EDITORIAL
An exciting time to be in the business For many years now, corporate fleet managers have been demanding greater levels of transparency from car leasing providers. How much details do fleet managers want, exactly? They’ll tell you they want a complete insight into all aspects of the lease contract. And they want to know how the leasing providers are making their money – and how much. Unsurprisingly, leasing companies are a little unhappy about volunteering this information. They’re taking the main risks. Shouldn’t that also entitle them to make a profit how they see fit? And yet, as you’ll see in our Car Leasing Focus, the industry is investing to meet the continuous demands for more transparency. Data management and reporting are big news, changing driver behaviour is a key topic, and mobility management is moving up the agenda like never before. Engaging with the individual driver is central to save cost and optimise fleet performance. Innovations are challenging the fleet management status quo.
Further in this magazine, the Leaseurope interview stresses the importance for leasing companies to move from today’s car-centric approach to tomorrow’s employee-oriented mobility. Not that Europe’s fleet leaders and suppliers are resting on their laurels. We all know that there is loads of great stuff going on in our fleet community. Just not always in the spotlight of publicity. But wouldn’t it be great if more people knew about your achievements – at the Fleet Europe Awards 2015? This is your chance to show your peers what you’ve done to move fleet management into the future, and bask in the limelight for a moment or two while you’re at it! There are awards for Green & Mobility, Safety and – much-coveted – International Fleet Manager of the Year. Suppliers aren’t forgotten: the International Fleet Industry Award recognises innovative new supplier services. It’s time to be proud of your achievements and let others know. Enter as a candidate for the Fleet Europe Awards 2015. Go to forum.fleeteurope.com/ awards to find out how!
Be proud of what you’ve achieved and tell others via the Fleet Europe Awards 2015.
Steven Schoefs, Chief Editor, Fleet Europe sschoefs@nexuscommunication.be Twitter: @StevenSchoefs
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The International Fleet Managers Institute (IFMI) provides international fleet managers with ongoing training opportunities. Are you the manager of a fleet of cars and/or LCVs – and does your job have an international scope? Then the IFMI’s educational programme is what you need to enhance your fleet expertise!
2015 PROGRAMME > Webinar - Diesel or Petrol in Fleet Management: Make the right choice - 10 September 2015 For years diesel has been the preferred fuel of vehicle fleets in Europe, but recently questions have been raised about the possible cost-efficient integration of petrol vehicles. Learn more about the different fuel types for your car fleet drivers with this webinar. > Full day session - The TCO equation when selecting Alternative Powertrains - 18 November 2015 Experts and fleet managers will share expertise and discuss do’s & don’ts of fleet management, whilst looking at the TCO concept and its evolution, and focussing on the cost structure of your fleet when alternative powertrain vehicles come into play. Further information and registration at ifmif.fleeteurope.com ifmi.fleeteurope.com Organiser
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