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	Road Commission of Kalamazoo County's Transformation with IoT: A $60K Saving Case Study Samsara

Road Commission of Kalamazoo County's Transformation with IoT: A $60K Saving Case Study

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Technology Category	Functional Applications - Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) Sensors - GPS
Applicable Industries	Automotive Equipment & Machinery
Applicable Functions	Facility Management Maintenance
Use Cases	Supply Chain Visibility Vehicle Telematics
Services	Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services
Challenge	The Road Commission of Kalamazoo County (RCKC) is tasked with maintaining over 1,200 miles of road, 63 bridges, more than 27,000 road signs, and numerous traffic signals across Kalamazoo County, Michigan. Their work ranges from road maintenance to asset management, township relations, and safety service requests. Prior to implementing Samsara, the RCKC was using a legacy GPS provider that was unreliable and limited in its functionality. Their team relied on paper-based workflows for driver vehicle inspection reports (DVIRs), which led to reactive equipment maintenance, unexpected downtime, and costly repairs. The RCKC was in need of a more efficient way to manage their expansive operations, seeking a technology partner that could enhance their operations from end to end, and empower their personnel and the community they serve. Read More
About Customer	The Road Commission of Kalamazoo County (RCKC) is a public service organization responsible for maintaining more than 1,200 miles of road in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. They oversee all of the equipment, vehicles, and facilities required to maintain 63 bridges, more than 27,000 road signs, and dozens of traffic signals across the county. Their work is diverse, ranging from road maintenance to asset management, township relations, and safety service requests. The RCKC is committed to maximizing taxpayer dollars through efficient and safe operations, and they serve over 260,000 citizens in the county. Read More
Solution	The RCKC implemented the Samsara Connected Operations Cloud, which provided a unified platform for complete visibility across their fleet and facilities. This solution empowered their employees to operate more safely and efficiently. Samsara’s Vehicle Telematics and Equipment Monitoring solutions transformed their maintenance from reactive to proactive. With paperless DVIRs and real-time alerts for maintenance issues, they eliminated a 1-2 day lag in back-office processing, saving approximately 15 hours per month. Additionally, the AI Dash Cams provided by Samsara exonerated 6 drivers from not-at-fault incidents, saving thousands in taxpayer dollars due to avoided claims. The RCKC also deployed Samsara’s Site Visibility solution for video security for a new facility, which consolidated data from fleet and facilities on one platform, increasing the efficiency, safety, and security of their facility operations. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Sensors - GPS

Applicable Industries

Automotive

Equipment & Machinery

Applicable Functions

Facility Management

Maintenance

Use Cases

Supply Chain Visibility

Vehicle Telematics

Services

Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services

Challenge

The Road Commission of Kalamazoo County (RCKC) is tasked with maintaining over 1,200 miles of road, 63 bridges, more than 27,000 road signs, and numerous traffic signals across Kalamazoo County, Michigan. Their work ranges from road maintenance to asset management, township relations, and safety service requests. Prior to implementing Samsara, the RCKC was using a legacy GPS provider that was unreliable and limited in its functionality. Their team relied on paper-based workflows for driver vehicle inspection reports (DVIRs), which led to reactive equipment maintenance, unexpected downtime, and costly repairs. The RCKC was in need of a more efficient way to manage their expansive operations, seeking a technology partner that could enhance their operations from end to end, and empower their personnel and the community they serve.

About Customer

The Road Commission of Kalamazoo County (RCKC) is a public service organization responsible for maintaining more than 1,200 miles of road in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. They oversee all of the equipment, vehicles, and facilities required to maintain 63 bridges, more than 27,000 road signs, and dozens of traffic signals across the county. Their work is diverse, ranging from road maintenance to asset management, township relations, and safety service requests. The RCKC is committed to maximizing taxpayer dollars through efficient and safe operations, and they serve over 260,000 citizens in the county.

Solution

The RCKC implemented the Samsara Connected Operations Cloud, which provided a unified platform for complete visibility across their fleet and facilities. This solution empowered their employees to operate more safely and efficiently. Samsara’s Vehicle Telematics and Equipment Monitoring solutions transformed their maintenance from reactive to proactive. With paperless DVIRs and real-time alerts for maintenance issues, they eliminated a 1-2 day lag in back-office processing, saving approximately 15 hours per month. Additionally, the AI Dash Cams provided by Samsara exonerated 6 drivers from not-at-fault incidents, saving thousands in taxpayer dollars due to avoided claims. The RCKC also deployed Samsara’s Site Visibility solution for video security for a new facility, which consolidated data from fleet and facilities on one platform, increasing the efficiency, safety, and security of their facility operations.

Impact #1	The implementation of Samsara Connected Operations Cloud has transformed the operations of the RCKC, making them more efficient and safe. The team has been empowered with complete visibility across their fleet and facilities within a single platform. The transition from paper-based DVIRs to a digital system has streamlined maintenance, making it proactive rather than reactive. The AI Dash Cams have not only protected their personnel but also saved taxpayer dollars by exonerating drivers from not-at-fault incidents. The Site Visibility solution has increased the efficiency, safety, and security of their facility operations without the need for additional vendors. The RCKC can now refocus their saved time on their top priority: serving the community.

Impact #1

The implementation of Samsara Connected Operations Cloud has transformed the operations of the RCKC, making them more efficient and safe. The team has been empowered with complete visibility across their fleet and facilities within a single platform. The transition from paper-based DVIRs to a digital system has streamlined maintenance, making it proactive rather than reactive. The AI Dash Cams have not only protected their personnel but also saved taxpayer dollars by exonerating drivers from not-at-fault incidents. The Site Visibility solution has increased the efficiency, safety, and security of their facility operations without the need for additional vendors. The RCKC can now refocus their saved time on their top priority: serving the community.

Benefit #1	Saved nearly $60,000 by switching to Samsara
Benefit #2	Exonerated 6 drivers from not-at-fault incidents, saving thousands in taxpayer dollars due to avoided claims
Benefit #3	Eliminated a 1-2 day lag in back-office processing, saving approximately 15 hours per month

Benefit #1

Saved nearly $60,000 by switching to Samsara

Benefit #2

Exonerated 6 drivers from not-at-fault incidents, saving thousands in taxpayer dollars due to avoided claims

Benefit #3

Eliminated a 1-2 day lag in back-office processing, saving approximately 15 hours per month

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Road Commission of Kalamazoo County's Transformation with IoT: A $60K Saving Case Study

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