Fleet procurement
The outsourcing of fleet functions has increased, but what services can be outsourced and what procurement best practices will eable you to get the most out of suppliers?
Procuring outsourced services can have a positive impact on your fleet operations by freeing up decision-makers from performing time-consuming admin-heavy and sometimes complicated tasks to allow them to concentrate on other, often more strategic, areas.
Procurement is a critical skill within any fleet operation, whether it is for services or vehicles. Key is getting value for money, combining strong relationships with competitive pricing. Tip the balance too far in one direction, and the company will not be getting the best service from its supplier partner.
So how should a fleet manager view the business of procuring outsourced services?Read the articles and features in this section.
9 steps to a successful tenderMinimising risks in a fleet procurement process
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Brecon Beacons National Park reveals electric transition plan
Award-winning authority believes it can’t be anything else but green
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DfT benchmarking tool for continuous improvement launched
Supported by Fleet News, Driving for Better Business (DfBB) and Roadsafe, benchmarking will help UK businesses to manage risk and improve safety. David Williams reports on behalf of DfBB
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Fleet procurement: How to build relationships with suppliers
Partnerships are proving crucial as fleets negotiate the coronavirus pandemic and plan for electrification, but they demand a long-term approach that prizes value over price
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Techniques for supply chain relationships
A step-by-step guide to the key questions that need to be addressed – with specific focus on the supply chain. By Peter Eldridge of the ICFM
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Does the supplier match up to your expectations? Fleet chiefs offer advice
Fleet chiefs advise being flexible and always keeping your eyes and ears open to ways of performing tasks better. Sarah Tooze reports.
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Choose the right outsourcing partner
Leasing companies and fleet management companies battle it out to prove their outsourcing model is best for fleet.
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Fleet outsourcing: The big questions answered
The outsourcing of fleet functions has increased in recent years, but what can be outsourced and how do you get the most out of suppliers?
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Utilisation: Optimise utilisation to drive savings and productivity
Analysing vehicle requirements and usage are the first steps to right-sizing a fleet. Andrew Ryan reports
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Admin: How to get the best out of suppliers
A partnership approach can build a positive relationship, but fleet managers need to show their teeth if necessary.
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