Fleet operators require efficiency , learning over time to rely on their ICE vehicles . Knowing where vehicles are heading , when they will arrive , and the requirements they need to meet in the process , is a standard practice for logistics firms , but potential disruption forever looms around the corner .
Manufacturers and technology firms have been integrating solutions to manage fleets and plot the journey ahead as it happens , with data the main component of this . With electrified vehicles , though , a major opportunity has presented itself , allowing organisations to integrate faster and more sustainably .
The challenge here is adoption . Despite the best efforts of vehicle manufacturers and their value chains in bringing more innovative cars , vans , and trucks into the market , fleet operators must be willing to adopt . Time pressures are clear , but the cost to businesses remains questionable as electrification ’ s pros and cons echo along the supply chain .
Again , the key here is data . Supply chain organisations need to be more informed about the EV adoption process to effectively weigh up the cost of switching to this particular type of zero-emission transport . Concerns around charging infrastructure , range , and other aspects of electrification are what hold them back . As Barney Goffer , UK Product Manager at Teletrac Navman , explains , this presents risks on both sides .
RISK VS RISK — THE FLEET ELECTRIFICATION DILEMMA
Stagnance is the first potential risk to fleets — standing still in an industry where movement is key could cost more in
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