Ho, ho, ho! No, that’s not Santa getting stuck in a chimney. It’s the sound of Fleet Managers laughing off the 2023 supply chain delays. If someone had told us a few years back that we’d be writing Christmas wish lists for microchips and timely deliveries, we’d have thought they’d had a few too many cardonnay’s. But here we are!
First off, let’s tackle the elephant in the room (or the kangaroo on the highway, if you prefer) – those pesky supply chain delays. Now, I’ve got a theory. You see, Rudolph got a tad bit jealous of Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, and especially Vixen (always Vixen!) getting all the attention, so he’s gone on strike. Yep, that’s right! He’s holding all our supplies hostage until Santa agrees to give him a solo in the next Christmas carol. Between you and me, I think Rudolph just might be behind all these supply chain hiccups.
And then there’s the elusive microchip – the modern-day golden fleece. In the grand old tradition of Aussie Christmas BBQ stories, gather your mates and spin a yarn about the great microchip hunt of 2023. Legend has it that somewhere in the vast outback, there’s a hidden trove of these chips guarded by a cunning drop bear. So, if you’re brave enough (and have had enough Christmas cheer), grab your torch, your best pair of thongs, and head out into the wild! Just remember, if you come face-to-face with the legendary beast, offer it a Tim Tam. Works every time.
But in all seriousness, amidst the supply chain dramas and the microchip legends, there’s a bright spark – the electric vehicle (EV) revolution! Ah, those quiet, efficient, and shiny chariots of the future. I bet even Santa’s contemplating trading in his reindeer for an electric sled (though we’d advise against it – can you imagine the charging stations at the North Pole?).
Now, we know transitioning to EVs feels a bit like teaching a kangaroo to surf – a little unnatural at first, but undeniably awesome once you get the hang of it. So, as you gear up for your electric fleet plans in the new year, just think of it this way: while the rest of the world is stuck in the past, we’ll be cruising silently (and eco-friendly) into the future. Plus, electric vehicles are like the grown-up version of those toy cars we all wished for as kids. Dreams really do come true!
In all this festive jest, let’s take a moment to appreciate the resilience, the humour, and the downright Aussie spirit of tackling challenges head-on (and with a cheeky grin). It’s been a wild sleigh ride, but if there’s one thing Fleet Managers know how to do, it’s to adapt, innovate, and keep on truckin’ (or EV-ing, in this case).
So, here’s to a Christmas filled with laughter, a few snags on the barbie, and maybe, just maybe, a surprise delivery of those elusive microchips. And as you crack open a cold one this holiday season, remember – while we can’t control the reindeer games of supply chains and shortages, we can always choose to find the humour and hope in any situation.
Merry Christmas, you legends! May your 2024 be electrifying in the best way possible!
