{"id":2275,"date":"2021-01-25T16:02:43","date_gmt":"2021-01-25T16:02:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chevinfleet.com\/en-au\/?p=2275"},"modified":"2021-05-10T16:29:08","modified_gmt":"2021-05-10T15:29:08","slug":"introduction-to-fleet-management-software","status":"publish","type":"training","link":"https:\/\/www.chevinfleet.com\/en-au\/learning-zone\/introduction-to-fleet-management-software\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need to Know About Fleet Management"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Fleet management\u00a0is the process your business uses to manage all fleet and asset information, from acquisition through to disposal. This enables your business to reduce costs, improve efficiency and ensure compliance across an entire fleet operation.<\/p>\n

We know that managing a pool of commercial vehicles can be a challenge at the best of times. Add to this external influences that a fleet manager faces but has little control over, such as legislation, car market uncertainty and spiralling costs, and the task can soon become overwhelming. In our view, the relevant software can play an enormous part in co-ordinating your fleet management activities.<\/p>\n

So, what is the purpose of fleet management and what role does\u00a0fleet management software<\/a>\u00a0have to play?<\/p>\n

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What is the purpose of fleet management?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If your business uses vehicles for commercial purposes, then you\u2019ll need some form of professional fleet\u00a0management. The aim of the operation will be to\u00a0control the entire lifecycle of commercial vehicles alongside\u00a0reducing associated risk, improving efficiency, increasing productivity and ensuring compliance\u00a0with legislation. Employee vehicles used for work purposes, known as the grey fleet, should also be\u00a0included in this\u00a0process.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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Download our free fleet management guides…<\/b><\/h3>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n
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A Buyers Guide to Fleet Management Software<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Fleet Management for Global Operations<\/strong><\/p>\n

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System Integration Guide for Fleets<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Companies with fleets are extensive. Hauliers, couriers, sales, service, utilities, public transport and the emergency services all have fleets that need managing. Having a grasp of the processes required to run a fleet will enable your company to control associated costs, remain competitive in the market place and help meet your customers\u2019 expectations.<\/p>\n

Fleet management can be carried out within the business, usually by the appointment of a fleet manager, or outsourced to an external fleet solutions provider.<\/p>\n

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What is fleet management software?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Fleet management software gives your business all the relevant information on the performance of your fleet whenever you want it. In effect, it is a sophisticated database with numerous applications that enables you to record and report the key attributes that can help improve efficiencies and drive down costs by reducing downtime and improving productivity.<\/p>\n

In summary, incorporating a software system into fleet management improves the management of:<\/p>\n