Alexander Schuessler's guest appearances

Alexander Schuessler

CONEXPO – CON/AGG Podcast: Construction Business Insights For Contractors

The Rental Journal Podcast

Chris Lane

John Deere

Michael Ross

Herb Sargent

Heath Hanna

Ryan Goodfellow

Keaton Turner

Ian Molloy

Kris Lengieza

Ron Oberlander

Christine Zeznick

Terex AWP

Ganesh Bell

Stacey Tompkins

Fred Fakkema

OwlTail

Alexander Schuessler is the President, International Group &amp; Founder at SmartEquip.Alexander was a Co-Founder of Caterpillar Rental Services Network, and initiative put together by Caterpillar in the 90's to investigate the potential future of rental. This formed an introduction to the equipment rental industry, where Alexander noticed the challenge businesses were having when trying to procure parts.Fast forward to today and SmartEquip is now used by the top 5 largest equipment rental businesses in the world to streamline their parts procurement processes.LEARN ABOUT OUR SPONSORS &amp; PARTNERShttps://www.smartequip.com/If you’re an equipment owner, you know time is money and equipment uptime is crucial. Did you know your technicians might be spending half their time searching for parts using multiple log-ins and paper manuals instead of repairing equipment?If your fleet management team is wasting time establishing pricing terms, searching through your ERP system, and creating work orders, then your parts procurement process isn’t designed for speed or accuracy.Solve this with SmartEquip Procurement. SmartEquip saves time, money and increases uptime for your equipment.Best of all, with a single log-in, you can streamline your procurement lifecycle, into one easy-to-use solution. SmartEquip Procurement is the leader in parts procurement technology that simplifies finding, sourcing and buying the right parts and supplies.HRIA Event in Hunter Valley - August 18th - https://comms.hireandrental.com.au/link/id/zzzz5babb87346dd1017/regform?evuid=zzzz629d9f9d6a508518&amp;fbclid=IwAR0EUATYhjQHxKUDQ4HOLf84dmItf6SfWlxttCKMoRBLbd-VG6-8VDHFETUHRIA Event in Darwin - August 31st - https://comms.hireandrental.com.au/link/id/zzzz5babb87346dd1017/regform?evuid=zzzz62cb8e8b70c7a220The Hire &amp; Rental Industry Association (HRIA) promotes hire as the preferred choice for Australian business and consumers through supporting members, hire businesses, developing people and growing the industry. Celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2018, the HRIA continues to be a powerful voice for the hire industry in Australia, providing direction and support to enhance the success and safety of hire businesses in Australia.PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.therentaljournal.com/podcast-episodesApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-rental-journal-podcast/id1529824111Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1EhZH7P39tgHJpmAyaF1He?si=xDVjELiFTqSX_u8fwbV5Uw&amp;nd=1SOCIAL:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rental-journalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/therentaljournalpodcastTIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Introduction0:35 - Intro to the rental industry1:18 - Caterpillar Rental services network4:02- Founding SmartEquip4:54 - PHD from Harvard6:39 - Rental in the 90's11:21 - Beautiful data problems13:04 - Equipment lifecycle14:49 - Repair or replace decision17:28 - Rental KPI's19:18 - Benchmarking data24:32 - What is SmartEquip30:51 - Downtime mindset shift38:23 - Reasons for success41:39 - Acquired by Richie Bros46:45 - Who use's SmartEquip49:00 - Integrating with rental software51:17 - Challenges in the early days55:42 - Key mentors1:01:05 - Two ways to be successful

