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Operations•by Chad Simon•January 1, 2004

The New-and-Improved Displacement on Demand System

This high-tech concept boasts more computing power with the ability to smoothly shut off half the engine in eight-cylinder vehicles, providing maximum fuel efficiency without compromising performance.

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Operations•by David Fern•January 1, 2004

Are You ‘Over-Fleeting?’

As fleet manager, you are responsible for matching the number of fleet vehicles to employees, while keeping in mind the company’s budget.

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Operations•by Dave Robertson•January 1, 2004

10 Ways to Improve the Cost-Effectiveness of an Emergency Response

Public sector fleets face the mandate of continuous improvement with rigid budget restraints. “Do more with less” has become a tired cliché. However, there are opportunities to contain costs with emergency fleet operations.

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Operations•by Christopher D. Amos, CAFM•January 1, 2004

Spec Writing and Getting what You Need Legitimately

Some fleet managers play the “bogus spec game” to buy what they or their customers want within the framework of bidding policies designed to ensure open and honest competition. There is a better way to get what you need.

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Operations•by George Torres•January 1, 2004

Tough Times Call for Creative Funding Alternatives

A vehicle replacement fund might be the best long-term alternative funding method when fleet budgets face deep cuts during hard economic times. One benefit is the timely placement of vehicles and equipment.

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Operations•by Bob Cavalli•January 1, 2004

How To Select A Fleet Fuel Card Program

It sounds easy. You need a means by which your drivers can purchase fuel; you choose one; you implement the program. It can be easy, but only if you are careful about how you go about it.

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Operations•by Mike Antich•January 1, 2004

Will OE Tire Strategies Increase Fleet Operating Costs?

A growing trend is for auto designers to work with tire manufacturers in developing tires specific to particular model vehicles. This has proliferated the number of tire sizes available since no other tire in the tire manufacturer’s product line meets this vehicle-specific performance and handling specification.

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Operations•by Mike Antich•January 1, 2004

Extended Service Life Exerts Upward Pressures on Fleet

A key factor exerting upward pressure on public sector fleet operating costs is the long-standing trend to operate vehicles for ever-longer service lives. All around the country, public sector fleets are being forced by budgetary constraints to defer or reduce capital expenditures to acquire replacement vehicles. This is especially the case for fleets that depend on appropriations from their agencies' general funds rather than fleet replacement funds. As a result, these fleets are running vehicl

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Global Fleet•by Cathy Stephens•January 1, 2004

The Payless-Sixt Alliance

The new partnership provides Payless with both a channel for European business and impetus to tighten quality standards across the franchise system.

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Global Fleet•by Matt Marks•January 1, 2004

IARA: Don't be Content with the Status Quo

In the past five years, the remarketing industry has taken monumental strides in sophistication, complexity, and influence. The IARA provides a platform for progress in the search for higher performance.

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