AFLA Conference Archives-Panel Discussion: Industry Update

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The session, led by Suresh Rajapaksar and a panel of industry experts, focused on key trends and challenges in the fleet industry. The discussion revolved around topics such as safety, cost optimization, sustainability, and emerging technologies like AI and predictive analytics. Panelists emphasized the importance of fostering a safety culture within organizations, by leveraging tools like driver scorecards and predictive maintenance to proactively assign training and reduce accidents. They also addressed balancing cost savings with maintaining high safety standards, highlighting strategies like adherence to replacement parameters and effective preventative maintenance.<br /><br />The integration of AI is seen as pivotal for the industry, assisting in transitioning from preventive to predictive models, which enhances operational efficiency by automating decision-making processes like scheduling and vehicle maintenance. Moreover, the panel encouraged leveraging data to drive safety and sustainability, advocating for the use of digital inspections, telematics, and vehicle analytics, which contribute to maximizing vehicle uptime.<br /><br />A recurring theme was the need for proactive communication and networking within the industry to solve common challenges and foster innovation. Panelists also touched upon the misconceptions of safety technologies potentially leading to driver complacency, underscoring the continued importance of human oversight and training. The session concluded with an emphasis on the necessity of adopting diversified and data-driven strategies to meet evolving fleet management goals.

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Suresh Rajapakse, Wheels (Moderator)
Theresa Belding, Exact Sciences
Sahar Burney, Element Fleet Management
Erin Gilchrist, IntelliShift
Lori Olson, Geotab
Peter Young, Ranger Design

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Location San Antonio, TX

Year 2024

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San Antonio, TX

2024

fleet industry

driver safety

cost optimization

sustainability

artificial intelligence

predictive analytics

preventative maintenance

network collaboration

technological advancements

digital data profiles

safety culture

emerging technologies

AI

preventive maintenance

vehicle uptime

data-driven strategies