Sujata Dey

Situation/Problem: A business production line halts abruptly due to the malfunctioning of a critical piece of equipment, leading to a loss of valuable time, resources, and potentially customers. This is a common occurrence across several industries, highlighting the critical yet challenging nature of maintenance tasks.  Solution: Typically, organizations have

If your fleet is still running on “fix it when it breaks,” you’re essentially playing a risky game with your uptime, safety scores, and margins. Let’s get surgical about maintenance—what to do, when to do it, and why a proactive, data-driven plan is your best solution -

"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." – Benjamin Franklin Construction equipment is the backbone of any large-scale infrastructure project. From excavators to bulldozers, every machine must function at peak efficiency to ensure deadlines are met without spiraling costs. Yet, without a structured maintenance checklist, even

Keeping the logistics machinery running efficiently is critical to keeping the economy running. Vehicle coordination, monitoring, and maintenance are essential activities involved in achieving reliable fleet management standards. Rapid development in the fields of AI and IoT has played a significant role in automating fleet maintenance, and a study suggests

Over the years, there has been a sharp rise in truck fleet repair costs, influencing the overall fleet management costs significantly. Moreover, the condition of the trucks/vehicles serves as a general indicator of the state of the transport business.   However, tracking and managing the maintenance schedule of a truck&

A fleet’s total cost of ownership (TCO) is heavily dependent on the variable costs of repair. To state a practical situation:  TCO = Purchase Cost + Repair Cost over Period − Resale Value Given (Example): * Purchase cost = ₹ 25,00,000 * Repair cost over 5 years = Let’s assume ₹ 3,00,000 (a

The Indian transportation sector was facing severe passenger safety-related challenges due to a lack of operational visibility. However, a transformational shift materialized after the introduction of the Automotive Industry Standard 140 (AIS-140) by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH). This directive mandated that intelligent transportation systems (ITS) -

Are rising fuel costs and regulatory charges cutting into your bottom line? It’s time to take a detailed look at your fuel management strategy. Controlling fuel costs is a significant part of efficient fleet management, and ensuring fuel efficiency is the primary defense to stay competitive in a challenging

“Transportation needs to be reliable and affordable, to make it sustainable.”  Running empty miles can significantly increase transportation costs and clog operational efficiency. Two primary factors contributing to this problem are - Deadheading This is the situation wherein a commercial vehicle returns to its origin or proceeds to a new