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	Focus on Driving Style and the Rest Will Follow

Focus on Driving Style and the Rest Will Follow

Technology Category	Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics Functional Applications - Fleet Management Systems (FMS)
Applicable Industries	Transportation
Applicable Functions	Business Operation Logistics & Transportation
Use Cases	Driver Performance Monitoring Fleet Management Predictive Maintenance
Services	System Integration Training
Challenge	The challenge for John Mitchell Haulage and Warehousing is to deliver outstanding value and service for customers while minimizing operational costs and improving safety. The company, which started with a single vehicle in 1956 and now operates 122 vehicles with 130 drivers, faces the dual pressures of maintaining high customer service standards and controlling costs in an industry with notoriously slim profit margins. Read More
About Customer	John Mitchell Haulage and Warehousing is a UK-based logistics company that started in 1956 with a single vehicle. Over the years, it has grown significantly and now operates a fleet of 122 vehicles and employs 130 drivers. The company is managed by Iain Mitchell, the founder's son, and is celebrating its 60th anniversary. John Mitchell Haulage and Warehousing works closely with worldwide shipping companies, international freight forwarders, blue-chip corporations, and UK-based private businesses. The company is committed to providing top-notch customer service while keeping operational costs low and ensuring safety. Read More
Solution	The company decided to shift its focus from directly addressing fuel consumption to improving driving style using telematics. This approach includes various methods such as monthly league tables where drivers are financially rewarded for achieving an A grade performance. Drivers are evaluated on criteria like idling, speeding, cornering, and braking, and given an overall score between A and G for the month. This system has not only helped in improving driving style but also engaged drivers more actively in their performance metrics. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics

Functional Applications - Fleet Management Systems (FMS)

Applicable Industries

Transportation

Applicable Functions

Business Operation

Logistics & Transportation

Use Cases

Driver Performance Monitoring

Fleet Management

Predictive Maintenance

Services

System Integration

Training

Challenge

The challenge for John Mitchell Haulage and Warehousing is to deliver outstanding value and service for customers while minimizing operational costs and improving safety. The company, which started with a single vehicle in 1956 and now operates 122 vehicles with 130 drivers, faces the dual pressures of maintaining high customer service standards and controlling costs in an industry with notoriously slim profit margins.

About Customer

John Mitchell Haulage and Warehousing is a UK-based logistics company that started in 1956 with a single vehicle. Over the years, it has grown significantly and now operates a fleet of 122 vehicles and employs 130 drivers. The company is managed by Iain Mitchell, the founder's son, and is celebrating its 60th anniversary. John Mitchell Haulage and Warehousing works closely with worldwide shipping companies, international freight forwarders, blue-chip corporations, and UK-based private businesses. The company is committed to providing top-notch customer service while keeping operational costs low and ensuring safety.

Solution

The company decided to shift its focus from directly addressing fuel consumption to improving driving style using telematics. This approach includes various methods such as monthly league tables where drivers are financially rewarded for achieving an A grade performance. Drivers are evaluated on criteria like idling, speeding, cornering, and braking, and given an overall score between A and G for the month. This system has not only helped in improving driving style but also engaged drivers more actively in their performance metrics.

Impact #1	The implementation of Microlise Fleet Performance has provided a large degree of control for the business, resulting in financial benefits.
Impact #2	The system has engaged drivers, who now frequently contact the transport office to check their performance and progress towards achieving their targets.
Impact #3	The fleet has seen a reduction in accident rates, which has subsequently reduced insurance costs.

Impact #1

The implementation of Microlise Fleet Performance has provided a large degree of control for the business, resulting in financial benefits.

Impact #2

The system has engaged drivers, who now frequently contact the transport office to check their performance and progress towards achieving their targets.

Impact #3

The fleet has seen a reduction in accident rates, which has subsequently reduced insurance costs.

Benefit #1	The fleet has reduced accident rates, leading to lower insurance costs.

Benefit #1

The fleet has reduced accident rates, leading to lower insurance costs.

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Focus on Driving Style and the Rest Will Follow

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