Nationwide Platforms: Driving Safety, Performance, and Utilisation with Telematics
Company Size
1,000+
Region
- Europe
Country
- United Kingdom
Product
- Microlise Fleet Performance
- Microlise Safety Module
Tech Stack
- Telematics
- Real-time Fleet Visibility
Implementation Scale
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
- Cost Savings
- Customer Satisfaction
- Employee Satisfaction
- Productivity Improvements
Technology Category
- Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics
- Analytics & Modeling - Real Time Analytics
- Functional Applications - Fleet Management Systems (FMS)
Applicable Industries
- Transportation
Applicable Functions
- Logistics & Transportation
Use Cases
- Driver Performance Monitoring
- Fleet Management
- Predictive Maintenance
- Vehicle Telematics
Services
- System Integration
- Training
About The Customer
Nationwide Platforms is a European leader in powered access platforms, operating a fleet of over one hundred delivery vehicles across the UK. The company is dedicated to providing high-quality service levels to its customers by ensuring efficient and safe operations. With a focus on innovation and continuous improvement, Nationwide Platforms sought to enhance its fleet management capabilities through advanced telematics solutions. The company employs a significant number of drivers and is committed to maintaining high standards of safety, performance, and customer satisfaction.
The Challenge
Nationwide Platforms, a leader in powered access platforms, faced challenges in reducing fuel costs and increasing safety across its fleet of over one hundred delivery vehicles in the UK. The company needed real-time visibility of its vehicles to enhance service levels, increase utilisation, and improve deployment capabilities. The primary focus was on leveraging telematics to gain insights into driver performance, vehicle health, and fuel consumption, while also ensuring the solution could evolve with the company's changing needs.
The Solution
Nationwide Platforms selected Microlise as its telematics partner after a competitive process. The company implemented the Microlise Fleet Performance product and the Microlise Safety Module to gain detailed insights into driver performance, including indicators such as contextual speeding and harsh braking. The solution provided real-time visibility of fleet assets, enabling more agile operations and improved service levels. Drivers were incentivized through league tables, and those requiring improvement received targeted coaching and training. The implementation also included forward-facing cameras to further enhance safety and potentially reduce insurance premiums.
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