Posts by Katherine Vigneau
Data-driven solutions are key for successful fleet management today Fleet and maintenance management are becoming increasingly data-driven, with organizations requiring a variety of tools to track…
Fleet Acquisition Woes
Finding vehicles is an ongoing challenge. One thing that fleets have in common right now, both North and South of the border, is the struggle to…
Prioritizing Fleet Replacement
A points system for existing assets be a huge asset in times of supply shortages. As operations return to ‘normal’ after two years of unprecedented challenges,…
Preparing for EV Conversion
Careful planning is key to achieving long-term objectives. Many organizations are questioning whether this is the time to electrify their fleet. They want to be proactive…
Safety Committees
Creating a clear mandate for driver responsibility and employee protection brings many benefits. One of the most important aspects of fleet management is driver safety, which…
EVs, COVID-19 and Delayed Replacement
2021 Canadian Workshop brought key points into clear perspective. I have contributed to the Canadian Workshop at I & E for more than a decade so…
How to Build a Masterplan for Best-in-Class Fleet Operations
Delivering best-in-class operations requires a robust framework to support it Many of us get to a point in our careers when we need to sit back…
Data–A Real Issue by Kate Vigneau
Protecting data should be a top priority for all fleet organizations While the world stayed home, techies had time to invent new ways to disrupt businesses…
Where to Start by Kate Vigneau
Having an overall plan is key to getting things done. Launching a fleet review project recently, I asked the client to explain in their own words…
Dealing with Delayed Replacement by Kate Vigneau
Fleet professionals definitely understand optimum replacement. It is intuitive that capital costs (depreciation) decrease over time and operating costs go up as a vehicle gets older.…