FLEET MANAGEMENT
Fleet Management
Operators of fleets have to maintain and utilize their working asset as efficiently as possible. Downtime or idle time leads to lower productivity, higher costs and lower profit. To improve the operation of a fleet, current fleet data is needed to act proactively or as fast as possible. Based on GSM communication and GPS position information, machine data can be transmitted independently from the operational side to the fleet management system. Fleet operators get the complete picture of their total fleet and can schedule maintenance and operations tasks to increase productivity and reduce non-productive periods.
Case summary
Managing a fleet of commercial vehicles, for instance heavy machines on a large construction site, can be a difficult and time consuming task. M2M technology, utilizing a Cinterion wireless module and a SIM card, gives fleet managers in time updates on the whereabouts of their vehicles and equipment. Current vehicle data is automatically transmitted to the fleet management system of the fleet operator. A wireless M2M (machine-to-machine) enabled fleet management solution alerts supervisors in advance. When fuel is low at a machine, the site supervisor can order a fuel delivery service in time to the current machine location. Supervisors can easily detect that two vehicles are only used 35% of the time and would be better utilized at another site. To reduce equipment theft, alert messages are sent when a machine leaves a construction site, allowing supervisors to confirm the vehicle is authorized to change locations. Maintenance becomes much easier as well. A message is sent when the air filter of a machine is blocked preventing the machine from running at optimum performance. Another piece of equipment sends an alert when maximum load is exceeded possibly causing damage to the vehicle or a dangerous environment for other workers. The site supervisor can respond virtually immediately - ordering equipment to be serviced or replaced to fulfill the job tasks at hand. Cinterion powered M2M fleet management systems help create a more efficient, cost effective job site.
Operators of fleets have to maintain and utilize their working asset as efficiently as possible. Downtime or idle time leads to lower productivity, higher costs and lower profit. To improve the operation of a fleet, current fleet data is needed to act proactively or as fast as possible. Based on GSM communication and GPS position information, machine data can be transmitted independently from the operational side to the fleet management system. Fleet operators get the complete picture of their total fleet and can schedule maintenance and operations tasks to increase productivity and reduce non-productive periods.
Case summary
Managing a fleet of commercial vehicles, for instance heavy machines on a large construction site, can be a difficult and time consuming task. M2M technology, utilizing a Cinterion wireless module and a SIM card, gives fleet managers in time updates on the whereabouts of their vehicles and equipment. Current vehicle data is automatically transmitted to the fleet management system of the fleet operator. A wireless M2M (machine-to-machine) enabled fleet management solution alerts supervisors in advance. When fuel is low at a machine, the site supervisor can order a fuel delivery service in time to the current machine location. Supervisors can easily detect that two vehicles are only used 35% of the time and would be better utilized at another site. To reduce equipment theft, alert messages are sent when a machine leaves a construction site, allowing supervisors to confirm the vehicle is authorized to change locations. Maintenance becomes much easier as well. A message is sent when the air filter of a machine is blocked preventing the machine from running at optimum performance. Another piece of equipment sends an alert when maximum load is exceeded possibly causing damage to the vehicle or a dangerous environment for other workers. The site supervisor can respond virtually immediately - ordering equipment to be serviced or replaced to fulfill the job tasks at hand. Cinterion powered M2M fleet management systems help create a more efficient, cost effective job site.
VEHICLE TELEMATICS | bCall, Fleet Management, Insurance Telematics, Remote Vehicle Access
With Cinterion automotive modules, vehicle telematics solutions provide smooth, efficient and safe operations for both fleets and motorists. Vehicle telematics increase transparency between fleet supervisors and their total fleet; insurance companies and their insured; and roadside support organizations and drivers. Always available, wireless automotive solutions allow an immediate response to vehicle failure and early indicators of looming vehicle issues, route changes and requests for directions as well as fast help for stranded drivers. With a closer eye on operations, managers and insurance companies are able to improve productivity and introduce innovative incentive programs for safe driving behaviors.
