FLEETDRIVE
Data management and technology
Refining data management and integrating efficiency with technology is a key aspect in fleet management as the industry landscape evolves and changes . As automation through data increases efficiency , a future-proof fleet must explore and integrate these advancements .
The fleet industry is a data-driven world where information on a fleet ’ s operations is one of the most important assets to a business . Measuring and creating a fleet ’ s efficiency and profit stem from vehicle data . An organisation must know where to cut costs or operate more sustainably , data surrounding vehicle location , fuel consumption , mileage and driver behaviour can make or break the bottom line .
Telematics provides real-time and historical vehicle data needed for quick insights and is the key to responding to evolving circumstances . Embracing technology and data driven management offers a path forward and the right solutions derived from a fleet ’ s collected data can help future-proof business by automating processes and reducing costs .
Electrification
With terms like electric vehicles and zeroemissions becoming louder within fleet industry , electrification is another way to future proof your fleet . Introducing EVs within a fleet is no small task but a necessary one for the future . Electrification poses an array of challenges from figuring out how to prepare a fleet for the switch , from procuring EVs , training staff on new technology and managing EV charging times and infrastructure .
However , the fleet industry is moving towards EVs while emission standards will begin to have a greater influence . Data modelling and fleets which have made the switch also found EVs lead to lower operational costs despite the initially larger procurement price . A future-proofed fleet is one with a fleet electrification strategy .
Plan and track
With supply chain disruptions and long wait times for new vehicles , a future-proof fleet must consider the extra planning involved in procurement . Faced with these delays it is critical organisations understand effective vehicle utilisation achieved through the right combination of vehicles to optimise operations . Understanding what your fleet has and what it needs will reduce the chance of unnecessary purchases and the waste of precious time .
While there is no single , simple solution to future-proof your fleet in this fast paced and ever-changing industry , there are ways to boost your chances of success when faced with old challenges and new . Reviewing your fleet , integrating data and technology , exploring electrification and effective planning can give fleets the tools to tackle the inevitable complexities which will arrive in the short-term and long-term .