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July 2008 - Feature

How to Survive (and Thrive) In a Strategic Sourcing Environment

By Staff

Often viewed as an interloper bent upon wresting authority away from fleet managers, strategic sourcing is a relatively new process introduced in the 1980s. Fleet managers should view it as a tool for success.

Tags: strategic sourcing, workplace strategy

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Fleet Safety Must be Your No. 1 Job Priority

By Mike Antich
In two decades of chronicling the history of fleet management, I have seen interest in fleet safety ebb and flow. In an annual survey I conduct of fleet managers, they rated fleet safety as their No. 2 concern, right behind the cost of fuel. Why the renewed interest in fleet safety? More and more fleet managers are reporting an uptick in preventable accidents. In addition, fleet managers are feeling pressure from other corporate departments to increase fleet driver safety.

Upfitters Increase Prices 3%-8% Due to Higher Commodity Prices

By Mike Antich
The high cost of materials has caused price increases for truck bodies, trailers, van interiors, liftgates, and other upfit equipment. Prices have increased, on average, 3-8 percent. Upfitting prices have risen multiple times and some truck equipment manufacturers are guaranteeing current prices for only 90 days. Worldwide, prices have soared for commodities used in upfitting, such as steel and aluminum.

Real World Strategies: 60 Ways to Reduce Your Fuel Spend

By Mike Antich

More Factors Point to an Impending Used-Vehicle Shortage

By Mike Antich

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F&I Magazine - May 2008

In This Issue:
Facing the Downturn Without Fear, CBA Study: Credit Quality, Repossessions a Concern, FICO 08: How Do Your Customers Measure Up?, and much more…