ZF unveils Vandy: A fleet management platform
ZF Aftermarket has launched Vandy, a fleet management platform designed to help businesses streamline vehicle maintenance, improve efficiency and reduce operating costs.
Developed as part of ZF Group, Vandy is set to transform how fleet managers maintain and monitor vehicles.
Managing a fleet comes with increasing challenges, from ensuring vehicle safety and minimising downtime to controlling costs and staying compliant with regulations. Vandy claims to address these issues by providing an all-in-one solution that combines real-time insights, automated scheduling and comprehensive maintenance tracking in a single, easy-to-use platform.
Vandy says it enables fleet managers to stay on top of preventive maintenance by automatically generating maintenance schedules based on manufacturer guidelines and sending timely reminders.
This apparently helps prevent unexpected breakdowns and costly repairs while keeping vehicles operating at peak performance.
The platform also simplifies issue management, allowing fleet managers to identify and resolve problems before they escalate, with the aim of ensuring that vehicles spend less time off the road.
A key feature of Vandy is its real-time tracking capability, which provides live data on vehicle location and odometer readings, supposedly allowing fleet managers to make quick, informed decisions to keep operations running smoothly.
Vandy also offers a digital glovebox, where all important vehicle documents can be stored and accessed. Automated alerts notify managers when documents are about to expire, which is designed to help businesses stay compliant and avoid last-minute issues.
Inspection management is also said to be made easier with Vandy’s customisable digital checklists. Drivers can complete inspections on any mobile device, and any issues identified can be logged directly in the platform for resolution.
It also records trip details, including mileage, routes and driver information, reportedly giving businesses a clear overview of how vehicles are being used.
Vandy is designed to integrate seamlessly with existing vehicle telematics systems, but for vehicles without built-in connectivity, ZF Aftermarket offers a plug-and-play hardware option. This allows businesses to track vehicle location, mileage and fuel consumption without complex installations, according to the company.
The platform generates reports on fleet performance, fuel efficiency and maintenance costs, designed to give businesses the data needed to optimise operations and reduce expenses.
David Wakeling of ZF Group, said: “Vandy gives businesses the tools they need to take control of their fleet’s performance and operating costs. By combining automation with real-time insights, we’ve created a solution that helps businesses maximise uptime, reduce costs and improve driver safety. Vandy makes fleet management easier, more efficient and more transparent.”
