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Automotive
Operational Excellence
06.06.2025 | Strategy Paper

Fleet Optimization Strategies

Transform inefficiencies into savings

Discover how leading companies use TCO modelling and strategic approaches to enhance fleet performance and cut costs across Europe.

In an increasingly competitive and cost-sensitive environment, fleet inefficiencies are costing companies more than they realise. From ageing vehicles and fragmented ownership models to rising maintenance costs and opaque leasing terms, the pressure to optimise has never been greater.

This strategy paper outlines how leading organisations across Europe are turning their fleet into a source of measurable financial and operational advantage. Using a proven, structured approach—from Total Cost of Ownership modelling to rightsizing and smart sourcing—H&Z supports clients in transforming their fleet performance at scale. 

what's inside
  • The risk of outdated fleet structures
  • Key barriers to performance and cost control
  • H&Z’s six-step optimisation framework
  • Real-world financial and operational impact 
  • Market shifts shaping fleet decisions
  • How to get started
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Michael Blyth

Director
Michael Blyth

Neil Jordan

Principal
Neil leads supply chain and logistics optimisation at H&Z, focusing on cost efficiency and process excellence across transport, warehousing and global supply chain networks.
Neil Jordan

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