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NewsNovember 4, 2013

San Diego Shuns In-House Ambulance Fleet

A bid by San Diego's disgraced mayor to offer city ambulance service rather than allowing outsourced management by a private company has been shelved by the city's interim mayor.

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ArticlesJanuary 14, 2013

Fleet Spend Case Study: State of Utah

The State uses RFPs, outsourcing, and cooperative contracts to purchase vehicles, maintenance, and car rental.

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NewsAugust 28, 2012

Colorado Springs to Develop an RFP to Outsource Its Fleet Division

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – The City of Colorado Springs is looking to outsource its fleet division as part of a major effort to reorganize its departments.

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Articlesby Thi DaoMarch 1, 2012

In-House or Outsource: State Fleets Take Different Maintenance Paths

Managing vehicles and maintenance shops across an entire state by require different methods than those of a localized fleet. Two state fleet managers discuss right-sourcing and outsourcing.

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ArticlesMarch 1, 2012

How Washtenaw County's Outsourced Maintenance Turned its Light Fleet Around

After analyzing various options, Washtenaw County decided to outsource maintenance of its light-duty fleet. Not only was it the best projected option, but actual costs are coming in at lower than estimated costs.

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Articlesby Thi DaoMarch 1, 2012

Staying Competitive: San Diego Right-Sources Its Fleet

Right-sourcing, or finding the right balance of in-house maintenance services, outsourced services, and even insourcing, is the best way to stay competitive and cost-effective. Find out how the City of San Diego right-sourced for a cost-effective fleet.

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NewsNovember 14, 2011

Sarasota County’s Outsourced Parts Room Expected to Save $180K Annually

SARASOTA, FL - Sarasota County, Fla., Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Fleet Services recently outsourced its parts room, which had more than $350,000 of inventory monthly with yearly purchases totaling more than $1 million.

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ArticlesNovember 8, 2011

Outsourcing the Parts Room: When to Do it and How to Begin

When parts rooms become more costly and time-consuming than they should be, it may be time to consider outsourcing. When doing so, identify the issues, define objectives, implement a process, and measure results.

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Articlesby Shelley MikaMay 1, 2011

Parts Operation: In-House or Outsource

A fleet’s parts inventory is critical to keeping its maintenance and repair process moving forward — and keeping units on the road. Several critical elements to consider are discussed from both the in-house and outsourced perspectives.

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Articlesby Mike AntichNovember 8, 2010

Top 10 Challenges Facing Public Sector Fleets in CY-2011

Budget is the No.1 challenge facing government fleets. Everything a fleet does revolves around money — equipment, facilities, staff, vehicles, parts, tools, fuel, etc. Other challenges include extended cycling, resources to maintain aging assets, and staff burn-out.

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