An improved system for delivering propane or other consumable liquid to
remotely located storage tanks including a novel combination of remote
monitoring of customer tanks and an improved method of using the remote
monitoring data to optimally schedule deliveries, improve safety, and
more efficiently operate a propane dealership. More accurate and timely
information concerning the status of customer tanks serves to improve
operational efficiencies and increase safety. Data received from remote
sensors can be collected and organized so that it is easily understood
and utilized through the implementation of a user interface accessible
via the Internet that allows the information to be presented in an
efficient graphical and contextual fashion. Operational efficiencies can
also be improved by taking historical propane usage for each tank,
weather conditions, and projected fuel usage into account. The system can
calendar required inspections of customer tanks, homes, and appliances,
and data can be combined with accounts receivable information. Remote
monitoring of customer tanks can be combined with other products using
similar equipment to provide additional non-seasonal revenue streams.