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TRENDS REPORT FLEET MANAGEMENT MOBILITY TECHNOLOGY T R E N D S 2022
Supply chain visibility and transparency
from end-to-end using IoT
Digitised workflows and operational
management of sub-contractors
Urban-based distribution centres for
on-demand ecommerce
Logistics chains accurately reporting on
reducing emissions
Hydrogen mainstreaming for long-distance
haulage
Freight consolidation and optimisation
5th Party Logistics
Multimodal freight integrations
Charging/ Refuelling as a Service
GoMetro Fleet Management Mobility Technology Trends 2022 Report
We have already seen a significant shift
in the demand for advanced GPS and
By 2023,
telemetry solutions with our existing
clients in the fleet industry. Add to
50% of global
that digitalisation, and rapidly evolving product-centric
customer expectations and it’s quite clear
why operators need to shift their thinking enterprises will
about managing their fleet operations.
have invested
We’ve asked our CEO, Justin Coetzee, and in real-time
Head of Fleet, Prian Reddy, to share their
insights about fleet technology solutions transportation
that will shape the logistics industry
in 2022.
visibility platforms.
GoMetro Fleet Management Mobility Technology Trends 2022 Report
Supply chain visibility and
transparency from end-to-end
using IoT
Businesses globally are losing billions in
revenue due to inefficient monitoring,
tracking and end-to-end traceability along
the supply chain.
The Internet of Things (IOT) is enabling
the re-engineering of the entire supply
chain process. IOT intelligently connects
the physical (people, devices and sensors)
and digital world (processes, data, devices
and sensors), creating a layer called
“infostructure”.
The continuous measurement, collection
and exchange of real-time data provides
visibility into every process and transaction
within the chain, allowing improvements
to be identified and actioned directly and
rapidly.
These technologies will revolutionise
the way different actors in a supply
chain capture, communicate, and access
information on a secure, shared, and
transparent platform. Digitalization
leads to more digitalization in freight and
logistics.
GoMetro Fleet Management Mobility Technology Trends 2022 Report
Digitised workflows and
operational management of
sub-contractors
In an industry where time is money, you want to streamline and reduce admin internally while
keeping your workforce running smoothly. Gone are the days when sub-contractors are called via
phone, and administration managed in an excel spreadsheet. That simply no longer scales.
With the proliferation of multi-modal logistics operations, collaboration and transparency is the
key to success. Using technology solutions that enable working with sub-contractors in real time,
streamlining processes and workflows to keep vehicles and goods moving, accessing accurate
performance data and analytics, and providing better tools to connect the fleet manager and driver,
will lead to operational efficiencies, increases in productivity and decreases in cost.
GoMetro Fleet Management Mobility Technology Trends 2022 Report
Urban-based distribution
centres for on-demand
ecommerce
As consumers become ever more accustomed to purchasing online, expectations about delivery
service and speed have increased. Globally retail giants are buying or leasing warehouses in, or
close to cities, to serve the growing demand. Rapid technology advances, such as telematics
mapping, have enabled the urban logistics model.
Moving distribution centres closer to cities, leads to great efficiencies: shorter delivery
times, removing the need for backroom storage, creating better customer experiences and
building brand loyalty.
GoMetro Fleet Management Mobility Technology Trends 2022 Report
Logistics chains accurately
reporting on reducing
emissions
With the transport sector responsible for
25% of direct CO2 emissions, logistics
companies can play their part in reaching
the Sustainable Development Goals of
2030 by using better driving practices and
technology.
This includes driver behavior tracking,
calculating least cost routing and waypoint
clustering and optimisation. Ultimately
this will lead to fuel savings, solving a
huge operational pain point for logistics
companies.
Cities around the world are also
increasingly concerned about the amount
of air pollution that people are exposed
to. A move towards cleaner fuels and
zero emission zones will become an urban
characteristic of major cities in future.
This will influence the fleet planning and
execution of urban logistics by providing a
new layer of optimisation to meet carbon
footprint and air pollution legislation in
cities.
GoMetro Fleet Management Mobility Technology Trends 2022 Report
Hydrogen mainstreaming for
long-distance haulage
Many countries are investing heavily in Whilst hydrogen fuel cells may be suitable
hydrogen energy research as the world races for long-haul road freight transportation,
to meet the legally binding carbon emissions first and last mile urban logistics have an
reduction targets of the Paris Climate Change operational nature which can be suitable for
Agreement. The scientific consensus is that battery electric vehicles which often travel
hydrogen fuel cells will be more efficient with shorter distances and have frequent stops
regards to energy conversion than hydrogen at distribution centres and retail branches,
combustion engines for vehicle propulsion. which could potentially support solar powered
Both of these hydrogen alternatives have yet to Direct Current (DC) charging facilities. The
reach efficiency parity, with renewable energy success of this approach will rely on private
and battery electric storage alternatives. DC Charging stations and rooftop solar
However, due to the unstable nature of the energy storage which is not dependent on the
South African electricity grid and frequent national grid.
load shedding due to demand stresses, battery
electric alternatives are not a suitable option
for road freight electrification at this time.
Green hydrogen (produced from the
electrolysis of water using renewable energy)
produces zero carbon dioxide emissions when
used in fuel cells for vehicle propulsion. This
technology has the potential to decarbonise
the operations of long distance freight without
the range anxiety that is associated with
battery electric alternatives. This is due to the
greater range associated with hydrogen fuel
cell vehicles. Additionally, existing petroleum
pipelines and refuelling stations can be
repurposed to service the hydrogen fuel cell
propulsion of road freight transport.
