Still using K-Factors for fuel deliveries? It’s time to stop guessing and switch to tank monitors for real-time accuracy, greater efficiency, and fewer runouts. Learn how this tech can transform your fuel delivery business!
In today’s highly competitive fuel delivery industry, efficiency is more than just avoiding runouts. Discover how propane and heating oil companies can optimize their fleet, reduce unnecessary costs, and maintain customer satisfaction through smarter delivery planning.
From the MLB’s pitch clock to optimized fuel delivery, data-driven strategies are making waves. See how analytics are reshaping baseball and improving efficiency in fuel operations. Discover how embracing data-driven strategies can enhance efficiency and performance in both sports and business.
An expansion of ideas presented in a recent article from Oil & Energy delves into the benefits of integrating tank monitoring with fuel delivery and operational efficiency. data-driven approach not only boosts efficiency but also prevents common operational issues. Discover how a data-driven approach can transform your operations and position you for success in a competitive landscape.
Two similar heating oil companies faced rising costs with different strategies. One chose operational efficiency, while the other stuck with high prices. Explore the outcomes and uncover crucual lessons about adapting to change to stay competitive.
Unlock growth by turning seasonal challenges into opportunities with strategic data analysis. Discover how understanding and adjusting for seasonal delivery patterns can enhance efficiency, boost revenue, and streamline operations in the home heating and services industry.
Have we grown so accustomed to profiting only in the winter that we accept controllable losses during the summer? Our experts review some steps to help you prevent seasonal losses and boost profits.
In our industry, we often rely on averages: Average annual HDDs, gallons per delivery, time spent on service calls, etc. Sure, it's convenient but we should be asking if using averages makes things easier; “I would rather remember one number for the number of stops made per hour than look at every stop.” Interestingly, all those averages are derived from individual data points... Could focusing on the micro-level make us more efficient without overwhelming us with too many numbers?
When you look out into the yard during the summer, what do you see? Trucks, lots of trucks. Some are out making deliveries, but the rest are there just sitting there, waiting. Trucks are the backbone of your business, and you wouldn’t survive without them BUT do you really need all of your trucks?
With consumption falling, governmental intervention increasing, and competition becoming wiser and nimbler, it appears the only true lever for a fuel distributor to keep their margins is by increasing prices. However, higher prices don’t help with the silent killer of profits in a world where others are managing those risks. How high will you be able to take prices to offset inefficiencies that are only getting worse? How long will it be till your customers wonder why the competition is cheaper?
