Energy Magazine September 2018 | Page 70

FLOGAS
70 deliver -and 50 % where we offer them a service where we will keep their tanks topped up .
“ For our Top Up business , we used to rely on fixed delivery cycles or an algorithm that predicted when they were going to need gas , but we have now invested millions of pounds into implementing tank telematic systems , where we get a regular reading regarding our customers ’ consumption and tank levels .”
Obtaining vital information in real-time , Flogas has therefore moved to centralise its orders , where it can now draw volume at quieter times and outside of peak periods .
Additionally , by investing in a computer-based scheduling system , the business has adopted seven-day rolling scheduling periods and can identify potential gaps .
“ Our new on-truck computing system , supplied by Touchstar , really ties all this together ,” says Eaton .
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SEPTEMBER 2018