For some time now, more fleet supplier decisions involve, or are even managed by, procurement or purchasing staff. The RFPs they generate focus on the quantifiable. Fleet managers know, however; that suppliers are set apart as much by intangibles. Here are some tips on quantifying these intangibles.
The fleet procurement process, like most other aspects of fleet, is heavily dependent on the capabilities of modern-day technology. Online-based procurement systems help fleet and procurement professionals understand more about their operations so they can make impactful decisions.
Fleet managers should collaborate with a procurement contract specialists and the company's legal department to review commercial terms of a contract.
A request for information (RFI) is a less-widely used tactical tool that can provide vital pre-RFP information, including a market analysis that can better inform an RFP when it does go out.
To be successful on a sourcing team, you need to be open-minded about exploring all available service channels and partners. However, open-minded doesn’t mean being open-headed. You must listen and entertain new ideas, but also temper such a practice and attitude with pragmatism and knowledge.
As the resources and staff fleet managers have available declines, outsourcing for a safety program has become more prevalent.
In a case study, which will be presented during this year’s Global Fleet Conference in Miami, Fla., attendees will have the opportunity learn firsthand from global fleet how Merck overcame these obstacles and successfully completed a global RFP.
A well thought-out, well-structured request for proposal (RFP) will get the products and services you want.
Many public sector fleet managers have eliminated the pre-bid conference in purchasing vehicles and equipment, citing the practices of piggybacking on state contracts or joining purchasing cooperatives.
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