{"id":2870,"date":"2018-04-11T09:30:46","date_gmt":"2018-04-11T09:30:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fleetbase.co.za\/html\/?page_id=2870"},"modified":"2020-06-04T07:39:51","modified_gmt":"2020-06-04T07:39:51","slug":"outsourced-fleet-management","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fleetbase.co.za\/html\/products-and-services\/outsourced-fleet-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Outsourced Fleet Management (OFM)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.47&#8243;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.48&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.47&#8243; parallax=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.74&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Outsourced Fleet Management(OFM)<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The concept of allowing a specialist <strong>Fleet Management Company (FMC)<\/strong> to take over the daily Operational Management of a Corporate Fleet is not new. This has been done for many years where fleet size and volume do not justify a Fleet Manager.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><strong>With the COVID 19 effect on Operations and ROI, it is a good alternative to select an FMC that can find the optimum solution for your fleet. With experts in Fleet Management taking care of all aspects, the savings will be significant.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>We use the FleetDomain Online System a Fleet Management Information System (FMIS) that is web-based.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>All aspects of:<\/p>\n<p>Vehicle Selection, Procurement\/Ordering and Delivery, Finance, Depreciation,<br \/>Maintenance\/Tyre costs, Fuel, Insurance, GPS\/Tracing information,<br \/>Fines Management and Driver behaviours are consolidated into reports on one system.<\/p>\n<p>Reports are generated that highlights risk and cost areas. These are discussed with management and actions are tabled for implementation.<\/p>\n<p>By allowing an FMC, who have experience in managing and operating a fleet from cradle to grave, the efficiencies and operational savings far outweigh the retained in-house costs.<\/p>\n<p>Kindly contact us to discuss the various options.<\/p>\n<p>The Fleet Cycle from \u201cVehicle Selection to eventual Remarketing\u201d of the asset is all covered.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fleetbase.co.za\/html\/wp-content\/uploads\/fleet-cycle.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3092\" src=\"https:\/\/fleetbase.co.za\/html\/wp-content\/uploads\/fleet-cycle.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fleetbase.co.za\/html\/wp-content\/uploads\/fleet-cycle.jpg 480w, https:\/\/fleetbase.co.za\/html\/wp-content\/uploads\/fleet-cycle-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Selection<\/h2>\n<p>Best practices and International methodologies are applied to select the correct Brand and Model for fleet usage. This is based on the application allowing for best Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) principles, resulting in the best Cents per Kilometre (CPK) usage factors.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Procurement<\/h2>\n<p>The FMC will source vehicles from selected national Dealer network vendors that will ensure the best fair price possible. The FMC manages the entire process from ordering through to delivery.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Finance<\/h2>\n<p>The FMC will work and support the funding option selected by the Corporate Fleet Owner. The FMC can also advise and present alternative funding options should the Fleet Owner wish to explore alternatives.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Operational Fleet Management<\/h2>\n<p>The FMC will manage the maintenance processes making use of agreed to selected national vendors. These are selected by applying international standards and delivery expectations. We can make use of the following vendors by agreement:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Fuel cards as supplied by the major banks.<\/li>\n<li>Outsourced Managed Maintenance cards issued by corporate independents<\/li>\n<li>Vendors that combines Fuel with Maintenance authorizations<\/li>\n<li>Any Electronic format of managing maintenance in use by a corporate fleet owner<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>GPS\/Tracking<\/h2>\n<p>The FMC making use of a purpose-built Fleet Management Information System (FMIS) application can marry the behaviour of a Driver, to best performance and cost savings. This results in an improved Safety and Risk outcome for the corporate fleet owner.<\/p>\n<p>The FMIS does not replicate the information that the GPS\/Tracking vendor supply.<\/p>\n<p>We take the top Fleet Management influencers and relate them to the operational cost drivers, flagged by the GPS\/Tracking device and marry the outcomes.<\/p>\n<p>The reports generated ring-fences the areas of concern that can then be highlighted for change and cost improvements.<\/p>\n<p>Reports are individually designed to corporate fleet owner requirements.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Replacement Planning<\/h2>\n<p>By tracking and flagging the policy requirements of Time\/ageing and kilometre usage limits; Vehicle replacements, Capex requirements and in time Procurement can be planned for. This alleviates downtime and unnecessarily increased costs.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Remarketing<\/h2>\n<p>The FMIS will advise on replacements and which vehicles need to be disposed of. The FMC has secured the services of national companies that will assist in evaluating the condition of vehicles, set benchmark pricing, collect and sell at best possible price. The risk of vehicles being sold at too low values is totally mitigated.