The document outlines the characteristics and benefits of implementing a global fleet management program, emphasizing the roles of global fleet managers, local managers, and drivers. Key advantages include improved selection and procurement, streamlined taxation and regulation processes, enhanced fuel consumption savings, and access to shared services and data. By adopting a global approach, companies can achieve measurable results and foster consistency across different regions.

1. Characteristics of a
Results-Driven
Global Fleet Program
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2. Moving from a local to a global fleet
management approach can be a complex
and time-consuming process, but with the
right methodology and partners in place,
your company can realize measurable
results.
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Structure &
Responsibilities

4. 1. Global Fleet Manager
• Understands local strategy and approach rationale of local fleets
• Implements an international framework agreement (IFA) with global
fleet management partner of choice
• Develops corporate fleet policy guidelines to be supported at the
country level
• Develops a globalization roadmap facilitating ongoing fleet
management, reporting, customer care and issues management
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5. 2. Local Managers
• Manage local account strategy and commitments in accordance with
global guidelines
• Manage local relationship with fleet provider(s)
• Provide end dates for forecasted contract terminations
• Proactively adjust newly subscribed services
• Facilitate invoicing, customer care and issues management
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6. 3. Drivers
Drivers employed by companies that utilize a global fleet
management program still report to their local fleet managers,
but they benefit from an “apples-to-apples” comparison of
programs implemented in different countries.
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7. Advantages of a
Global Fleet Program
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8. 1. Selection & Procurement
A single make and model will rarely be the optimal choice for
more than one location. After weighing a multitude of new
factors, you may end up with a more diverse international fleet
than you expected.
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9. 2. Taxation & Regulation
Global fleet programs can ease the strain of rising taxes and
complex codes by:
• Consolidating administrative services
• Tracking local changes
• Responding at appropriate intervals
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10. 3. Fuel Consumption Savings & Safety Programs
Your global fleet management provider can help you define fuel
savings opportunities and a synchronized approach to safety.
Countries can then develop locally appropriate cost-savings and
safety-training initiatives that reflect your global goals.
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11. 4. Shared Services & Data
Partnering with providers like the Element-Arval Global Alliance can add
a long list of global reporting resources to your fleet management
toolkit, including:
• Access to a strategic consulting team
• The ability to coordinate regional and global studies
• Support in developing global RFPs
• Access to a global reporting program that consolidates regional data
to compare numbers and benchmarks across borders
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12. To learn more about how an organized global
fleet program can help your company compete
internationally, consult the experts at the
Element-Arval Global Alliance by clicking the
Learn More button above or by filling out the
contact form at elementarval.com.
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