blocks, roof tiles — with lighter insulation products (PIR/EPS) to maximise each trailer. Hub360 enabled them to plan, execute and evidence these mixed loads efficiently — cutting the number of trucks needed and dramatically reducing the carbon footprint of each delivery.

Cross-border operations

Operating across ROI, NI and GB requires seamless customs integration. Hub360 provided instant, digital customs-ready data for UK/Ireland border crossings — removing one of the most operationally complex aspects of Mannok's logistics.

The challenge

Paper-based processes couldn't keep pace with a multi-site, multi-jurisdiction operation

No single delivery standard

With fleet drivers and 150+ third-party hauliers all operating differently, there was no consistent way to capture, verify or evidence what had moved, when and to whom.

Paper proof of delivery

Paper PODs created delays in billing, disputes over quantities and a significant administrative burden on dispatch and finance teams. Reconciling deliveries after the fact was slow and error-prone.

Sustainability reporting gaps

Without structured digital data on loads, routes and truck movements, it was impossible to accurately quantify or report on the carbon footprint of Mannok's delivery operations.

Suboptimal trailer loading

Without a system to plan and manage mixed loads, trailers were often running below capacity — meaning more trucks on the road, higher fuel costs and higher emissions per tonne delivered.

Customer visibility

Customers had no real-time visibility of their deliveries — leading to inbound calls, delays at site and poor customer experience, particularly for mixed-product orders.

Cross-border complexity

Operating across ROI, NI and GB created customs and documentation challenges that paper-based processes were ill-equipped to handle efficiently at scale.

The solution

The full Hub360 suite — one standard across all drivers, hauliers and dispatch teams

All Mannok-owned fleet drivers and third-party hauliers use the full Hub360 suite — Driver App, Picker App and Desktop Management Portal — for a seamless, end-to-end digital experience.

Hub360 driver app on mobile — live delivery tracking
Core platform
Management Portal

Comprehensive oversight of all delivery operations — planning, dispatching, monitoring and reporting from a single desktop interface. Full visibility of every load, every driver and every job in real time.

Driver & field
Android & iOS Driver Apps

Drivers receive jobs directly on their phone — no paper manifests, no ringing around. Real-time status updates sync to the office instantly. Works offline and syncs when signal is restored.

Loading & picking
Picker App

Discrepancy capture at point of loading — ensuring the correct mix of products is on the trailer before the driver leaves the yard. Reduces errors and ensures mixed loads are accurate every time.

Customer experience
Customer Engagement App

Real-time delivery status updates pushed directly to customers — so they know when to expect a mixed-product load without needing to call. Reduces inbound queries and improves satisfaction.

Proof & compliance
Proof of Delivery (ePOD)

Automated, digital proof of delivery with timestamps, geo-tags and photos captured at drop. Provides a reliable audit trail for every load — supporting billing, dispute resolution and sustainability reporting.

Route & load
Load & Route Planning

Optimised delivery routes reduce travel time and fuel consumption. Mixed-load planning ensures trailers are maximised — fewer trucks on the road, lower cost per delivery and measurably lower emissions.

Communication
Live Chat

Instant communication between hauliers, drivers and dispatch — reducing delays, resolving issues at point of delivery and improving service quality without phone calls or paper instructions.

Data & sustainability
Reporting & Sustainability Metrics

Detailed delivery data giving Mannok verifiable numbers per load and per product type. Supports ESG reporting and demonstrates progress.

Cross-border
Customs Integration

Instant, seamless digital integration with customs in both the UK and Ireland — removing the administrative burden of paper-based customs documentation for cross-border loads between ROI, NI and GB.

Key takeaways

What this deployment demonstrates

Digital transformation drives sustainability

Mannok's adoption of Hub360 shows that operational digitalisation and sustainability are not separate goals — the same system that saves admin time also generates the verified emissions data needed for ESG reporting.

One standard works across jurisdictions

Operating across ROI, NI and GB with 150+ hauliers requires a platform that works everywhere without exception. Hub360's one-standard approach removed the operational complexity of cross-border logistics at scale.

The supply chain adopts when it's simple

Getting 150+ hauliers onto a digital system requires a tool that drivers want to use — not one they're forced to tolerate. Hub360's mobile-first design means adoption happens without a training programme.

Discuss a deployment like Mannok's

Multi-site. Multi-carrier. One digital standard.

Whether you're running 10 trucks or 150+ hauliers across Ireland and the UK — Hub360 gives you one process, one record and one source of truth across your entire supply chain.

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