The Vehicle maintenance and routes Management training course will examine the transportation function in a holistic manner. The training will start by outlining the requirements of successful fleet maintenance programs and workshops. The training course then describes the components of stringent fleet and driver safety programs and experiment with different capital budgeting and distribution routing techniques. The training course will conclude with a thorough explanation of key fleet performance measures.

Content

• Introduction to the vehicle maintenance and routes management
• The role of players and stakeholders in the fleet management business.
• General fleet management functions and operations (selection, procurement, cost management, etc).
• Operational considerations:  The 5 Critical Process Issues.
• Understanding the fundamental principles of road transport:  Justifying the need, cost and value-added in moving payload.
• Factors most likely to influence the value outcomes: The Anatomy of a Fleet Operating Environment.
• Procurement, contract management and tenders.
• Risk management

Training Methodology

The training methodology combines lectures, discussions, group exercises and illustrations. Participants will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge of the topics. The emphasis is on the practical application of the topics and as a result participant will go back to the workplace with both the ability and the confidence to apply the techniques learned to their duties.