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Operations•by Staff•January 1, 1990

Surviving In The 1990s

To survive in the '90s, lessors have to focus on certain principles, says Tom Slade, general manager of Interstate Auto Leasing. These principles are: establishing attainable goals, continuous education, and honesty.

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Operations•by Ed Bobit•August 1, 1989

Ed Bobit's Publisher's Page

A few weeks ago, my routine was altered when I enjoyed the interesting cultural experience of my first visit to Japan, thanks to Mazda's special invitation to preview their new fall models. Besides the new 929, I had the opportunity to test drive the all new (and hot driving) 323 Protégé LX with a 1.8 -liter, dual overhaul cam, 125 hp engine at their Miyoshi Proving Ground High Speed Test Track.

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Operations•Cover Story•by AF staff•May 1, 1989

Fleet Manager Award Goes to Xerox's Ron Pink

A complex procurement process that seeks to understand internal customers, developed in the 1970, still works for Pink.

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Leasing•by Kenneth Kelly, ADMM Ltd. •April 1, 1989

50 Years and Three Generations of Leadership at CSC

An engrossing look back through one company's history in the fleet vehicle management business gives some interesting milestones for everyone in the industry on the occasion of CSC's 50th anniversary.

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Operations•by Frank Olson•November 1, 1988

An Argument in Favor of Airport Gross Receipts Fees

In response to Thrifty Car Rental's argument against airport gross receipts fees appearing in last September's issue, Hertz Chairman Frank Olson provides the counter-argument for the imposition of such fees on off-airport firms.

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Operations•by Ed Bobit•November 1, 1988

Ed Bobit's Publisher's Page

For the first time in history of fleet operations, the depreciation factor alone has reached an over 50 percent portion of total vehicle costs. Most authorities agree that result is directly attributable to indifference or lack of company politics that constitute better judgment.

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Operations•by Ed Bobit•October 1, 1988

Ed Bobit's Publishers Note

In spite of getting a new one every couple of years, everyone looks forward to that "new car smell," the chance to make another selection choice, choose that new color, or get one with just a bit more spunk or room for the kids. This time of year it is a lot more palatable to find out the factory has delayed delivery for two additional weeks or the order was entered wrong and it won't come with the rear defroster.

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Operations•by Staff•October 1, 1988

The Growth of the Cellular Phone Market

Five years ago this month, the first cellular phone system started operating in Chicago. Improving technology and greater affordability have helped markets emerge nationwide, serving approximately 1.5 million cellular phones.

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Operations•Cover Story•by Staff•October 1, 1988

An Interview with Anglo's Mike Richardson

In the following interview, Mike Richardson, President and CEO of Anglo American Auto Auctions, discusses the state of the auto auction industry, the growing fleet consignment market, and Anglo's expansion plans.

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Operations•by Ed Bobit•September 1, 1988

Ed Bobit's Publisher's Page

Curiosly, the EPA has earned a new adversary, not in Detroit or Shelbyville, Indiana, but right in Washington, D.C. - no less than the Department of Energy (DOE).

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