The document discusses factors to consider when choosing a parking operator. It outlines 4 major parking companies that provide services like hotel parking, valet, commercial parking and more. While their core services are similar, operators differ in accounting practices, auditing, customer service, marketing, revenue enhancement, and cost reduction. The document provides details on these areas and advises choosing an operator based on accounting flexibility, auditing capabilities, strong customer service policies and training, effective marketing tailored to budget and needs, and experience enhancing revenue and reducing expenses. It also notes trends in 2009 like minimum wage increases, potential for increased parking rates and taxes, and importance of good customer service and amenities.
Southeast Toyota (SET) is the largest Toyota distributor in the world, headquartered in Florida. It services dealerships across 5 southeastern states. The CIC performs various call programs on SET's behalf, including contacting customers for their complimentary Toyota Care maintenance or first service appointments. These programs generate over $22 million annually in additional revenue for SET through increased service visits. The CIC aims to schedule future appointments and ensure high customer satisfaction across all call campaigns.
Maximizing the value of your ERP - LondonSAP Ariba
You've invested heavily in an ERP's eProcurement capabilities, yet managed spend remains unacceptably low. Join this session to explore how today’s thought leaders have enhanced their current ERP systems to improve adoption, visibility, and compliance across traditional spend areas and complex services.
This document discusses strategies for improving working capital management. It provides an overview of a webinar with speakers from Republic Services and Nalco discussing how they implemented Ariba solutions to automate invoice processing, capture discounts, and extend payment terms to reduce costs and better manage cash flow. Both companies saw significant productivity gains and reductions in days sales outstanding through the increased visibility and process efficiencies enabled by the Ariba Network and associated applications.
Autobytel Inc operates as a digital automotive marketing services company in the United States. It provides new and used vehicle leads, finance and insurance leads, and dealer analytics and marketing solutions. The company has a market cap of $88 million and trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker ABTL. The analysts recommend buying Autobytel at the current price of $9.75 per share, with a target price of $15.04 based on discounted cash flow and comparable company analyses, implying upside of over 50%. Key risks include management decisions and scale disadvantages versus competitors.
The document discusses the business case for payables automation presented by Ariba. It provides key performance indicators showing the benefits organizations can achieve through automation. Case studies from BB&T, Regions Bank, and Nalco are presented, outlining challenges they faced and how partnering with Ariba helped address them through increased efficiencies, cost savings, and improved visibility. The presentation concludes with next steps around continued supplier onboarding and connectivity.
Sourcing Hard-to-Find Special Finance InventoryDealerStrong
Shawn Foster, DealerStrong's Executive Trainer, answers questions most dealerships find themselves asking such as: "How do I determine what inventory I need?" "Where do I look for that kind of inventory?" "What opportunities am I missing out on?" and "What problems will I encounter?"
This document discusses collaborative transportation management (CTM) by outlining what it is, why organizations adopt it, and how to implement it. CTM aims to eliminate supply chain inefficiencies through collaboration between trading partners. It has the potential to improve profits through reduced costs, increased asset utilization, and improved customer satisfaction. Successfully implementing CTM requires overcoming cultural barriers through leadership, trust, and shared benefits. It also relies on sharing key data and establishing strategic, tactical, and operational processes between partners.
The document discusses factors to consider when choosing a parking operator. It outlines 4 major parking companies that provide services like hotel parking, valet, commercial parking and more. While their core services are similar, operators differ in accounting practices, auditing, customer service, marketing, revenue enhancement, and cost reduction. The document provides details on these areas and advises choosing an operator based on accounting flexibility, auditing capabilities, strong customer service policies and training, effective marketing tailored to budget and needs, and experience enhancing revenue and reducing expenses. It also notes trends in 2009 like minimum wage increases, potential for increased parking rates and taxes, and importance of good customer service and amenities.
Southeast Toyota (SET) is the largest Toyota distributor in the world, headquartered in Florida. It services dealerships across 5 southeastern states. The CIC performs various call programs on SET's behalf, including contacting customers for their complimentary Toyota Care maintenance or first service appointments. These programs generate over $22 million annually in additional revenue for SET through increased service visits. The CIC aims to schedule future appointments and ensure high customer satisfaction across all call campaigns.
