KuumKumi2019-05-06T07:35:34-06:00

The Missing Link to Reliable Car Logistics

Your experts in Logistics IoT, Battery Health Analytics, Vehicle Tracking and Maintenance SLA Compliance.

    When battery-health experts joined forces with IoT experts they gave birth to KuumKumi: unprecedented innovation to monitor and preserve your vehicles’ batteries.

    Welcome to KuumKumi

    Kuumkumi’s platform was designed from scratch with one specific problem in mind: How to maintain car batteries healthy and avoid costly delivery backlogs and after-sales repairs.

    It is the year 2019. We know you need your company to rely on data and automated telematic processes to deliver on committed Service Level Agreements. Our state-of-the-art technology supports your operational processes through real-time telemetry and custom reports that give you the overview and detailed information about what is happening in your logistics yards.

    Numerous clients in the Automotive Industry already enjoy the benefits of KuumKumi. Are you ready to bring your operations to the next level?

    Our Solutions

    Kuumkumi’s 100% cloud based platform is easy to use and highly flexible to address any customer’s needs. No costly initial fees or on-premise installations.

    Our patent-pending energy-saving technology allows us to constantly keep an eye on your vehicle’s battery status without draining them as other devices do.

    On top of that, our telemeters report any status change and movements in- or outside your yards, so you always know what’s going on with your vehicles.

    Battery Health Monitoring

    Whether your operation focuses on vehicle import, vehicle manufacturing or both, we got you covered! Avoid unnecessary expenses and damage to your brand due to warranty claims. Identify issues early and minimize financial impact. Gather supporting evidence to co-develop solutions with all involved stakeholders along the supply chain.

    All this while reducing battery maintenance efforts during the logistics process and minimizing the chances of a negative customer experience.

    Work Confirmation via Geofence

    With it’s innovative approach to vehicle logistics, Kuumkumi sheds light into the party logistics black-box by tracking vehicle movement and providing certainty of where a vehicle has been (maintenance, re-work, accessorizing, etc.) and where it is currently stored. Kuumkumi solutions not only analyzes the data but recommends how to streamline the process. It’s advanced Data and Analytics module helps identify battery quality issues by origin, bottlenecks, misplaced vehicles and much more!

    Incorporating cutting-edge IoT technology in a clever way we generate significant cost savings for our clients. Service Level Agreement compliance is easily achieved by reliably measuring activity through our telemeters. Manual tracking often leads to human error and Data Quality issues. We use technology to do the heavy lifting and guarantee transparent reliable operations.

    Photovoltaic Battery Chargers

    Kuumkumi solar panels not only maintain the car battery’s voltage; they also recondition batteries that have deteriorated due to vehicle inactivity during the logistics process between manufacturing plant and dealerships.

    We offer different type of battery solutions; when our solar panels are paired up with our state of the art transponders, remote monitoring of battery voltage, vehicle position and other telematics can deliver unprecedented insights and value to your business. Examples of these insights include location traceability and analysis, detection of maintenance activity and monitoring of SLA compliance, etc.

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    Custom Services and innovation

    At KuumKumi we pride ourselves on our capacity to Innovate and to find new solutions to the most complex needs. We are always ahead of our competition, applying the learnings of our last cycle to always be one step ahead. You can count on us as your R&D team to develop and implement new technologies to make your logistics more efficient and cost-effective.

    This is why Kuumkumi is better than anything else on the market

    ADVANCED OBD TRANSPONDERS & GPS

    Custom firmware, ad-hoc programming and compliant power consumption are just a few examples of the innovation that makes our technology unique and hard to beat. We have thought things through, end-to-end, from Device Security to Device Authentication, our client’s best interests are always first.

    POWERFUL PLATFORM

    Weaving together Business Rules with OBD Device Management and Analytical models is not for beginners, and we do it really well! Each user-group has access to valuable applications where prioritizing work has never been this easy and decision making has never resulted in so much value to our customers with such little effort.

