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State of the Industry & Best Practices for Fleet Managers in a Supply-Constrained Environment

Q. What is the latest information on production schedules for model years 2022 and 2023 and dealer inventory levels?

A. Great question. Production is wrapping up for the 2022 model year. We expect the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to finalize their model year 2022 production plans, including their remaining order cancellations, by the early fall of 2022. This being said, production plans for the 2023 model year are simultaneously ramping up. Overall, we are seeing that production timelines are generally longer for the 2023 model year compared to the 2022 model year when supply constraints were at their peak. However, we continue to see the OEMs adjust their production plans due to ongoing supply constraints in the industry.

Dealer inventory has been slowly improving over the past few months, with an increase of about 15% since January 2022 (Source: Wards Auto). We expect to see this trend continue in the months ahead and through the fall of 2022. At this time, we do not expect dealer inventory to return to “normal”, pre-pandemic levels for a few more years. Part of this strategy is intentional, as dealers no longer have an appetite for holding high levels of inventory on their lots – which is a costly practice for their business. Therefore, dealers and OEMs are trying to find the right balance between having enough inventory for their customers while also keeping inventory holding costs to a minimum.

Stay up to date on manufacturer updates and industry developments by visiting Enterprise Fleet Management for the latest news and insider information.

Expert Bio

Answered by : Angie Lauer

Assistant Vice President of Vehicle Acquisition

Angie Lauer is Assistant Vice President of Vehicle Acquisition of Enterprise Fleet Management, a full-service vehicle management business and affiliate of Enterprise Holdings Inc. In this role, she oversees the Vehicle Acquisition department and the entire vehicle acquisition process for clients. She also manages the company’s partnerships with manufacturers as well as after-market and transport organizations. Lauer started her career with Enterprise in 1999 as a Payroll Coordinator at the company’s Contact Center after graduating from the University of Windsor in Canada with a Bachelor of Commerce degree. Over the course of her career, Angie has held several roles in accounting and administration where she oversaw key functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and tax and lease management. In fact, she was an accountant, supervisor and manager for Enterprise Fleet Management before earning a promotion to Controller in 2012. Four years later she was promoted to Assistant Vice President of Finance and assumed her current role in 2019. Currently, Lauer is a member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion council at Enterprise. Outside of work, Lauer enjoys spending time reading, running, and watching her three children play sports.

Angie Lauer is Assistant Vice President of Vehicle Acquisition of Enterprise Fleet Management, a full-service vehicle management business and affiliate of Enterprise Holdings Inc. In this role, she oversees the Vehicle Acquisition department and the entire vehicle acquisition process for clients. She also manages the company’s partnerships with manufacturers as well as after-market and transport organizations. Lauer started her career with Enterprise in 1999 as a Payroll Coordinator at the company’s Contact Center after graduating from the University of Windsor in Canada with a Bachelor of Commerce degree. Over the course of her career, Angie has held several roles in accounting and administration where she oversaw key functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and tax and lease management. In fact, she was an accountant, supervisor and manager for Enterprise Fleet Management before earning a promotion to Controller in 2012. Four years later she was promoted to Assistant Vice President of Finance and assumed her current role in 2019. Currently, Lauer is a member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion council at Enterprise. Outside of work, Lauer enjoys spending time reading, running, and watching her three children play sports.

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