Fleet Maintenance Outsourcing

<body topmargin="0" leftmargin="0" bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> <table border="0" style="border-collapse: collapse" width="377" cellpadding="2" id="table1" cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td align="justify"> <p align="center" style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"> <span style="text-decoration: underline; text-transform: uppercase"><b> <font face="Arial" size="2" color="#0033CC">fleet maintenance outsourcing</font></b></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="justify" valign="top"> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" style="border-collapse: collapse" bordercolor="#111111" width="100%"> <tr> <td width="100%"> <p align="justify"><font face="Arial" size="2">Outsourcing or privatization of a fleet maintenance operation is a process that many organizations view as an all or nothing process. In some cases this is true. However, there are also many operations that are very efficient at specific services, such as preventative maintenance. In such instances an appropriate approach may be to outsource specific activities within an operation. However, if the decision is made to outsource a maintenance operation, there are numerous logistical and contractual pitfalls that must be considered that can result in unforeseen charges, financial liability, and unacceptable service. When done properly, outsourcing can potentially be a win – win situation. The fleet consultants at Mercury Associates have assisted numerous government and private vehicle and equipment management organizations implement maintenance outsourcing and privatization programs. The following are some of our key consulting services related to outsourcing.</font></td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" valign="top"> <table border="0" style="border-collapse: collapse" id="table2" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="3"> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top"> <p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"> <font face="Arial" style="font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase" size="1" color="#0033CC"> <img border="0" src="white-button.JPG" width="13" height="13"></font></td> <td align="left" valign="top"> <p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"> <span style="text-transform: uppercase"><b> <font face="Arial" size="1" color="#0033CC">general operations review</font></b></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top"> <p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"> <font face="Arial" style="font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase" size="1" color="#0033CC"> <img border="0" src="white-button.JPG" width="13" height="13"></font></td> <td align="left" valign="top"> <p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"> <span style="text-transform: uppercase"><b> <font face="Arial" size="1" color="#0033CC">cost of service analysis</font></b></span><span style="font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase"><font face="Arial" size="1" color="#0033CC"> using activity based costing</font></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top"> <font face="Arial" style="font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase" size="1" color="#0033CC"> <img border="0" src="white-button.JPG" width="13" height="13"></font></td> <td align="left" valign="top"> <span style="text-transform: uppercase"><b> <font face="Arial" size="1" color="#0033CC">vehicle and equipment inventory age assessment</font></b></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top"> <font face="Arial" style="font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase" size="1" color="#0033CC"> <img border="0" src="white-button.JPG" width="13" height="13"></font></td> <td align="left" valign="top"> <span style="text-transform: uppercase"><b> <font face="Arial" size="1" color="#0033CC">pre-outsourcing cost reduction strategies</font></b></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top"> <p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"> <font face="Arial" style="font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase" size="1" color="#0033CC"> <img border="0" src="white-button.JPG" width="13" height="13"></font></td> <td align="left" valign="top"> <p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"> <span style="text-transform: uppercase"><b> <font face="Arial" size="1" color="#0033CC">managed competition feasibility</font></b></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top"> <p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"> <font face="Arial" style="font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase" size="1" color="#0033CC"> <img border="0" src="white-button.JPG" width="13" height="13"></font></td> <td align="left" valign="top"> <span style="text-transform: uppercase"><b> <font face="Arial" size="1" color="#0033CC">definition of target and non-target services for fleet</font></b></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top"> <p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"> <font face="Arial" style="font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase" size="1" color="#0033CC"> <img border="0" src="white-button.JPG" width="13" height="13"></font></td> <td align="left" valign="top"> <p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"> <span style="text-transform: uppercase"><b> <font face="Arial" size="1" color="#0033CC">outsourcing RFP development with performance matrix</font></b></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top"> <font face="Arial" style="font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase" size="1" color="#0033CC"> <img border="0" src="white-button.JPG" width="13" height="13"></font></td> <td align="left" valign="top"> <span style="text-transform: uppercase"><b> <font face="Arial" size="1" color="#0033CC">bid review of potential maintenance Contractors</font></b></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top"> <font face="Arial" style="font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase" size="1" color="#0033CC"> <img border="0" src="white-button.JPG" width="13" height="13"></font></td> <td align="left" valign="top"> <span style="text-transform: uppercase"><b> <font face="Arial" size="1" color="#0033CC">comprehensive oral interviews of bidding contractors</font></b></span></td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" valign="top"> <form method="post" action=""><center> <p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"><input type="image" src="http://www.mercury-assoc.com/images/close.gif" width="64" height="21" border="0" name="close" onClick="self.close()"></p> <p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"> <font size="2" face="Arial"> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.mercury-assoc.com/#fleet management"> www.mercury-assoc.com</a></font></p> </center></form></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" valign="top">  </td> </tr> </table> </body>