NPTC 2013 Private Fleet Management Institute
January 19-23, 2013 - Jacksonville, Florida

Preliminary Program Agenda

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SAMPLE PROGRAM

Saturday, January 19

• Justifying the Private Fleet: Creating a Culture of Excellence
• Network Analysis: Establishing the Appropriate Role for the Private Fleet
• Private Fleet Optimization, Benchmarking and the Private Fleet Assessment Program
• Six Sigma and the Art of Lean Logistics
• Networking Reception

Sunday, January 20

• Networking Breakfast
• Measuring and Improving Customer Service
• Transportation Alternatives: Integrating the Private Fleet with Dedicated Operations
• Communications Strategies: Communicating Effectively with Finance, Upper Management and Employees
• Financial Strategies for the Private Fleet Executive
• Forecasting Demand and Resources
• Financial Models of the Private Fleet
• Financial Reports and Budgeting
• Fuel Hedging and Fuel Surcharges
• Key Performance Indicators
• Return on Investment Measures
• Communicating with the CFO

Monday, January 21

• Networking Breakfast
• Maintenance Strategies for the Private Fleet Executive
• Compliance Requirements
• Trade Cycle Strategies
• Acquisition and Spec’ing Strategies
• Strategies for Fuel Economy
• Environmental Sustainability
• Enhancing Shop and Human Resource Utilization
• Outsourcing Strategies
• Technology Best Practices (Data Management, TMS Selection and Benefits and Predictive Modeling)
• Backhaul Strategies
• Networking Reception

Tuesday, January 22

• Networking Breakfast
• Human Resource Strategies
• Effective Recruiting and Hiring
• Compensation and Incentive Programs
• Performance Appraisal and Scorecards
• Training
• Mentoring, Coaching and Discipline
• Succession Planning
• Driver Leasing
• Developing an Effective Safety Program
• Surviving a DOT Audit/Conducting a Mock Audit
• Mitigating Worker’s Comp Exposure and Costs

Wednesday, January 23

• Networking Breakfast
• Managing Multiple and Remote Operations
• The Greening of the Fleet: Enhancing Environmental Sustainability
• Fuel Purchasing Strategies
• Case Study Presentations
• Graduation and Feedback

****      Optional Program ****

CTP Examination Preparation Workshop
Friday, January 18, 2013, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Participate in this specialized study group and review the core areas of knowledge covered in the CTP examination. Polish your writing skills, prepare for the case study analysis, network with candidates, and complete a sample multiple choice examination. The is a separate event requiring an additional registration fee over and above the Private Fleet Management Institute.

The next CTP exam is scheduled for Saturday, February 9, 2013.