Fleet management is important for many reasons according to IPWEA, which is holding it’s annual fleet conference later this month in Brisbane.
According to the IPWEA, firstly, fleets are valuable assets in their own right and the cost of holding and operating a fleet can account for a significant part of an organisation’s budget.
Secondly, the fleet can have a direct impact on operational effectiveness and service delivery. A fleet that is fit-for-purpose, safe and reliable supports effective operations and the delivery of corporate goals. Fleets that are not suited to the task or are not well-maintained carry risks through potential injury to workers and others, lost productivity and higher whole-of-life costs.
Finally, there are specific legislative obligations on the operators of fleets such as Chain of Responsibility. Breaches can lead to significant penalties for senior management and reputational damage for the organisation.
The challenge for fleet managers is that while technology and regulatory compliance is increasing, making fleet management more complicated and time consuming, there are continual budget pressures and the need to do more with less. To achieve this, fleet managers need to be equipped with the knowledge skills and resources to meet these challenges. This is IPWEA FLEET’s mission – to provide training, resources and networks that help fleet managers meet day to day challenges and prepare for the future.
With this in mind, IPWEA will be holding its annual Australasian Fleet Conference in Brisbane 28 – 30 March 2022. The focus for the conference is Leading Fleet Management Through Change. Delegates will hear from a host of eminent and expert speakers, including an international speaker from the USA, providing an insight into contemporary fleet management.
The USA perspective will be delivered by Paul Lauria, President of Mercury Associates the largest dedicated fleet management consultancy in North America. Paul will talk about managing a fleet in an increasingly changing world and time of significant business disruption. He will also discuss how effective leadership not only manages change but thrives in it.
In addition, conference speakers will cover a broad range of relevant topics including fleet improvement, risk management, safety, cost savings and technological development. The conference includes an expo and various networking functions and wraps up with a field trip visiting Komatsu’s new Innovation Hub.
The IPWEA Australasian Fleet Conference is organised by the fleet industry for the fleet industry. The conference is a great value for money and practical way to help fleet practitioners get the most out of their fleets. Find out more at www.fleetconference.com.au
