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Using new Web-based tools, Siemens North America can pinpoint where and why costs have changed over time. The tools also allow the company to calculate future budget needs using prior-year and year-to-date data.
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Although gas prices started to decline in August, the year-to-date cost of fuel in 2008 has increased 30 percent compared to last year. The price for replacement tires rose 5-10 percent in 2008 due to higher oil prices and the shift by manufacturers to larger diameter tires. Also, fleet maintenance and repair costs increased across the board in 2008. The cost for non-warranty maintenance services was up 5 percent for fleets.
Read More →This was an interesting order-to-delivery year. A protracted UAW strike and flooding in the Midwest delayed some models, while others posted improved OTD due to reduced retail sales, which expedited fleet production.
Read More →The 2008 model-year produced mixed results in order-to-delivery (OTD) perfromance. A protracted UAW strike and flooding in the Midwest delayed some models, while other models posted improved OTD due to reduced retail sales, which expedited fleet production. In addition, there was sufficient rail car availability due to soft retail sales and a decrease in quality holds.
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Developing an optimum service body specification selection requires considerable forethought. Research available options and utilize end-user input to guide your decision.
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Wheels Inc. President and CEO Jim Frank discusses the sea change occurring in fleet management, a profound shift caused by challenges facing the financial market and Detroit’s Big Three, green initiatives, and fuel costs.
Read More →Wheels’ Jim Frank, co-sponsor of AF’s 2007 Fleet Manager of the Year Award, contends the fleet manager’s role has become even more important to companies across the globe.
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AF congratulates the 2006 Professonal Fleet Manager of the Year award winner, Scott Mayo, director of fleet for Wendy's International. May has helped the company's fleet reduce costs and increase driver morale.
Read More →Jim Frank, president of Wheels Inc., co-sponsor of AF’s 2006 Fleet Manager of the Year Award, contends downtime, safety, and employee retention can be quantified and intelligent choices can be based.
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The general trend to outsourcing all but core business functions may appear to reduce the importance of corporate fleet managers, but in reality they remain critical members of a fleet management ‘partnership.’
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