Alexander Schuessler is the President, International Group &amp; Founder at <a href="https://www.smartequip.com/schedule-demo/?utm_source=Advertisement&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=The+Rental+Journal+Podcast+2022" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SmartEquip</a>.Alexander was a Co-Founder of Caterpillar Rental Services Network, and initiative put together by Caterpillar in the 90's to investigate the potential future of rental. This formed an introduction to the equipment rental industry, where Alexander noticed the challenge businesses were having when trying to procure parts.Fast forward to today and SmartEquip is now used by the top 5 largest equipment rental businesses in the world to streamline their parts procurement processes.LEARN ABOUT OUR SPONSORS &amp; PARTNERS<a href="https://www.smartequip.com/schedule-demo/?utm_source=Advertisement&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=The+Rental+Journal+Podcast+2022" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.smartequip.com/</a>If you’re an equipment owner, you know time is money and equipment uptime is crucial. Did you know your technicians might be spending half their time searching for parts using multiple log-ins and paper manuals instead of repairing equipment?If your fleet management team is wasting time establishing pricing terms, searching through your ERP system, and creating work orders, then your parts procurement process isn’t designed for speed or accuracy.Solve this with <a href="https://www.smartequip.com/schedule-demo/?utm_source=Advertisement&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=The+Rental+Journal+Podcast+2022" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SmartEquip</a> Procurement. <a href="https://www.smartequip.com/schedule-demo/?utm_source=Advertisement&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=The+Rental+Journal+Podcast+2022" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SmartEquip</a> saves time, money and increases uptime for your equipment.Best of all, with a single log-in, you can streamline your procurement lifecycle, into one easy-to-use solution. <a href="https://www.smartequip.com/schedule-demo/?utm_source=Advertisement&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=The+Rental+Journal+Podcast+2022" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SmartEquip</a> Procurement is the leader in parts procurement technology that simplifies finding, sourcing and buying the right parts and supplies. HRIA Event in Hunter Valley - August 18th - <a href="https://comms.hireandrental.com.au/link/id/zzzz5babb87346dd1017/regform?evuid=zzzz629d9f9d6a508518&amp;fbclid=IwAR0EUATYhjQHxKUDQ4HOLf84dmItf6SfWlxttCKMoRBLbd-VG6-8VDHFETU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://comms.hireandrental.com.au/link/id/zzzz5babb87346dd1017/regform?evuid=zzzz629d9f9d6a508518&amp;fbclid=IwAR0EUATYhjQHxKUDQ4HOLf84dmItf6SfWlxttCKMoRBLbd-VG6-8VDHFETU</a>HRIA Event in Darwin - August 31st - <a href="https://comms.hireandrental.com.au/link/id/zzzz5babb87346dd1017/regform?evuid=zzzz62cb8e8b70c7a220" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://comms.hireandrental.com.au/link/id/zzzz5babb87346dd1017/regform?evuid=zzzz62cb8e8b70c7a220</a>The <a href="https://hireandrental.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hire &amp; Rental Industry Association (HRIA</a>) promotes hire as the preferred choice for Australian business and consumers through supporting members, hire businesses, developing people and growing the industry. Celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2018, the HRIA continues to be a powerful voice for the hire industry in Australia, providing direction and support to enhance the success and safety of hire businesses in Australia.PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: <a href="https://www.therentaljournal.com/podcast-episodes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.therentaljournal.com/podcast-episodes</a> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-rental-journal-podcast/id1529824111" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-rental-journal-podcast/id1529824111</a> Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1EhZH7P39tgHJpmAyaF1He?si=xDVjELiFTqSX_u8fwbV5Uw&amp;nd=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/1EhZH7P39tgHJpmAyaF1He?si=xDVjELiFTqSX_u8fwbV5Uw&amp;nd=1</a>SOCIAL: LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rental-journal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rental-journal</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/therentaljournalpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/therentaljournalpodcast</a>TIMESTAMPS: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2fgZFWXZaM&amp;t=0s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">0:00</a> - Introduction <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2fgZFWXZaM&amp;t=35s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">0:35</a> - Intro to the rental industry <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2fgZFWXZaM&amp;t=78s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1:18</a> - Caterpillar Rental services network <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2fgZFWXZaM&amp;t=242s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">4:02</a>- Founding SmartEquip <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2fgZFWXZaM&amp;t=294s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">4:54</a> - PHD from Harvard <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2fgZFWXZaM&amp;t=399s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">6:39</a> - Rental in the 90's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2fgZFWXZaM&amp;t=681s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">11:21</a> - Beautiful data problems <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2fgZFWXZaM&amp;t=784s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">13:04</a> - Equipment lifecycle <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2fgZFWXZaM&amp;t=889s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">14:49</a> - Repair or replace decision <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2fgZFWXZaM&amp;t=1048s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">17:28</a> - Rental KPI's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2fgZFWXZaM&amp;t=1158s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">19:18</a> - Benchmarking data <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2fgZFWXZaM&amp;t=1472s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">24:32</a> - What is SmartEquip <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2fgZFWXZaM&amp;t=1851s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">30:51</a> - Downtime mindset shift <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2fgZFWXZaM&amp;t=2303s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">38:23</a> - Reasons for success <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2fgZFWXZaM&amp;t=2499s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">41:39</a> - Acquired by Richie Bros <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2fgZFWXZaM&amp;t=2805s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">46:45</a> - Who use's SmartEquip <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2fgZFWXZaM&amp;t=2940s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">49:00</a> - Integrating with rental software <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2fgZFWXZaM&amp;t=3077s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">51:17</a> - Challenges in the early days <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2fgZFWXZaM&amp;t=3342s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">55:42</a> - Key mentors <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2fgZFWXZaM&amp;t=3665s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1:01:05</a> - Two ways to be successful

#105 - Chatting With Alexander Schuessler: The history of SmartEquip

This episode identifies some of the biggest obstacles for contractors when it comes to supply-chain management—and how it has evolved in the past few years. Peggy Smedley and Alexander Schuessler, founder of SmartEquip and president of its International Group, talk about how technology can help increase efficiency from parts ordering to building materials delivery to equipment rentals —both today and in the future. They also offer tangible advice and strategies for contractors who are looking to get started using technology such as this—and the best steps to implementation. 

This episode identifies some of the biggest obstacles for contractors when it comes to supply-chain management—and how it has evolved in the past few years. Peggy Smedley and Alexander Schuessler, founder of SmartEquip and president of its International Group, talk about how technology can help increase efficiency from parts ordering to building materials delivery to equipment rentals —both today and in the future. They also offer tangible advice and strategies for contractors who are looking to get started using technology such as this—and the best steps to implementation.

Ep. 101 - Solving Supply Chain Hurdles with Technology with Alexander Schuessler of SmartEquip 