Innovative Fleet Operations by Digitalisation of Tires: Presentation by Dr. Christian Lerner at Continental

This presentation, titled "Innovative Fleet Operations by Digitalisation of Tires" was presented by Dr. Christian Lerner, Vice President Connected Tire – Technologies & Analytics / R&D TIRES at Continental, at the Automotive Tire Technology 2023 conference in Düsseldorf, January 2023. Get your copy and see how Christian focuses on the digitalisation of tires and its impact on fleet operations. Dr. Lerner highlights the following key points:

• Market Trends in Commercial Mobility: Dr. Lerner references studies from BAIN and Global Tire Intelligence to emphasise the importance of addressing trends in commercial mobility.
• Tire's Significant Influence
• Holistic Approach: The presentation emphasises the need for a holistic approach to maximise tire mileage, save on fuel consumption, make service more predictable, avoid breakdowns, suggest the best-fit tires, and ease fleet operations.
• Customer Pain Points: Dr. Lerner addresses common misconceptions in the tire industry, including the relationship between mileage and wear, rolling resistance's contribution to fuel consumption, and the challenges of tire measurements.
• Digitalisation for Efficiency
• Challenges and Outlook: Challenges related to data quality, vehicle integration, and tire pressure are discussed, along with potential solutions and benefits.
• Digital Tire Monitoring: Dr. Lerner introduces ContiConnect™, a digital tire monitoring solution that offers real-time insights and optimisation capabilities for fleet managers and workshop managers.
• Digital Solutions Future Portfolio

Overall, this presentation focuses on the transformation of fleet operations through the digitalisation of tire management, addressing market trends, challenges, and the potential for improved efficiency and cost savings.