Introduction to Supplier Platform
The Supplier Platform offers a robust API toolkit designed for seamless integration of supplier workflows with Uber. This toolkit leverages Uber’s extensive experience with multiple supplier integrations, catering to a variety of use cases. It aims to streamline the integration process, enhance operational efficiency, and minimize risks for suppliers.
¶ Platform Capabilities and Implementation
Suppliers can select one or more of the following integration verticals based on their specific business and market needs.
¶ DRIVER ELIGIBILITY AND RISK ASSESSMENT [details]
Use driver eligibility and risk assessment APIs to programmatically access information on driver rental eligibility directly from Uber. This helps in mitigating risks associated with vehicle allocation to drivers.
¶ VEHICLE ONBOARDING AND COMPLIANCE [details]
Use vehicle onboarding and compliance APIs to programmatically onboard vehicles onto the Uber platform and manage all associated compliance requirements.
¶ VEHICLE MANAGEMENT [details]
Use vehicle management APIs to manage your vehicles on the Uber platform.
¶ Distinction between Rentals and Fleets
This differentiation is essential as it caters to the specific requirements of Rentals and Fleet management:
- Rentals: Rentals APIs streamline vehicle and driver management, focusing on rapid vehicle onboarding and compliance, alongside quick driver eligibility checks. Key APIs include vehicle management APIs for vehicle management and “API Get Compliance Info” for driver verification.
- Fleets: Fleets APIs support management, enhancing maintenance scheduling and performance tracking. They provide detailed insights for optimizing operations, with APIs like Supplier Performance Data for operational metrics.
¶ Business Use Cases of Supplier Success
- Performance Monitoring: Utilize Supplier Performance Data to gather and analyze data on various performance indicators such as driver efficiency, and vehicle maintenance.
- Real-Time Operations Management: Enhance operational efficiency and responsiveness using essential webhooks like Realtime Driver Status Change, Document Status Change, and Vehicle Status Change. These tools offer instant updates on driver and vehicle status, facilitating effective management of operations.
- Reporting: By leveraging Offline reporting enables suppliers to automate the downloading of available reports from the supplier portal through APIs.