Fleet procurement - Page 9

Fleet Operations has launched Move - a multi-supplier procurement process aimed at reducing workload and administration.

Sanderson Weatherall, an independently-owned firm of chartered surveyors, property consultants and asset advisors, has outsourced the management of its fleet to CLM.

Fuel remains one of the biggest costs associated with operating a fleet of vehicles, but operators can make significant savings through introducing the right initiatives. Andrew Ryan reports on five of the best

Fleet Logistics has established a 'preferred dealer network' in the UK for the supply of new vehicles.

Reduced-size turbo petrol engines offer comparable running costs and are less polluting than their diesel counterparts, but fleet uptake remains low. Andrew Ryan reports

Unexpected end-of-hire charges can be an eye-opener when closely examined, but what policies do the sector's major companies have for these costs? Ben Rooth reports

Stowaways and cargo theft are increasingly problematic for van and truck fleets. We investigate the latest security measures

Value for money is key when choosing, managing, reviewing and changing a supplier

Mitchells and Butlers has outsourced the management of its 550-strong car fleet to Fleet Operations.

Staying with the same ‘one-stop shop’ sole supplier might not be the best way to handle services for light commercial fleets, and there is a range of options available, finds Chris Phillips

Pump discounts and network coverage are key fleet considerations in £6.5bn market

Ford is to supply 1,100 vehicles to UK police fleets from this year as part of wins in two group buying tenders.

28 UK Police forces have signed a procurement deal for the supply of more than 3,000 police vehicles over the next two years.

The three Rs of good environmental practice are bringing huge cost cuts when it comes to fitting recycled and remanufactured parts. Jonathan Manning reports

A desire to improve the environmental performance of their vehicles has led to fleet operators developing different – often innovative – ways to reduce emissions. Andrew Ryan reports on five of the best

Card providers are becoming 'mobility service providers', offering a range of additional benefits to customers, as Ben Rooth discovers

Leasing companies are often accused of using end-of-contract damage charges as a ‘profit centre’. Not so, say the UK’s three largest leasing companies. Andrew Ryan compares answers to fleets' key concerns

Don’t be a loser when it comes to excess mileage and early-termination charges – our FAQs will make you a winner, says Andrew Ryan

Fleets face flurry of fines after toll booths removed. John Charles reports

Data analysis and driver education will address the root causes of PCNs, keeping those nightmares at bay. Andrew Ryan reports

Leasing companies usually base end-of-contract charge decisions on the BVRLA’s guide, but interpretations can differ. Andrew Ryan looks at areas where fleets may fall foul of the standards – and incur a heavy toll

John Charles examines the different forms of parking and speeding fines and what actions fleets can take against them

Companies could save up to 10% of their total cost of ownership (TCO) by outsourcing the management of their fleet, according to Fleet Logistics.

Employer-provided petrol and diesel for private use may appear a flaw-free benefit to drivers, but it can be costly to both parties, finds John Charles

Van prices are expected to rise as manufacturers invest to meet EU emissions targets, but low CO2 vehicles will be more fuel-efficient, saving fleets money.

Vehicle tracking and route planning, switching from diesel and choosing the right vehicles could save fleets tonnes of CO2 and millions of pounds.

Travelling 1,000 miles around Italy over four days, Simon Harris attempts to follow the Mille Miglia on one tank of diesel in the new Jaguar XE...

Increased demands from growing LCV fleets have forced manufacturers, leasing companies and independents to up their game on service, maintenance and repair

Clarity of communication needs to be at the forefront if you want a solid long-term relationship with suppliers, finds John Maslen

Setting up a security strategy for your vans starts with their purchase

A growing number of fleets are assessing the potential to save thousands of pounds by downsizing their vans.

Minister of State for Transport urges fleets to back ultra low emission vehicles.

The purchasing process can often be almost a charade. Here the Fleet Industry Advisory Group explains how to get the most out of it.

Data can be used to ensure continued high levels of service during contract life

Collaborative working will lead to better decisions, writes Louise Cole

Fleet procurement can go wrong despite the best of intentions. Ian Hill and Geoffrey Bray look at two examples and the lessons learned. John Charles reports

Competition is fierce in the fuel card market with a number of new launches over the past year, so it’s time to review whether the deal you signed up for is still the best.

A desire to professionalise the running of their fleets has led more companies to look at implementing an outsourced fleet management solution.

Balfour Beatty, the global infrastructure services group, has awarded Lex Autolease a contract worth more than £100 million to manage its UK company car and light commercial vehicle fleet.

Fleets need to reconcile an attractive car benefit scheme with best practice as the economic recovery puts perk cars further up the agenda. John Maslen reports