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1 2009
the journal of
fuel management
the industry authority on total fuel management
In this issue The Future of Fuel page 2 | Introducing Closed Loop Technology page 2 | Ask the Fuel Expert page 3
Biodiesel and London Drugs page 3 | The Next Level in Cost Reduction: Enhanced FMO page 4 | Provincial Praise for 4Refuel page 4
www.4refuel.com vol.9 no.1 2009 the journal of fuel management 1
The Future of Fuel
As a variety of industry leaders be- When you combine the amount of time and money
gan to realize their cost reducing
potential with fuel management that can be saved combining onsite fuel delivery
systems, 4Refuel encouraged cur- with the powerful insight of online fuel records,
rent and potential clients to make
demands, and the result? A com-
the total savings potential becomes significant.
pletely Web-based data retrieval But FMO is only the beginning.
system called Fuel Management
FMO Plus. This upgraded system can be identified for budget plan-
Online. FMO is an online database
integrates the features of the ba- ning and efficiency targets can
of complete fuelling records acces-
sic FMO, with the ability to track be set, measured and managed.
sible by date, location, unit, fuel
operating hours and odometer FMO+ can help you maximize
type, volume and more. The FMO
readings, making calculations of asset utilization and equipment
reporting module is available free of
fuel economy and efficiency pos- productivity – invaluable infor-
charge to all of their clients.
sible. Analysis can then be made mation when considering equip-
We are excited to have developed by vehicle, equipment grouping or ment purchases, efficiency rout-
the next level of fuel management, your entire fleet. Seasonal trends ing and other applications.
Introducing Closed
Loop Technology in yard
onsite fuel
onsite
direct onsite
storage tanks refueling
Fuel management is a strategy that
accounts for the entire fuel cycle;
from acquisition, to delivery; from
measurement and management of
their fuel assets, to improving return onboard offsite
client fuel fuel data uploaded
on fuel investment. trucks from filling
stations
A sound fuel strategy also improves Off site: Extend your fuel
productivity, reduces fuel waste management solution to equipment
“On behalf of Orlicks Inc.
client perspective
and cuts down air pollution from filling at card-locks with fuel record
I want to thank you for the greenhouse gas emissions. The integration into FMO.
we can show you in real dollars
service your team has provided key to getting results is looping the
Onboard: See where your fuel re- how much you can expect to save
since we first started using elements of your fuel management
ally goes; FMO manages total fuel each month when you implement
4Refuel in April of 2005. system so they work together as a
efficiency by merging fuel records one of our custom designed Fuel
The on-site refueling has single powerful tool.
and engine data. Management Systems.
made business easier for our
Here’s how it works.
drivers…and has reduced costs. So, are you ready to take control of
Access to real time reports via Onsite: Productivity improves with Out of the Loop? your fuel expenses? Our dedicated
the website has made analysis onsite refueling during off hours In short, you could be driving a team of professionals is waiting to
and reporting easier and and automated posting of fuelling truly measurable return on your help you build and implement a cus-
timely. Thanks again for your records to FMO. fuel investment, no matter how you tom solution to squeeze more profit
service!” In yard: Safe and secure custom choose to receive your fuel. out of your investment in fuel!
Gene Orlick, President tank solutions lock out theft with Start by doing a cost analy- Get in the loop today and find
Orlicks Inc. positive ID, remote tank monitoring sis of your refuelling needs at out how much time AND money
Calgary, Alberta and fuel islands. www.truecostoffuel.com and 4Refuel can save your company!
client perspective
people act very professional
and all questions or concerns
are dealt with quickly and effi-
ciently. With regards to 4refuels
drivers I have met two of their
drivers that service our yards
and on both occasions I have
been treated with a great deal of
Alain Boulanger,