Episode 172: Fleet Management - Business Tip of the Month with Eddie Skehan of National Pool Partners
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Episode Summary:\\xa0
In today\\u2019s edition of Business Tip of the Month, we\\u2019re joined by Eddie Skehan, Vice President of Operational Excellence for National Pool Partners.\\xa0
Our discussion today is all about\\xa0fleet management. In particular, he speaks on the advantages of GPS tracking, which include heat mapping, using\\xa0gamification\\xa0to promote good driver habits, performing preventive maintenance, recovering lost vehicles, and geo-tracking.\\xa0
He encourages every business owner in the industry to make the investment into the latest GPS technology since \\u201cthe fleet is probably the biggest expense that you have.\\u201d He adds that, ultimately, you\\xa0will\\xa0reap significant savings down the line.\\xa0
Topics Discussed:\\xa0
- 00:45\\xa0- A brief introduction to Eddie\\xa0
- 01:41\\xa0- A primer on GPS tracking\\xa0
- 03:05\\xa0- Driver habits\\xa0
- 04:28\\xa0- Preventive maintenance\\xa0
- 05:27\\xa0- Recovery\\xa0
- 07:10\\xa0- Justifying prices on cutting-edge software\\xa0
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