22 01732 759725 the huge benefit that real-time driver feedback has in changing driving styles for the better. It’s a world apart from using telematics retrospectively and has helped our drivers improve their driving standards, enabling them to become smoother and safer at pace. “For us, the key is driver engagement. From consumer tech rewards to cash prizes in The Drivers’ Lottery, our drivers see the direct benefit of becoming Elite Drivers, all without the headache of benefits in kind. We also use data from Lightfoot to feed into our Delivery Crew of the Year competition. Add to that the fact that a good Lightfoot driving record can help reduce private vehicle insurance premiums and it’s easy to see why so many of our team are using the app, helping them to become better, more mindful drivers on the road.” Paul Hollick, Managing Director of Lightfoot, added: “As Currys moves to a low carbon fleet, which includes a commitment to transitioning 100% of its small van fleet and 50% of its medium to heavy fleet to electric or alternative fuels by 2030, we look forward to playing a continued part in motivating its drivers to be smoother and safer, enhancing vehicle range and delivering a greener, cleaner fleet that’s fit for the future.” www.lightfoot.co.uk speeds involved, enables Currys to identify individuals that require closer management or training. Lightfoot, developed in partnership with driver-behaviour experts at Bath University, combines a dashboard-mounted device that uses live engine data to provide drivers with real-time visual and audible feedback; a driver rewards platform offering consumer technology and cash prizes; a portal for fleet managers; and a dedicated Drivers App where drivers can view their performance data, keep track of their driving score and compete in league tables with other drivers. Users are motivated to drive in the most economical and efficient fashion through live in-cab audible and visual alerts, real-time coaching, audible end-of-journey scores, competitive driver leagues and rewards and recognition, including the weekly Drivers’ Lottery for Elite drivers scoring 85% or higher. Lightfoot claims that it regularly achieves driver engagement levels above 60%, which compares favourably with conventional telematics that struggle to achieve engagement levels higher than 5%. Chris Georgiou, Head of Compliance for Supply Chain and Service Operations at Currys, said: “From the early days of working with Lightfoot, we recognised Currys plc, the UK’s largest omnichannel technology retailer, has cut its annual fuel bill by more than £400,000 by implementing Lightfoot’s in-cab driver coaching technology and rewards platform across its fleet of 262 Ford Transits and 410 Iveco Dailys. Telematics data captured by Lightfoot shows that Currys has seen a 10.8% increase in miles per gallon (MPG), a near 11% fall in CO2 emissions and a 5% reduction in vehicle idling, compared to data gathered during blind trials, contributing to a £416,000 drop in its annual fuel bill – equivalent to nearly £620 for every vehicle in the fleet. Lightfoot’s real-time driver feedback has reduced instances of harsh acceleration, cornering and braking, contributing to a 98% reduction in incidents of riskier styles of driving and a 15.8% reduction in annual blameworthy accidents between FY 16/17 when Currys first adopted the technology and FY 22/23. Telematics and tracking data provided on the Lightfoot fleet manager portal, including information on where and when vehicle incidents occur and the How driver alerts have helped Currys cut its fuel bill by more than £400,000 Driving down costs LOGISTICS Depotnet helps Cable Giants to scale and improve service levels Bigger and better Full fibre infrastructure provider Cable Giants has slashed paperwork, streamlined processes and improved back-office productivity by 70% by moving to a cloud-based Contract and Job Management system from Depotnet. In addition to assistance with job planning and work management, the implementation includes mobile devices and an app that enables engineers to access all job information remotely and submit reports, photos and invoices for work done digitally. Cable Giants provides full-fibre infrastructure across London and the South East for clients such as G.Network, Openreach, Virgin Media O2, CityFibre, Pod-Trak, Morrison Telecom Services and Circet. It employs more than 60 engineers and 15 back-office and support staff. James Harris, Managing Director of the Faversham-based company, says Depotnet ‘ticks all the boxes’. “Depotnet has eliminated a lot of laborious administration, increasing our back-office productivity by 70%. In the field, the app ensures everything is done properly and we get quality data, meaning our standards have been raised. Crucially, Depotnet has replaced multiple systems; everything we need is in one system. This has really helped us to improve our productivity and the service that we provide for our clients.” He added: “Before, we were very manual but now we are much more automated. We’ve been able to grow our workforce and take on larger projects as it’s now much simpler to manage our works. It’s helping us become better in our craft and it’s helping our clients achieve their goals.” https://www.depotnet.co.uk/
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy NDUxNDM=