Supply Chain Management

Commodity Prices Increase as Geopolitical Forces Constrain Supply

One of the biggest variables today influencing future commodity pricing trends is the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, both of whom are key exporters of raw materials, such as metals, critical to the supply chain.

Supply Chain Shortages is the No. 1 Issue Facing Fleets

The biggest consequence to supply chain disruptions has been longer OTD and difficulty sourcing replacement units, forcing fleet managers to extend the service lives of their vehicles until the next order cycle.

Kamanns to Address Supplier Portfolio Management at Global Fleet Conference

The fleet and supply chain veteran will offer ideas, strategies, and more at the 2022 Global Fleet Conference in June.

Readers Respond to 2022 Uncertainty, Parts Shortages, and Industry Accolades

Readers chimed in on another variety of issues as the calendar flipped to February and the issues that plagued the industry in 2021 look to stick around for the foreseeable future.

15 Predictions for the Fleet Market in CY-2022

When looking ahead to the next 12 months, it will become more expensive to operate a fleet in the coming years. Vehicle acquisition costs have increased due to reduced fleet incentives. Fuel prices will likely continue to trend upward, and maintenance costs will ratchet higher due to more companies adopting extended replacement schedules.

Outside Forces Disrupting the Fleet Market

This State of the Fleet Industry episode covers the impact of the parts shortage, revelations of the pandemic on the auto industry, as well as what's causing the supply chain disruption.

Using Data to Solve Rightsizing, Supply Chain, and EV Challenges

Learn how to use data to solve fleet rightsizing, supply chain, and EV challenges in this episode of Fleet Momentum.

Lack of Predictability Fuels Uncertainty

Learn about the biggest impact of the pandemic on fleet operations, the health of OEM ordering banks, and the collateral impacts from supply chain bottle necks in this episode of the State of the Fleet Industry.

Elements of an Effective Fleet Contract

Fleet managers should collaborate with a procurement contract specialists and the company's legal department to review commercial terms of a contract.

Differentiating Sourcing and Strategic Sourcing From Purchasing and Procurement

One challenge for fleet managers interacting with procurement professionals is understanding the nuances of procurement terminology. Many fleet managers believe the term “procurement” is synonymous with the term “sourcing,” but there are important distinctions between the two functions.

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Commodity Prices Increase as Geopolitical Forces Constrain Supply

Supply Chain Shortages is the No. 1 Issue Facing Fleets

Kamanns to Address Supplier Portfolio Management at Global Fleet Conference

Readers Respond to 2022 Uncertainty, Parts Shortages, and Industry Accolades

15 Predictions for the Fleet Market in CY-2022

Outside Forces Disrupting the Fleet Market

Using Data to Solve Rightsizing, Supply Chain, and EV Challenges

Lack of Predictability Fuels Uncertainty

Elements of an Effective Fleet Contract

Differentiating Sourcing and Strategic Sourcing From Purchasing and Procurement

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Update Your Address

Where your issues are sent

Commodity Prices Increase as Geopolitical Forces Constrain Supply

Supply Chain Shortages is the No. 1 Issue Facing Fleets

Kamanns to Address Supplier Portfolio Management at Global Fleet Conference

Readers Respond to 2022 Uncertainty, Parts Shortages, and Industry Accolades

15 Predictions for the Fleet Market in CY-2022

Outside Forces Disrupting the Fleet Market

Using Data to Solve Rightsizing, Supply Chain, and EV Challenges

Lack of Predictability Fuels Uncertainty

Elements of an Effective Fleet Contract

Differentiating Sourcing and Strategic Sourcing From Purchasing and Procurement

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