Bandag Releases Updated Aspects Software

Since then a growing number of Bandag dealers and Eurofleet partners have begun using Aspects to demonstrate potential savings on fleets’ tyre budgets. Based upon input from these initial users a new version of Aspects is now available.

Major improvements in the areas of technological development and user friendliness have been made in relation to reporting and data integrity, states Bandag, who claims Aspects provides clear reporting on all aspects of tyre maintenance and fleet tyre policy implementation, as well as indicating the best opportunities for savings on a fleet’s total tyre budget. Using the program’s Out of Service Tyre Analysis module, the root causes of eventual tyre damage and reasons for pulling tyres prematurely can be analysed and reported.

Mike Tirona, vice president of Bandag EMEA, said, “This is a good example of how Bandag serves its customers. Bandag’s vision is: ‘Be the leading provider of premium tyre management solutions to the transportation industry’. So, in a strategic alliance with our franchised dealers, through the use of our PSIP – programs, services, information and products – we will help end users reduce their costs. With this new version of Aspects, Bandag dealers will have enhanced capabilities to minimise fleet tyre costs and maximise vehicle uptime.

Bandag adds that Aspects has been developed with the end user in mind, and is available in all European languages. (Tyres & Accessories/Staffordshire, U.K.)

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