FLEET & COMMERCIAL
FLEET & COMMERCIAL
Neil Jordan ( NJ ), Vice President Logistics and Supply Chain for Proxima , who explains why fleet-as-a-service ( FaaS ) is so critical to logistics managers . He also tells us more about what FaaS actually means and how electrification becomes a catalyst for more exploration of these digital solutions .
TS : Why is FaaS so important ?
NJ : Fleet-as-a-service plays an important role in the decarbonising efforts of many companies , especially as some turn towards electric and alternative fuel sources . Once finalised , the efforts put towards improving FaaS will improve business performance , agility , and mobility .
However , the benefits of fleet-as-a-service are contingent upon other factors , such as hybrid working models and infrastructure being implemented within the UK . In a postpandemic world , some organisations have transitioned to fully-remote operations , removing the necessity for fleet-asa-service . “AS EVs MAKE THEIR WAY INTO THIS SPACE , NEW AVENUES WITHIN FLEET-AS-A-SERVICE MUST BE EXPLORED ”
NEIL JORDAN VICE PRESIDENT LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN , PROXIMA
On the other hand , fleet-as-a-service gives businesses the luxury of accessing vehicles when required without committing to ownership , changing the nature of commercial vehicle offerings .
TS : Is fleet-as-a-service a new idea brought about by electrification ?
NJ : Fleet-as-a-service is not a new idea , by any means — frankly speaking , utilising a hire car service is essentially the same thing . So , although the concept isn ’ t new , electrification brings new perspectives to the service .
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