Fleet Management
Cloud OEM for leased fleets: 5 things to know
Fleet on operational lease or LTR? Cloud OEM is the most efficient way to access telematics data. 5 contractual points to verify before signing.
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Smart tachograph G2V2: hardware, driver card and fleet data
Practical guide to the second-generation smart tachograph G2V2: hardware components, driver and company cards, DSRC and ITS data download, integration with fleet management.
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1.5% EBITDA: Italian pharmaceutical intermediate distribution is the worst-margin logistics segment in the country
Italian intermediate pharmaceutical distribution (DIF) has average EBITDA of 1.5% (Polimi 2025), the lowest in the country's contract logistics. Structural causes, working capital role, concrete recovery levers.
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Company liability and the tachograph: what the fleet manager really risks from 1 July 2026
Public focus on tachograph fines is on the driver, but for SMEs the real risk is the company's autonomous liability. What the fleet manager risks, how the training-exempt defence works and the 4 due-diligence actions to take now.
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Cloud OEM Stellantis: how Mobilisights works
Mobilisights exposes telematics data from Fiat, Peugeot, Citroën, Opel and other Stellantis brands without aftermarket devices. How it works, timing, cost.
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Peter Principle in numbers: what the empirical research really says
The study on 53,000 salespeople, the 60% of new managers who fail, the 82% with no training: all the data confirming the Peter Principle, explained.
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Transpotec 2026: three takeaways from the Italian road transport market
Transpotec Logitec 2026 has closed. Three takeaways from the show floor: the real gap is algorithmic route optimisation, modular architectures are winning, cold chain is the dominant ESG theme.
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AIFA GDP audit: the operational checklist for intermediate pharmaceutical distributors
What the AIFA inspector checks in a GDP audit at an Italian pharmaceutical wholesaler: quality documentation, vehicle thermal mapping, transporter qualification, lot traceability. Operational checklist and most frequent errors.
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G2V2 tachograph on Ducato, Master and Sprinter: costs, timing and considerations for 1 July 2026
Costs, timing and technical considerations for installing the G2V2 smart tachograph on Fiat Ducato, Renault Master and Mercedes Sprinter before 1 July 2026. Market ranges, choosing the workshop, common mistakes.
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Cabotage, own account and occasional trips: when the G2V2 tachograph is really required
Cabotage, own account and occasional international trips: when the G2V2 smart tachograph is mandatory from 1 July 2026. Real cases, decision table, mistakes to avoid.
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Fleet TCO: how to calculate the real total cost of ownership (and use it to decide)
The 7 items of fleet Total Cost of Ownership, incidence percentages, the most common calculation errors, and how to move from absolute TCO to TCO/km as a decision KPI.
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Authorised tachograph workshops in Italy: MIT list, booking, what to ask
How to find an authorised workshop to install the G2V2 tachograph before 1 July 2026: MIT list, Unioncamere database, capacity saturation, checklist for quotes and appointments.
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EU Data Act for fleets: what changed on 12 September 2025
Since 12 September 2025, Regulation (EU) 2023/2854 gives fleet owners the right to access connected vehicle data and nominate a third-party recipient. What it means in practice, what your rights are, and how to start exercising them.
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Peter Principle in fleets: why the best driver becomes the worst supervisor
Promoting your top-performing driver to supervisor is almost always a mistake. The research confirms it and the signs show up in the first 90 days.
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Driving times, posting and cabotage: what changes for LCV fleets in 2026
Operational guide to the Mobility Package for vans 2.5-3.5 t: driving and rest times, IMI posting declaration, cabotage. Rules, examples, tables and penalties.
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G2V2 vs fleet telematics: what the tachograph records and what you still need from fleet management
The G2V2 is not a fleet management system: it records, it doesn't plan. Technical and functional differences between the smart tachograph and fleet telematics, with a focus on the ITS interface, shared data and common purchasing mistakes.
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Tachograph mandatory on vans from 1 July 2026: what changes for fleets
From 1 July 2026 the smart tachograph G2V2 becomes mandatory on vans 2.5-3.5 t in international transport or cabotage in the EU. Who is in scope, what to do, how to turn compliance into operational efficiency.
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Diesel at 2 euros: 7 concrete levers to cut fleet fuel use by 15%
With diesel above 2 €/litre, Italian fleets are losing margin. Seven operational levers to cut fuel consumption by 10-15% without renewing the vehicle fleet.
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How to measure the ROI of route optimization software: a practical guide
A practical guide to calculating the return on investment of route optimization software. Real benchmarks, calculation framework and 3-9 month payback.
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The silent map of Italian pharmacy chains: where proprietary distribution centres disintermediate intermediate distribution
Hippocrates, Dr.Max, LloydsFarmacia: how Italian pharmacy chains are building proprietary distribution centres and disintermediating DIF. The map, numbers, DD/DPC effect and what remains for regional independent distributors.
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Urban deliveries in 2026: ZTL, LEZ and the new rules changing last-mile logistics
Expanding ZTLs, Low Emission Zones and Euro 5 diesel bans from October 2026: how to plan compliant urban delivery routes across Italian cities.
