Relocating of Machines to Create Cost and Efficiency Savings

The Barslund fleet was being put under immense stress. While they needed to juggle many different projects, they needed to ensure the health of their fleet. Yet, each site manager would predict the need for equipment based on intuition alone. While they have much experience in the field, no task is the same. That’s why Barslund knew that they would need telematics to create clarity of the machines’ utilization.

Challenge

The Equipment Coordinator was given the difficult and time-consuming task of guaranteeing each Site Manager their tools for the job. There would be an occasional need to hire equipment from third parties, which further complicated the process. It was nearly impossible to get an understanding of real utilization. A lack of data was costing Barslund. 

“I am working on utilizing our equipment as efficiently as possible to reduce the volume of hired-in equipment. Returning just one machine for a single day is a saving of €140.”

Christian Christensen, Equipment Coordinator

Pains

They needed to change their processes. To do so, Barslund wanted to be able to:

• Understand how and when machines were being used

• Pull reports on the efficiency of their fleet

• Get a full overview of machine activities
  

Solutions

Through intuitive Trackunit reports, Barslund were able to create a better overview of their fleet. Now, the Equipment Coordinator can pull reports on machines to see how they’re being used, allowing Site Managers to focus on completing their tasks.

Outcome

The Equipment Coordinator now has the tools necessary to get a clear picture of actual machine usage. Enabling them to rent less and focus on the successful completion of their projects.

“Telematics saves me a lot of time and frustration. It’s my eyes in the field and, the helicopter view it provides is a great help in my everyday work.”

Christian Christensen, Equipment Coordinator