Maximizing the value of your ERP - LondonSAP Ariba
You've invested heavily in an ERP's eProcurement capabilities, yet managed spend remains unacceptably low. Join this session to explore how today’s thought leaders have enhanced their current ERP systems to improve adoption, visibility, and compliance across traditional spend areas and complex services.
This document discusses strategies for improving working capital management. It provides an overview of a webinar with speakers from Republic Services and Nalco discussing how they implemented Ariba solutions to automate invoice processing, capture discounts, and extend payment terms to reduce costs and better manage cash flow. Both companies saw significant productivity gains and reductions in days sales outstanding through the increased visibility and process efficiencies enabled by the Ariba Network and associated applications.
Autobytel Inc operates as a digital automotive marketing services company in the United States. It provides new and used vehicle leads, finance and insurance leads, and dealer analytics and marketing solutions. The company has a market cap of $88 million and trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker ABTL. The analysts recommend buying Autobytel at the current price of $9.75 per share, with a target price of $15.04 based on discounted cash flow and comparable company analyses, implying upside of over 50%. Key risks include management decisions and scale disadvantages versus competitors.
The document discusses the business case for payables automation presented by Ariba. It provides key performance indicators showing the benefits organizations can achieve through automation. Case studies from BB&T, Regions Bank, and Nalco are presented, outlining challenges they faced and how partnering with Ariba helped address them through increased efficiencies, cost savings, and improved visibility. The presentation concludes with next steps around continued supplier onboarding and connectivity.
Sourcing Hard-to-Find Special Finance InventoryDealerStrong
Shawn Foster, DealerStrong's Executive Trainer, answers questions most dealerships find themselves asking such as: "How do I determine what inventory I need?" "Where do I look for that kind of inventory?" "What opportunities am I missing out on?" and "What problems will I encounter?"
This document discusses collaborative transportation management (CTM) by outlining what it is, why organizations adopt it, and how to implement it. CTM aims to eliminate supply chain inefficiencies through collaboration between trading partners. It has the potential to improve profits through reduced costs, increased asset utilization, and improved customer satisfaction. Successfully implementing CTM requires overcoming cultural barriers through leadership, trust, and shared benefits. It also relies on sharing key data and establishing strategic, tactical, and operational processes between partners.
Right Service, Right Price. Right Opportunity. Make an investment in your future with a Meineke franchise. A trusted brand name that's recognized by over 92% of Americans. Meineke has been a strong presence in the market for over 30 years and supplies a proven business system to nearly 900 franchisees. Why Choose the Auto Repair Industry? The automotive aftermarket is huge! Annual sales in North America are nearly $193 BILLION dollars... and growing! Plus, people are keeping their cars longer, and that increases opportunities for repair and maintenance. You don’t need automotive experience – just a passion for cars. Join Meineke To Take Advantage Of: Exceptional Brand Recognition, Growth-Focused Business Model, Comprehensive Advertising Program, Nationally Recognized Spokesperson, In-Depth Market Analysis, Site Location Assistance, Protected Territories, Extensive Training & Ongoing Support.
Lkq corporation bairds 2017 global consumer technology and services conferencecorporationlkq
The document discusses LKQ Corporation's forward-looking statements policy. It notes that statements in company presentations that are not historical facts are considered forward-looking statements. These statements involve risks and uncertainties. The document also lists risk factors investors should consider that are disclosed in LKQ's annual and quarterly SEC filings.
Tristan Friend provides a career portfolio showcasing his experience working for both Toyota Motor Sales and the US Army Reserves. The portfolio includes his resume, descriptions of various projects he has led at Toyota Financial Services, and examples of analytical reports and presentations he has created. Through his work, Friend aims to demonstrate his organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
The document is a resume for Richard S. Kaiser Jr. that summarizes his experience in sales management roles over the past 30 years, primarily in the automotive industry. It details his responsibilities managing sales territories and representatives at American Tire Distributors from 2011 to 2014, meeting and exceeding sales objectives. Prior experience includes increasing parts and service sales at various automotive manufacturers like Toyota, Ford, and Allison. His accomplishments include numerous awards and rankings for achieving sales goals and objectives.
