This was a typical working day before the telematics system was implemented:
The morning often began with a check of the construction sites, whereby the foremen and dispatchers first had to make a large number of phone calls to determine the location of machines and equipment. Particularly in the case of frequently used machines such as excavators or rollers, enquiries about their availability and location were time-consuming and frustrating. Managers had to deal with inaccurate information all day long and were often annoyed when construction sites were delayed simply because the right equipment could not be found in time.
Assigning equipment to cost centres was equally tedious. Manual entries in the βBauMobilβ construction site software not only resulted in additional administration time, but also frequently led to confusion during internal billing. Errors in these allocations were not only time-consuming to correct, they also led to conflicts and misunderstandings between the teams.
There was also the challenge of managing the maintenance intervals of the machines. Rigidly controlled maintenance was not only inefficient, but also caused additional costs, as machines were often out of service while standing unused on the field. The stress and uncertainty about the condition of the machines increased work-related frustration.
The decision in favour of Rosenberger Telematics
Rosenberger Telematics was chosen because the company offers a complete solution comprising hardware, software and seamless integration into existing systems. The positive experiences from the construction industry and the quality of the βCommanderβ web portal were decisive factors.
