Fleet management is a global industry, and FMCs that want to take hold of the market must implement orchestration strategies for both local and multinational fleets. Balancing local nuances with global standards is essential for FMCs to meet client needs worldwide. Fleet orchestration makes that possible. When you innovate orchestration with Ridecell, the most complete fleet orchestration platform for global fleet management companies, you streamline every aspect of fleet operations –– at home and abroad.
Challenges in Multinational Fleet Orchestration
Any service or industry with a global footprint will face operational challenges, but with the right tools, FMCs can overcome those obstacles to deliver an exceptional client experience while growing the business. Understanding both immediate and potential challenges and utilizing the right tools to address them is key for successful fleet management.
Regulatory Variations
Maintaining compliance across borders is essential for multinational FMCs. But with regulatory guidelines changing constantly, especially during election years, FMCs face the challenge of keeping up with
- Environmental standards
- Safety guidelines
- Operational regulations
- Import and export restrictions
- Tax laws and tariffs
Adhering to the above regulations is difficult when doing business in one country. When under multiple jurisdictions and governing bodies, manually maintaining compliance can feel daunting, if not entirely impossible.
Key compliance features of the Ridecell orchestration platform include automated compliance management. Ridecell, a leading provider of fleet orchestration solutions for fleet and leasing management, helps FMCs achieve and maintain multinational compliance by
- Tracking and reporting on regulatory requirements
- Delivering automated alerts for deadlines and audits
- Ensuring all vehicle paperwork is accurate and complete
Harnessing the power of AI, the Ridecell platform automates these tasks to streamline workflows and ensure no stone is left unturned regarding fleet compliance –– no matter where you do business.
Cultural Differences on the Road and in the Office
When an FMC’s footprint spans multiple countries and continents, adhering to standards becomes increasingly critical to maintaining branding, service, and quality. However, cultural differences significantly impact many aspects of fleet management, including driving behavior and workforce management.
FMCs should expect variances in driving behavior cross-culturally. Behaviors and opinions regarding speed, braking, and even idling will differ from country to country. Thoughts and approaches to training and safety expectations won’t be universal –– even within the same company. FMCs and fleet managers are tasked with maintaining consistency across the board.
Fleet orchestration platforms are the solution. By maintaining driver and asset data in a unified platform, leadership can evaluate and compare driver behavior and make suggestions, including safety training, when necessary. Real-time tracking and driver monitoring provide managers with instant, relevant data that helps them guide drivers and the company toward greater efficiency and profitability. The data-centric approach ensures all parties have the same expectations regarding driving behavior and practices, leading to fewer workplace conflicts and a more satisfied, profitable team, both in the office and on the road.
Optimizing Costs across Borders and Currencies
Every fleet management factor affects profitability, from procurement to driving practices to routing to remarketing fleet assets. And when FMCs operate in multiple countries in multiple currencies, managing costs becomes increasingly complex.
Fleet orchestration platforms gather, organize, and analyze fleet data to help managers execute fleet management efficiently and profitably, identifying weaknesses and surfacing valuable insights that empower FMCs to optimize
- Fuel costs
- Routing
- Delivery and driver schedules
- Maintenance expenses
- Ideal remarketing windows
- Leasing models and more
The right orchestration platform keeps expense data front and center, updated in real time, allowing managers to compare and evaluate these costs, even across borders.
Technological Disparities
Infrastructure differences for telematics and fleet management systems pose a significant challenge for unifying data. FMCs operating locally or within a single country face system implementation challenges. When business is across continents, those challenges are magnified.
When implementing end-to-end fleet orchestration, FMCs need a platform that seamlessly integrates with existing systems. Working with different systems and teams across countries to develop a robust, uniform multinational company requires all players to be on the same page with the same orchestration tools. The Ridecell platform offers simple, straightforward integration that allows managers and their teams to enhance fleet management—at every stage of the vehicle lifecycle—without reinventing the wheel.
Best Practices for Orchestrating a Multinational Fleet
Expanding and managing service across multiple countries is possible with first-in-class fleet orchestration. Below are the best practices for balancing local fleet management nuances with global standards.
Gain End-to-End Visibility across the Organization
FMCs must standardize policies while allowing flexibility for local adjustments. Fleet orchestration facilitates a centralized, end-to-end view of operations and data, empowering managers with the visibility required to run fleets effectively.
Utilize Advanced Fleet Management Technology
AI-driven fleet orchestration delivers the automation and real-time insights FMCs need for efficient, streamlined operations. Cloud-based platforms unify operations across regions, providing real-time updates and visibility that drive cohesive, profitable fleet management.
Prioritize Scalability
Global fleets need orchestration solutions that can not only address and overcome fleet management challenges but also scale alongside the company. The Ridecell platform grows with your (and your clients’) needs, positioning your business for growth whether you’re staying local for now or are preparing to expand worldwide.
Implement the Right Fleet Orchestration Solution
The Ridecell platform provides leasing companies and automotive OEMs with visibility and efficiency using AI that’s built with fleet management in mind. Our solutions empower you to
- Predict Operational Issues – Increase vehicle lifetime revenue and eliminate costs with AI-generated insights for supplier management, vehicle visibility, and keep/sell decisions.
- Prioritize Recommended Actions – Reduce idle days and increase staff productivity and customer satisfaction with prioritized actions and automated workflows.
- Automate Solution Onboarding – AI-based process mapping, contract ingestion, and data interpretation for an automated onboarding experience.
With the right tools, balancing global and local fleet needs is possible. The Ridecell platform harnesses the power of AI to orchestrate fleets across regions, countries, and continents, delivering a unified view of your data that drives quality, efficiency, profitability, and growth. Contact us today for a free demo and to learn more about how the Ridecell platform can enhance your orchestration strategies for multinational fleets.