Unlocking net zero value

As scheduling specialists, we here at FLS - FAST LEAN SMART are unlocking the net zero value at more than 500,000 homes across the UK and Europe, by helping to reduce the carbon footprints of field-based housing operations, leading to fuel savings which equates to driving millions of miles.

By employing a combination of scheduling the right operative at the right time and using accurate, real-time route planning, we can drive a solution where the result is driving less coupled with an improved first-time fix rate. 

Our FLS VISITOUR software is currently scheduling 2,500 vehicles across housing operations. This means vehicles are driven on average 30% less due to using the most optimised routes, resulting in reducing carbon footprints by multiple million kg CO2 per year.

The software is designing valuable new ways of working, such as reduced depot visits and the ability to begin and end operative’s shift from home. We have designed the software to also incorporate customer messaging to advise accurate arrival times which reduces the risk of the ‘no access’ visit. Taken together we can contribute positively to net zero targets across the UK housing sector.

Dispatching delivers lightning-fast route optimisation which is continually updating in the background to provide the most efficient route for repairs and maintenance operatives, gas teams, voids surveyors, compliance inspectors and housing officers.

We use geocoded mapping to plan exact street routes and house number addresses enabling skilled field workers to get to their appointments quicker, saving time, fuel and combatting climate change, typically cutting carbon emissions by 30 to 50%.

We are supporting the sustainability of operations to meet the need of social landlords and their contractors, including Your Housing Group, Axis Europe and the Ministry of Defence housing repairs and maintenance with Amey Secure Infrastructure.