Last April, FMW interviewed Ruth Alfson, CAFM. She was in a unique situation; just weeks before COVID-19 appeared, Ruth joined the City of Cincinnati as fleet manager. So, in addition to learning the lay of the land as at any new job, she adroitly guided her team to support the City in the wake of the pandemic. Not that we had any doubt that she would succeed; Ruth is highly accomplished. Last week, Donald Dunphy followed up with her and asked the question: “So, how was your 2020?”
When we saw a headline extolling the effectiveness of rear automatic emergency brakes, we wanted to learn more. So this week, senior editor Mike Sheldrick gives us some insight into both front and rear AEBs and the many reasons why we need them. We were also reminded of an article our late, great editor Mark Boada wrote last June: Full Autonomy and Auto Safety: Let’s Not Wait for Perfection When the Excellent is Already Here.
Like many of you, I spend a good deal of time at my desk these days and I welcome productivity hacks. With my mind on working smarter instead of longer, this article from Fast Company popped out at me and I pass it on to you. If you have any good tips that make your cloistered day a little better, please send them along.
Stay safe everybody! I’ve got my heart set on seeing everyone in person at NAFA I&E in beautiful Pittsburgh in August!
Janice Sutton
Editor in Chief