SLP1 Example Excellent Ford, Inc.NOTE This is an example of id.docxbudabrooks46239
SLP1 Example: Excellent Ford, Inc.
NOTE: This is an example of identifying and discussing the issues of Productivity and Process Improvement. Your paper may or may not take on the same form or format depending on the business you choose and the nature of the issues you identify. I have generated this business from my experience. You will see that I used four references. You should use at least three references (more is better) and citations to back-up your discussion about productivity and process improvement, as well as any information about the nature of your company that you may have obtained from the literature.
Introduction & Company Background
This discussion is about a fictitious Ford dealership, Excellent Ford, Inc. Excellent Ford, Inc. sells new Ford cars and trucks as well as quality used cars. The dealership has these departments: New Vehicle Sales, Used Vehicle Sales, Parts & Service, Body Shop, and the Accounting and Back Office. The dealership has generally done well over the many years it has been in business, serving the community of 50,000 and surrounding area of farmers and small businesses.
The business is managed day to day by the General Manager. As in any other business, productivity at Excellent Ford is measured by the ratio of output/input, as defined in many references such as Wikipedia (n.d.-a) and Kumar (2008). Productivity has generally not been an issue except during tough economic times, such as Excellent Ford has been experiencing the last several years and up to now. Each department has its own productivity issues since they are staffed and structured differently and each has its own goals.
The New Vehicle Sales department is managed by the New Sales Manager. There are several ways that productivity is measured. Keeping in mind the general form of Productivity, Output/input, productivity measures for new car sales are:
Total number of new cars sold/cost of new cars sold
Profit from sales of new cars/cost of new cars sold
Profit from sales of new cars/Number of new cars sold
Profit from sales of new cars/number of prospects on the lot
The Service department is managed by the Service Manager. And there are several ways to measure productivity.
Total Retail Sales / Repair Order
Tech time sold / Repair Order
Parts sold / Repair Order
Tech time sold / Total Tech time paid
Processes at Excellent Ford, Inc.
Excellent Ford, Inc., like all businesses, is comprised of many processes as defined in the Handbook for Basic Process Improvement (n.d.) Here are some examples:
New and Used Vehicle Processes:
ORDERING NEW VEHICLES FROM FORD
PREPING NEW VEHICLES ON ARRIVAL FOR SALE
BUYING/SELLING USED VEHICLES AT AUCTION
REPAIRING USED VEHICLES TO MEET STANDARDS AND PREP FOR SALE
SELLING AND DELIVERY OF VEHICLE
Parts and Service Processes:
ORDERING PARTS
RECEIVING AND STOCKING PARTS
TALKING TO CUSTOMER AND WRITING A REPAIR ORDER
REPAIRING A CUSTOMER VEHICLE
Productivity and Process Improvement
This discussion will review producti.
Where to Invest in Sales & Service to Achieve Maximum ResultsSean Winnett
The document provides guidance for sales and service managers on where to invest time and focus efforts to achieve maximum results. It recommends investing in improving service inefficiencies like high callback rates, incomplete repairs, and low technician accountable time. Addressing these issues could save over 3 lost workloads per month, absorbing more revenue without adding headcount. Ongoing inspection of key performance metrics is also emphasized to ensure issues are addressed and goals met.
Gear Head Mobile is a mobile auto repair business started by a USMC veteran to provide affordable auto repair services and entrepreneurship opportunities for veterans. They offer on-site auto repairs, maintenance, and parts delivery to residential and commercial customers. Their business model employs veteran mechanics who share in profits. Financial projections estimate $71k in annual sales and $10k profits per mechanic in year 1, growing to $3M annual sales and $900k profits by year 4 as the business expands to new cities. The company is seeking $350k in capital funding and investors to help combat high veteran unemployment.
