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SEARCHMENUSEARCHIn the world of all that is consecrated in fleet management … (of course I mean the self help books and endless death by power point management seminars) we are taught to be the team leader, promote productivity and educate our departments on all the best practices.
Read More →As I promised in my previous ROI blog, I am posting proposals I receive from vendors that seem too good to be true. My first case is from a manufacturer that compares the operating costs of gasoline vs. propane powered lawn mowers. First, let me state that I am all for the use of alternative and clean-burning fuels.
Read More →Who would have thought that one day a fleet manager would be asked to search for “used” sanitation equipment.
Read More →The multiple price increases for replacement tires occurring year-to-date for calendar-year 2011 point to more increases on the horizon. Most tire industry experts foresee tire price hikes continuing for the balance of this calendar-year, with expectations of another round of pricing increases in calendar-year 2012. There are a variety of factors that will influence future tire price.
Read More →In the straight laced world of government work it is not very often government fleets are thought of as innovators or trend setters. This lethargic city garage mentality must be broken at the back, its head severed and body burned to ashes and scattered to the four winds so that no trace of complacency remains.
Read More →One of the biggest challenges in a small fleet is credibility. Every one is a mechanic right??? Although it is likely true that most people in your organization have managed a few vehicles or at least some of their own vehicles. The natural trend for the department heads is to treat a piece of equipment like it was their own.
Read More →Public sector fleets want to be environmentally friendly, but are often hamstrung trying to balance contradicting political, environmental, and financial issues when procuring green vehicles. At the upcoming 2011 Green Fleet Conference, we will announce our 40 Sustainability All-Stars, who prove that where there is a will, there is way to green your fleet, despite the obstacles.
Read More →Return On Investment is just another fancy term for Cost Vs. Benefit Analysis. You analyze a proposal which claims if you purchase a specific product or service you would eventually gain savings or revenues that exceeded your initial investment. That’s all well and good, but like I said in my first post, not everything is as it seems and some ROIs are based upon completely fictitious and grandiose assumptions.
Read More →Every function of a fleet operation is centered on money: acquisition of vehicles/equipment, fuel, maintenance, facilities, salaries, parts inventory, shop supplies, tools, etc. As we all know, the No. 1 problem today (and for the foreseeable future) is the lack of money due to depressed sales and property tax revenues. In an era of belt tightening, there are a number of unintended consequences of efforts to stem budgetary shortfalls.
Read More →I have decided to add some additional content to my blog which I call “ROI or BS” (and you know what BS stands for). The blog entries will consist of analyzing Return-On-Investment (ROI) and performance claims from various vendors that I receive from time to time. Some of the claims I analyzed were compiled to out-rightly deceive, while others conjured-up preconceived assumptions of my operational profile and costs. I will not mention the specific names of the companies or products that I evalua
Read More →With todays reduced manpower and funding levels, several fleet managers that I know have extended their PM Service intervals as a means of coping with their new reality. If you have the time, please respond to the brief questions listed below.
Read More →Many fleet managers are under-appreciated by user groups, senior management, and elected officials. Sometimes, the fleet manager is at fault because he or she does a poor job of promoting themselves and their department to management. When money is scarce and budgets are tight or need to be cut, fleet managers quickly find themselves on the radar screen of elected officials, the local news media, and taxpayer watchdog groups. How do you prove you are doing a good job?
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