This document discusses ways for a delivery company to increase efficiency and cut costs in the face of rising fuel expenses. It proposes researching fuel usage and comparing the efficiency of newer versus older delivery trucks. Switching to trucks that use natural gas could save on fuel costs and offset the expense of new vehicles. The presentation would be given to supervisors and managers to gain approval to implement more efficient routing and potentially replace some trucks. Key stakeholders impacted would include drivers, other employees through profit sharing, and the environment through reduced emissions.

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Increased Efficiency
Darin Finley
GEB 3213-1998
06-11-14

2. Overview
S Fuel costs are on the rise
S These increase in price of diesel is taking away from profit
sharing for employees
S Price per case delivered could be decreased to compensate
for increased fuel expenses
S Routes could be cut in order because of fuel expenses

3. The Opportunity
S Research the amount of fuel used in a designated time
frame
S Compare the pros and cons of the newer trucks vs. the older
trucks
S Determine if the fuel expense saved compensates for new
truck expense
S Research Natural Gas benefits

4. Audience Analysis
Presentation Audience
S This presentation will be
presented to the service
supervisor and service
manager of the area
S These two are the ones
who will be impacted the
most by this presentation
Needs/Concerns
S They have the power to
make this strategy in action
S What effects will come
about from this change
S Needs approval in order to
proceed with proposed
plan

5. Possible Key Stakeholders
S The Drivers and Managers
S Profit Sharing for the company
S All other employees would benefit from the money saved to
be used in other needed areas of the company.
S Carbon footprint of the earth
S Positive perception from public about the company for
decreasing dependency on fossil fuels

6. Highlighted References
S Sarewitz, D., & Pielke Jr., R. (2013). Learning to Live With
Fossil Fuels. Atlantic, 311(4), 59.
S McKittrick, E. (2014). A Fossil Fuel Economy in a Climate
Change Vulnerable State. Environment, 56(3), 25-35.
doi:10.1080/00139157.2014.901838
S Peña Puerto', J., & Mendoza, M. (2008). Sustitución de fuel
oil por gas natural en ANDERCOL Medellín. (Spanish).
Producción Más Limpia, 3(1), 61-76.
S Other references to be added