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Operationsby Bill DeRousseMarch 1, 2005

How to Develop an Accurate Shop Rate

Setting shop rates can be a delicate balancing act between charging prices adequate enough to cover shop expenses while remaining competative with local competition. The process requires careful data analysis and computation.

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Operationsby Gary R. HatfieldMarch 1, 2005

Establishing Fleet Performance Measures

The first step in making others aware of your hard work and good records is developing quantitative tests to determine how well your fleet is operating. Then, emphasize your strengths and set goals for improvement in weaker areas.

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Operationsby StaffMarch 1, 2005

Decreased Petroleum Use Lands USMC Energy Award

Since 2002, the U.S. Marine Corps has reduced its petroleum consumption to more than 24 percent and has achieved an 82 percent alternative-fuel vehicle acquisition for its fleet.

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Operationsby Cheryl KnightMarch 1, 2005

How Lee County Increased Fleet Department Morale

Switching from in-house fleet management to privatization and back again created serious morale problems for this Florida county fleet department. Today, a "creative" morale program keeps everyone smiling.

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Operationsby Christopher D. Amos, CAFMMarch 1, 2005

Part 4: Creating Codes to Measure Productivity

Getting the most decision-support benefit from your fleet information management system is predicated on establishing coding systems that work.

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Operationsby John VasquezMarch 1, 2005

Mowing Down Ground Maintenance Projects

Cutting acres and acres of grass may seem like a daunting task, but with the right equipment municipalities can slice through the workload.

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Operationsby Mike AntichJanuary 1, 2005

20 Challenges Facing Public Sector Fleets in 2005

Fleets have been buffeted for the past few years with budgetary constraints brought on by declines in tax revenues. Compounding this has been a 30% increase in the price of fuel. Here's an assessment of the challenges ahead.

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Operationsby Kristen ForceJanuary 1, 2005

Outsourcing Generates Savings for Utility Agency

Eliminating in-house vehicle maintenance saves the Tennessee Valley Authority millions of dollars each year. This provides better service to residents and sets an example for private companies.

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Operationsby Kristen ForceJanuary 1, 2005

Hurricanes Show Resiliency of Florida Fleet Departments

The lessons learned by Florida fleet managers are valuable during any natural disaster or emergency. These include giving fuel priority to first responders and securing alternative power supplies.

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Operationsby Tom JohnsonJanuary 1, 2005

Using a Dashboard to Measure Fleet Performance

Similar to a vehicle's dashboard, this monitoring system helps managers oversee all aspects of the fleet operation to ensure efficiency and track productivity.

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