Fleet Digitalization and GPS Technology: Saving Stolen Machinery
Fleet Digitalization and GPS Technology: Saving Stolen Machinery Introduction: In a surprising turn of events, a B'Smart customer experienced a success story following the theft of two valuable construction rollers. Thanks to the implementation of an innovative fleet digitization solution and the use of state-of-the-art GPS devices, it was possible to recover the machinery and…
Logistics Optimization: Integration of GPS Devices on Pallets with B’Smart
Logistics Optimization: Integration of GPS Devices on Pallets with B'Smart Introduction In a world driven by logistics efficiency, our client, a leading distribution and warehousing company, faced the challenge of improving the visibility and management of their pallet shipments. They were looking for a solution that would allow accurate, real-time tracking of their individual products.…
Improving productivity through IoT
The most common cause of production downtime is equipment malfunction or breakdown. However, it is possible to reduce equipment failures and keep downtime low with a predictive maintenance strategy that uses the Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing and analytics, thus achieving improved productivity through IoT. The collection of equipment and environmental data occurs through…
New device for advanced asset tracking
The advanced tracking of assets in a reliable and effective way is a challenge that any company has that due to its business logic needs to track and trace them. For example, machinery rental companies, pallet dealers, supply chain, companies with light or heavy vehicle fleet, are cases in which the need for advanced asset…
Efficient asset tracking in the supply chain
Disruptions in the supply chain are a stick in the wheel of the economy, so tracking assets in the supply chain helps in improving it. That's why we've launched the BST100, our new internal battery asset tracking device that can last up to 4 years (last updated) while sending data once a day. Undoubtedly, an…
Loxam-Hune gives an excellent to B’Smart for its contribution in the digitalization of its fleet
B'SMART'S FLEET DIGITIZATION SERVICE IS EVALUATED FOR THE SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR AS EXCELLENT BY THE PURCHASING AND FLEET MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT OF LOXAM-HUNE Loxam-Hune had a turnover of 110 million euros in 2021 and has the ISO quality management system certificate, based on this quality standard has evaluated B'Smart's fleet digitalization service with an excellent one.…
Remote diagnostic system for vehicle fleets
Remote diagnostic system Modern vehicles can generate thousands of fault codes. The Remote Diagnostic System allows you to understand breakdowns and prioritize repairs, reducing costs and increasing productivity. Since about 2000, all vehicles have a remote diagnostic system that allows reading the diagnostic codes of the vehicle/machine when a breakdown occurs. Why is this important…
Forklift fleet management
Intelligent fleet management in forklifts Fleet management in a fleet of forklifts does not seem to be justified at first glance, since the question that always arises is: And why geolocate a machine that works indoors or in an enclosed enclosure? If we stick with that, it may not be justified. But what if we…
How Blockchain Will Radically Improve the Supply Chain Historically, innovation has often disrupted supply chains in several significant ways. For example, the introduction of computers in the 80s led to drastic changes in supply chain management. Organizations increasingly embraced computers for word processing, day-to-day operations, and accounting, while map-based interfaces and flexible spreadsheets enabled more…
Fleet management in electrical machinery
There are systems on the market that can provide us with information about the water level in the electrolyte and the water temperature in the elements of a traction battery. The only problem is that such systems, unlike fleet management for electrical machinery, offer the information only at the local level, and the interested party,…
The continuous evolution of integration into fleet management
The continuous evolution of integration into fleet management Today, data is everywhere. They come from a variety of solutions: GPS, telematics, accounting spreadsheets, vehicle and equipment sensors, smartphones and tablets for the driver. All this data can be part of the integration in fleet management. Capturing, screening, and managing this data can be one of…
Global asset tracking via an adhesive GPS tag
According to Transeop, more than 90% of logistics operators who are regularly engaged in the transport of goods by road over short or long distances do not yet have the digital equipment required to obtain instant information regarding how and where the loads are or for digitization actions of the delivery notes for the global…
Meeting objectives, responsibility, safety and efficiency
Increase the safety and efficiency of your fleet Fleet management plays a very important role in the success or failure of companies. It is a challenge to operate a fleet with maximum efficiency and productivity when the performance of your vehicles is not continuously measured. Fleet management to gain compliance Conformity can mean the difference…