GoMetro Fleet Management Mobility Technology Trends 2022 Report
Freight consolidation and
optimisation
Freight Consolidation involves increasing load volume per shipment, to lower per unit shipping
costs. The post pandemic eCommerce boom has resulted in retailers requiring smaller orders,
delivered more frequently. This coupled with limited visibility between orders coming in, and
routing and fulfilment planning, freight transportation planners face a real operational challenge.
Using computer vision, RFID tags, tracking telemetry and other IoT technology can result in
greater supply chain visibility and enable data driven decisions in real time. Developing a real time
digital twin of 3PL providers that can be used to match shippers who produce similar goods going
to similar destinations and cluster deliveries such that loads can be shared in the most efficient way
possible. In this way, trucks going to the same distribution center, retailer, or region, can combine
compatible loads and thus pass savings over to all parties.
GoMetro Fleet Management Mobility Technology Trends 2022 Report
5th Party Logistics Most fleet operators have heard of the term 3rd Party logistics or 3PL, however the latest school of thought in logistics digitisation predicts that 5PL logistics is the future. This involves the complete digitisation, outsourcing and optimisation of the end to end logistics process. The road to 5PL logistics will be the battleground of the super aggregators. Online freight marketplaces, such as Linebooker, are already disrupting the way that shippers advertise and move their loads by aggregating the freight transport demand and allowing transporters to bid for loads in real time. Larger 2PL logistics providers, such as Grain Carriers and MacDonald’s Transport, have quickly moved towards 3PL services by offering warehousing, consolidation and distribution services. These 3PL operators are quickly growing their operational footprint by aggregating transporter subcontractors in order to bid for more jobs and gain market share by leveraging brand value. This trend is increasing the need for accurate telemetry tracking and real time monitoring of subcontractor fleets. This will slowly evolve into the establishment of transporter super aggregators who will have a birds eye view of the entire logistics network. Such operational advantages will allow transporter super aggregators to outbid smaller logistics suppliers and control market pricing. GoMetro Fleet Management Mobility Technology Trends 2022 Report
Multimodal freight integrations An alternative solution to resolving the range anxiety of the freight trucking industry with regards to fleet electrification is the use of rail for long distance freight transport. The introduction of multimodal freight logistics creates an opportunity for efficiency creation at the break of bulk point between shipping, rail and road based trucking which operate at different levels of the logistics chain. A multimodal freight trip planner which combines live tracking, container occupancy & load booking capabilities across multiple freight transport modes, with estimated time of delivery and real time monitoring functionalities can enable efficient freight load consolidation and smooth planning for the transfer between modes. Real time notifications linked to dynamic geofencing will become an important tool to monitor the safe transfer of loads as they pass from one mode of transport to another. GoMetro Fleet Management Mobility Technology Trends 2022 Report
Charging/ Refuelling as a Service The zero emission energy transition within the freight and logistics industry creates the opportunity for a paradigm shift with regards to how fleet operators pay for the refuelling of their vehicles. Whether the industry chooses hydrogen fuel cells or battery electric vehicles to transition away from fossil fuels, there is a need to offer a refuelling or recharging service which can be billed monthly either as a fixed subscription service or pay as you use model. This Charging or Refuelling as a service would consist of a dedicated Driver App which would inform drivers and or freight transport planners of the nearest hydrogen refuelling or battery charging station in close proximity, with routing and built-in gamification for loyal customers. The payment system would be cashless and frictionless with the possible use of Computer Vision and AI for number plate recognition and automated billing. GoMetro Fleet Management Mobility Technology Trends 2022 Report
In a time of driver and trucking shortages, economic and regulatory uncertainty, reducing expenditure is vital for fleet managers and logistics providers. Increased operational visibility and efficiency can only contribute to cost-savings, and with the innovations in telematics technology, fleet management software, and the solutions we have described above, we are excited about what the future holds for our logistics clients. Chat to us if you need help with increasing visibility and transparency in your fleet management system, and future proofing your business with technology partners you can trust. Sources: https://www.gartner.com/smarterwithgartner/gartner-predicts-the-future-of-supply-chain-technology https://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/Deloitte/pt/Documents/blockchainsupplychain/lu-blockchain-internet-things-supply-chain- traceability%20(1).pdf https://arviem.com/iot-enabled-supply-chain-visibility-the-holy-grail-of-supply-chain-managers/ http://constructionexec.com/article/redefining-subcontractor-management https://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/Deloitte/us/Documents/process-and-operations/us-urban-fulfillment-centers.pdf https://www.supplychain247.com/article/logistics_freight_consolidation_and_its_benefits_to_shippers GoMetro Fleet Management Mobility Technology Trends 2022 Report
Authors Justin Coetzee Chief Executive Officer GoMetro +27 84 557 0118 justin@gometroapp.com Prian Reddy Head of Fleet GoMetro +27 73 601 3965 prian@gometroapp.com Contributing author Mariska Burger Chief Marketing Officer GoMetro +27 82 564 7714 mariska@gometroapp.com Improving the lives of millions of people across the globe by getting them to their destination predictably, safely and consciously. GoMetro is a Mobility Management Super Platform that enables public transport and fleet operators to boost operational efficiency, future proof their services and tighten their competitiveness - building a base for future AI and ML applications in transportation. www.gometroapp.com
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