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Operations•by Staff•February 1, 1999

Internet Vehicle Ordering Saves Times & Increases Residuals

Hoffmann-La Roche doesn't miss its paper-bused vehicle ordering system. By ordering via the Internet, it has saved five weeks of administrative time, minimized vehicle ordering errors, and increased residuals by $200- $300.

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Operations•by Staff•February 1, 1999

DaimlerChrysler's Post-Merger Fleet Marketing Strategy

Christine Cortez, vice president of DaimlerChrysler Fleet Operations, discusses the company's strategies in the large and small commercial fleet markets, its efforts to enhance residual values, and to shorten the order-to-delivery cycle.

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Fuel•by Staff•February 1, 1999

Fleet Fuel Cards Provide Easy Accessibility and Card Security

Standard Supply has saved $120,000 annually using the Fuelman card. The Wright Express Universal Fleet Card has given Wendy's Comprehensive reporting and security. Boeing has selected GE MasterCard.

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Fuel•by Kathleen Schultz•February 1, 1999

How to Implement a Fuel Card Program

Before rolling out a fuel card program there is a lot of upfront preparation that is necessary. This includes ensuring accurate driver data, creating administrative procedures, and communicating these requirements to drivers.

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Operations•by John Moore•February 1, 1999

Indianapolis Fleet Services Wins Bid for City Contract

This public institution has prevailed against competing companies in the private sector. By utilizing similar management techniques, benchmarking costs, and combining empowerment with accountability, you can also be a winner.

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Remarketing•by Staff•February 1, 1999

Trends in Remarketing Point the Way for New Vehicle Purchasing

Taurus was still the best selling used car, as it has been for three years. Ford leads the light truck class as well, with the F-150. Another continuing trend is the popularity of green cars with tan interiors.

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Remarketing•by Staff•January 1, 1999

Are You Over-Depreciating Your Vehicles?

When a company acquires an asset, or the use of an asset, whose value declines over time, that value must be appropriately reduced on the company's books. Vehicles are, without question, assets whose value decreases with use, and fleet managers must make the determination as to how quickly to reduce the original cost.

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Operations•by Staff•January 1, 1999

General Motors Reorganizes Fleet Operations

Now known as General Motors Fleet & Commercial Operations, the company will have responsibility for General Motors total fleet and commercial business opportunity.

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Operations•by Daryl Lubinsky•January 1, 1999

Internet Helping Make Jobs Easier for Fleet Managers

Interviews with fleet managers show the Internet is helping them with duties such as vehicle ordering, fuel management, and communication with fleet management companies.

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Operations•by Staff•January 1, 1999

2nd VAM Conference Focuses On Key Fleet Management Trends

Senior executives and fleet managers had the opportunity to hear experts discuss various issues facing fleet management at the second annual Advanced Vehicle Asset Management (VAM) Conference held Nov. 11-13, 1998, in Atlanta.

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