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Agrifood distribution: cut truck-days with fresh product constraints
Seasonality, short shelf life and cold chain make agrifood logistics the toughest to optimise. Four operational levers and industry benchmarks.
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From reactive to predictive logistics: how data is rewriting the rules
How to shift from reactive to predictive logistics using operational data. AI, algorithmic planning and connected systems to cut costs by 15-30%.
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EU Mobility Package 2026-2028: the roadmap Italian fleets are underestimating
1 July 2026 is only the first step. The 12 regulatory deadlines over the next 24 months — G2V2, ETS2, CSRD, Euro 7, EU review — and the 3 decisions Italian fleets must make now.
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Beyond GPS: what next-generation telematics actually monitors on EVs
Modern telematics goes far beyond GPS positioning. Battery health, energy efficiency, driver scoring and ESG reporting: what changes for electric fleets.
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Pharmaceutical logistics: optimising fixed monthly routes without losing optimality
Pharma distribution to pharmacies and hospitals: how to keep fixed monthly routes optimal in a market that changes every month, with scenario simulation and periodic recalculation.
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Last mile in Italy: a 117 billion EUR market under pressure
Italy's logistics market reaches 117 billion EUR in 2026. Analysis of trends, challenges and strategies to compete in the last mile delivery sector.
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Shipment fragmentation in Italian DIF: why parcels per delivery are declining (and what it means for routes)
Polimi 2025: +19% kg transported but parcels per shipment declining for Italian pharmaceutical intermediate distribution. What it means for route planning, where hidden costs grow, how to respond with dynamic load balancing and cluster recomposition.
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The 7 KPIs every fleet manager should track (and how to read them)
Too much data, too few decisions. Here are the 7 essential fleet management KPIs, with benchmarks and practical guidance to improve each metric.
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Digital Proof of Delivery: why paper-based POD is costing you more than you think
67% of carriers already use digital POD. Discover the hidden costs of paper-based proof of delivery and how photo, signature and automation cut disputes by 23%.
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Owner-operators and third-party haulage: managing a mixed internal + external fleet
How to integrate owner-operators and third-party hauliers into an internal fleet without losing visibility, service quality and margin: contracts, KPIs, technology.
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CSRD and corporate fleets: what changes for transport in 2026
CSRD now extends to listed SMEs from January 2026. How to collect fleet emissions data for ESG reporting and turn compliance into real efficiency.
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Italian TAR ruling 9 February 2026: generics out of the 0.65% and the €20 million missing for intermediate distribution
The Italian TAR Lazio ruling of 9 February 2026 excludes generic drugs from the 0.65% additional margin introduced by the 2025 Budget Law. What changes for pharmaceutical wholesalers, estimated economic impact and possible moves.
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Driver shortage in Italy: 22,000 vacancies and how technology can help
Italy is short 22,000 professional drivers. Analysis of the shortage data and how technology helps fleets do more with fewer resources.
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Cost per kilometre: the calculation 70% of companies get wrong
Cost per km is the most used and worst calculated metric in Italian fleet management. Five common mistakes, benchmarks by mission type and how to use it for pricing and dispatching.
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From Excel to automated route planning: how much time are you losing?
Fleet managers spend 2-3 hours daily planning routes on Excel. How to switch to automated optimization without disrupting operations.
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The real cost of a failed first delivery attempt
A failed delivery doubles shipping costs and drives customers away. Real data on the financial impact, plus proven strategies to improve first-attempt success.
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5 fleet data points that tell you if you're ready for electric
Before buying an electric van, analyze your fleet data. Here are the 5 parameters that tell you which vehicles are worth replacing.
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Cost-to-serve of a pharmacy: the real margin of intermediate pharmaceutical wholesalers in Italy
How much does it cost to serve a pharmacy for an Italian intermediate pharmaceutical wholesaler (DIF)? Cost components, step-by-step model, break-even basket and the three typical scenarios (urban, suburban, rural).
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Cold chain food and beverage: integrating temperature and routes
Cold chain food and beverage: how to integrate multi-point temperature monitoring and route optimisation without breaking the cold chain or eroding margins.
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Mixed diesel and electric fleet: how to manage the transition without losing control
Managing a fleet with both diesel and electric vehicles is the reality of 2026. How to monitor costs, maintenance and KPIs with a unified platform.
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How artificial intelligence is changing delivery planning
AI applied to last mile logistics: how algorithmic route optimization works, what results it delivers and how to get started without disrupting your processes.
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5 signs your last mile logistics needs optimization
Discover the 5 warning signs of inefficient delivery management. From hours spent on Excel to unpredictable fuel costs.
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Restricted traffic zones in 2026: your fleet data tells you where electric vehicles make sense
Restricted zone regulations are changing in 2026. Your fleet's telematics data tells you which vehicles are worth replacing with electric — and which aren't.
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Telematics and electric vehicles: how fleet monitoring is changing
Telematics works differently on electric vehicles. New data to monitor, compatibility challenges and opportunities for fleet managers running mixed fleets.
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