Global Fleet Management Benchmark Study to Analyze U.S., European Fleets
Hackett Benchmarking & Research and Fleets International Consulting are conducting a comprehensive global fleet management benchmark study. The study will be based on both the company’s best practices models and research, and confidential comparisons with other participants in the study in Europe and North America. By completing the benchmark questionnaire, companies can gain competitive insight into their fleet organizations’ strengths and weaknesses. Results of the study will be delivered individually and in a group presentation. Presentations will be hosted in Europe and the U.S. Participants will have access to best practices data and key performance metrics on the Hackett Highway of Best Practices for two years. Interested companies should contact Beatrice Coolican at (248) 745-7494, e-mail: Beatrice.Coolican@FLeeTS-International.com; or Kevin Leymeister, (330) 656-3110 ext. 5381, e-mail: kleymeister@answerthink.com. Hackett Benchmarking & Research is a worldwide benchmarking firm which has done benchmark studies for more than 1,600 Global 2000 organizations. Fleets International Consulting provides consultancy services to international corporations which manage large vehicle fleets.
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