The Webfleet fleet management technology is being introduced in Botswana, which marks the company’s third presence on the African continent.
The tyre and rubber goods company has entered into a partnership with Kgare Digital in order to enter the market in Botswana and increase its presence on the African continent.
In both Namibia and South Africa, Webfleet is being utilised at the present time. When Bridgestone first started its journey towards using cloud and data-driven technologies in fleet management, it was introduced in South Africa ten years ago.
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The director of sales for Webfleet in South Africa, Justin Manson, stated that the company now feels it is the appropriate moment to expand in an earnest manner throughout the Southern African Development Community region as a result of the fact that three markets now offer committed resources to transport and logistics customers in those countries.
Due to the fact that they are a part of Bridgestone, they have realised the chance to capitalise on the enormous African footprint that the firm has in order to extend the telematics and connected car solutions that they offer.
The company plans to provide a service in Botswana that is analogous to the one that is currently available in Namibia. “from basic vehicle tracking to comprehensive fleet management, including live diagnostic data collection and real-time route optimisation,” the company states its services range “from basic vehicle tracking to comprehensive fleet management.”
According to a statement released by Bridgestone, the company plans to implement additional cutting-edge solutions whenever they are required or when customers make specific requests for them. These solutions may include onboard cameras and other pieces of technology.
According to Malebogo Busang, general manager of Kgare Digital, the investment made by Webfleet will not only result in the creation of high-quality jobs in the area, but it will also mark the birth of a new sector.
Busang has stated that tracking services are still in their infancy on the market,, so this team will be a vital part of the journey to build advanced capabilities in telematics and the logistics sector.
Because Botswana is landlocked, almost everything that the country consumes must be imported. The majority of trade is conducted via road transport through the country’s two ports of entry, which are located in Namibia and South Africa.
This provides the ideal opportunity to put into practise the essential digitisation of vehicles, allowing them to operate in a manner that is both more intelligent and efficient
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About Webfleet
The fleet management software solutions offered by Webfleet are among the most advanced Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) products available today. Webfleet can improve vehicle performance, save money on fuel, support driver performance, and promote overall fleet efficiency by providing greater visibility of your data. This is true regardless of the size of your company.
Webfleet Plugins allow users to view data from numerous sources inside a single interface, which significantly increases visibility. You have the option of integrating known and tested applications, such as temperature or tyre pressure sensors, from among your already installed applications or from among our many integration partners.
You will never lose contact with your crew while they are out on the road if you use Webfleet, the market-leading fleet management software for the United Kingdom. From any mobile device you choose, you are provided with the ability to monitor the whereabouts of your vehicles and gain insight into how they are being utilised.
It makes the data on the performance of your fleet visible, which allows you to be aware of the present status as well as the when and where of any necessary action to be taken. When determining which driver is best suited for the next assignment, take into account real-time traffic information; alternatively, ensure that the driver follows a predetermined route, which you provide straight to the driver’s Driver Terminal.