Fleet management: a strategic challenge for ORTEC Group
World leader in engineering and construction solutions, ORTEC GROUP has selected the platform OPTIMUM to manage its fleet of vehicles, machines and industrial equipment. A strategic choice aimed at strengthening the operational performance and sustainability of its activities in Africa.
For over 30 years, ORTEC GROUP operates in cutting-edge sectors such as Oil & Gas, nuclear, nuclear, defense, transport, aeronautics, aerospace and heavy industry or even the tertiary sector. Present in 28 countries on 4 continents, the group is experiencing dynamic growth, especially in Africa where it deploys its services in 12 countries through 24 subsidiaries.
Every year, ORTEC GROUP invests between 15 and 20 million euros in Africa to modernize its equipment. Effective management of 1,700 major machines in service (light vehicles, heavy trucks, generators, generators, forklifts, aerial platforms, compressors...) is a major strategic challenge. To answer this question, the company has chosen OPTIMUM, an innovative solution that perfectly meets its requirements.
An efficient solution adapted to the needs ofORTEC Group
“Several criteria motivated our choice”, explains Wilfried BONNET, Director of Africa Equipment Park. “The presence of OPTIMUM on the African continent guarantees us, first of all, an essential proximity to our local agencies. In addition, the platform offers advanced functionalities that are perfectly adapted to our expectations.”
Another decisive advantage: compatibility with the solution HIBOO, already used by ORTEC GROUP to centralize and analyze its data. “The connectors were already in place, which facilitated the integration of the solution into our existing tools”, highlights Karim KERROUZI, Deputy Director of Equipment Fleet Africa.
An ambitious deployment for a connected and optimized fleet
To date, 59% of devices are already connected, with the aim of reaching 100% by 2026. The adoption of the OPTIMUM solution is based on four major challenges :
✅ Real-time location: in some countries, equipment is operated several hundred kilometers from operational bases. Precisely knowing their position is an imperative to guarantee effective management.
✅ Securing assets: equipment represents financial and strategic investments. Thanks to OPTIMUM, ORTEC GROUP can ensure their protection by precise monitoring and remote immobilization if necessary.
✅ Optimization of operations : by analysing operating times, the Group ensures the rational use of resources. “We can reallocate underused equipment and thus optimize our investments”, welcomes Wilfried BONNET.
✅ Reducing the environmental footprint: For example, analyses revealed that some trucks idled 50% of the time, causing excessive fuel consumption and unnecessary polluting emissions. Fleet optimization not only extends the life of equipment, but also reduces its environmental impact.
Clear and ambitious goals
“We are delighted to be working with OPTIMUM”, say in one voice Karim KERROUZZI and Wilfried BONNET.
“Our goals are concrete, realistic and achievable: increase the equipment utilization rate by 6% and reduce fuel consumption by 8% ”. Thanks to this strategic collaboration, ORTEC GROUP affirms its commitment to the more efficient and responsible management of its equipment in Africa.
“The success of this implementation is based on close collaboration between our teams, ensuring effective deployment in each country. Thanks to the OPTIMUM platform, ORTEC GROUP benefits from optimized management of its operational, financial and environmental resources. We are proud to support ORTEC GROUP in this ambitious approach”, concludes Lilia MARINER, Head of Partnership at OPTIMUM.