    BATTERY ANALYTICS

    Our battery experts designed predictive models that learned from the metrics provided by over 200,000 vehicles. These models help you anticipate corrective actions and workforce requirements. We do both: Monitor 100% of the vehicles from a specific origin OR  perform random samples of your vehicles to monitor trends and keep your KPIs within thresholds.

    MAINTENANCE PLAN COMPLIANCE

    Automated confirmation of maintenance tasks saves costs and enables an audit trail to measure SLA compliance and to help identify issues and their root causes. Our platform helps the logistics operator focus on the vehicles that need it the most; this keeps their operation lean and maximizes the value for the vehicle brands.

    AD-HOC SOLUTIONS AND PROCESSES

    Our team designs the processes with your best interest in mind: we ensure you get the most value out of our state-of-the-art technology by helping you align your processes to what we have identified as best-practises. – ”If it does not fully solve your problem, then it is not a solution.“

    MONTHLY RECOMMENDATIONS

    Our team continuously monitors KPIs of proceses and vehicle metrics applying our expertise in Data & Analytics, Logistics and Battery Health. We are in this together; your success is our success, so we throw in our heart and sweat until you have your operation under control and your key performance indicators within acceptable range.

    How we work

    We are an easy-going international team committed to your own success. We like straight forward thinking, transparent communication and agile working methodologies to be efficient and let you concentrate on what matters most: your business results. 

    Experience

    No other telematics company has more experience monitoring batteries than us. Our team is backed by more than 20 years of experience in the automotive and electronics industries. For more than 5 years we have monitored over half a million vehicles from several manufacturers, continuously optimizing our algorithms and processes.

    500K+

    Vehicles tracked

    Making us the leading battery health monitoring platform in the industry.

    100K+

    Batteries saved!

    Thanks to our in-house developed unique detection technology.

    Do you have any questions?

    Is there a minimum time commitment to start?2019-02-03T17:49:41-06:00

    Yes. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with our customers. A commitment of 36 months and a minimum vehicle volume are required. But please feel free to ask us for a 60-day trial period, during which you will be able to prove our platform’s benefits and effectiveness.

    Can you integrate your platform to our own?2019-02-03T17:43:35-06:00

    Yes. Our engineers control every aspect of our platform so we can offer you our API or build customized integrations to your own infrastructure for a per-hour or scope based fee. Please let us know about your business and technical needs to make you a consulting proposal.

    Do you offer customized reports & dashboards?2019-02-03T17:40:16-06:00

    Yes, we do. Although there may be extra costs for developing very specialized or personalized visualizations or dashboards, Kuumkumi strives to offer you the data you need the way you need it. Since most visualizations are also valuable to other customers, they will often be included in the service.

    Do your plans include connectivity costs?2019-02-03T17:34:33-06:00

    Yes. Kuumkumi has agreements with mayor telecomm operators and manages its own SIM cards and data plans, minimizing the individual cost and allowing us to provide a more reliable and continuous service.

    How big is the initial investment… Can we start small?2019-02-03T17:31:57-06:00

    To your benefit, our cloud-based platform allows us to reduce setup costs to the minimum. Although we do need a minimum volume to justify the cost of platform setup & customization, our business model makes it easy for you to start asap, since there are no consulting fees and initial development costs. Only a small per-vehicle subscription fee is needed to get you up and running.

    Do you offer volume discounts?2019-02-03T17:25:21-06:00

    Yes. Our pricing model does consider lower per-vehicle costs with higher volumes. We will be happy to discuss your project and design a scalable pricing model to fit your own growth needs.

    Do your devices include a Warranty?2019-02-03T17:21:25-06:00

    Absolutely! The include a lifetime warranty so you will never have to worry about any replacement or repair costs. Our telemeters are property of Kuumkumi and we will always make sure they are updated and functional to deliver to our highest service standards. If a telemeter failed, we will be the first to replace it quickly to ensure the least service interruption time.

