Familiarity is comfort. When we’re uncomfortable, it’s usually because of something new or different from what we’re used to. The problem with familiarity, though, is that it roadblocks growth. Without effectively managing change and accepting its differences, we’re stuck with the same stagnant productivity.
Realizing we need to cross this bridge isn’t difficult. It’s more so doing it. We all know eating a salad would be a responsible, nutritious decision, but why eat a salad when you could eat pizza instead? You could say the same about fleet management — before we can get to adopting smarter and faster methods, handling what’s on today’s docket generally takes priority.
It’s an exciting time to be in ready mix. Undergoing a rapid technological leap, ready mix teams are simplifying key processes and igniting operational workflows. Though, with such a high magnitude of innovation in a short period of time, navigating change both as an individual and as a team can be extra challenging. As you consider strengthening your fleet’s on-the-go performance, having a technology partner on your side who’s properly equipped and ready to help you charter change can make a world’s difference.
Here's an example. By leveraging Command Alkon’s TrackIt, ready mix teams gain master-class control of their deliveries. Powered by transformative technology, the solution provides a fleet’s exact location while reporting truck health and driver performances. Plus, communication gaps are eliminated when real-time updates indicate whether a truck is pouring, washing, or on the road.
Despite its intuitive experience, adopting new technology like TrackIt still takes some change from within an organization. So how can we look change in the eye?
Best practices reveal that the highest technology adoption rates come when a company starts with a bottom-up approach, training those most affected by the change to build up their experience. It can be beneficial for an executive-level individual to select an internal champion that not only promotes a new fleet telematics solution, but also builds camaraderie and inspires the entire team to embrace new functionality, too. Think of these individuals as team captains — their influence can be contagious.
People naturally develop emotional attachments to their work environment, colleagues, and routines. The longer we’re associated with these attachments, the tougher it will be to part with them. So, creating a supportive and inclusive work culture that encourages open communication, collaboration, and personal growth can help individuals overcome their emotional attachment and embrace change.
The right solution from the right partner
Providing a trove of in-transit data, TrackIt ignites deliveries with next-level efficiency. And when it’s charged with employee buy-in, its ROI multiplies with each truck within a fleet.
Its simple usability is a big reason why TrackIt fits right in with change management strategies. Drivers and dispatchers automatically carve out idle time by leveraging two-way messaging so that everyone is on the same page. Also, with synchronized batching and delivery information at their fingertips, dispatchers can respond to customer inquiries with accuracy and confidence.
Now that we know of ways to avoid the growing pains of change, implementing TrackIt to your workflow will deliver powerful results. See the difference your fleet is capable of here.
