Improved oversight of the fleet relocation process helps fleets massively increase
equipment utilization through technology.
So believes Chevin Fleet Solutions, which reports that it has worked with a number of fleets in recent months
that are using its fleet management software to improve operational efficiencies and reduce downtime.
Senior Vice President, North American Sales Ron Katz said: “This is especially relevant to fleets that operate
expensive and specialized equipment, such as utilities, equipment rental companies and fleets that serve the energy sectors.
“If
you operate a piece of equipment that’s charged out at a rate of
hundreds or even thousands of dollars a
day, then maximizing the equipment’s productivity is crucial; but, in
practice, the equipment may be left unused for days or even weeks at a
time because of poor transportation oversight.
“We continue to work with our clients to ensure, first, that equipment is properly accounted for and maintained
between assignments and, second, that the relocation of the equipment is carried out as quickly and efficiently as possible.
“If
you need to get a piece of equipment from Arizona to New Jersey, then
the delays and costs of shipping is
a major consideration. Using the transportation management tools within
our enterprise fleet management software provides a much higher degree
of structure to what is typically a loose process resulting in
significant increases in equipment availability and
utilization. As a result, the productivity (or profitability) per unit
can be driven much higher very quickly.
Ron
added that using the imbedded tools within Chevin’s software and
focusing attention on this important area
of a fleet’s operation is gaining traction particularly in the energy
sectors where high cost and specialized equipment is in demand.
He
said: “The rapid expansion of oil and gas recovery across North America
using enhanced recovery methods such
as hydraulic fracturing means that specialized and high cost equipment
needs to be constantly relocated across large areas of the country to
maximize production and minimize project downtime. If fleets can improve
equipment utilization through smarter and timelier
transportation services, fleet managers are able to create real value
for their organizations.”
About Chevin Fleet Solutions
Chevin is a leading, global provider of dedicated fleet
management software solutions.
Our software is used in more than 120 countries worldwide to manage
more than 700,000 vehicles with offices in the US, UK, Australia and
Europe. We provide software
solutions to the public sector, utility, construction and corporate
sectors as well as governments and international aid operations of every
size and type
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