Fleet managers need to utilize every tool in their arsenal to reduce the strain on some of their networks while successfully restart others.
The pandemic has illustrated the positive impact that a rapid and stable network has within all industries, including fleet management. The economic and social impact of the pandemic means that 5G is now more key to society than it has ever been, becoming an important part of the future of the industry. A key change that Covid brought about was the increase in fleet managers remote working, which is likely to continue after the pandemic, with many workplaces adopting a hybrid working system. This means that high-speed connectivity is paramount. There has always been a remote element to fleet management, so connectivity is essential. The penetration rate will only increase as well; research has shown that by 2024, there will be around 1.9 billion 5G subscriptions worldwide. This highlights how people are expecting 5G to not only be extremely important but also widely used. The reasons have been clear for many years; 5G promises high speed, low latency and massive device connectivity.5G will enhance mapping capabilities and deliver highly precise geospatial data, meaning the benefits to fleet managers will be significant. Some supply chains have been under immense pressure in the past 18 months and other supply chains are just reopening. Therefore, fleet managers need to utilize every tool in their arsenal to reduce the strain on some of their networks while successfully restart others. Fleet managers face a lot of pressure, whether it’s knowing the toll roads to avoid or getting things delivered on time. The biggest challenge for fleet managers is making sure their drivers are safe. This concerns preventable accidents, such as making sure their drivers are rested before they set out. This is balanced with the productivity of drivers, which plays a significant role in either the costs or profits, so ensuring as little time is wasted as possible is paramount to fleet managers. This is particularly important in the last few miles of the drivers’ journey as this is where the most costs occur.
