Fleet & Asset Management Thought Leadership
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Why Geolocation Benefits Asset Management
8/10/2020
Asset tracking is among the earliest applications to gain significant traction - first in the machine-to-machine market over the last two decades - and, in more recent years, in the internet of Things (IoT).
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Field Service Fleets - Annual Risk And Collision Analysis
5/29/2020
Highlights from Annual Driving Risk and Collision Analysis based on 358,000 risky driving events.
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Distracted Driving Statistics And Tips
5/29/2020
One second of distraction can have deadly consequences. Since vehicle crashes are the #1 cause of workplace fatalities and distracted driving is the leading factor in road fatalities, many companies are turning to video technology to help tackle this issue. Driver-facing cameras equipped with machine vision and artificial intelligence technology can detect distracted driving in its tracks.
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How To Choose The Right Fleet Management Software
5/5/2020
A company that wants to get the most out of their vehicles will want to implement digital tools that can track their fleet.
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Technician Driving Behavior Myths
11/14/2019
A lot can happen when your mobile workforce is driving from job to job every day. Take a look at this infographic to understand myths about technicians' driving behaviors and see real-life examples of some risky behaviors captured by Lytx DriveCam devices.
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Field Service Insight Trend #5: Empowering Dealer Networks
5/16/2019
The equipment dealer industry is experiencing several trends which will continue to drive the need for dealers to modernize their business and operational systems, and enable a more connected experience with their customers. Further, as the equipment rental industry continues to expand, investments in optimizing the workflow will provide significant cost and operational savings.
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6 Ways Equipment Dealers Can Maximize Parts And Service Revenue
4/29/2019
Aftermarket parts and service are the lucrative ‘long tail’ of revenue for the heavy equipment industry, delivering over half of revenue and eighty percent of profit, on average. While frequently taking a back seat among other priorities, leading dealer organizations have honed in on six key areas to maximize parts and service revenue and profits.
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Examining The Current And Future States Of Field Mobility
11/2/2018
Field service organizations (FSOs) were among the earliest adopters of mobile computers and continue to find new ways to take advantage of this technology as mobility systems evolve and improve. As the pace of change accelerates, however, FSOs have had to reevaluate their mobile deployment and upgrade strategies. Whereas in the past, rugged mobile devices were almost uniformly based on the Windows environment and remained in service five years or more. The accelerated introduction of new software and hardware features has made it necessary to leverage different operating systems, more flexible hardware platforms, and cloud-based software models.
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Top 5 Causes Of Onsite Construction Delays
10/29/2018
According to a KPMG Global Construction Survey, over a three year period just 25% of all respondents’ projects came within 10% of their original deadlines. A separate McKinsey & Company study found large projects typically take 20% longer to finish than scheduled. And according to a Construction Industry Institute (CII) study, just 27% of a construction worker’s day on a large project is spent doing direct work.
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Weighing The Cost Of Old Construction Equipment
10/29/2018
Heavy equipment is a big investment. That’s why many construction companies continue to run their equipment until it dies and take great pride in knowing their maintenance teams are keeping old equipment running, at times past their life expectancy. However, operating old equipment isn’t always as cost-effective as you’d think. There’s a lot more to consider than the upfront cost of machinery in the decision whether it’s time to purchase or lease newer fleet assets.