Digital PlanBoard with AI route optimization. Detailed overviews with kilometers, times, stops (© AREALCONTROL GmbH)
A brief look back at the history of GPS, telematics and IoT in the 20th anniversary year of AREALCONTROL GmbH. Telematics has undergone impressive developments in the last few decades. What once started with simple GPS tracking has developed into a highly complex, AI-supported solution for optimizing fleets and processes.
The basics: GPS and OBD
The liberalization of GPS technology in the United States in 2000 marked the beginning of a new era in vehicle tracking and monitoring. The combination of GPS with global navigation satellite systems such as GLONASS, BEIDOU and GALILEO (GNSS) enabled precise positioning worldwide. At the same time, the on-board diagnosis (OBD) standard was established, which has been mandatory in many vehicles since the early 2000s and provides a wide range of vehicle data.
First optimization steps with GPS data
The first GPS data sets have already opened up a wide range of possibilities for optimizing fleet processes:
* Vehicle location and tracking: Through the continuous collection of location data, travel times, idle times and distances traveled could be precisely determined. Example: Electronic logbook.
* Driving style analysis: The analysis of speed data, acceleration and braking maneuvers enabled an objective assessment of driving style and served as the basis for training measures.
* Dynamic dispatching: The ability to locate vehicles in real time enabled flexible and efficient deployment planning.
* Data analysis and optimization: By evaluating the collected data, weak points in the processes could be identified and optimization potential uncovered.
Adding OBD/CAN data and other interfaces
The integration of OBD (on-board diagnostics) data into telematics systems enabled even more detailed analysis of vehicle health and operation. Over 70 parameters such as engine temperature, fuel level and test requirements were now available. Combined with machine learning algorithms, this data can be used to plan predictive maintenance and extend the life of the vehicle.
Artificial intelligence for a new dimension in fleet optimization
The use of artificial intelligence has taken telematics to a new dimension. Significant increases in efficiency were achieved by automating routine tasks and optimizing complex planning processes.
* Intelligent deployment planning: AI-based algorithms enable the creation of optimal deployment plans for large fleets within a very short time, even under constantly changing conditions.
* Dynamic route planning: The automated adjustment of route planning to changing factors such as traffic volume or order situation ensures maximum efficiency.
* Integration into existing systems: The seamless integration of telematics systems into ERP, CRM, TMS and BMS systems as well as IoT platforms enables a holistic view of business processes and comprehensive automation.
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The evolution from simple GPS tracking to AI-driven fleet optimization shows how telematics has fundamentally changed the way companies manage their fleets. The continuous development of technology and the use of innovative algorithms will open up even more optimization potential in the future. In thousands of companies in the trades, retail, sales, transport, logistics and technical field service as well as construction and agriculture sectors, telematics is an elementary tool for fulfilling operational tasks. Often even due to legal requirements, depending on the country. In Poland, for example, GPS tracking has been mandatory for transport for several years and is currently mandatory in Romania. In the future, the new digital tachographs (“EU recording device”) will also use GPS tracking to automatically document border crossings within the EU (European Union).
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AREALCONTROL GmbH, founded in 2003, is a provider of telematics & IoT solutions with optional GPS tracking and tracing as well as software for transport/logistics, trade, trade and construction companies as well as medium-sized industries. Today, the company offers multi-award-winning solutions for fleet and fleet needs across many applications and industries. Most recently, AREALCONTROL won 1st place at the German Telematics Prize 2024 and previously in 2022 in the “field service” category, 1st place for service vehicles in 2018 and several 2nd and 3rd places in the truck categories in 2018 – 2020.
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