@Macadam we are ready for the next challenge in the battle of Covid19. Re-start the business and keep the contamination rate under 1.This can only be made possible thanks to our great team and good preparation done by the management.

First is the safety of the people: a COVID security charter has been set-up and all necessary equipment is available. Gloves, Masks, Gels, Procedures, Desk organisation - Checkmark icon. Second of all the team: more than 80% of the people are confident with the preparations and very eager to restart the activity. Motivation -Checkmark icon.

After Nearly 8 weeks of lockdown, governments are releasing the strict measures and set up the rules for the next steps in all countries. What will happen next?

Re-start the Supply Chain. (Dealer, Fleet,LeaseCo, Transport, Storage, Sale)

The last 8 weeks, we focussed on accompanying our customers first, in the lockdown period and now, in the process to restart the activity. With the first activities in the markets that restarted (Spain, Netherlands and Portugal), we see that the dealers take a special role.

As they, literally have the key, they will decide on the pace! As soon as the dealership activity will go up, the total supply chain will restart. Off course, suppliers will have to support the chain.We expect the start to be slow, but the volumes will really pick up in the second week.

Safety First:

Everybody is worried about a possible fall back and climbing Contamination Rate (+1) As Macadam, we have taken all measures to safeguard the health of our personnel and customers.Our COVID Health Charter defines, for each role within the organisation, what procedures need to be followed based on governmental recommendations.

  • On the compounds, local rules have been defined, together with the customer,
  • Over 1.500 masks gloves have been dispatched,
  • Gloves and disinfecting gel are sufficiently available,
  • On top we have foreseen face shield for the inspectors in contact with drivers,
  • And finally, a digital training has been set up to train our staff to learn the health procedures to be followed.

Alternative solutions:

During the lockdown period we did not stand still! Support teams and IT Department continued the product developments! This results in the deploy of theCarCheckApp(a smartphone application where drivers can return their end of contract vehicle).With geolocation, timestamp and mileage we can trace the car. Further developments are more to come …

So, you see, Macadam and its team are eager to start normal live again…

Bertrand Donck
CEO Macadam Europe