OTD - Tagged Posts - Automotive Fleet

Supply Chain Hurdles to Inflation: 15 Trends Impacting Fleet Managers in 2023

One of the top trends impacting fleet managers is ongoing sourcing constraints to acquire replacement vehicles amplified by logistics delays throughout the entire order-to-delivery process. Watch for more!

Scheduled Replacement Cycles Are Becoming a Distant Memory

The ongoing difficulty in sourcing replacement vehicles is forcing companies to extend the service lives of vehicles that are unable to be replaced, which, inevitably, increases unscheduled maintenance expenses.

Four Ways to Minimize Upfit Lead Time

Upfitting a vehicle is a process that requires thought and consideration. It is essential that fleet managers and all suppliers collaborate on upfits. In the final analysis, there are four proven strategies that will expedite OTD for upfits.

Upfitter OTD Impacted by Labor & Parts Shortages

Upfitters have been battered by inconsistent chassis deliveries from the OEMs, back-ordered parts, widespread labor shortages, constraints on ordering pre-fabricated parts, and higher expenses for aluminum and steel.

Concern that Product Availability Constraints for MY-2022 will be a Repeat of MY-2021

Hear Mike Antich explain why model year 2022 product availability will most likely repeat MY 2021 constraints in this episode of State of the Fleet Industry.

Unprecedented Supply Constraints Disrupt 2021 OTD

There were a slew of OEM‐related ordering, production, and cancellation challenges. Throughout the model-year, there were large shifts in buildout times as well as a number of post‐buildout cancellations of accepted orders.

Order-to-Delivery Times and Vehicle Availability Issues

Receive tips and best practices for fleet managers around long order-to-delivery times, preventative maintenance, and vehicle availability issues in this episode of State of the Fleet Spotlight.

Forecast of MY-2022 Fleet Buying Inclinations

Mike Antich analyzes fleet purchasing inclinations, the variables impacting fleet costs, and skyrocketing resale values in this episode of State of the Fleet Industry.

Current Q1 2021 Fleet Trends

Topics discussed include the ongoing supply constraints and impact on fleet OTD; analysis and forecasts of the shortage of automotive semiconductors; and growing concern about rising fuel prices.

Ways to Improve Fleet Order-to-Delivery Times

Topics discussed included the state of 2021-MY vehicle orders; how to minimize order-to-delivery times, how fleets can expedite turnaround time with upfitters, and forecasts for 2021 fleet ordering.

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