The myFleet platform from Komatsu is designed as an innovative solution for fleet management within the quarry.
Managing a fleet of heavy quarry equipment can be complex, especially when information is spread across multiple platforms. That is why Komatsu has developed myFleet, a platform that simplifies quarry fleet management and centralises all machine-related data into a single, easy-to-use platform.
Steve Williams, national manager for ICT and fleet management at Komatsu Australia, oversees many of the platforms that help customers get the most out of their Komatsu equipment.
Williams and his team specialise in data analytics, using insights from customers’ machines to help optimise their operations and machine’s performance.
“We are always working on new platforms and tools to support our customers, and myFleet is one of our latest innovations,” Williams said.
“Available at no cost to all Komatsu aftermarket account customers, myFleet makes fleet management easier and more effective.”
Service technicians at Komatsu have used an internal tool since 2016 to manage on-site machine servicing.
After customers saw how efficient the internal tool was, they wanted to access their data in a similar way. This led to the release of myFleet in 2023.
“In the year since we launched myFleet, the feedback we’ve received from customers has been incredibly positive,” Williams said.
“We’ve heard how much easier it is to have all their machinery-related information in one place, and many have reported efficiency improvements, cost savings, reduced downtime, and smoother operations overall.”
The myFleet platform gives Komatsu Australia’s customers a comprehensive view of their fleet, including details about the location of the fleet, operational trends, and fuel consumption.
It also provides service reports that include defects identified during maintenance performed by Komatsu, the latest fluid sample results with recommendations, and undercarriage inspections Komatsu has completed on the machines.
“By consolidating this information into one platform, myFleet gives customers a clear understanding of their fleet’s past and future activities,” Williams said.
“You can receive alerts for upcoming routine and periodic maintenance, which helps to plan ahead and avoid any surprises.
“For example, if a loader is due for a 500-hour service, myFleet will alert users in advance.
“This gives them plenty of time to either order the necessary parts for a self-service or schedule a service appointment, directly through the platform.”
The myFleet platform is especially valuable when it comes to minimising downtime. With visibility into upcoming service schedules, based on the machine’s current usage, myFleet helps to align maintenance with project plans, keeping operations running smoothly.
“We know how frustrating it is to be in the middle of a job and realise that a machine needs servicing,” Williams said.
“With myFleet, users can plan ahead to keep their fleet and projects on track.”
Improve productivity and reduce downtime
The myFleet platform also helps to monitor and track machine health by collecting data from platforms like Komtrax, Komatsu’s remote monitoring system that comes free with all new and used Komatsu equipment.
This data can alert customers to potential issues, such as machine abnormalities or defects identified during services, and allows them to be addressed before they lead to costly downtime.
The quarry sector is often met with productivity challenges. The myFleet platform provides valuable insights into machine’s historical data, which helps to find opportunities for improvement. For instance, Komatsu’s Payload Meter – compatible with select machines – measures the weight of each truck payload and tracks machine movements. Komatsu’s myFleet platform integrates this data into its dashboard, offering insights into idle time and operational workload, so users can boost productivity.
An asset for sustainability reporting
As sustainability becomes more important in the construction and quarrying sector, many customers are now required to monitor carbon emissions, especially those from fuel usage. The dashboard in myFleet gives users access to detailed data on both fuel consumption and the carbon emissions produced by each machine.
“The ability to review and analyse fuel consumption within myFleet is a powerful tool in our customers efforts to reduce emissions,” Williams said.
An integral tool for quarries
One year since the platform launched, myFleet has become a valuable tool for Komatsu machine owners. It combines telemetry and inspection data from their machines into one place. It provides significant benefits for a small, family-owned business or a large-scale quarry operation.
“We are committed to continuously developing myFleet, adding new features and functions to support customers as they grow their business. Gone are the days of juggling multiple platforms to manage your fleet,” Williams said. •
For more information, visit my.komatsu.com.au/my-fleet
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