Continental has unveiled the latest upgrade of its proven LODC simulation tool, which has now been specially tailored to the aftermarket requirements.
Continental LODC Upgrade
The new upgrade reflects the company’s commitment to offering cutting-edge products and bespoke digital solutions designed to increase added value for the customer greatly. “Our innovative Lowest Overall Driving Costs (LODC) consultancy approach aims to offer our customers significant added value by providing comprehensive after-sales advice,” says Frank Eckelmann, Head of International Fleet Business EMEA at Continental.
The core idea behind the LODC concept is to develop a made-to-measure combination of products, services and solutions through detailed analyses using the simulation tool. “Not only does this approach help to minimise our customers’ costs, it also lays the foundation for a long-lasting and successful partnership,” Eckelmann continues.
Increasing Efficiency and Lowering Costs
Just like the premium VECTO version of the LODC tool, the new version is accurately simulated and broadens its scope to cover additional factors that play a major role in the aftermarket: lower operation costs and reduced fuel consumption. This allows fleet customers to achieve substantial savings by optimising their tyre strategy with the help of precise simulations.
“Our customers face the daily challenge of running their fleets as efficiently and economically as possible,” remarks Eckelmann. “The enhanced version of our simulation tool does not just make it easier for them to select the right tyres, it significantly reduces their operating costs too. Our goal is to offer comprehensive advice and help our customers make their business processes sustainable.”
Comprehensive Advice for Sustainable Success
The sales team at Continental can now offer fleet customers even more tailored advice with the enhanced LODC simulation tool. It helps identify the optimum tyres for specific operating conditions and forecast their impact on fuel consumption and carbon emissions. Thanks to the ContiLifeCycle concept and the various digital solutions available, such as ContiConnect, customers can minimise their fleet’s total operating costs at the same time as improving their environmental footprint.
“We respond to our customers’ requirements with innovative solutions and a comprehensive service approach,” underlines Eckelmann. “Our goal is to utilise digital tools and our consultancy concept to assist fleet customers in their day-to-day operations to help them make a significant contribution to achieving the LODC target. This makes them more competitive and ensures both economic success and greater sustainability in the long term.”
The upgrade to the simulation tool exemplifies Continental’s approach of thinking beyond purely its products and developing integrated solutions that meet customers’ specific requirements. By enhancing its service offering in this way, Continental is positioning itself as a reliable partner for the aftermarket, that understands its customers’ needs and helps them to remain successful in the marketplace.
