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Powering fleet productivity: the digital route to success
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By Beverley Wise, Webfleet Regional Director for Bridgestone Mobility Solutions.
With mounting pressure to enhance productivity and tackle logistical challenges, UK fleet operators are increasingly turning to digital solutions for a competitive edge.
Fleet management solutions such as Webfleet have become vital, turning data into actionable insights that drive efficiency.
By leveraging real-time vehicle and driver data, fleet managers can now make smarter, faster decisions—whether it’s streamlining compliance tasks, optimising job allocation or improving driver safety.
Simplifying compliance with TachoShare
Handling compliance tasks, such as managing tachograph data for HGVs, is a critical undertaking. Ensuring compliance with drivers' hours regulations is vital, yet managing this data manually can be time-consuming and resource intensive.
Solutions such as Webfleet TachoShare can simplify the process by enabling remote tachograph data downloads, which can be shared directly with analysis software. Admin and vehicle downtime are consequently reduced, keeping fleets on the move.
Optimising workflow with real-time insights
Beyond compliance, fleet management solutions play a pivotal role in optimising other aspects of fleet management. With real-time access to vehicle and driver insights, such as fuel consumption and driving times, fleet managers can make informed decisions about resource allocation. Jobs and orders can be sent directly to drivers’ devices with automated routing information, enhancing workflow visibility.
Order optimisation tools take efficiency a step further. They enable fleet managers to monitor daily operations in real time, integrating with systems like ERP or accounting software for automated invoicing based on precise data. Furthermore, driver devices such as Webfleet’s PRO 8 series support transport processes by handling barcode scanning, signature capture and vehicle checks.
Enhancing trailer management
Fleet management solutions now extend to trailer management. Webfleet's integrated platform enables operators to monitor trailer health, support compliance with cargo weight regulations and reduce the risk of rollovers due to overloading.
Real-time insights into trailer utilisation help limit empty runs, while tyre pressure monitoring alerts operators to potential issues, minimising downtime.
Svella Connect’s success story
A prime example of how telematics can transform fleet efficiency is Svella Connect. Within six months of implementing Webfleet, the company achieved remarkable improvements, including a 25% boost in resource efficiencies and a 40% reduction in accidents.
By analysing Webfleet data every nine weeks, Svella optimised its job allocation and scheduling, resulting in saved miles and increased profitability.
Additionally, Webfleet’s OptiDrive 360 targeted inefficient driving behaviours, while in-cab cameras provided instant insights after incidents, enhancing driver safety.
The future of fleet management: AI integration
Looking to the future, artificial intelligence (AI) is set to play an even bigger role in fleet productivity.
Recent research by Webfleet revealed that 47% of fleet operators expect AI to automate administrative and compliance tasks. AI’s potential applications include optimising route planning, enhancing driver behaviour analysis and predictive maintenance.
Integrating AI with telematics solutions will be crucial for businesses aiming to remain competitive and achieve sustainability goals.
Fleet management solutions are reshaping the way UK fleet operators manage their operations. By streamlining compliance, improving workflow efficiency and introducing proactive maintenance tools, they are boosting productivity whilst setting the stage for a more sustainable future.
Published On: 07/11/2024 15:00:00
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