Capital Equipment News July 2023

FLEET PREDICTABILITY

what is happening at that exact moment. Crystal video gives fleet managers eyes everywhere, accessible from any smart device at any given time, from one platform. Using AI for business needs In addition, the Ctrack Bureau service facilitates the use of AI technology that works along with the camera systems to automate the process of identifying transgressions, significantly reducing the leg work required by fleet managers in managing driver behaviour more efficiently, with deeper insights that allow for better decisions in a tough trading environment. Crystal’s scalability extends even further with SMART integrations, seamlessly connecting with third-party applications catering to your industry needs. This includes activating bespoke SMILE scripts, monitoring trailers, implementing breathalysers or keeping an eye on the temperature in the cold chain. Ctrack’s unique differentiators can be applied to any industry. Flexible and simple The flexibility of ‘Crystal Analytics’ means that users have all the functionality they want or only what they need. Users can add and customise modules according to their specific needs. Crystal will gather all the information required to equip you with the insights to make better business decisions. Crystal presents this information in a way that is easy to access, simple to understand and practical to apply. “One single platform allows for the management of fleets as well as a wide variety of insights into how to improve. Crystal can predict what will happen based on previously captured historical data, ensuring optimal use of vehicles, and limiting downtime by proactively taking action such as ordering parts or making workshop bookings,” adds Jordt. The Crystal mobile app, available in both Google and Apple stores, completes the loop as it is designed to provide valuable information about daily operations in the simplest way possible and facilitate the optimal running of fleets and vehicles for both drivers and fleet managers. “The Power to Predict vision relies on historical and predictive data to digitally transform our business to ensure that we are future-proof. With our wide variety of hardware solutions working in conjunction with Crystal, and our constant investment in research and development, we look forward to offering our customers world class products for many more years to come,” concludes Jordt. b

The Ctrack Bureau service facilitates the use of AI technology that works along with the camera systems to automate the process of identifying transgressions, significantly reducing the leg work required by fleet managers in managing driver behaviour more efficiently.

Any sized fleet Whether you are a small business owner with a single delivery vehicle or are managing a fleet of hundreds of trucks across the continent, you are guaranteed to move better when you have the power to predict. “We are passionate about empowering our clients using cutting-edge technologies to transform quality data into actionable insight and foresight that allows our customers to predict the future with certainty, optimise efficiencies and make informed decisions based on good quality data,” adds Jordt. Crystal is fully customisable, so there’s no limit to what you can have sight of and keep tabs on. A multitude of data is collected, interpreted, and packaged, allowing customers to make informed decisions and continuously refine their operations. With data and insights at their fingertips, Ctrack can predict scenarios and put measures into place to negotiate these situations as safely and efficiently as possible. “Owners have less time to manage fleets, but Crystal allows them to do so much more and gain a deeper understanding of data, as well as clear predictions with a limited number of clicks,” says Jordt.

Management and tasks Crystal allows for job management, assigning tasks and planning routes in the most efficient manner. Alerts ensure that the right people are informed ahead of time, every time. At any point in the day, fleet managers can rely on a snapshot summary that gives them an instant real time view of crucial, relevant data. High quality data is packaged in the simplest format possible, facilitating the reporting and insights that allow for swift, well informed decision-making. Crystal allows for the effortless scheduling of what needs to go where and when it needs to be there and ensures that it happens. The power to predict is beneficial to your clients too. Communication down the supply chain has been optimised with the addition of powerful modules such as ‘Electronic Proof of Delivery’, which ensures that all parties are automatically kept up to date with objective and transparent evidence that operational milestones are achieved, with the foresight to make changes ahead of time, if need be. Users are now able to add camera and video technology to the Crystal suite, offering a live feed into the inside of the vehicle and of the person operating it, granting unprecedented insight into

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