At a glance, running a concrete-ready mix business may seem like a fairly simple task. We see concrete trucks on the roads nearly every day, merely delivering concrete to construction sites, pouring it, and returning to a plant to be refilled. It was only when our first concrete ready mix customer approached us, that we discovered the complexities of operating a business in this industry – taking orders, coordinating deliveries, unloading the trucks, wait times at sites, all dependent on the individual truck capacities and availability.
So, how can Fleetware improve operational efficiency for a concrete business?
Over the next four years, the team at Fleetware undertook research into this and found an awesome software solution, which we’ve since partnered with, called Loop 4 Readymix (formerly ReadyMix 360).
This software can bring an entire concrete operation into a single platform and has a heap of cool features! Their newest feature, known as benchmarking, not only allows you to streamline your concrete logistics in Loop, but it also allows you to measure and improve your performance against other companies in the market.
The benchmarking feature is a tool that enables you to score your company against others using Loop 4 Readymix. With two benchmarking fields available, you can gain insights into your performance relative to the average of all companies using Loop, as well as the top five companies on the platform.
What can you learn from Loop 4 Readymix?
Developed to help concrete businesses avoid unnecessary costs and calculate efficiency, the Loop 4 Readymix allows you to see the following metrics.
- Average volume per driver
- Daily average cycle time
- Average cycle time in minutes by volume
- Average tickets per truck
- Average volume by truck
- Average route time
- Average on-job time
- Average trips per truck
- Average customer distance in kilometres
- Average idle time in the plant per trip
To use the benchmarking feature, simply login to the Loop 4 Readymix platform, access the KPI section, and select the period you want to analyse. Then, choose the metrics you want to benchmark and instantly see how your business stacks up against the competition. It’s as simple as that!
This feature isn’t solely about comparison, it’s about improvement. Loop 4 Readymix gives businesses an understanding of their overall efficiency, allowing you to easily identify areas where your business excels and areas that may need attention. Whether it’s optimising route times, reducing idle time, or increasing the average volume per driver, benchmarking can provide you with valuable insights and real-time updates to determine strategies to implement positive
Elevate your concrete ready mix operations with Loop 4 Readymix’s benchmarking feature. Because it’s not just about moving concrete – it’s about moving your business forward.
If you think that this software could solve some of your concrete challenges, please get in touch!
Find out more about Loop 4 Readymix features, or our Concrete Ready Mix Logistics solutions.
