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How to calculate Prolog App ROI

Luiz Felipe Luiz Felipe 5 min read
How to calculate Prolog App ROI

Exploring Prolog App ROI in fleet management is essential to assess how this technology can improve your operation’s performance and profitability.

After all, investing in fleet management technology is a strategic decision that seeks not only to modernize operations but also to ensure a significant return on investment.

That is why understanding the impact of technological solutions such as Prolog App on your operation is the first and decisive step for the future of your business.

Here is what you will learn:

What will the return on investment (ROI) be when implementing Prolog App in my operation?

The return on investment (ROI) when implementing Prolog App in your operation depends on the amount initially invested and the gains obtained over the usage period.

This return is calculated by comparing the app’s total implementation and operating costs with the financial and operational benefits it provides.

Some results from companies using Prolog include:

  • Savings of 4% in fuel consumption;
  • A reduction of 47.8% in premature tire disposal, recorded in the Marbela case study;
  • 3 additional lives per tire.

In practice, this can represent a very positive return.

However, it is important to understand that Prolog App ROI will only be achieved if the tool is used correctly and fully.

This means not only fully implementing the app in the operational routine but also ensuring the team is appropriately trained and engaged to take advantage of all its features.

So return on investment is directly influenced by the efficient use of Prolog App in your daily operation.

How can you assess Prolog App ROI in fleet management?

Understand the amounts invested

To assess Prolog App ROI in fleet management, it is essential to start by understanding the amounts invested in the solutions: the initial acquisition cost, the implementation fee and recurring costs.

You can also consider indirect costs, such as time spent training the team and integrating the app with existing systems.

Consider the gains obtained

Prolog’s solutions include tire management systems, maintenance management and the electronic checklist.

That is why gains should be measured considering the areas affected by the solutions implemented in your operations.

If it is only tire management, you can look for cost reduction data on tire acquisition, retreading performed, disposals and scrapped tires during the period, the number of unusable casings, and so on.

In this case, it is also important to assess fuel costs and changes in average consumption after implementing the tire management system.

Likewise, when implementing the other fleet management solutions, you need to understand factors associated with vehicle maintenance and upkeep: the number of maintenance jobs performed, maintenance costs, and so on.

Apply the ROI calculation formula

To calculate Prolog App ROI, use the established formula for this calculation:

ROI: (Amount gained – amount invested) / Amount invested x 100

This calculation can provide a quantitative view of return on investment, helping assess Prolog App’s effectiveness in your fleet management.

Prolog App’s impact on operational efficiency

Through tire control, the system helps prevent premature wear and reduce costs for replacements and unplanned maintenance.

The electronic checklist, with features such as offline use, photo capture and electronic signatures, transforms the inspection process into a faster and more accurate operation, reducing the margin of error and increasing efficiency.

The maintenance management system automates and simplifies control of maintenance activities, making it possible to anticipate problems and save time, while also providing valuable insights for decision-making.

Together, these features promote a more controlled, economical and safe operation, highlighting Prolog App as an innovative solution for fleet management challenges.

Performance comparison: before and after Prolog App

Before Prolog App, fleets often face challenges such as inefficient tire management, manual maintenance processes and a lack of accurate data for decision-making, resulting in high operating costs and lower efficiency.

In the case of MC Transportes, for example, the company had problems with slow completion of the vehicle inspection checklist, poor collection of fleet tire data and low visibility into tires and fleet upkeep.

After implementing Prolog App, the manager in charge highlights that, beyond solving its challenges, the company also generated other operational benefits:

  • Faster updates to information recorded by the team;
  • An increase of three additional lives per fleet tire;
  • High accuracy in tire replacement forecasts;
  • Increased productivity;
  • Savings of around 4% in fuel consumption.

Another interesting case is beverage distributor Marbella, which struggled greatly with premature tire loss and casing fatigue. After a few months using the Prolog App tire management tool, the company managed to reduce fleet tire disposal by 47.8%.

Beyond this reduction, tire purchasing also became smarter and more efficient.

In Ghisolfi’s case, managers struggled to maintain a productive routine and avoid irregular and/or excessive wear.

With the system’s implementation, they managed to validate the best tire models according to durability, cost per kilometer and overall asset performance — all data provided by the Prolog App solution.

All these improvements reflect more than Prolog App ROI in transport operations, also generating productivity, efficiency and safety for fleets.

Interested in experiencing the benefits and seeing Prolog App ROI in your operation too?

Book your free demonstration and see for yourself how Prolog App can make a difference to your business!

Frequently asked questions

How do I calculate the return on fleet management software?

Apply the ROI formula: amount gained minus amount invested, divided by the amount invested and multiplied by 100. Before that, gather both sides of the calculation. Investment includes acquisition, the deployment fee and recurring costs, as well as indirect costs such as team training time and integration with existing systems. For gains, measure only the areas the tool covers.

What results have fleets using Prolog already recorded?

Results from companies using the system include savings of 4% in fuel consumption, a reduction of 47.8% in premature tire disposal in the Marbela case study and 3 additional lives per tire in another case. These are figures from specific operations, not an automatic return: it depends on the tool being used correctly and fully, with a trained and engaged team. Prolog serves more than 1,500 operations.

I implemented the system and the return has not appeared. What could be missing?

ROI depends on usage. The tool needs to be fully incorporated into the operational routine, rather than merely subscribed to, and the team needs to be trained and engaged to use all its features. As long as use is partial, the gains underpinning the calculation remain partial too. It is worth reviewing which operational areas implementation covered, because that is precisely where gains should be measured.

If I only use tire management, what should I measure to know the return?

Look for the cost reduction in tire purchasing, the number of retreading jobs performed, disposals and scrapped tires during the period, and the number of unusable casings. Add fuel costs and the change in average consumption after implementation. Tire control helps prevent premature wear and reduce the costs of replacement and unplanned maintenance, and that is where savings appear.

What is the difference between Prolog’s three systems?

Tire management handles asset control, preventing premature wear and reducing the costs of replacement and unplanned maintenance. The electronic checklist handles inspections and offers offline use, attached photos and electronic signatures, reducing the margin of error and speeding up the process. Maintenance management automates activity control, making it possible to anticipate problems, save time and provide data for decisions.

What have other fleets solved after implementing Prolog App?

MC Transportes faced slow checklists, poor tire data collection and little visibility into fleet upkeep; after implementation, the manager highlighted three additional lives per tire, high accuracy in replacement forecasts, more productivity and savings of around 4% on fuel. Marbela, a beverage distributor, reduced tire disposal by 47.8%. And Ghisolfi began validating the best tire models by durability, cost per kilometer and performance.

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