Fleet simplification identifies asset functions to uncover commonality among the equipment and assets. Simplification increases operational efficiency as end-users become accustomed to the controls, displays, and operation of less diverse units.
Automotive Fleet offers fleet professionals the opportunity to "sound off" and share with ideas, opinions, perspectives and observations with peers across the industry.
The past two years' sourcing environment has made it difficult to standardize fleet assets, an effective cost-containment tool. However, signs indicate sourcing is improving.
Automotive Fleet readers offer diverse commentary on a a variety of topics ranging for fleet waste, to the potential of a total price reset for future fleet products, the value of asset simplification versus standardization, and ways to thwart driver abuse of corporate assets.
A free Webinar, produced by Automotive Fleet, will be held on Monday, April 19, 2021, discussing how to harmonize global fleet policies, how to standardize safety programs and technology, and best practices in establishing global fleet management governance.
Simplifying asset specifications by narrowing the number of chassis, bodies, equipment, and other major upfit components in your fleet will reduce asset diversity and minimize many of the problems created by a diverse asset base.
The key to reducing asset variability is to involve user groups early on and to gain their buy-in by framing the asset simplification discussion as ways to enhance user productivity and safety, and creating cost efficiencies that contribute to P&L objectives.
Lance Hopper strives to make fleet life easier and safer for his staff and departments.
Purchasing vehicles is among the most crucial and complex functions of a fleet manager. There are a number of ways that fleets can leverage their purchasing power, including single sourcing and bulk ordering.
A combination of standardization, flexibility, partnerships, and collaboration have been the recipe for the DISH fleet’s success.
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