For companies that rely on construction machinery and vehicles, efficient fleet management is crucial. A well-developed fleet management system with a sophisticated dashboard can make all the difference.
But what exactly are the advantages of such a dashboard, and how can it help your business reduce costs and increase efficiency?
Fleet management dashboard: What data is relevant?
A dashboard for your construction equipment serves as a central control center that brings together data from various sources to provide you with a comprehensive overview of your fleet.
The most important functions
The most important key figures for the successful and profitable management of a fleet include, for example:
1. Vehicle location
2. Fuel costs
3. Performance data (e.g. distances traveled, deliveries made)
4. Vehicle utilization
5. Operating hours per project or rental
6. Idle times
7. Maintenance overview
8. Condition reports: recording of any damage and general condition of the construction machinery and equipment, for example at machine handovers
These and other data points enable you to manage your fleet efficiently and
reduce operating costs at the same time.
The advantages of a construction machinery dashboards.
1. Quick Access to Critical Data:
A fleet management dashboard provides not only fast but also real-time access to essential data on machinery, projects, and rentals. With this information, as a dispatcher or fleet manager, you can make informed decisions regarding routes, vehicle usage, and condition.
2. Performance Analysis:Past and Present
By comparing historical and current data, you can boost productivity and profitability. For example, analyzing different transport routes and their impact on fuel consumption enables you to make informed decisions that save costs in the long run.
3. Focus on Different Areas:
Software for construction companies and SaaS solutions for rental companies, combined with telematics for construction machinery, offer various types of dashboards, each focusing on the area most relevant to you. Whether it’s centered on individual equipment profiles, general dispatching, rentals, or specific storage locations, these dashboards provide you with the tools to view critical data and make data-driven decisions.
4. Real-Time Notifications:
Modern dashboards offer real-time notifications for various factors such as vehicle location or upcoming maintenance. These alerts help you identify and counteract cost-driving issues.
5. Compliance with Regulations:
Adhering to legal regulations is crucial for successful fleet management. A dashboard allows you to consolidate compliance data from various sources, giving you a clear overview. For instance, you can ensure timely adherence to maintenance schedules by receiving notifications about the last inspection of your machinery and planning the next one in advance.
Examples: Dashboards at syniotec
The two fleet management software packages SAM for construction companies and RAM for rental companies from syniotec provide you with several dashboards that display the key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics for the use and performance of your fleet thanks to a user-friendly interface.
Overview of the individual machines & devices: These dashboards provide detailed insights into the usage, performance and condition of each machine. This allows you to quickly determine which devices are being used efficiently and where they are currently in use.
Scheduling: This dashboard allows you to optimize the long-term planning and allocation of resources. It allows you to keep an eye on the current status of transport orders and react flexibly to changes at short notice.
