Manheim & NAFA to Host National Fleet Symposium
ATLANTA – Manheim and the Atlanta chapter of the National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA) will host the second Fleet Industry Symposium Sept. 19-21 at the Manheim DRIVE Center near Atlanta.
ATLANTA – Manheim and the Atlanta chapter of the National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA) will host the second Fleet Industry Symposium Sept. 19-21 at the Manheim DRIVE Center near Atlanta. The event will include intensive sessions designed to help fleet managers better understand the entire remarketing process, including channel selection, performance benchmarking, accountability, and process improvement/optimization. Breakout sessions will provide insight on current fleet topics such as the use of guidebooks, the value of reconditioning, and projected residual values. Among the speakers, panel participants, and moderators for the event are representatives from companies such as Automotive Resources International, EMKAY, Donlen Corporation, Emercent Solutions, GE Remarketing, LeasePlan, Manheim, Online Vehicle Exchange, PHH Arval, and Wheels Inc., as well as industry analysts and representatives from manufacturers. Those interested in attending should contact Steve Greenfield at (678) 645-2220 or steven.greenfield@manheim.com or Patsy Brownson at (678) 645-0590 or patsy.brownson@coxinc.com. Online registration is available at manheimdrive.com.
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