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Articlesby Thi DaoMarch 1, 2012

In-House or Outsource: State Fleets Take Different Maintenance Paths

Managing vehicles and maintenance shops across an entire state by require different methods than those of a localized fleet. Two state fleet managers discuss right-sourcing and outsourcing.

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ArticlesMarch 1, 2012

How Washtenaw County's Outsourced Maintenance Turned its Light Fleet Around

After analyzing various options, Washtenaw County decided to outsource maintenance of its light-duty fleet. Not only was it the best projected option, but actual costs are coming in at lower than estimated costs.

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Articlesby Thi DaoMarch 1, 2012

Staying Competitive: San Diego Right-Sources Its Fleet

Right-sourcing, or finding the right balance of in-house maintenance services, outsourced services, and even insourcing, is the best way to stay competitive and cost-effective. Find out how the City of San Diego right-sourced for a cost-effective fleet.

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NewsFebruary 10, 2012

San Diego’s City Workers Win Managed Competition for Street Sweeping Services

SAN DIEGO - The City workers’ bid came in 12% lower compared with previous costs. The City's Fleet Services division currently maintains 45 street sweepers, though this number could change due to cost-cutting measures.

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NewsFebruary 7, 2012

City of Darien to Keep Fleet Maintenance In-House

DARIEN, IL - The City of Darien Council voted to keep fleet maintenance in-house by hiring a mechanic to replace a retired technician rather than outsourcing the job to a nearby village.

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NewsDecember 21, 2011

City of Palo Alto to Issue RFP to Lease Light-Duty Fleet

The City of Palo Alto, Calif., has decided to go through with the request for proposal (RFP) process to lease 250 light-duty and transport vehicles in its fleet.

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NewsNovember 28, 2011

Cuyahoga Falls Considers Outsourcing Parts Room

CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH - NAPA would replace the City's parts specialist, who is about to retire, with two employees, according to Patch.

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NewsNovember 14, 2011

Sarasota County’s Outsourced Parts Room Expected to Save $180K Annually

SARASOTA, FL - Sarasota County, Fla., Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Fleet Services recently outsourced its parts room, which had more than $350,000 of inventory monthly with yearly purchases totaling more than $1 million.

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ArticlesNovember 8, 2011

Outsourcing the Parts Room: When to Do it and How to Begin

When parts rooms become more costly and time-consuming than they should be, it may be time to consider outsourcing. When doing so, identify the issues, define objectives, implement a process, and measure results.

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NewsOctober 14, 2011

City of San Diego’s Fleet Services Division Wins Managed Competition

SAN DIEGO - San Diego City employees won the bid to provide fleet maintenance services. Fleet services' proposal cut costs by more than 13 percent over the current budget for vehicle maintenance.

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