Sometimes, it seems easier to keep doing things the same way because that’s the way it’s always been done.
Yet relying on paper-based processes could be holding your organisation back. Going paperless is more important than ever, and it’s a sure way to improve efficiency, boost safety and productivity, and bolster the bottom line.
One of the big changes for fleet operators this year is the imminent closure of the 3G network. 3G is on the way out, but it’s not only telematics that’s affected. If you haven’t begun your migration, now is the time to talk to your Teletrac Navman representative about moving to 4G devices.
While considering the switch to future-proof your technology, replacing outdated processes with digital solutions can help your business move into the future and become more competitive in a tough market. Telematics can quickly propel your goals for the future forward.
The paperwork conundrum
No one wants to spend the day filing paper – or worse, looking for something essential and not being able to find it because it’s lost in a filing cabinet somewhere. A shift to paperless operations could be right for you if you constantly find yourself doing this.
By embracing digital applications, you’ll have the insights and analytics you need to rethink your organisation’s processes for the future. Getting rid of paper also means you – and your administrative staff – will save time and effort, which can be refocused on more strategic initiatives to help with profitability and innovation.
Optimising operations
Fleet management systems continue to improve asset management and maintenance scheduling. Using Teletrac Navman’s asset tracking solutions will help you to keep your jobs on track and profit margins intact, know exactly where your equipment is, and how it’s being used at all times.
By setting up geofences across your sites, you can provide security and the insight needed to know if a piece of hardware is being misused or operated outside hours – things that could indicate fraud or theft. By protecting your assets with technology, you could potentially reduce your insurance premiums and operational expenses by knowing how, where, and why your equipment is being used.
Digital maintenance and vehicle analytics provided by a telematics platform will allow you to schedule maintenance and servicing when needed – not when something breaks and the vehicle must be taken off the road for unscheduled downtime.
As any fleet manager knows, unscheduled repairs are costly, both in terms of direct expenses to rectify the fault and in terms of the time the truck isn’t available to perform revenue-paying work.
Finally, going digital with an integrated video telematics system can give you real-time visibility to simplify risk management. It will keep you and your drivers informed about poor driving habits and allow for coaching issues before they become behaviours and lead to safety concerns.
Coaching drivers to avoid these behaviours will reduce fuel costs – one of the major inputs needed to run a fleet – and will minimise wear and tear on the truck, reducing service costs and lowering the chance of unplanned service outages.
For modern operators, going digital is the most logical way to increase profitability, and the lead up to the 3G shutdown is the perfect time to consider how digital processes could help your business.
Are you ready to leap into a digital future? Get started by talking to your Teletrac Navman representative today. Visit teletracnavman.com.au/build-your-solution-flow-a-get-started.