Why computers for you? It seems like Walter E. Fincke, president, Electronic Data Processing Division, Honeywell, Inc., has come up with the most direct answer. “We have no choice,” he says, and then goes on to point out how fast the computer is changing our way of business life. “Properly used it can become a deliverance from human ignorance and lack of knowledge. Information technology in particular brings new dimensions of useful and timely information.”
Mr. Fincke’s view on this is thoroughly established by research of our editorial staff. This is why we’re glad to present to you our own perspective on electronic data processing for automotive fleets. (See report beginning on page 24 this issue). As the role of automotive fleets in our nation’s economy continue to expand, so will the competition and the need to operate even more efficiently. Electronic data processing systems, ifproperlyestablished, can provide that competitive edge that means so much. Not only is there the opportunity to reduce costs and make money, but also there is the opportunity to grow whenthetiming is right. The market is growing. Like General Bedford Forest pointed out many years ago, you have to get there first with the most.
