Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Fleet Management

• Definition and objectives of fleet management
• Costs associated with fleet management
• Maximizing customer service in fleet operations
• Fleet maintenance management and best practices
• Roles and responsibilities in maintenance
• Benefits and scope of preventive maintenance programs
• Managing unscheduled maintenance and road calls
• Tire selection and management strategies
• Vendor vs. in-house maintenance approach
• Case Study: Developing a preventive maintenance program for a fleet

Module 2: Workshop and Fleet Safety Management

• Workshop layout and productivity optimization
• Essential tools and facility requirements for workshops
• Fleet safety program components and accident prevention
• Driver selection criteria and skill testing
• Understanding road accident types and their prevention
• Case Study: Implementing a workshop layout and fleet safety initiative

Module 3: Vehicle Selection and Replacement

• Criteria for vehicle selection and procurement
• Own vs. contract analysis for fleet operations
• Evaluating vehicle replacement strategies
• Capital budgeting techniques for fleet investment decisions
• Case Study: Choosing the most cost-effective vehicle replacement strategy

Module 4: Transportation and Distribution Planning

• Fundamentals of transportation and distribution optimization
• Factors affecting transportation decision-making
• Network design options for efficient distribution
• Routing and scheduling of distribution vehicles
• Case Study: Optimizing distribution routes to minimize costs

Module 5: Measuring and Improving Fleet Performance

• Establishing fleet performance measurement systems
• Understanding transportation costs and cost ratios
• Analyzing asset productivity and financial indicators
• Evaluating cycle time and utilization efficiency
• Case Study: Developing a KPI framework to assess fleet performance