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	GPS Data Points the Way to a Projected Savings of $1.2M Annually AssetWorks

GPS Data Points the Way to a Projected Savings of $1.2M Annually

AssetWorks

Technology Category	Analytics & Modeling - Real Time Analytics Sensors - GPS
Applicable Industries	Cities & Municipalities
Applicable Functions	Logistics & Transportation
Use Cases	Energy Management System Fleet Management Vehicle Telematics
Services	System Integration
Challenge	The City of Columbus, recognized as one of the best managed fleets in the country, was looking for ways to improve their fleet operations. They had already implemented GPS functionality on approximately 2,500 vehicles, ranging from light duty city vehicles to large bat wing mowers. However, they were looking for ways to leverage this technology to further improve their operations. They were particularly interested in monitoring vehicle location, geofence monitoring, and collecting telematic data such as diagnostic trouble codes, vehicle speeds, and idling times. The challenge was to analyze this data and identify areas where improvements could be made. Read More
About Customer	The City of Columbus is recognized as one of the best managed fleets in North America. In 2014, it was named the No. 1 fleet operation by the “100 Best Fleets” Program and in 2011, it was recognized as the greenest fleet. The city is known for its innovative use of technology to achieve its goals. In 2012, the City of Columbus added AssetWorks GPS powered by Verizon Networkfleet to their fleet. Today, they have GPS functionality installed on approximately 2,500 vehicles. These vehicles range from light duty city vehicles, police cruisers and fire trucks to large bat wing mowers. The city uses this technology to monitor vehicle location, geofence, and collect telematic data such as diagnostic trouble codes, vehicle speeds, and idling times. Read More
Solution	The City of Columbus implemented AssetWorks GPS powered by Verizon Networkfleet in their fleet. This system allowed them to monitor vehicle location and geofence to ensure that vehicles were where they should be. It also collected telematic data such as diagnostic trouble codes, vehicle speeds, and idling times. The software in the office would then analyze this data for unusual or unwanted events and alert the appropriate departments and personnel. The fleet department also used the GPS data to analyze and assess vehicle and driver performance. One of the significant improvements made was the implementation of an anti-idling technology called the GRIP system. This system would automatically shut off the vehicle’s engine if it had been idling for more than two minutes, while continuing to power auxiliary equipment. This allowed for both hot and cold climate control as well as air bag deployment. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Analytics & Modeling - Real Time Analytics

Sensors - GPS

Applicable Industries

Cities & Municipalities

Applicable Functions

Logistics & Transportation

Use Cases

Energy Management System

Fleet Management

Vehicle Telematics

Services

System Integration

Challenge

The City of Columbus, recognized as one of the best managed fleets in the country, was looking for ways to improve their fleet operations. They had already implemented GPS functionality on approximately 2,500 vehicles, ranging from light duty city vehicles to large bat wing mowers. However, they were looking for ways to leverage this technology to further improve their operations. They were particularly interested in monitoring vehicle location, geofence monitoring, and collecting telematic data such as diagnostic trouble codes, vehicle speeds, and idling times. The challenge was to analyze this data and identify areas where improvements could be made.

About Customer

The City of Columbus is recognized as one of the best managed fleets in North America. In 2014, it was named the No. 1 fleet operation by the “100 Best Fleets” Program and in 2011, it was recognized as the greenest fleet. The city is known for its innovative use of technology to achieve its goals. In 2012, the City of Columbus added AssetWorks GPS powered by Verizon Networkfleet to their fleet. Today, they have GPS functionality installed on approximately 2,500 vehicles. These vehicles range from light duty city vehicles, police cruisers and fire trucks to large bat wing mowers. The city uses this technology to monitor vehicle location, geofence, and collect telematic data such as diagnostic trouble codes, vehicle speeds, and idling times.

Solution

The City of Columbus implemented AssetWorks GPS powered by Verizon Networkfleet in their fleet. This system allowed them to monitor vehicle location and geofence to ensure that vehicles were where they should be. It also collected telematic data such as diagnostic trouble codes, vehicle speeds, and idling times. The software in the office would then analyze this data for unusual or unwanted events and alert the appropriate departments and personnel. The fleet department also used the GPS data to analyze and assess vehicle and driver performance. One of the significant improvements made was the implementation of an anti-idling technology called the GRIP system. This system would automatically shut off the vehicle’s engine if it had been idling for more than two minutes, while continuing to power auxiliary equipment. This allowed for both hot and cold climate control as well as air bag deployment.

Impact #1	Improved driver behavior
Impact #2	Increased fleet safety
Impact #3	Reduced fuel usage

Impact #1

Improved driver behavior

Impact #2

Increased fleet safety

Impact #3

Reduced fuel usage

Benefit #1	Projected savings of $1.2M annually

Benefit #1

Projected savings of $1.2M annually

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GPS Data Points the Way to a Projected Savings of $1.2M Annually

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