Article Archive
Fleet Management Articles
A selection of CarNation articles and stories:
ACCOUNTABILITY
Don't Sell Disclosure Down The River (Carnation 1/2008). Companies face the same accountability challenges as global organazions.
The HAP Standard (Carnation 1/2008). Assuring humanitarian program quality.
Are NGOs Doing Enough to Make Themselves Accountable (Carnation 1/2008). "Where there is power let their be accountability!"
Making Accountability Work (Carnation 1/2008) Donors can encourage NGO's to develop accountability that reflect their missions and how they operate.
Accountable Fleet Management (Carnation 1/2008) Financial, social, environmental and organizational accountability.
Self-Certifican Plus (Carnation 1/2008) Accountability, transparency and effectiveness of organizations trusted by donors.
FLEET SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Safer Humanitarian Aid Transport (Carnation 3/2007): Road Safety not yet a priority among aird organizations.
Changing Oil Filters - Changing Lives (Carnation 3/2007): Lack of guidance and education enhances the problems on a human scale and financially.
Ships of Mercy - Transport of Hope and Healing in Africa (Carnation 2/2006): Reference story from the Transport Manager of Mercy Ships.
DRIVER TRAINING
Drive to Survive (Carnation 1/2007): Drivers Training Courses
The Best Safety Device Ever! (Carnation 2/2007): Driver training reference stories.
The "TOT" Story (Carnation3/2007): Tragic road accident destroyed not only lives but also a big project.
Driver Fatique (Carnation 3/2007): Very serious concern for Fleet Managers - it causes thousands of deaths.
Properly Trained Drivers (Carnation 2/2008) An investment in fleet safety saves lives and reduce costs.
ENVIRONMENT
Aid Groups Drive to Curb Deadly Gas Guzzling Cars (Carnation 1/2007): Fleet Management and its consequences.
Motorcycles Saving Lives (Carnation 2/2006): Riders for Health.
The Need for Cleaner Motorcycles (Carnation 4/2007): UN initiative promoting cleaner fuels and vehicles.
Cleaner Relief - reducing the environmental impact of humanitarian operations (Carnation 1/2007): Pollutions and its consequences.
FLEET MANAGEMENT
The Postman's Parrallel (Carnation 2/2007): The evolution of humanitarian fleet management.
Humanitarian Fleet Management (Carnation 3/2007): Considerations and information about leasing.
Changing Oil Filters - Changing Lives (Carnation 3/2007): Lack of guidance and education enhances the problems on a human scale and financially.
Safe and Efficient Road Transport (Carnation4/2007): United Nation's Millennium Goals are all dependent on transport to ahieve the MDG's goals.
Motorcycles Saving Lives (Carnation 2/2006): Riders for Health.
The Need for Cleaner Motorcycles (Carnation 4/2007): UN initiative promoting cleaner fuels and vehicles.
Poor Road Safety Undermines the Supply Chains of International Aid Organizations (Carnation 4/2007): The impact on supply chains.
And Now For a Real Challenge (Carnation 4/2007): A unique partnership keep the Mercy Ships fleet rolling in Africa. Insurance reference story.
Accountable Fleet Management (Carnation 1/2008) Financial, social, environmental and organizational accountability.
In The Service of Humanity - Red Cross (Carnation 2/2007): Project with focus on Fleet Management. Reference story from Red Cross.
As the Economic Storm gather, is it Time to Consider Leasing? (CarNation 2/2008): Switching from purchasing to leasing vehicles produce significant savings.
FLEET SAFETY
UN Resolution on Road Safety (Carnation 2/2008) UN Resolution March 2008: Eight articles on how to improve global road safety.
Peace of Mind (Carnation 2/2008) Coverage gaps and juristiction, to be aware of, when relief and development organizations insure vehicles.
The Threat of Road Safety (Carnation 2/2008) Summary from World Health Organization report "Make Roads Safe". Facts and estimates on rising figures.
The Global Road Safety Crisis (Carnation 2/2008) GRSP - The Global Road Safety Partnership: Partnership - Delivery - Capacity Building.
Road Safety Resolution (Carnation 2/2008) The Fleet Forum Fleet Safety Project - Kenya implementation.
Properly Trained Drivers (Carnation 2/2008) An investment in fleet safety saves lives and reduce costs.
Make Roads Safe Campaign (Carnation 2/2007): Facts and figures. Offical plan of action to redress years of neglect.
The Hidden Epidemic (Carnation 3/2007): Road traffic deaths and injuries.
When Safety Matters (Carnation 1/2007): Choosing the right vehicle. An expatriate's reference story.
FLEET INSURANCE
WorldAuto Insurance Launch (Carnation 2/2007): Introduction to Clements International and Kjaer Group Partnership.
And Now For a Real Challenge (Carnation 4/2007): A unique partnership keep the Mercy Ships fleet rolling in Africa. Insurance reference story.
Peace of Mind (Carnation 2/2008) Coverage gaps and juristiction, to be aware of, when relief and development organizations insure vehicles.
FLEET LOGISTICS
Safe and Efficient Road Transport (Carnation4/2007): United Nation's Millennium Goals are all dependent on transport to ahieve the MDG's goals.
Rapid Aid to Mozambique (Carnation 3/2007): How to cope with harsh working conditions and how to optimize rapid response.
And Now For a Real Challenge (Carnation 4/2007): A unique partnership keep the Mercy Ships fleet rolling in Africa. Insurance reference story.
Ships of Mercy - Transport of Hope and Healing in Africa (Carnation 2/2006): Reference story from the Transport Manager of Mercy Ships.
PEOPLE MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Jim Lanning, Director of Acquisitions and Logistics, IRD (Carnation 1/2008) Meassure success by progress towards the goals they are working for.
Welford W. Walker, Excess Property Coordinator, USAID (Carnation 2/2008) "I dream of things that never were and say why not"?
ROAD SAFETY
When Safety Matters (Carnation 1/2007): Choosing the right vehicle. An expatriate's reference story.
In The Service of Humanity - Red Cross (Carnation 2/2007): Project wit focus on Fleet Management. Reference story from Red Cross.
Safer Humanitarian Aid Transport (Carnation 3/2007): Road Safety not yet a priority among aird organizations.
The "TOT" Story (Carnation 3/2007): Tragic road accident destroyed not only lives but also a big project.
Driver Fatique (Carnation 3/2007): Very serious concern for Fleet Managers - it causes thousands of deaths.
The Hidden Epidemic (Carnation 3/2007): Road traffic deaths and injuries.
Safe and Efficient Road Transport (Carnation4/2007): United Nation's Millennium Goals are all dependent on transport to ahieve the MDG's goals.
Poor Road Safety Undermines the Supply Chains of International Aid Organizations (Carnation 4/2007): The impact on supply chains.
Keep Out of Court! (Carnation 4/2007): Government announcement. Companies will now face prosecution if proven to neglect safety.
Make Roads Safe campaign (Carnation 2/2007): Facts and figures. Offical plan of action to redress years of neglect.
SUPPLY CHAIN
Humanitarian Fleet Management (Carnation 3/2007): Considerations and information about leasing.
Poor Road Safety Undermines the Supply Chains of International Aid Organizations (Carnation 4/2007): The impact on supply chains.
