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The second day of AFLA Next Gen commenced with a brief note from Toyota, a Diamond sponsor, followed by a keynote from Lisa Bodell, CEO of FutureThink. Bodell emphasized the importance of simplicity as a competitive advantage amid the complexities introduced by COVID-19. She discussed the concept of simplicity's "evil twin," showcased successful simplicity strategies from various companies, and provided numerous techniques to foster simplicity in the workplace. She encouraged audience interaction through a live poll and emphasized the benefits of simplifying work processes to improve efficiency and morale.<br /><br />Following the keynote, the Fleet Manager of the Year award ceremony took place, presented by Suresh Rajapakse of Wheels Inc. The nominees included industry professionals from organizations such as DISH, Fujifilm, Amazon, and others. The 2020 award went to Lee Pierce from Nutrien for her effective fleet management and innovative strategies that have significantly improved the company's efficiency. Lee credited her success to the mentorship she received within the industry and expressed gratitude towards mentors who contributed to her professional growth. The event concluded with congratulations for Lee and a note of encouragement for attendees to explore sponsor offerings before the next panel session.

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Lisa Bodell
Awards Presentation - Fleet Manager of the Year

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Location Virtual

Year 2020

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AFLA Next Gen

Toyota

Lisa Bodell

FutureThink

simplicity

Fleet Manager of the Year

Wheels Inc

Lee Pierce

Nutrien

Virtual

2020