This episode is sponsored by Enterprise Fleet Management.
The 70th State of the Fleet Industry video produced by Automotive Fleet offers an updated look at the state of the fleet market as presented by Automotive Fleet Editor Mike Antich.
90% of 2021 fleet models ordered between March 1 to August 16, 2021, have yet to be delivered to a dealer.Latest warning that chip shortage may extend into CY-2022.Seven acquisition strategies to mitigate the impact of supply constraints.Need to structure next year’s budget to accommodate anticipated price increases.🎥 Subscribe to the Automotive Fleet YouTube channel.
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0:00 Introduction
1:08 The Magnitude of the Supply Chain Disruption
2:25 Concerns Over Early Fleet Orders
2:52 The Toshiba Bomb Shell
3:44 What Are Power Regulating Chips?
4:52 Underestimating the Microchip Shortage
5:30 7 Vehicle Acquisition Strategies to Mitigate Supply Constraints
9:26 Be Proactive. Be Creative.