In the supply chain management world, one of the highest costs in manufacturing processes comes from the upfitting process. For many companies, upfits are necessary, but they can take weeks to complete and add thousands of dollars to your bottom line whenever you need to make changes to your equipment.
Topics: Fleet News, Misc, Vehicle Upfits
Innovative companies are using on-demand technology to optimize their business. They realized it's more cost-effective to use the software as a service than tailored, hardware-intensive solutions. Wilmar, Inc. presents a guide on optimizing your business with on-demand technology.
Topics: Fleet Management, Fleet News, Misc
Seat belt laws are often confused with seat belt usage statistics, but the two are different. Seat belts provide safety for both drivers and passengers, so it is important to understand the seat belt data from their perspective as well.
Topics: Fleet Safety, Fleet News, Misc
Technology is becoming ever more important to business operations, and IT professionals are at the forefront of this shift. While many companies are looking for ways to streamline their operations and save time, they also want to ensure that they're doing so securely.
Topics: Fleet Management, Fleet News, Misc
Fleet maintenance challenges are among the top concerns of fleet managers. Fleet maintenance is mandatory to reduce operational costs and enhance fleet safety and compliance if you run a logistics or delivery business.
Topics: Fleet Management, Fleet Maintenance, Misc
Reverse parking is the safest way to park your car, but it's often overlooked. It's easy to think that if you're going to be in reverse anyway, then why not just park facing forward? However, there are some important reasons why reverse parking is safer than facing forward:
Topics: Fleet Safety, Fleet Management, Misc
Fleet dispatching refers to the act of organizing and directing fleet drivers to perform various operations. It ensures that vehicles are serviced wherever they are, and deliveries reach their destination on time and in pristine condition.
Topics: Fleet Management, Fleet Tracking, Misc
Regardless of how many variables there are for determining a fleet's success, the final determinant is always money. And the cardinal rule for making profits is properly managing the money at your disposal.
Topics: Fleet Management, Misc
Technology is woven into our lives to communicate, solve problems and get from point A to point B. If you travel, you likely rely on technology to help get you where you want or need to go on unfamiliar streets or in an unknown city.
Topics: Fleet Management, Fleet Tracking, Misc
Every organization in the fleet industry understands the need and importance of managing the fuel consumption of their vehicles. Fuel is one of the most significant expenditures on their budgets, and investing in fuel management systems to manage over-consumption is essential.
Topics: Fleet Management, Fleet News, Misc
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