<\/p>\n<p>Payments and re-registration are guaranteed by the service providers.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Fines Management<\/h2>\n<p>By managing Driver fines and unacceptable behaviours that increases costs and down time effectively, the Safety and Risk profiles are improved.<\/p>\n<p>With AARTO looming as a real possibility it is going to become vitally important for Fleet Owners to understand the \u201cDemerit\u201d value and situation of every driver in the company. This will equally apply to drivers for Company Vehicles as well as those who receive a Car Allowance.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>License Renewals<\/h2>\n<p>Vehicle and Driver licence renewals are managed with that of COF\u2019s and PrDP\u2019s<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Accident Management<\/h2>\n<p>The value added product of Accident Management and related costs can be incorporated into the FMIS. The reason for the accident and subsequent report analysis will enable the fleet owner to take action and improve driver behaviour<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Driver Training<\/h2>\n<p>The FMIS reports and outcomes will clearly indicate which of the drivers may require training. Medical conditions, eyesight and licence renewal forms part of the actions to be taken.<\/p>\n<p>We have been in the Fleet Management arena for 35 years and would appreciate the opportunity to meet and discuss possibilities that will improve the corporate safety and risk profiles as well as a positive cost outcome.<\/p>\n<p>Should you wish to discuss the options available kindly <a href=\"https:\/\/fleetbase.co.za\/html\/contact-us\/#form\">contact us<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.106&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.47&#8243; parallax=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method=&#8221;on&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.47&#8243; parallax=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_contact_form email=&#8221;johan@fleetbase.co.za&#8221; title=&#8221;Contact Us&#8221; success_message=&#8221;Thank you for contacting Fleetbase, we&#8217;ll get back to you shortly.&#8221; module_id=&#8221;et_pb_contact_form_0&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.2.2&#8243; form_field_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; max_width=&#8221;80%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][et_pb_contact_field field_id=&#8221;Name&#8221; field_title=&#8221;Name&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.2.2&#8243; border_radii=&#8221;on||||&#8221;][\/et_pb_contact_field][et_pb_contact_field field_id=&#8221;Company&#8221; field_title=&#8221;Company&#8221; required_mark=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.2.2&#8243; border_radii=&#8221;on||||&#8221;][\/et_pb_contact_field][et_pb_contact_field field_id=&#8221;Email&#8221; field_title=&#8221;Email&#8221; field_type=&#8221;email&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.2.2&#8243; border_radii=&#8221;on||||&#8221;][\/et_pb_contact_field][et_pb_contact_field field_id=&#8221;Position&#8221; field_title=&#8221;Position&#8221; required_mark=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.2.2&#8243; border_radii=&#8221;on||||&#8221;][\/et_pb_contact_field][et_pb_contact_field field_id=&#8221;Phone&#8221; field_title=&#8221;Phone&#8221; allowed_symbols=&#8221;alphanumeric&#8221; fullwidth_field=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.2.2&#8243;][\/et_pb_contact_field][et_pb_contact_field field_id=&#8221;FleetSize&#8221; field_title=&#8221;Fleet Size&#8221; max_length=&#8221;10&#8243; allowed_symbols=&#8221;alphanumeric&#8221; required_mark=&#8221;off&#8221; fullwidth_field=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.2.2&#8243;][\/et_pb_contact_field][et_pb_contact_field field_id=&#8221;Message&#8221; field_title=&#8221;Message&#8221; field_type=&#8221;text&#8221; required_mark=&#8221;off&#8221; fullwidth_field=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.2.2&#8243; border_radii=&#8221;on||||&#8221;][\/et_pb_contact_field][\/et_pb_contact_form][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.47&#8243; parallax=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method=&#8221;on&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Outsourced Fleet Management(OFM) &nbsp; The concept of allowing a specialist Fleet Management Company (FMC) to take over the daily Operational Management of a Corporate Fleet is not new. This has been done for many years where fleet size and volume do not justify a Fleet Manager. With the COVID 19 effect on Operations and ROI, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":2808,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"The concept of allowing a specialist Fleet Management Company (FMC) to take over the daily operational management of a Corporate Fleet is not new. This has been done for many years where fleet size and volume do not justify a Fleet Manager.\r\n\r\nBy allowing a FMC, who have experience in managing and operating a fleet from cradle to grave, the efficiencies and operational savings far outweigh the retained in-house costs.\r\n\r\nThe FMC will manage all actions required to optimise the use of the Fleet assets and Drivers to the best Return of Investment (ROI)\r\n\r\nThe Fleet Cycle from \u201cVehicle Selection to eventual Remarketing\u201d of the asset is all covered.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/fleetbase.co.za\/html\/wp-content\/uploads\/fleet-cycle.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3092\" src=\"https:\/\/fleetbase.co.za\/html\/wp-content\/uploads\/fleet-cycle.