The document provides a case study on how businesses can save over £1000 per vehicle per year through a vehicle management program. It details the typical costs associated with administering, maintaining, and disposing of company vehicles. These include administration fees, driver downtime costs, and vehicle disposal expenses. The document estimates that the total annual cost of managing one vehicle yourself is around £1,685. It then outlines the significant savings that can be achieved through a vehicle leasing and management program by outsourcing vehicle administration, maintenance, and disposal. This can save around £1,310 per vehicle annually in costs. Additional benefits include breakdown assistance, accident management, and telematics services.
Here are the key things customers want to know:
- Price - What is the best price I can get?
- Availability - Do you have the model I want in stock? If not, how long will it take to get?
- Service - What kind of service and support can I expect after the sale?
- Experience - What will the buying and ownership experience be like?
The modern customer does extensive research online before contacting a dealer. Your website needs to provide transparent pricing, inventory availability, service details, and a positive customer experience message to meet their expectations. Addressing these core concerns upfront will help turn more online researchers into buyers.
The document outlines the 2011 channel partner program for US Print Supplies, which provides toner, supplies, and managed print services, detailing opportunities for channel partners to earn commissions and bonuses by selling products to new and existing customers and leveraging sales and marketing tools and trainings available through the Channel Partner Resource Center. The channel partner program is designed to help partners stabilize their business income within 3-4 months and create long-term wealth through recurring sales and commissions.
Charting Your Path to Effective Contract Management SAP Ariba
The document discusses contract management best practices. It summarizes a presentation given at an Ariba conference, with multiple panelists from large companies discussing how they improved contract management processes at their organizations. Specific tactics discussed include streamlining approval processes, establishing service level agreements with legal teams, improving contract templates, and gradually gaining more autonomy over contract review and approval.
Anthony Ousley has over 15 years of experience in the automotive finance industry, working his way up from a salesperson to finance manager and director roles. He has a proven track record of consistently exceeding sales goals and increasing profits at every dealership and position he has held. For example, as the lead finance manager at Off Lease Only's new location, he increased monthly unit sales from 150 to over 450 within a year and a half while improving other key metrics like payment-to-value ratios and cash penetration rates. He also developed training programs and strong relationships with lenders that helped dealerships approve more deals at better terms.
Honest-1 Auto Care is a national automotive repair franchise looking for new franchisees to invest over $400,000 to open locations in Florida, which will be supported by an experienced local franchise team. The automotive repair industry is a large $85 billion industry that is growing due to factors like an aging vehicle population and increased vehicle ownership; Honest-1 differentiates itself through its neighborhood focus, customer service approach, and eco-friendly certifications. Franchisees can benefit from building ownership which provides excellent new sites without inventory costs and support from an established franchise brand.
The team analyzed BYU-Hawaii's 218 on-campus vehicles and associated expenses. They found that BYU-Hawaii spends $144,181 annually on vehicle maintenance. The team assessed each department's vehicle needs, and found opportunities to downsize some trucks to more efficient vehicles like gas carts. Their recommendations aimed to reduce costs by properly allocating vehicle resources and cutting excess vehicles.
Industry experts and practitioners will discuss how you can leverage the Ariba Commerce Cloud to manage cash better. What does this mean to you? Our panel of experts will explain strategies for complying with orders, contracts, vendors, country specific regulations around electronic invoicing, collaborating more effectively with suppliers, and optimizing working capital. Leave with actionable insights for leveraging the Ariba Network to make your money work better for you and your suppliers. The economy is recovering, are you ready?
Driving workforce enablement through it innovation - RAC Utilising Data Insig...Microsoft UK
RAC is utilizing connected vehicle data and insights to provide proactive services that keep fleets moving. By analyzing telematics data on vehicle health, location, and driver behavior, RAC is able to detect potential issues early and schedule repairs before breakdowns occur. This helps reduce costs for fleet managers by lowering expenses related to fuel, insurance, parts, and repairs. RAC is also using driver behavior data to provide feedback to improve safety and efficiency. The insights allow RAC to enhance services for motorists, fleets, insurers, and manufacturers.
Douglas Julian has over 25 years of sales experience selling construction equipment and supplies. He has received numerous awards for top salesman and highest sales production. His strengths include developing long-term customer relationships, product expertise, and management and leadership abilities. He has a track record of exceeding sales targets and increasing market share across multiple sales roles.
