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Vehicle data as a competitive advantage: how digitalisation is changing fleet management

· Source: trans.info

In short

Modern heavy vehicles generate vast amounts of data, but the competitive edge comes from using it quickly and consistently to support operational decisions rather than simply collecting it. The article outlines how telematics can improve service planning, driver performance and fleet integration, citing Scania's ecosystem of over 750,000 connected vehicles and the LOTS Group–VELUX project that used an AI platform to launch a 1,250-km electric round trip. It also stresses that AI only delivers value once basic data flows are organised and tied to clear business questions.

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In the issue of week 40, 2026: Supply Chain AI Advances, but Data, Governance and Capacity Set the Pace

Tags: fleet management, telematics, predictive maintenance, driver coaching, electrification, data integration

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