AfMA Fleetdrive Issue 19 | Page 25

FLEETDRIVE PERTH Nov 19 HOBART Nov 21 TOPIC 1 Maximise Remarketing Returns By Upstream Selling Presented by Philip Browne, Managing Director, Autorola Australia The process flows for fleet vehicle remarketing are undergoing changes to enhance efficiency, improve net return to sellers and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. There is now ample evidence to show that upstream selling of fleet vehicles enhances net returns to sellers by eliminating costly elements of the post vehicle termination remarketing. Upstream selling is not hard to achieve it simply requires a change in mindset and a real desire to deliver greater efficiency within the fleet management remarketing process. TOPIC 2 Implications of weight on fleet Presented by David Schneiders, Senior Executive – Sales and Operations, Pedders Suspension & Brakes Vehicle weight from accessories, cargo load and towing represents a significant factor in the safety and performance of your vehicle. That’s why Pedders has developed world-first Weight Matrix (tm) software to assist in understanding your vehicle weight, each of your tow and load “scenarios” and most importantly the critical impacts of weight. This presentation will explore the reasons why understanding vehicle weight is important and how to keep your fleet and your drivers safe while out on the roads. TOPIC 1 Fleet Management - Innovate or Evaporate Presented by Leon “Alfy” Smith, Assistant Director, Operations and Resources, State Emergency Service Tasmania This presentation will consider the challenges around capability development and establishment of fit for purpose capability in the (global) fire industry. The session will include considerations such as cultural inhibitors, resistance and the change management process to enable agencies to embrace and successfully utilise technology that is matched to the emerging risks faced in a rapidly changing environment. The session will be insightful, interactive and applicable to fleet managers of any industry. TOPIC 2 Safety Beyond the Metal Presented by: Mace Hartley, Executive Director, AfMA Fit for Purpose is done and dusted! You’ve selected the right ANCAP 5-star vehicles for your business and added optional safety features. Perhaps that was the easy part! This workshop will take you through just another day in the mobile workplace. ISSUE 19 2019 / WWW.AFMA.ORG.AU 25