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" \/><\/a>\r\n<h2>Selection<\/h2>\r\nBest practices and International methodologies are applied to select the correct Brand and Model for fleet usage. This is based on the application allowing for best Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) principles, resulting in the best Cents per Kilometre (CPK) usage factors.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>Procurement<\/h2>\r\nThe FMC will source vehicles from selected national Dealer network vendors that will ensure the best fair price possible. The FMC manages the entire process from ordering through to delivery.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>Finance<\/h2>\r\nThe FMC will work and support the funding option selected by the Corporate Fleet Owner. The FMC can also advise and present alternative funding options should the Fleet Owner wish to explore alternatives.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>Operational Fleet Management<\/h2>\r\nThe FMC will manage the maintenance processes making use of agreed to selected national vendors. These are selected by applying international standards and delivery expectations. We can make use of the following vendors by agreement:\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>1. Fuel cards as supplied by the major banks.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>2. Outsourced Managed Maintenance cards issued by corporate independents<\/li>\r\n \t<li>3. Vendors that combines Fuel with Maintenance authorizations<\/li>\r\n \t<li>4. Any Electronic format of managing maintenance in use by a corporate fleet owner<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>GPS\/Tracking<\/h2>\r\nThe FMC making use of a purpose-built Fleet Management Information System (FMIS) application can marry the behaviour of a Driver, to best performance and cost savings. This results in an improved Safety and Risk outcome for the corporate fleet owner.\r\n\r\nThe FMIS does not replicate the information that the GPS\/Tracking vendor supply.\r\n\r\nWe take the top Fleet Management influencers and relate them to the operational cost drivers, flagged by the GPS\/Tracking device and marry the outcomes.\r\n\r\nThe reports generated ring-fences the areas of concern that can then be highlighted for change and cost improvements.\r\n\r\nReports are individually designed to corporate fleet owner requirements.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>Replacement Planning<\/h2>\r\nBy tracking and flagging the policy requirements of Time\/ageing and kilometre usage limits; Vehicle replacements, Capex requirements and in time Procurement can be planned for. This alleviates downtime and unnecessarily increased costs.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>Remarketing<\/h2>\r\nThe FMIS will advise on replacements and which vehicles need to be disposed of. The FMC has secured the services of national companies that will assist in evaluating the condition of vehicles, set benchmark pricing, collect and sell at best possible price. The risk of vehicles being sold at too low values is totally mitigated.\r\n\r\nPayments and re-registration are guaranteed by the service providers.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>Fines Management<\/h2>\r\nBy managing Driver fines and unacceptable behaviours that increases costs and down time effectively, the Safety and Risk profiles are improved.\r\n\r\nWith AARTO looming as a real possibility it is going to become vitally important for Fleet Owners to understand the \u201cDemerit\u201d value and situation of every driver in the company. This will equally apply to drivers for Company Vehicles as well as those who receive a Car Allowance.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>License Renewals<\/h2>\r\nVehicle and Driver licence renewals are managed with that of COF\u2019s and PrDP\u2019s\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>Accident Management<\/h2>\r\nThe value added product of Accident Management and related costs can be incorporated into the FMIS. The reason for the accident and subsequent report analysis will enable the fleet owner to take action and improve driver behaviour\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>Driver Training<\/h2>\r\nThe FMIS reports and outcomes will clearly indicate which of the drivers may require training. Medical conditions, eyesight and licence renewal forms part of the actions to be taken.\r\n\r\nWe have been in the Fleet Management arena for 35 years and would appreciate the opportunity to meet and discuss possibilities that will improve the corporate safety and risk profiles as well as a positive cost outcome.\r\n\r\nShould you wish to discuss the options available kindly <a href=\"https:\/\/fleetbase.co.za\/html\/contact-us\/#form\">contact us<\/a>.","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2870","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fleetbase.co.za\/html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2870","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fleetbase.co.za\/html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fleetbase.co.za\/html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fleetbase.co.za\/html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fleetbase.co.za\/html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2870"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/fleetbase.co.za\/html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2870\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3262,"href":"https:\/\/fleetbase.co.za\/html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2870\/revisions\/3262"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fleetbase.co.za\/html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2808"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fleetbase.co.za\/html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2870"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}