    Why shouldn’t I monitor my batteries “by hand”?2019-02-03T17:53:12-06:00

    Maintaining a certain level of service and confidence requires automated processes that rely on data, not people. Even the slightest deviation in human driven measurements can lead to costly repairs or bad customer experiences. Telemetry is not only more fail-proof but also more cost-effective than having human resources dedicated to monitor and supervise the process manually.

    Do you offer demos or trial periods?2019-02-03T17:51:50-06:00

    Yes, we do. We know how important it is for you to know your partners. That’s why we offer up to 60 days of trial service with a limited number of devices, depending on the volume of your operations. We are sure you will love our solution, so please ask us for a non-binding demo today!

    How safe is my data?2019-02-03T17:01:53-06:00

    We use the tech industry’s highest security standards to protect your information. From secure TLS 3.0 telecommunications to database encryption, redundant infrastructure and restricted access development processes, your data is always safe with us. Our agreements also include strict non-disclosure clauses that protect your sensitive information from any possible misuse.

    How do your telemeters connect to your cloud?2019-02-03T16:56:41-06:00

    Kuumkumi’s engineers have developed proprietary protocols that ensure effective telecommunications at ultra low bandwith and energy consumptions. We use industrial IoT standards and our own MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator) to connect the telemeters to our cloud using each country’s most reliable telecomm operators. Even if your yard happens to be located in an area with a reduced coverage, we will always have different solutions to guarantee the needed connectivity with proven and standardized technologies.

    Do you use third-party telemeters?2019-02-03T16:50:02-06:00

    No. Although we do rely on highly experienced manufacturers, our R&D team develops proprietary operating systems and firmware to fit specific needs and guarantee effectivity and optimized operation. Even further, more than half a million vehicles monitored so far have been continuously improving our state-of-the-art proprietary telemeters.

    Should I be worried about any OEM compliance issues?2019-02-03T16:45:41-06:00

    Not with us! Remember our founders have worked in the manufacturing industry for decades. We know how important it is for you to maintain safety, reliability and continuity throughout your business process. Even while our telemeters are non-invasive, anything we do is always aligned to the industry’s highest OEM standards.

    Is your platform proprietary or do you rely on third parties?2019-02-03T16:23:26-06:00

    Kuumkumi was developed from scratch by our passionate team of engineers with only one problem to solve in mind: to monitor and preserve vehicle batteries while they are stored and distributed. While our infrastructure and some of the protocols rely on reliable partners, our solution is developed in-house, which allows us to evolve faster than anyone else and learn from every cycle, constantly optimizing our platform to your benefit.

    Which kinds of vehicles can be monitored?2019-02-03T16:27:11-06:00

    Our platform is flexible enough to monitor virtually any kind of vehicles, from buses to cargo to cars. And why not motorcycles? We can even develop custom-made telemeters to fit any need you might have.

    Do you provide consulting services?2019-02-03T16:31:03-06:00

    Yes. We don’t charge you crazy sums to set up your project and always analyze your specific needs anyway. But if you have any special missions for our team, we will be happy to discuss a per-the-hour or project based fee to solve any challenge you might have in mind.

    What is your pricing model?2019-02-03T16:34:09-06:00

    Kuumkumi was built to be simple. So is our pricing model. We will just charge you an initial and an oingoing fee based on the volume of your operations. Our platform will usually fit your needs, so no special development should be needed. Basic custom reports are also included!

    Do your telemeters drain the car’s battery?2019-02-03T16:37:30-06:00

    No. Our devices are tailored to the specific need to preserve the battery’s health, so we have put a lot of effort into developing proprietary algorithms that use the minimum possible current while maintaining reliable constant monitoring capabilities.

    How invasive is your technology?2019-02-03T16:39:54-06:00

    Kuumkumi is not invasive at all. We connect our telemeters without modifying, disconnecting or interfacing anything in your vehicles. There is no way our devices can cause any kind of trouble and connecting and disconnecting them is as easy as any plug and play consumer device.

    Get started with KuumKumi today