Fleet management as a driver of cost reduction, increased productivity and risk mitigation
Fleet management as a driver of cost reduction and risk mitigation Fleet management solutions for cost reduction and risk mitigation are increasingly being used to solve the operational problems associated with vehicle fleets as they close the information gap that exists between operations management and mobile workers. In the table below we look at six…
Control of thefts of machinery and increase in turnover in machinery without battery
The control of thefts of machinery or vehicles is the order of the day and is a headache for many companies. Thus, the detection and control of theft of machinery and vehicles is today an important issue. As far as vehicles are concerned, the statistics show us the theft of a vehicle every 4 minutes.…
Automation of preventive maintenance in fleets
What is automated preventive maintenance? When changing the oil in a car, the mechanic places a small sticker on the windshield that indicates the mileage and the date of the next oil change. That works well for the maintenance of one or two family cars. However, a construction company may have 50, 100, or several…
Why implement intelligent fleet management on lifting platforms
Why implement fleet management on lifting platforms There are many reasons why it is necessary to implement a fleet management system in a fleet of lifting platforms. The reasons that justify this implementation have to do with the increase in the return on investment of the company, being clear that this should be the highest…
Fleet tracking in mining
If you look around, there is a construction site on virtually every corner, full of equipment and heavy vehicles. To perform work correctly and without delays, companies must care about every detail. Everything is usually very programmed. Margins are tight and any downtime can severely affect workflow, which is why Fleet Tracking in Mining is…
What is fleet management?
Definition of fleet management As a definition of fleet management we can say that it is the “Administration and logistics of a fleet of vehicles or machines”. Fleet management is usually associated with truck fleets, but this includes all types of fleets, including maritime, since today it is possible to control and manage fleets of…
Is fleet management an expense or an investment?
Is fleet management an expense or an investment? Fleet management is an essential investment for any company that has a fleet of vehicles or machines. In the following post we discuss aspects of it to determine if it is cost or investment. Let's look at the costs Fuel cost and type of driving:Fleet Management reduces…
Challenges of fleet management
Challenges of fleet management Field maintenance human resources are often scarce. Forced to juggle priorities, and resorting to creative problem solving to keep assets running. It often happens that fleet management is at the top of the priority list during digital initiatives, with scarce investments in service and maintenance postponed. While this is understandable, it…
Fleet management in locations without GSM coverage
Fleet management in locations without GSM Fleet management is today something unavoidable for any company that has a fleet of vehicles and / or machines, even in locations without GSM coverage, since it helps to automate data collection processes and centralized information generation that increase efficiency, optimize resources and facilitate the analysis of the data…
The importance of pilot testing before implementing fleet management
The importance of pilot testing before implementing fleet management. In our experience, pilot tests in fleet management are a common occurrence for many companies before making a big strategic decision that affects the fleet of vehicles or machines. Regardless of the proposed solution, a pilot project usually provides many important benefits: Manage risk With a…
Is fleet management useful in machinery?
Undoubtedly, fleet management for heavy machinery offers savings through increased equipment productivity, reduced operator errors, and efficient care and maintenance. 1. SAFETY OF HEAVY MACHINERY Through fleet management for heavy machinery, the location of heavy equipment can be monitored even when it is in remote areas such as mines, construction areas and oil and gas…
Batteries for electric machines: maintenance and advice
Many users wonder how to maximize the life of batteries for electric machines. Optimizing the battery is essential to be able to extend the life of it, and therefore, to be able to justify the investment made in the acquisition of the forklift, whether we have bought it new or if we have acquired it…
Automation of workloads in machinery fleet
The need to automate workloads and do more with less has become a reality. Current situation The level of digitalization through fleet management in machines is usually low, access here the webinar where you will find solutions to this topic. The customer can basically see where the machines are and generally this service is…
