In today’s fast-moving business landscape, managing a fleet is no longer just about keeping vehicles on the road — it’s about accessing services, technologies and insights that optimise the full lifecycle of every asset in your care.
Sounds expensive? It doesn’t have to be.
Everyday ORIX works with businesses across Aotearoa to help them make data-driven decisions that unlock savings, guide sustainable transportation strategies, improve efficiencies and more. We bring together data from external sources - such as vehicle specifications, service intervals and fuel consumption - and combine it with a customer’s own fleet composition, operating costs and utilisation patterns to generate meaningful information.
And the best part? There’s no extra cost. This service is included for all our leasing and fleet management customers.
We spoke with ORIX’s National Corporate Sales Manager, Jane Morrison, to understand how data is accelerating fleet optimisation:
“Fleet data has always existed. What’s changed is the ability to take data from multiple sources and combine it, into useful, actionable insights” says Jane. “For many customers, it doesn’t need to be overly complicated to start seeing results. A simple review of contracted kilometres versus actual usage can immediately deliver savings.”
“For larger fleets, data supports broader optimisation strategies across areas like lease structuring, vehicle selection, sustainability, lifecycle management, technology integration, and driver safety”.
Here are some of the key focus areas where ORIX supports customers to optimise their fleet:
Right Sizing Your Fleet
Right sizing means having the right number and type of vehicles to meet your operational needs. Too many? Wasted capital or expense. Too few? You risk service delays and lost productivity.
“We periodically review customer’s telematics data to assess travel patterns, trip data, days and hours of use. This allows us to identify outliers and present options that reduce cost, improve efficiencies and overall agility” says Jane.
Solutions may include removing underutilised vehicles, reallocating assets, changing vehicle specification to better match operational roles or transitioning assets to pool/shared vehicles.
No telematics? A high-level review based on your fleet’s activity data can still reveal improvement opportunities.
Optimising Vehicle Lifecycles
Knowing when to acquire, maintain and dispose of vehicles is key to minimising costs and avoiding downtime. Keep vehicles too long, and maintenance expenses can surge. Replace too early, and you risk wasting capital.
“With leasing, the analysis is done for you. We draw on usage data, cost profiles and market conditions, using Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) modelling to help customers determine the optimal replacement cycle”
For many of ORIX’s customers, this provides stability. They commit to a lease term with a fixed monthly rate that includes all running costs – a smart move in a volatile market.
Customers who own their vehicles but use ORIX’s fleet management services benefit from similar modelling. “We conduct Strategic Business reviews with our customers to help evaluate costs, usage and opportunities for improvement, no matter how a fleet is funded” Jane says.
Optimising Your Lease
One of the simplest and most overlooked ways to optimise costs during the lease term is comparing contracted terms to actual usage. If there’s a mismatch, talk to your Lease Company.
“We assess each vehicle’s data – annual kilometres, usage history, lease structure – to model tailored scenarios” Jane says. “This allows a comparison of total cost of ownership across lease options and makes it easy for customers to identify the most cost-effective terms. We’ve seen customers save up to $14,000 per vehicle by taking action.”
This approach shifts fleet management away from one-size-fits-all leasing and toward a more tailored, data-driven model - unlocking smarter spending and greater flexibility.
The Right Tools For Smarter Decisions
ORIX combines technology with expertise to support better fleet decision-making. Our digital platforms, mobile Apps and Power BI dashboards enable real-time analytics, giving customers the clarity to act quickly and decisively.
From providing cost analysis and feature comparisons to support vehicle selection decisions, through to lease planning and sustainability tracking - our insights can help you reduce costs, stay on top of compliance requirements and support your fleet team to work more efficiently.
“With ORIX NZ, you're not just accessing data - you're backed by a dedicated team of fleet experts who interpret that data and help it turn into action” Jane explains. “We work with customers to understand their objectives and provide ongoing support and reporting that adds value over the long term”.’
Our Team Can Help You:
• Identify and eliminating unnecessary costs
• Minimise manual administration for your fleet team
• Monitor and manage driver behaviour Track environmental targets alongside business KPIs
Unlocking Real-Time Fleet Visibility with ORIX Telematics
For customers using ORIX Telematics, fleet visibility shifts from reactive to proactive. With access to live and historical data, businesses gain a clearer picture of how their fleet is performing - and where improvements can be made.
Key Insights Available Include:
• Live vehicle tracking and route monitoring
• Driver scorecards and behaviour insights
• Fuel usage and maintenance trends
• Duress alerts and remote access
• Tyre pressure, battery temperature, and diagnostics
• State of charge for hybrid and electric vehicles
“This level of visibility empowers fleet managers to identify inefficiencies, manage risks in real time, and improve operational performance” says Jane.
Real Results, Real Value
The value of ORIX’s data-driven approach is clear – fleet data analysed by our experts delivers insights and opportunities for real, measurable savings.
Recent Examples of Savings Identified Include:
• $12K saved per vehicle over the lease term by identifying under-utilised service plan (purchased externally) for a large nationwide fleet
• $5K in annual savings uncovered by removing unnecessary fuel card fees
• $135K per annum saved through data-informed vehicle selection for a large commercial customer
“We’re focused on turning insights into outcomes” says Jane. “For our customers, that means more efficient operations and better financial results”
By partnering with ORIX NZ, you’ll benefit from a dedicated team of fleet experts harnessing the power of data to help you optimise your fleet.
Ready to unlock the full potential of your fleet?
Start with data.
Talk to the team at ORIX NZ today.
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