Donna L. J. Raphael has experience as a financial analyst where she created business process improvements and standard operating procedures. She also provided essential support and improved efficiency for client reports. At PricewaterhouseCoopers, she streamlined processes to save staff time and reduced aging accounts outstanding. As a budget analyst, she provided management strategies and accurately forecasted expenses and revenue for non-profit organizations.
Real Estate collapsed, Global Stock Market imploded, consumer confidence is waning, sales decline, and production slows. What were the warning signs? When will it end? What should do to get through it, and how will we know that the economy is coming back? A look at the domino effect and response as it applies to reverse logistics.
Margate, Florida is committed to sustainability through various public works projects that reduce environmental impacts and costs while improving quality of life. The city implemented initiatives like water conservation, energy efficiency, renewable energy, recycling, and green buildings. This reduced energy and water usage and costs while creating economic benefits through jobs, savings, and development. Margate's sustainability efforts addressed environmental, economic, and social issues through a holistic approach.
The document discusses issues with using typical pavement specifications and provides recommendations for improving specifications. It notes that typical specifications often have insufficient material properties, don't handle multiple roads well, are difficult to enforce, and involve little testing. It recommends that municipalities develop their own standalone, quality-based specifications that incorporate Superpave standards, require joint density testing, and provide pay factors to incentivize quality.
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Right Service, Right Price. Right Opportunity. Make an investment in your future with a Meineke franchise. A trusted brand name that's recognized by over 92% of Americans. Meineke has been a strong presence in the market for over 30 years and supplies a proven business system to nearly 900 franchisees. Why Choose the Auto Repair Industry? The automotive aftermarket is huge! Annual sales in North America are nearly $193 BILLION dollars... and growing! Plus, people are keeping their cars longer, and that increases opportunities for repair and maintenance. You don’t need automotive experience – just a passion for cars. Join Meineke To Take Advantage Of: Exceptional Brand Recognition, Growth-Focused Business Model, Comprehensive Advertising Program, Nationally Recognized Spokesperson, In-Depth Market Analysis, Site Location Assistance, Protected Territories, Extensive Training & Ongoing Support.
Lkq corporation bairds 2017 global consumer technology and services conferencecorporationlkq
The document discusses LKQ Corporation's forward-looking statements policy. It notes that statements in company presentations that are not historical facts are considered forward-looking statements. These statements involve risks and uncertainties. The document also lists risk factors investors should consider that are disclosed in LKQ's annual and quarterly SEC filings.
Tristan Friend provides a career portfolio showcasing his experience working for both Toyota Motor Sales and the US Army Reserves. The portfolio includes his resume, descriptions of various projects he has led at Toyota Financial Services, and examples of analytical reports and presentations he has created. Through his work, Friend aims to demonstrate his organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
The document is a resume for Richard S. Kaiser Jr. that summarizes his experience in sales management roles over the past 30 years, primarily in the automotive industry. It details his responsibilities managing sales territories and representatives at American Tire Distributors from 2011 to 2014, meeting and exceeding sales objectives. Prior experience includes increasing parts and service sales at various automotive manufacturers like Toyota, Ford, and Allison. His accomplishments include numerous awards and rankings for achieving sales goals and objectives.
SLP1 Example Excellent Ford, Inc.NOTE This is an example of id.docxbudabrooks46239
SLP1 Example: Excellent Ford, Inc.
NOTE: This is an example of identifying and discussing the issues of Productivity and Process Improvement. Your paper may or may not take on the same form or format depending on the business you choose and the nature of the issues you identify. I have generated this business from my experience. You will see that I used four references. You should use at least three references (more is better) and citations to back-up your discussion about productivity and process improvement, as well as any information about the nature of your company that you may have obtained from the literature.
Introduction & Company Background
This discussion is about a fictitious Ford dealership, Excellent Ford, Inc. Excellent Ford, Inc. sells new Ford cars and trucks as well as quality used cars. The dealership has these departments: New Vehicle Sales, Used Vehicle Sales, Parts & Service, Body Shop, and the Accounting and Back Office. The dealership has generally done well over the many years it has been in business, serving the community of 50,000 and surrounding area of farmers and small businesses.
