What is meant by Vehicle management?
The term "vehicle management" refers to the comprehensive management and organization of vehicles within a company or organization. This includes monitoring the vehicle fleet, maintaining vehicle data, scheduling maintenance and repairs, and optimizing vehicle usage and costs.
Typical software functions in the area of "vehicle management":
- Fleet Management: Recording and managing all vehicle data, including vehicle identification number, model, year of manufacture, mileage, and insurance details.
- Maintenance Management: Scheduling and tracking maintenance and repair appointments, including managing workshop orders and monitoring maintenance status.
- Fuel Management: Tracking fuel consumption, managing fuel receipts, and calculating fuel costs.
- Cost Analysis: Analyzing vehicle costs, including maintenance, repair, and operating expenses, to optimize budgeting and cost control.
- Vehicle Assignment: Managing the allocation of vehicles to employees or departments, including managing vehicle usage rights and policies.
- Insurance Management: Managing insurance details for each vehicle, including monitoring insurance terms and claims.
- Real-Time Tracking: Monitoring vehicle locations and driving behavior in real-time, often through GPS tracking systems.
- Document Management: Storing and managing vehicle documents such as registrations, insurance certificates, and maintenance reports.
- Vehicle Valuation: Conducting assessments of vehicle condition for determining residual values or preparing vehicles for sale.