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Most companies today have integrated some type of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies into their products. They actively promote the benefits and value in using their systems.  However, how do cleaning companies really realize profits from the fleet management connectivity choices on the market?

In order to achieve true profitability, cleaning executives should look for three things when considering IoT technologies: 

In 1900 the top three killers in the world were pneumonia/influenza, tuberculosis and diarrhea. Within 100 years, the only one of these still on the list of top ten killers was pneumonia/influenza. At number seven, its total attributable deaths are a fraction of 100 years before. The main drivers for the collapse in mortality rates caused by infectious diseases include vaccination, improved sanitation and hygiene practices, and the advent of antibiotics which in many cases turned potential killers into minor discomforts.

A business’s ability to reinvent itself is pivotal to its longevity in this ever-changing landscape, and in the wake of this Digital Era, it is no longer enough to just place your energies into producing high-quality products. You must also focus your attention on how products and systems are connected. While some companies are allowing Digital Darwinism to hit – when technology and society are evolving faster than a business’s ability to adapt – Sealed Air understands that connecting cleaning operations and products is key.

As a fleet manager, it’s imperative to be up to speed on the status and efficiency of your fleet’s performance. However, it can take hours to compile fleet data manually just to find out that it has changed or has not been accurately reported. Today’s cloud-based fleet management systems give building service contractors (BSCs) and other cleaning providers a valuable and profitable tool for getting the most out of their fleet.