Caterpillar's VisionLink provides an integrated full-fleet management platform for asset tracking to help maximize machine uptime and optimize utilization. The platform's new interface helps users manage their entire fleet, regardless of manufacturer. Improved asset insights retrieve a broader range of data from owned, leased, or rented equipment and attachments, allowing companies to make better-informed asset management decisions.
Cloud-based and accessed through desktops, tablets, and mobile devices, the new VisionLink consolidates my.Cat.com, the Cat app, and the previous version of VisionLink applications into one centralized location for fleet management. Simplifying the process, all user accounts, personal settings, account configurations, and equipment subscriptions have transitioned from these previous platforms to the new VisionLink.
Allowing users to access their data on the go and in the field, the new VisionLink mobile app replaces the Cat app. A download for both Android and iOS platforms, the new mobile app allows users to stay up to date on key metrics, location of assets, fuel level, idle time, and more through a smartphone.
Updated features in Cat's new VisionLink
Several updated features help serve users in a variety of everyday situations. VisionLink's new "Needs Review" feature focuses on critical items, bringing to focus areas where actions need to be taken and providing a workflow to schedule tasks. Within "Needs Review," the new "Task Management" function allows users to create quick tasks or a task from scratch. It allows for task assignment and ensures task progress and completion are documented.
The new VisionLink monitors machine health, fault codes, S∙O∙S fluid analysis, and inspections to plan maintenance. Key personnel can be assigned to receive alerts when an asset requires immediate service to prevent downtime. Users can also request service and order parts from Cat dealers directly using the new VisionLink mobile app.
Users can choose the in-app names of their machines. Dashboards allow for asset management by projects, groups, and geofences. Additionally, users can decide who can and cannot access VisionLink by defining access levels for personnel. Customized reports can be generated and sorted automatically to facilitate tasks such as identifying underutilized equipment.
Technology Integration
Caterpillar has also rebranded Cat Productivity to VisionLink Productivity. By streamlining digital products and integrations, Caterpillar can deliver a consistent digital ecosystem for Caterpillar users. Renaming Cat Productivity is the first step in integrating it with the new enhanced VisionLink.
VisionLink Productivity is a cloud-based application that can help users analyze job site performance and improve productivity based on actionable information, making their businesses more efficient and ultimately more profitable. It is scalable to any size operation, regardless of asset brand, and can be accessed anywhere via mobile, tablet, or desktop.
The new VisionLink offers telematics data with every machine to answer important questions about assets, including daily machine location, utilization, fuel usage, maintenance reminders, and integration with Caterpillar's extensive digital ecosystem.