The business is managed day to day by the General Manager. As in any other business, productivity at Excellent Ford is measured by the ratio of output/input, as defined in many references such as Wikipedia (n.d.-a) and Kumar (2008). Productivity has generally not been an issue except during tough economic times, such as Excellent Ford has been experiencing the last several years and up to now. Each department has its own productivity issues since they are staffed and structured differently and each has its own goals.
The New Vehicle Sales department is managed by the New Sales Manager. There are several ways that productivity is measured. Keeping in mind the general form of Productivity, Output/input, productivity measures for new car sales are:
Total number of new cars sold/cost of new cars sold
Profit from sales of new cars/cost of new cars sold
Profit from sales of new cars/Number of new cars sold
Profit from sales of new cars/number of prospects on the lot
The Service department is managed by the Service Manager. And there are several ways to measure productivity.
Total Retail Sales / Repair Order
Tech time sold / Repair Order
Parts sold / Repair Order
Tech time sold / Total Tech time paid
Processes at Excellent Ford, Inc.
Excellent Ford, Inc., like all businesses, is comprised of many processes as defined in the Handbook for Basic Process Improvement (n.d.) Here are some examples:
New and Used Vehicle Processes:
ORDERING NEW VEHICLES FROM FORD
PREPING NEW VEHICLES ON ARRIVAL FOR SALE
BUYING/SELLING USED VEHICLES AT AUCTION
REPAIRING USED VEHICLES TO MEET STANDARDS AND PREP FOR SALE
SELLING AND DELIVERY OF VEHICLE
Parts and Service Processes:
ORDERING PARTS
RECEIVING AND STOCKING PARTS
TALKING TO CUSTOMER AND WRITING A REPAIR ORDER
REPAIRING A CUSTOMER VEHICLE
Productivity and Process Improvement
This discussion will review producti.
Where to Invest in Sales & Service to Achieve Maximum ResultsSean Winnett
The document provides guidance for sales and service managers on where to invest time and focus efforts to achieve maximum results. It recommends investing in improving service inefficiencies like high callback rates, incomplete repairs, and low technician accountable time. Addressing these issues could save over 3 lost workloads per month, absorbing more revenue without adding headcount. Ongoing inspection of key performance metrics is also emphasized to ensure issues are addressed and goals met.
Gear Head Mobile is a mobile auto repair business started by a USMC veteran to provide affordable auto repair services and entrepreneurship opportunities for veterans. They offer on-site auto repairs, maintenance, and parts delivery to residential and commercial customers. Their business model employs veteran mechanics who share in profits. Financial projections estimate $71k in annual sales and $10k profits per mechanic in year 1, growing to $3M annual sales and $900k profits by year 4 as the business expands to new cities. The company is seeking $350k in capital funding and investors to help combat high veteran unemployment.
The document provides a case study on how businesses can save over £1000 per vehicle per year through a vehicle management program. It details the typical costs associated with administering, maintaining, and disposing of company vehicles. These include administration fees, driver downtime costs, and vehicle disposal expenses. The document estimates that the total annual cost of managing one vehicle yourself is around £1,685. It then outlines the significant savings that can be achieved through a vehicle leasing and management program by outsourcing vehicle administration, maintenance, and disposal. This can save around £1,310 per vehicle annually in costs. Additional benefits include breakdown assistance, accident management, and telematics services.
Here are the key things customers want to know:
- Price - What is the best price I can get?
- Availability - Do you have the model I want in stock? If not, how long will it take to get?
- Service - What kind of service and support can I expect after the sale?
- Experience - What will the buying and ownership experience be like?
The modern customer does extensive research online before contacting a dealer. Your website needs to provide transparent pricing, inventory availability, service details, and a positive customer experience message to meet their expectations. Addressing these core concerns upfront will help turn more online researchers into buyers.
The document outlines the 2011 channel partner program for US Print Supplies, which provides toner, supplies, and managed print services, detailing opportunities for channel partners to earn commissions and bonuses by selling products to new and existing customers and leveraging sales and marketing tools and trainings available through the Channel Partner Resource Center. The channel partner program is designed to help partners stabilize their business income within 3-4 months and create long-term wealth through recurring sales and commissions.
