Annual Report - JD Group

Managing the procurement,
maintenance, administration,
insurance and disposal of a
fleet of over 2 600 vehicles.
Review
The role of fleet management is to purchase the most appropriate
commercial and sedan vehicles for the Group’s needs. Careful
selection ensures a cost effective and efficient delivery service.
Fleet management administers these vehicles and provides the
management information systems to run the fleet in the most
productive manner. The department has integrated the fleets from
Profurn and JD, balanced the portfolio and disposed of vehicles
that were surplus, uneconomic or inappropriate to the needs of
the Group. The department has been successful in maintaining
the fleet in a good condition and minimising running costs.
Strong relationships have been forged with major suppliers. The
purchasing power of the Group has ensured highly competitive
vehicle purchase prices, as well as maximised vehicle disposal value.
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Outlook
Fleet management
Clive Dicks (59)
Fleet management executive – 41*
* years experience in retail/financial
services/consulting/transport
As operating costs for transport continue to increase so the need to
be more productive and manage costs to the finest detail becomes
more important. Management information will be enhanced to
facilitate the close monitoring of costs and productivity.
Fleet management strives towards being a world class customer
service based department in all aspects of its operations.