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Green Fleet•by Cheryl Knight•July 1, 2008

Quality, Design & Green for New Models

For its 2009 models, Ford will unveil more industry-first technologies and advancements than ever before. From an all-new design for the 2009 Ford F-150 to the new Flex and MKS, Ford continues to revolutionize its offerings.

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Operations•by Staff•July 1, 2008

10 Ways to Increase Driver Compliance to Fleet Policy

One of the more frustrating aspects of the fleet manager’s job is the sometimes widespread ignorance or violation of fleet policy. Here are some tips to help increase driver compliance.

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Operations•by Staff•July 1, 2008

5 Fatal Career Mistakes Fleet Managers Make (and How to Avoid Them)

Even the best managers commit errors, and sometimes they’re big enough to stop a career cold. Here are five career mistakes fleet managers often make and steps they can take to avoid making them.

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Operations•by Staff•July 1, 2008

How to Survive (and Thrive) In a Strategic Sourcing Environment

Often viewed as an interloper bent upon wresting authority away from fleet managers, strategic sourcing is a relatively new process introduced in the 1980s. Fleet managers should view it as a tool for success.

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Operations•by Ed Bobit & Cindy Brauer•July 1, 2008

In Their Own Words: Fleet Managers Evaluate Suppliers

With anonymity guaranteed, fleet managers speak candidly of their relationships with suppliers — for some, a good partnership; for others, less than satisfactory.

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Operations•by David Wurster•July 1, 2008

16 Steps to Maximize Residual Value

Follow these common- sense strategies before the acquisition decision, during ownership, and prior to resale to help you hold the line on residual values.

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Operations•by Richard Alaniz•July 1, 2008

The Advantages and Pitfalls of Employee Monitoring

Employee monitoring can be used to ensure employees are where they should be, mitigate risks, counter theft, and more. However, there are legal pitfalls if handled incorrectly.

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Operations•by Cheryl Knight•July 1, 2008

Silva Delivers Productivity and Sustainability for PepsiCo in 2007

Pete Silva, director, fleet procurement of PepsiCo, is Fleet Financials’ 2008 Fleet Executive of the Year. Among his achievements is developing purchasing synergy between the PepsiCo operating units and its bottlers.

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Operations•Cover Story•by Cheryl Knight•June 1, 2008

Merck's LaRosa Implements Cost-Saving Global Strategies

Automotive Fleet congratulates the winner of its 2008 Professional Fleet Manager of the Year Award, Joe LaRosa, director, global fleet services for Merck & Co. LaRosa manages a global fleet of approximately 24,000 vehicles.

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Leasing•by Staff•June 1, 2008

Time to Break the Fleet Management Mold?

Wheels Inc. President and CEO Jim Frank discusses the sea change occurring in fleet management, a profound shift caused by challenges facing the financial market and Detroit’s Big Three, green initiatives, and fuel costs.

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