Tyrenet is very excited to announce that it is in the process of testing its new casing management module, which is the next stage to be incorporated into the UniServe system.
The new module has been designed to improve the overall efficiency of the casing management process, and will look to build upon the already successful casing management process currently in place at Tyrenet.
One of the main benefits to both customers and suppliers will be the entry of casings into the system before an invoice has been completed. Up until now the casing management system has relied upon the completion of invoices before casings could enter the system. Delays in the issuing of customer order numbers, or the late return of job sheets for example could cause a delay in the casing process.
However, with the successful introduction of the document management module of UniServe several months ago, information on all tyres removed can now be transferred straight into the new casing module once the invoice has been prepared, rather than approved. It is the removal of this delay in approval times that will go a long way to shortening the time between the removal and collection of a customer casing.
Tyrenet has been working closely with its dedicated casing collector over the past several months in order to ensure that not only are right casings picked up promplty, but also that they are assessed independently in order to give the customer detailed information about they tyres removed from their vehicles. To ensure total UK coverage, and a single point of assessment Tyrenet has also been collecting customer casings from various locations in the North and Scotland, and pooling them in volume so that they can be collected and assessed by our independent casing assessor.
Over the coming days Tyrenet will be rigorously testing the new module to ensure that it is suitable for deployment and in partnership with Cam Systems will be looking to begin using the new system in the next few weeks.
In light of recent parliamentary discussions, the commercial tyre and commercial repair sectors are keeping a close eye on the ongoing debates about the safety of second hand rims.
The issue was brought to the floors of Westminister by Sale East and Wythenshawe MP Paul Goggins, who in turn had it brough to his attention by local constituent John Ellis, who is the Managing Director of a Manchester based wheel and tyre distribution company.
It is estimated that in 2009 around 10,000 used rims were sold in varying conditions, and the concern is that many of these wheels were sold by businesses who do not possess the knowledge and skills required to assess the physical condition of the wheels, in order to ascertain their suitability for reuse on the road.
Unsuitable second hand rims can be more susceptible to damages, and can also lead to underinflation and tyres being run flat. Rim defects may also lead to an increased risk of tyre related breakdowns.
Environmental Protection UK and Minister for Transport Norman Baker have officially launched their Campaign For Better Tyres in London this week.
The campaign’s aim is to make private motorists and fleet operators think more about their choice of tyres, which can have a big impact on the environment and your pocket.
With road transport forming an essential part of our economy and our every day lives, and with costs of fuel spiralling across the country it has become ever more important that your vehicle has the right tyres fitted.
The new generation of energy efficient tyres coming on to the market can help to improve fuel economy, whilst also helping to reduce noise pollution and carbon dioxide emissions.
As well as informing people of the benefits of this new generation of tyres, the campaign also aims to provide simple and straight forward advice on caring for your tyres to further improve vehicle performance. One of the cornerstones of proper tyre maintenance is maintaining the correct tyre pressure, and manufacturers can provide you with the correct pressure details for your tyre size.
Many people are now placing much more importance on the initial cost of their tyres, rather than the long term cost benefits, and with the wide range of low cost budget tyres available on the market, and many people feeling the pinch right now you can understand why, but it is this short term thinking that Environmental Protection UK hopes to change.
Although Tyrenet’s role within the fleet tyre management sector has always been to reduce your tyre spend by regularly servicing your tyres rather than replacing them, many of the principles of tyre management used by Tyrenet and its comprehensive dealer network including regular fleet inspections and pressure checks overlap with the principles of improving tyre and vehicle efficiency, and our services can go a long way towards helping reduce more than just your tyre bill!
So what really works better for you; A saving right now visible in black and white? Or a greater long term saving later?
Give us a call and see what our tyre management services can do for you.