
National Public Sector Fleet Managers' Conference – 2014 Wrap Up
This event provides the opportunity to meet with other industry professionals including some of the most senior public sector fleet managers from across the country to discuss innovation, best practice and future directions in fleet management. Last year's theme was 'Get Moving for 2017' which is when of course the Australia vehcile manufacturers were expected to cease local production.
Get Moving for 2017
Wednesday 15th - Friday 17th October
2014 Programme
Wednesday 15th October
7.00 pm
Pre-conference Dinner
Sponsored by Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited
Venue: National Arboretum Canberra
** Strictly Fleet Manager Delegate attendance only (No Sponsors/ Manufacturer Delegates permitted)
Thursday 16th October
Sponsored by Kia Motors Australia Pty Ltd
8.00 am
Registrations Open
9.00 am
Opening Address
John Boland, Conference Chair
Welcome to conference and scene setting for the next two days
9.10 am
Day 1 Sponsors Address
Kia Motors Australia Pty Ltd
9:20 am
Key note speaker: An Update on the Future of the Car Industry
Richard Dudley, CEO, Australian Motor Industry Federation
An Industry at Crossroads - the Australian Motor Industry Federation’s plan for the future survival of the Australian automotive industry
10.30 am
Morning Tea
11.15 am
Manufacturers Round Table
Presentations from Toyota, Ford and Holden followed by Q&A
12.45 pm
Lunch
1.45 pm
Feature presentation: Running a team in the Australian Rally Championship
Neal Bates and Coral Taylor, Neal Bates Motorsport
Four time Australian Rally Champions
Winners of Targa Tasmania
Two time winners of the International Classic Rally of Otago, NZ
Two time winners of the Australian Classic Rally Challenge (run in conjunction with the Australian Rally Championship)
2.30 pm
Fleet Safety - Using Crash Data to Identify and Manage Major Corporate Risks
Keith Simmons, Managing Director, KND Consulting Pty Ltd
A Case Study, using crash data to identify the level of corporate risk (EXTREME) and a multi-disciplinary project to reduce that risk to an acceptable level (LOW) through vehicle modification, replacement vehicle selection, driver training and fleet policy.
3.00 pm
Afternoon Tea
3.30 pm
Benefits of Outsourcing Fleet Management & Lessons to be Learned
Ashley Morris, General Manager Commercial, LeasePlan Australia
Many organisations are considering/reviewing the option of outsourcing their fleet management requirements, what are the key benefits and what are the key considerations that need to be managed for a successful outsourcing approach.
4.00 pm
Business Change & Improvement in Fleet Management
James Digges, Director, Digges Consulting Group
Explore the key components necessary to generate better organisational performance from best practice improvement and change initiatives.
4.30 pm
Remarketing Update Brendon Green, General Manager Motor Vehicles, Pickles
5.00 pm
Close of Day 1
6.30 pm
Conference Dinner
Sponsored by Hyundai Motor Company Australia
Friday 17th October
Sponsored by GM Holden Ltd
8.00 am
Registrations Open
8.45 am
Chair Welcome Day 2
8.50 am
Day 2 Sponsors Address
GM Holden Ltd
9.00 am
An analytical approach to managing your fleet
Matt Minor, Director Business Intelligence, Navman Wireless
By taking an analytical approach to managing your fleet, the Navman Wireless Adaptive Intelligence product provides a KPI-driven performance management framework to identify plan vs actual. With access to data from yesterday or 5 years ago, the ability to use historical data to predict the future is now a reality for Fleet Managers.
9.30 am
Tyre Myths Uncovered
Jeremy Andrews, National Fleet and Government Sales Representative, Tyres4U
10:00 am
Extracting maximum value from your fuel contract
John Cowell, Director, FuelTrac
10.30 am
Morning Tea
11.00 am
Using Technology to run Vehicle Pools More Efficiently and Effectively
Kurt Lingohr, CEO, PoolCar
11.30 am
Fleet Challenges - Panel Discussion
Conference Chair moderated discussion with invited guests
12.15 pm
Review Session and Wrap Up
John Boland, Conference Chair
12.30 pm
Lunch
1.30 pm
Social Event Sponsor
2014 Sponsors
We would like to thank all of our valued sponsors for making this event possible.








