Jaama’s Key2 Vehicle Management software enables companies to set their own business rules so that drivers, irrespective of whether they are at the wheel of a companyprovided vehicle or use their own private car on business trips, can feed in data to meet individually set timetables. Jason Francis, managing director of Jaama. says: ‘This method is changing altitudes and processes by getting the drivers to own the responsibility of capturing their mileage which brings a number of benefits. With companies looking to practice corporate social responsibility and climate change a major concern, the efficient management of mileage is crucial to putting in place environmental programmes.
STEPHEN Halford has joined Jaama as software support analyst responsible for offering technical support to fleets using Jaama software. He is also currently studying to become a certified Microsoft engineer. Halford’s appointment is part of the company’s ongoing investment in its software developers.
FLEET software and risk management group Jaama has appointed Greg Rooker as software developer. He joins Jaama after three years at Microtrading where he developed systems for a number of UK-based sporting bodies. At Jaama he will be responsible for developing systems for fleet operators, leasing and rental companies.
Jason Francis, managing director of fleet software and risk management specialists, Jaama, says “fuel” is fast challenging vehicle depreciation as the single largest fleet-related cost for companies so it is essential that fleet operators use every tool in their armoury to keep fuel costs under control and eliminate any unnecessary expenditure.
‘Fuel card companies are very good at providing a raft of management data to help fleets keep budgets in check and ensure a focus on fuel efficiency,’ he says. ‘However, while fleet operators are furnished with the information, they frequently need help in analysing the data, particularly in respect ofhighlighting potential errors. The data from fuel management companies is reliant on fuel station cashiers inputting the correct information, for example, vehicle mileage. Accidentally keying in a wrong number can be a potential nightmare for fleets.
CONTROL is the absolute priority for fleet operators in 2007 as budgets tighten and legislation impacting on vehicle operations grips even tighter in respect of occupational road risk. With all vehicle-related fiscal rules having an environmental focus, the ability to effectively manage journey patterns, travel times and distances is essential to achieve best practice […]
As Jason Francis managing director of Jaama puts it, analysing fleet reports by exception – whether looking at fuel use, tyre wear and tear or driver accidents – is not only crucial to improving fleet efficiency and business effectiveness, but it is essential if costs are to be kept under control in the typically budget-tightening […]
Jason Francis, managing director of fleet software specialists Jaama, said: With companies looking to practice corporate social responsibility and climate change a major concern, the efficient management of mileage is crucial to putting in place environmental programmes. ‘Only by collating full details on all journeys and the mileages clocked up can companies start to […]
Jason Francis, managing director of Jaama, says gearing up for winter motoring should be written into corporate at-work driving health and safety policies and driver handbooks as an essential part of a driver’s responsibility. ‘When handing out the policies drivers should be asked to sign a declaration that they have read and understood them so […]