TrackClean to maximise visibility
John Brill, sales director for Nilfisk explains how to track performance when you have multiple cleaning machines in different locations.
In days gone by there was simply no way of monitoring how machines were used unless you had a supervisor on the ground. Even then the view was subjective, there was no data, no detail and no easy way to compare similar sites under the same contract.
Digital fleet management systems identified early on that ‘planned’ cleaning was often miles apart from the ‘actual’ cleaning. It is common to see machines under-utilised in some areas while in others machines are overworked and incurring high service costs.
Importantly data often reveals that cleaning is not performed on all of the days contracted leaving the cleaning company open to dissatisfaction and complaint.
Cleaning teams on the ground often know just how to get the job done and will adapt cleaning plans to improve efficiency and result. This knowledge however is rarely shared between sites. Facility layouts can also differ significantly so what works in one location may need adapting for another.
Data analysis allows you to identify all parameters and use that data to communicate with the cleaning teams. This type of non-subjective information is often better received by individuals on the ground, engaging them in useful dialogue and improving motivation.
GPS software technology is installed on each machine and automatically transmits equipment operation data and location details to a secure web portal. The intuitive platform can be viewed day or night from a PC, tablet or smart phone. You can schedule reports to be sent directly to email and create alerts when a machine is moved out of a designated area, to help tracking assets and avoiding theft.
