Current Cost-Savings Hot Topics for C-Stores and Fuel Sites

LinkedIn Article 8.21.2024

Whether you’re running a single site or several, you’re always looking for ways to improve profitability – and most likely, you don’t have much time to do so. SolvOne helps convenience store fuel businesses not only save money, but also enhance operational efficiency and reliability.

We’re often asked which areas save or benefit our clients the most, so we’ve highlighted a few current hot topics below. By implementing proactive solutions now, businesses can avoid costly emergencies later; it’s one of the ways SolvOne has your back.

1. Predictive Maintenance

  • Data Analytics: By analyzing historical maintenance data and using predictive algorithms, SolvOne can forecast when equipment is likely to fail or require maintenance. This allows for repairs to be scheduled before issues become critical, reducing downtime and preventing costly emergency repairs.  Examples: flow rate, equipment longevity, tanks at the end of their warranty and years over their lifespans.
  • Sensors: Implementing sensors to monitor equipment performance in real time can provide early warnings of potential issues. This helps in addressing problems before they escalate, ensuring that equipment runs smoothly and efficiently.  Examples: tank stability and charting, ATG alarms.

2. Scheduled Maintenance

  • Regular Check-Ups: Establishing a routine maintenance schedule ensures that equipment is regularly inspected and serviced. This prevents small issues from turning into major problems, which can be more expensive to fix. SolvOne can work with vendors to establish routine maintenance programs.
  • Optimized Service Intervals: By analyzing usage patterns and operational data, SolvOne can optimize maintenance intervals, balancing the need for maintenance with operational efficiency.  Examples: slow flow, fuel output, equipment life.

3. Cost Control

  • Vendor Management: By managing relationships with service vendors, SolvOne can ensure that companies get the best possible rates for repairs and maintenance services.  We can also manage invoices for overcharges, duplicates and products used versus what was needed.

4. Training and Support

5. Compliance and Safety

  • Regulatory Compliance: Proactive maintenance helps ensure that all equipment meets safety and regulatory standards, avoiding costly fines and shutdowns due to non-compliance.
  • Safety Checks: Regular safety checks and maintenance can prevent accidents and equipment failures that could potentially lead to hazardous situations.

6. Efficiency Improvements

  • Energy Efficiency: Regular maintenance can ensure that fuel dispensing and other equipment operate at optimal efficiency, reducing energy consumption and associated costs.
  • System Upgrades: Proactively upgrading or retrofitting outdated systems can improve efficiency and performance, leading to long-term savings.

7. Enhanced Longevity

  • Equipment Lifespan: By maintaining equipment properly, SolvOne can extend the lifespan of crucial assets. This means fewer replacements and capital expenditures over time.

8. Customized Solutions

  • Just your size: With over 20 years of experience, we have learned that every customer’s needs are different. SolvOne will customize a solution plan that best suits the unique needs of each individual client and their equipment or sites. Do you need project management help? SolvOne project managers are ready and have relationships with a national network of fuel industry resources.  Do you need tech support for your ATG’s and alarms? Our trained and certified techs are working 24/7 to cover your site.  Whatever the issue, we’ve covered it before and are trained and ready to cover it again.

If you’re curious about how SolvOne solutions can help your fuel business, reach out here. We look forward to answering your questions! SolvOne, LLC