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“Every day is different, there’s no day that’s the same” this quote perfectly fits for the Fleet Manager as each day there are different challenges, and prioritizing assets – vehicle and human is a tedious task.   What a “typical day” in the life of a Fleet Manager looks like? The typical day of Fleet Manager starts with checking up mails, schedules, and reports. Then prioritize tasks and communicate the issues or concerns faced with the internal departments. Keep an eye on the Daily Operations especially the assets – vehicle and human, what are the factors affecting productivity is it due to downtime due to urgent repairs or driver safety or due in fines payment… quite a lot to monitor. Then comes tracking of important things like the performance of individual drivers, Avg. delivery time, Avg. the delivery cost on a daily basis. Managing drivers – approving maintenance requests, approving leave, allocation of replacement, shift allocations, and communicating with suppliers for fuel, s

  Agility in the Automotive Retail Industry We’re seeing an unprecedented transformation in the automotive industry. Powering these developments forward is the shift toward autonomous, electric vehicles and a whole new digitized driving experience. The last 100 years were all about fine-tuning vehicle manufacturing to make it more efficient for a mass scale. The growing inclusion of IoT and mobile technology in vehicles enables manufacturers and third-party service providers to collect a huge amount of data related to drivers, their destinations, the routes they travel through, traffic model, and much more. From now onwards, there’s a more existential force for change: harnessing digital technology to redefine the role the vehicle plays in our lives. In the automotive industry, stakeholders are deploying never heard before innovative ideas to steer the business out of these critical times and ensure the much needed ‘business continuity.’   Agile Software Development for managing Produc

Tough times call for innovations. Well, in a time when almost every industry is being disrupted at a large scale, the world is witnessing some welcoming strategic implementations. In the automotive industry specifically, stakeholders are deploying never heard before innovative ideas to steer the business out of these critical times and ensure the much needed ‘business continuity.’ Dealerships play the most important role in the automotive retail ecosystem since being the first ‘interaction point’ for the customers and serve as the face of any automotive brand. On the other hand Independent Garages plays an important role in Maintenance and Repair segment. With the unfortunate scenario of this Pandemic new measure in customer interaction such as Social Distancing is a mandate. The footfall in the dealerships is plummeting and this calls for some rapid damage control measures. Let’s have a look at the existing set of challenges, their solutions and the impacts these would make

The whole world has come to a standstill due to the ongoing global pandemic of COVID-19. Though health advisory has been issued in every region of the world and people are practising social distancing, it still might be inevitable for some people to avoid travelling. So, for those who do not have any other choice than to use shared mobility or ride-hailing services, here’s what you need to do to avoid exposure to or spreading COVID-19. The first and foremost thing to keep in mind is of you feel that you may have been infected, refrain from travelling altogether. Self-isolation is the best practice in such circumstances, as you can become the carrier of the virus for someone with low immunity even if you are not the one to be infected.  If you still have to travel, here’s what you can do to ensure yours and others’ well being. While opting for shared mobility: It is recommended not to share a car with the people you do not stay with. But in case you have to use someone e

As per a recent report ,  the global Automotive Aftermarket Parts Industry is expected to stand at a whopping $723 billion in sales by 2020. The US alone would account for $296 billion. This includes both OE and aftermarket parts, equipment, service, and collision repair to name amongst a host of other facets. As we venture into the future of mobility, OEMs are rolling out a diverse and technologically advanced line-up of cars,  trucks and commercial vehicle s and this has opened a whole new world of possibilities. Here are some of the biggest trends that are expected for automotive parts manufacturers in 2020.  Clean mobility is the future  As propulsion technology improves it opens new horizons for the parts manufacturers. Electric and hybrid solutions are being developed at a never seen before rate as we take one more step towards the future of clean mobility in 2020. Technologies like cylinder deactivation, cleaner injection systems, more efficient turbochargers etc.

It may take a while to comprehend that automotive is the  second most data-driven  industry in the world, but this stat says a lot about the transformation the automobile industry is undergoing. The growing inclusion of IoT and mobile technology in vehicles enables manufacturers and third-party service providers to collect a huge amount of data related to drivers, their destinations, the routes they travel through, traffic model, and much more. Here are the top digital transformation trends that would make the most impact on the automotive industry in 2020. Mobility to get connected In this contemporary era, customers aspire for a seamless connected experience. The dynamics of connectivity have changed in 2020. They have ventured far away from just a Wi-Fi connection at your home or office to their vehicles. The in-car experience is changing since passengers are now connected to their apps, music and entertainment on the go. Most OEMs have rolled out Wi-Fi connectivity in

As per the industry speculations, Electric Vehicle and Private Car Leasing would be the biggest contributors in the leasing market. With the future of mobility departing from fossil fuels, it’s evident  that the leasing industry is all set to experience a major transformation in coming time. Here are the factors that would shape the future of automotive leasing in 2020. OEMs migrating towards EV leasing There are two major factors behind automotive manufacturers focusing aggressively on electric vehicles for the leasing market because of two particular reasons. First, the rate of depreciation for EVs is higher when compared to their internal combustion engine counterparts. Hence, leasing saves customers from worrying about low resale value. Second, leasing enables the customers to switch their EV models regularly since a new electric vehicle is showcased in the automobile industry every now and then. Wider appeal of private leasing As the number of first car buyers incr

In this very contemporary era of internet and connectivity, everything is just a tap away on your smartphone. Be it listening to your choice of music, or your choice of lighting in your room, Alexas and Siris have made life all the more easy and accessible than ever before. So, it’s quite evident that the next thing to go ‘modern and data-driven’ in your life is nothing but your automobile. Say Hello to the Car Connect Platform from AutoFacets, a revolutionary product that makes your car a data generation engine. It bridges the gap between man and his machine and seamlessly integrates technology into your daily routine for a hassle-free and happy experience. The  Car Connect Platform  is the result of extensive research carried out by some of the best minds in the industry which serves almost everything you need to know about your vehicle. Right from telematics integration that provides you with command over the essential aspects of your vehicle like live location and beyond