Charting Your Path to Effective Contract Management SAP Ariba
The document discusses contract management best practices. It summarizes a presentation given at an Ariba conference, with multiple panelists from large companies discussing how they improved contract management processes at their organizations. Specific tactics discussed include streamlining approval processes, establishing service level agreements with legal teams, improving contract templates, and gradually gaining more autonomy over contract review and approval.
Anthony Ousley has over 15 years of experience in the automotive finance industry, working his way up from a salesperson to finance manager and director roles. He has a proven track record of consistently exceeding sales goals and increasing profits at every dealership and position he has held. For example, as the lead finance manager at Off Lease Only's new location, he increased monthly unit sales from 150 to over 450 within a year and a half while improving other key metrics like payment-to-value ratios and cash penetration rates. He also developed training programs and strong relationships with lenders that helped dealerships approve more deals at better terms.
Honest-1 Auto Care is a national automotive repair franchise looking for new franchisees to invest over $400,000 to open locations in Florida, which will be supported by an experienced local franchise team. The automotive repair industry is a large $85 billion industry that is growing due to factors like an aging vehicle population and increased vehicle ownership; Honest-1 differentiates itself through its neighborhood focus, customer service approach, and eco-friendly certifications. Franchisees can benefit from building ownership which provides excellent new sites without inventory costs and support from an established franchise brand.
The team analyzed BYU-Hawaii's 218 on-campus vehicles and associated expenses. They found that BYU-Hawaii spends $144,181 annually on vehicle maintenance. The team assessed each department's vehicle needs, and found opportunities to downsize some trucks to more efficient vehicles like gas carts. Their recommendations aimed to reduce costs by properly allocating vehicle resources and cutting excess vehicles.
Industry experts and practitioners will discuss how you can leverage the Ariba Commerce Cloud to manage cash better. What does this mean to you? Our panel of experts will explain strategies for complying with orders, contracts, vendors, country specific regulations around electronic invoicing, collaborating more effectively with suppliers, and optimizing working capital. Leave with actionable insights for leveraging the Ariba Network to make your money work better for you and your suppliers. The economy is recovering, are you ready?
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RAC is utilizing connected vehicle data and insights to provide proactive services that keep fleets moving. By analyzing telematics data on vehicle health, location, and driver behavior, RAC is able to detect potential issues early and schedule repairs before breakdowns occur. This helps reduce costs for fleet managers by lowering expenses related to fuel, insurance, parts, and repairs. RAC is also using driver behavior data to provide feedback to improve safety and efficiency. The insights allow RAC to enhance services for motorists, fleets, insurers, and manufacturers.
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This document discusses Eurovia's cold recycling technologies for reclaiming roadways. It focuses on Recyflex, their in-plant cold recycling process using composite binders. Recyflex can be used to create base layers, drainage layers, and intermediate layers from recycled materials. The production and compaction process is described. Test results show the recycled materials have high bearing capacities, densities, and resilient moduli. The materials also demonstrate excellent rutting resistance and stiffness increases with curing time. Freeze-thaw cycling has a significant but reducing effect on stiffness over time.
This document discusses the use of mobile LiDAR data collection, or mobile mapping (MoDaC), for surveying applications. It provides an overview of how mobile mapping works using dual 3D laser scanners, GPS units, and cameras mounted on a vehicle. The document outlines how mobile mapping can be used to efficiently collect comprehensive 3D data for transportation and infrastructure projects. It also discusses challenges around managing large mobile mapping datasets and HNTB's solution using Oracle Spatial, Amazon EC2 cloud storage, and a Silverlight interface.
MLH Consulting, LLC presented on curing low morale in the workplace. Low morale spreads exponentially like a downward spiral or funnel. It is more costly to ignore the problem than to assess it with an outside source to gain an objective view. A case study revealed communication gaps and disengagement through interviews and assessments. Three key things must be adjusted - attitudes, goals, and skills (communication). A tailored 8-10 week leadership program with weekly sessions can cure low morale by modifying these areas. For example, a program increased communication within a transportation organization, improving efficiency by 40% and morale by 75%.
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