There are many businesses with fleets of vehicles at the core of their business model, like taxi companies, truck rental services, and pickup/delivery services, just to name a few. Any fleet manager should have a good understanding of what fleet telematics is and how it can benefit their business.
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A successful work order management process should be standardized, structured, and able to transition smoothly from one stage to another. It should avoid unnecessary complexity, striving for simplicity whenever possible. Ideally, a business’s work order management process encompasses several departments and professional specializations. Managers, in other words, should strive for the sweet spot between an overly bureaucratic system and an…
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Want Happier, More Engaged Employees? Become More Efficient For most businesses, the bottom line motivates the quest for efficiency. But the benefits of a truly efficient workplace go far beyond dollars and cents. Improving efficiency in the workplace will ultimately boost employee morale and retention while setting a business up for long-term success.
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Whether it’s renewable energy solutions, improved customer-facing platforms, or cutting-edge behavioral programs that show customers how to decrease energy usage, utility companies around the country are investing heavily in new technology. But perhaps the most significant investment is coming in the form of smart grids. U.S. utilities are poised to invest a staggering $110 billion…
Read moreIn 2015, U.S. utility companies spent over $100 billion on capital expenditures. The majority of those resources went specifically to investments in the grid. These companies poured money into assets and infrastructure, energy generation and distribution, and the slew of cutting-edge hardware and software that are hitting the industry at a nationwide level. What’s more,…
Read moreThe technology only started regaining attention in the utilities industry a year or two ago—technically, the term has been around for over a decade—but digital twins are already gaining significant inroads among major corporations and their executives. According to consulting firm Accenture, nearly half of utility executives are now using digital twins to sharpen their…
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Work orders keep tens of millions of American workers in utilities, facilities management, HVAC, and other field services on track every day. “Work order management” refers to a company’s set of processes and procedures for handling work orders, from creation to completion. A work order management tool is a system or platform that a company…
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that motor vehicle crashes happen every five seconds. Many of those accidents occur during peak workday travel times and with company vehicles. For managers who oversee company fleets, a thorough safety and training program can be instrumental in preventing these accidents. In addition to stressing defensive driving, properly…
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If there’s one feature that all utility companies have in common, it’s the importance of highly dependable, well-maintained vehicles. The transportation of technicians, engineers, and installation professionals is part of what makes field service possible. 3 Ways to Win A fleet manager willing to interpret data and adapt their fleet accordingly can be a unique asset to a utility company. Fleet managers—responsible…
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