Choosing a telematics solution for an OEM partnership is all about finding the smartest and most efficient ‘brain’ for your fleet vehicles. The right telematics partner will act as the best translator for your vehicles, providing and turning the most comprehensive insights into data that could take your business to new heights.
Global research predicts that original equipment manufacturer telematics will dominate with around 63% of the total market share this year. For you, this global shift is all about finding a manufacturer collaboration that provides the richest data integration and the smoothest connection between your vehicle's original factory telematics (i.e., “brain”) and your management tools.
This is how you stay competitive.
Give your fleet the exceptional support it deserves for its foundation. Discover the key features of a telematics solution, see what questions you need to ask a potential provider, and evaluate Cartrack’s reliability as a long-term partner.
The seven questions you should ask when choosing a telematics system for an OEM partnership are:
By asking the right questions, you’ll easily separate the good from the bad and even the mediocre. The choice that you make in the end will impact the outcome of your business and, ultimately, the goods or services that are delivered to your customers in the end.
Let’s take a look at the 7 questions you’ll NEED to ask.
Your telematics provider must be reputable and well-versed. Not all telematics companies are able to handle OEM partnerships, so the right selection is crucial. An experienced provider gives your choice credibility and lets you breathe easier knowing that you’re dealing with a company that has experience and expertise.
A trustworthy provider will have a solid history of assisting with offering dependable, long-lasting solutions. This kind of relationship is crucial in an OEM partnership, where the telematics platform acts as an extension of the vehicle, which makes it an extension of the brand as well.
In this particular context, this is why it’s also important to acknowledge the brand integration that’s happening here. It’s important to see that your potential provider already has good relationships with bigger, established brands and other manufacturers so that you can expect the same for your partnership.
✅ Cartrack is reputable and well-versed. Cartrack currently stands at over 2.6 million subscriptions throughout 23 countries around the world, with longstanding business clients from SMEs to larger enterprises.
We’re in a fantastic position to support an OEM partnership, especially because of our flexibility and ability to provide reliability.
Our clientele also goes beyond just the companies; we’re there to support families who are looking to watch out for each other and ensure their safety.
Every kind of person and business has put their trust in us.
This is probably the most important question of all of them. Your provider must take an ‘API-first’ approach because this is the key to a smooth and successful connection and integration.
The whole point of the partnership is to create a more comprehensive and connected ecosystem, rather than having many disconnected tools that can’t work together and make your job harder.
An API-first approach is all about ensuring the door is built before the rest of the house comes along. The open and integration-friendly system is already in existence. When the time comes to integrate, a smooth and efficient integration process will be achieved.
✅ Cartrack takes an 'API-first' approach with our open and integration-friendly platform. This means that integration has always been front-of-mind for us. Integration readiness is the name of the game, which is why we have a fleet management system that’s designed for connection with other existing systems.
We have industry-standard levels of encryption and security, meaning your data is safe and only available to authorised users. And, if you take the steps to grow your business and scale it up, you’ll find no issue with us.
Our systems are prepared for new integrations if/as they come, and you don’t have to worry yourself with separate systems at all.
All of this means that you can build a telematics structure that can evolve with your business, as well as connect with whatever existing systems you already have in place.
There’s no point in creating this partnership if it doesn’t benefit you or your business, right? So while this collaboration supports the day-to-day business benefits like knowing where your vehicles are, it should also show you the full impact of telematics.
Rich and comprehensive diagnostic insights are the real catch here.
While just as important, detailed insights must go beyond simple live GPS tracking. The best in telematics will offer automation & AI-enabled features, route optimisation, driver behaviour monitoring, fuel management, risk control, predictive maintenance, and more.
All of these capabilities lead to massive business benefits, like reduced operational costs, improved safety, less downtime, and an overall happier and more secure business environment.
✅ Cartrack’s fleet management platform is stacked with tools and features that’ll improve your business, proving a successful partnership.
Not only do our systems produce some of the most comprehensive insights, but our platform is advanced enough that it seamlessly and easily processes that data into digestible, actionable feedback.
We also have numerous add-ons for our fleet platform, depending on what your business requires. This gives you the chance to customise your package and work according to your specific needs. You can get the best in cost management and performance.
User-friendliness is a lot more important than you might think. A sophisticated system is nothing without a smooth user experience. This is especially important if you have a mixed fleet or fleet with various makes of vehicles, because the platform needs to be accommodating and easily handle variation.
A good platform and interface are what can make or break a connection between you and your telematics provider. It needs to be workable and easy for you and your employees to adopt from day one. Achieving this means your provider is the major differentiator in the competitive market.
✅ Whether you have traditional vehicles, electric vehicles, different vehicle makes and types, or all of the above, Cartrack can manage them all under one platform. Our telematics solutions don’t stop at one vehicle type, tackling pain points from safety improvements to range anxieties.
Our platform, FleetWeb, is an easy, sleek, and user-friendly platform that can be manoeuvred without the need for painful and tedious training. We offer easy onboarding, training, round-the-clock support, and helpful how-to guides online.
Our dashboard is intuitive and easy to navigate, alerts are customisable, the tools are straightforward, and our connected mobile apps are logical & clear. These are the keys to making vehicle monitoring and communication very simple.
Scalability and an integration-friendly approach are absolutely necessary for your company, especially if it’s a business you intend to grow and develop. If you decide to add, let’s say, 75 more vehicles to your fleet, will the partnership suffer? Will the technology continue to work smoothly without interruption?
You don’t need your business’ performance to drop or systems to break just because there’s development and growth. You also don’t need to deal with downtime, loss in revenue, or even gaps in data collection because of a software disruption.
✅ Cartrack is a flexible partner that’s been designed specifically to grow with your business. As mentioned, we’re an API-first company, meaning that you never have to worry about cross-platform confusion or having to introduce more systems to your fleet management.
We’re prepared to work with businesses of any size; our integration solutions are ready to scale with your operations, and our systems are cloud-based to easily manage business growth.
Your provider should be prepared to offer onboarding and after-sales support, with semi-regular ongoing training to ensure you and your team are using the tools efficiently. Telematics solutions aren’t always easy to manage, and your provider should be patient enough to guide you through deployment, integration, etc.
You’ll also need the best in troubleshooting assistance, especially when it comes to the vehicle’s brain and the connected software.
The best kind of software is all about ongoing updating and optimisation. If you don’t have the right support, your business risks lower efficiency, slacking on compliance, and weakened safety standards.
✅ Cartrack can help you take control of your business and offer training on everything you’re looking to get acquainted with. As mentioned, we have an efficient onboarding process to help you and your workers quickly get acquainted.
We also have 24/7 support from our customer care team via phone, WhatsApp, and email. You’re also more than welcome to book a session with our professionals if you or your team needs refresher training down the line.
You’ll want to see relatively quick and noticeable ROI changes once the effects of a telematics solution are set in motion. According to research, businesses can start seeing changes in just 3 months.
This is especially the case if you’re focused on implementing telematics solutions as quickly as possible with minimal adjustments or heavy training.
✅ Cartrack offers all the features you’d need to ensure you’re quickly seeing results. Here’s how:
Choosing the perfect telematics solution for your OEM partnership is a bold, empowering, and strategic move. You want a partner that’ll give you the best in dependable data and the adaptability to evolve alongside your business.
Every aspect, from integration features to sustainable scalability, contributes to creating a solution that effectively strengthens what you have to offer. Cartrack could be your answer.
Don’t settle for basic diagnostics; take things up a notch with Cartrack by your side. Choose us as your long-term partner and keep your business ahead of the curve.
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