Australia’s leading truck and bus tyre management specialist warns fleet operators around the world that right now they are almost certainly losing huge sums of money due to illegal and unsupervised tyre practices right under their noses.
Mr Brad Bearman of Bears Tyres in Sydney, Australia says active scamming and poor management due to lack of basic supervision is happening right in front of you as a business owner or executive, but you are probably none the wiser.
“In fact, just because you don’t expect it to be happening – don’t think it’s not!”
Mr Bearman points out that such tyre scamming strategies are often being disguised as poor decision-making or -management, loss of stock, or even premature product failure, among many other tactics.
“Unfortunately, the sign of the times tells us that most workshops do not have enough experienced staff on a daily basis to see everything properly,” said Mr Bearman.
“Which means operators form relationships with tyre companies large and small in the hopeful expectation this will not only offer extra arms and legs at their depots but also bring the best cpk available to the client.
“But this is the how and why of where it starts!
Mr Bearman – recognised widely in the Asia Pacific for the software-based Bears Tyre Tracker which consolidates all operations and depots under the one umbrella – adds that key to eliminating the problem is data.
Bears Tyre Tracker provides extensive real-time data for the hands-on side of tyre choice and maintenance as well as the white-collar end, therefore suiting your accountants and planners too.
“Too many tyres are being retired too early or are wasted far too quickly or they just straight out disappear without questions being asked, meaning money is squandered,” said Mr Bearman.
“Yet, if control measures are put in place and done correctly, there is major relief and fulfilment on both sides.
“But unfortunately, this is rarely the case, so a high percentage of what you think and expect is happening in your fleet’s tyre management just doesn’t reflect the reality.
“If this sounds familiar, you are definitely not alone.”
