FLEETDRIVE
For example , one Intelematics customer was due to increase their fleet size during COVID-19 . Using Intelematics CONNECT , they uncovered vehicles being underutilised . The insights delivered by this system allowed them to double shift vehicles to increase availability and freeze spend .
Conquering the growth phase with minimal disruption
With accurate data and actionable information readily available on telematics systems , you can monitor assets , their demand and usage closely , and understand the options available to save on expenses : capital cost , labour ; fuel ; wear and tear etc .
Having critical data to base your decisions gives you the ability to respond to the changing demands of your business and the market .
For example , COVID-19 saw an increase in demand for vehicle subscription services such as those provided by
Carbar . Especially their “ Tools of Trade ” model which provide vans and utes to businesses requiring light commercial vehicles .
If your telematics data shows the current increase in demand and usage of your vehicles is temporary , employing a casual driver and renting vehicles through a subscription plan can help you grow your business overnight . You can respond to uncertain market demands and resize your
“ Flexi-fleet ” at short notice , and with no longterm financial obligations .
Reflect and refine
Taking advantage of technology can help you get more out of your fleet . Smart fleet management systems can predict events before they happen . Intelematics technology predicts battery failure weeks before it occurs , saving on vehicle downtime and expensive callouts . Intelematics also offers a competitive modular approach to telematics , where you only pay for the features required . Allowing companies to purchase what they can afford now , and transition when the business scales .
Know what your options are . Reflect . Nothing is as it was . It ’ s time to try something new .
If you aren ’ t a start-up – be a start-over . Authored by
Paul Sinclair , Business Development Manager , Intelematics
Thirty years in a senior sales capacity across a diverse portfolio of products , with a decade of those in the vehicle telematics sector , Paul brings a wealth of industry knowledge , understanding and experience to his role as the ‘ CONNECT ’ Fleet Management Solution BDM at Intelematics Australia .
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