Monday, March 30, 2015 Session Descriptions

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• A Snapshot of the Big Picture: Commercial Card Program Trends and Your Business

  Straight from the researchers to you! Comdata’s Bob Sneed, SVP of Corporate Payments, interviews industry expert Richard Palmer, Professor of Accounting at Southeast Missouri State University and co-author of the 2014 Purchasing Card Benchmark Survey from RPMG. Learn about trends in P-card usage, the growth of virtual payments, optimal risk management and control strategies, and how to benefit from benchmark data. Mr. Palmer will also give you a peek at the ‘futurescape’ of card payment programs. We’ll start with broad trends and drill down to specifics you can use right now in your organization. 

• POS and Fuel Site Controllers: A Roadmap for Tomorrow

In this session, you will explore the direction the retail fuel industry is headed and how to maximize opportunities and keep pace with customer needs. Join us as we share our point-of-sale product roadmap, including EMV acceptance and enhanced integrations, as well as other recent product updates available to you to help you increase efficiency and profitability at your location. We’ll also share details of the product roadmap for our SmartSight unattended fueling solution, with planned enhancements and new developments to both the equipment and the one-of-a-kind web portal.

• Connected Fleets: How do Telematics Solutions Create Efficiency?

As companies introduce technology into their daily routines, what are the challenges they face and how can this technology really help? Join us for a lively discussion related to how tracking, compliance and safety can connect fleet vehicles and provide real-time information to improve efficiency. NexTraq, a pioneer and innovator in the telematics space, will be on hand to offer their expertise and insight. Plus you’ll hear how Comdata’s regulatory compliance solutions can help you stay in compliance and on the road as well.

• How to Identify Fraud, Improve Retention and Boost Savings with FleetAdvance

  Comdata FleetAdvance was designed to help you make smarter buying decisions and better manage driver behavior - all in real time. In this session, you will learn about all the features FleetAdvance has to offer, including the latest enhancements. You will also discover best practices for using FleetAdvance to identify fraud, improve driver retention, and maximize fuel savings.

• Fueling Better Decisions with FleetAdvance Mobile
  

  Join us as we introduce the new Comdata FleetAdvance mobile app, designed to help your drivers find the lowest fuel prices while on the road. The session will feature an in-depth demo of the app capabilities, including fuel search functions, funds management, and location ratings. The Comdata FleetAdvance app makes it easy for you to maximize fuel savings by arming your drivers with the tools they need to make more informed decisions.

• The Road Ahead: A Map to the Future of B2B Payments

Don’t just stay up-to-date with current products; take a peek into the future! Meitra Aycock, VP of Product Management, takes you on a journey through the latest trends and upcoming developments in Comdata’s payments universe. Learn how these new solutions impact every aspect of the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) chain, from payment methods to automation to service.

• Building the Future: New Solutions for the Construction Industry

  Take a peek into the future designed specifically for the construction industry. Heather Lark, Director of Product Management, provides an overview of new developments in payments technologies and services. Learn the benefits of new payment methods, automated processes, and other payment products like fleet and payroll cards.

• The Customer Loyalty Landscape

 In today’s competitive retail fuel market, a loyalty program can help you stand out from the crowd and retain customers. But how do you create a program that is sustainable and scalable for your locations? In this session, you will learn about the existing programs that are compatible with your Comdata system, as well as new developments that are planned. You will also find out more about the marketing elements and best practices to ensure your program’s success.