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	Culina Group: Using Telematics to Enhance Driver Performance and Improve Utilisation

Culina Group: Using Telematics to Enhance Driver Performance and Improve Utilisation

Technology Category	Functional Applications - Fleet Management Systems (FMS) Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics
Applicable Industries	Food & Beverage
Applicable Functions	Logistics & Transportation
Use Cases	Fleet Management Driver Performance Monitoring Predictive Maintenance
Services	System Integration Training
Challenge	Culina Group, a food and drink logistics specialist, faced challenges with its pre-installed telematics systems, which were not aligned across its fleet. This misalignment made it difficult to gain useful intelligence and maximize benefits. The company needed an integrated, one-stop solution to support improved utilization, safety metrics, and driver behavior. In 2011, Culina went to market looking for a solution that could address these needs. They selected Microlise due to the quality of its solutions, cost-competitiveness, and positive customer feedback. The Microlise product roadmap was also a critical factor, as Culina needed a forward-looking partner to support its continuing growth. Read More
About Customer	Culina Group, established in 1994, is a food and drink logistics specialist with eight distinct business units, including well-known brands such as Culina Logistics, Great Bear, CML, IPS, Morgan McLernon, Robsons, and Warrens. The company has grown through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions within the chilled, ambient, and FMCG sectors. With an extensive logistics network throughout the UK and Ireland, Culina processes approximately 2.2 million orders annually and operates a fleet of over 1,750 vehicles across sixty-five sites. The company's growth and operational scale make it a significant player in the logistics industry. Read More
Solution	Culina initially deployed Microlise telematics and its Journey Management solution. They later added the Safety Module, which includes forward and driver-facing cameras and incident analysis. Additionally, Trailer Tracking and Temperature Monitoring were implemented across the fleet. These solutions provided Culina with greater visibility, efficiency, and improved safety metrics. The integration of these technologies allowed Culina to better manage its fleet and drivers, leading to enhanced operational performance. The partnership with Microlise enabled Culina to adopt a forward-looking approach, ensuring that they could add new solutions as required to support their growth. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Fleet Management Systems (FMS)

Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics

Applicable Industries

Food & Beverage

Applicable Functions

Logistics & Transportation

Use Cases

Fleet Management

Driver Performance Monitoring

Predictive Maintenance

Services

System Integration

Training

Challenge

Culina Group, a food and drink logistics specialist, faced challenges with its pre-installed telematics systems, which were not aligned across its fleet. This misalignment made it difficult to gain useful intelligence and maximize benefits. The company needed an integrated, one-stop solution to support improved utilization, safety metrics, and driver behavior. In 2011, Culina went to market looking for a solution that could address these needs. They selected Microlise due to the quality of its solutions, cost-competitiveness, and positive customer feedback. The Microlise product roadmap was also a critical factor, as Culina needed a forward-looking partner to support its continuing growth.

About Customer

Culina Group, established in 1994, is a food and drink logistics specialist with eight distinct business units, including well-known brands such as Culina Logistics, Great Bear, CML, IPS, Morgan McLernon, Robsons, and Warrens. The company has grown through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions within the chilled, ambient, and FMCG sectors. With an extensive logistics network throughout the UK and Ireland, Culina processes approximately 2.2 million orders annually and operates a fleet of over 1,750 vehicles across sixty-five sites. The company's growth and operational scale make it a significant player in the logistics industry.

Solution

Culina initially deployed Microlise telematics and its Journey Management solution. They later added the Safety Module, which includes forward and driver-facing cameras and incident analysis. Additionally, Trailer Tracking and Temperature Monitoring were implemented across the fleet. These solutions provided Culina with greater visibility, efficiency, and improved safety metrics. The integration of these technologies allowed Culina to better manage its fleet and drivers, leading to enhanced operational performance. The partnership with Microlise enabled Culina to adopt a forward-looking approach, ensuring that they could add new solutions as required to support their growth.

Impact #1	Fleet visibility, efficiency, driver performance, and safety metrics have all improved.
Impact #2	Culina has greater visibility of its business and has improved utilization, reducing the number of vehicles required on the road.
Impact #3	There has been a marked improvement in driver performance, with weekly reports generating a healthy level of competitiveness.

Impact #1

Fleet visibility, efficiency, driver performance, and safety metrics have all improved.

Impact #2

Culina has greater visibility of its business and has improved utilization, reducing the number of vehicles required on the road.

Impact #3

There has been a marked improvement in driver performance, with weekly reports generating a healthy level of competitiveness.

Benefit #1	Culina processes approximately 2.2 million orders annually.
Benefit #2	The company operates a fleet of over 1,750 vehicles across sixty-five sites.

Benefit #1

Culina processes approximately 2.2 million orders annually.

Benefit #2

The company operates a fleet of over 1,750 vehicles across sixty-five sites.

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Culina Group: Using Telematics to Enhance Driver Performance and Improve Utilisation

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