Understanding Utilization and Productivity
For many machine types, measuring utilization and productivity accurately is surprisingly complex. Simple usage models based on key-on (ignition) or run time (engine/pump/motor run) only provide a basic understanding of work done. For example, a MEWP engine might turn on for 5 minutes to raise the platform, but the 4 hours of work done on the platform isn't captured by standard models.
Precision Usage captures machine utilization using advanced models that are tailored to the machine type. In collaboration with our OEM partners, machine data points and thresholds are selected to precisely define machine utilization. The thresholds are compared to the live telematics data received. This offers accurate insights into machine productivity and primary function use.
Note:
If an OEM has configured Precision Usage, all places where you get utilization datapoint (for example, a utilization report, or the Utilization app) will now be updated with Precision Usage datapoint
The old datapoint that was configured to Precision Usage will be mapped to a new datapoint called Engine Hours, which you can view in the Insights tab
As of now you will find Precision Usage configured for newer Skyjack electric scissor lifts. This will also be expanded in partnership with other OEMs to other machine types as we continue to improve utilization metrics on the platform
See Precision Usage at Asset-level view:
Go to the Fleet app on the left side menu
Find and click on the machine of your interest
In Asset Home, under Status you can see Utilization
If the machine is eligible, there will be messaging to indicate it has been configured by the OEM. The datapoint has now been updated to be fed by Precision Usage set up by the OEM.
There is a See insights button in the lower right corner of the Utilization dashboard that will take you to the insights page. Here, you will see relevant insights pre-selected so that you are able to do a comparison of Precision Usage and the traditional engine hours based insight.
See Precision Usage at Fleet-level view:
Fleet-level view is only available to customers on Evolve or Expand plans
Navigate to the Utilization app on the left side menu
Turn on the toggle at the top right to Show Precision Usage data
Once toggled, machines in your fleet that have Precision Usage data configured will appear and you will get a comparison of standard utilization data based on what you
have set up when machine was onboarded vs Precision Usage data set up by the OEM.
You are able to:
See # of Precision Usage enabled machines in your fleet out of total
See total # of hours
See average # of hours
Export to Excel for offline analysis
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