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Fleet management system boosts efficiency

Efficient machine performance and utilisation optimisation can be achieved using the new BOMAG TELEMATIC fleet management system, according to the firm. The package can be used in a mixed fleet with equipment from other manufacturers, in addition to BOMAG machines. The firm claims that this system offers new opportunities for contractors and rental firms to control, monitor and schedule service work for their machine fleets.
February 28, 2012 Read time: 3 mins
Accurate milling machine performance tracking can be achieved with the new BOMAG system
Efficient machine performance and utilisation optimisation can be achieved using the new 172 Bomag TELEMATIC fleet management system, according to the firm.
The package can be used in a mixed fleet with equipment from other manufacturers, in addition to BOMAG machines. The firm claims that this system offers new opportunities for contractors and rental firms to control, monitor and schedule service work for their machine fleets.
The system makes it possible for operators to check machine location and operating data through theInternet. Operators can also best plan the use of machines and optimise capacity and one milling contractor in the Netherlands, 3333 Aduco, has equipped its fleet of 22 planers by different manufacturers with the BOMAG TELEMATIC package.
ADUCO is one of the largest planing contractors in the Netherlands and had been looking out for a system for maintenance scheduling for some time. The company was keen to track how many hours the machines have clocked up and monitor location, as it was spending too much time planning service schedules with work often being carried out too early or too late. The firm says that the package has solved this problem and the workshop manager can see the location and data of all of its mills at any time from its office in Ede, regardless of the make.
The service intervals for all of the machines are saved in the system, so there is no need to call up each one individually. The workshop manager can see which machine in the fleet is due for a service next. The machines even send an email automatically once they have reached the servicing deadline, allowing ADUCO to plan workshop capacities more effectively.
This system not only plans servicing, but also documents it and all service work is recorded, with the printout providing a clear and comprehensive overview of costs. In addition to fuel consumption, BOMAG TELEMATIC delivers important information on operating hours for the planing drums, giving transparency on cutter wear. This has allowed the firm to gather precise information about the real costs of different machines, drums and tools.
The system provides ADUCO with comprehensive information about downtime and allows the firm to optimise the processes involved. Where long standstill periods are identified, the firm can investigate the cause more closely and see if there is a problem with truck scheduling or with the machine for example. In addition, the package allows the contractor to invoice services promptly.
After testing the system on several machines, ADUCO later fitted the package to its entire fleet of 22 units. As the firm also works in neighbouring countries, the system also helps with fleet management when units are being operated outside of the Netherlands.

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