Opinion Archives - Page 7 of 43 -
Auto Parts Salespeople Rely On A Team

Like all great gangs, our members have code names, and while our names might seem ominous and savage, they are more often a reflection of our one truly unifying characteristic: our sense of humor. Yes, we have a deeply rooted desire to have fun while trying to sell as many auto parts as we can.

How Long Before All Jobs Are Divvied Up With Apps?

Almost any job in the universe is one that is made of many tinier subtasks. Each of those subtasks can be doled out to someone willing to do them.

Oil And Gas Made This Country What It Is

One thing I can’t stand is when people turn their noses up to oil, as if they’re too good for it. Without oil and gas, I don’t know where we’d be.

Meguiar’s Unveils New Perfect Clarity Headlight Restoration Kit

Using professional technology, Meguiar’s has simplified the process by providing the everyday consumer a quick and easy to use headlight restoration kit that quickly restores clarity while also preventing re-oxidizing & yellowing for up to 1 year, Meguiar’s says.

Restarting Cuba: I Want To Sell Some Auto Parts On The Island

To sell auto parts, we all need broken cars and trucks, and Cuba has more cars junked than running — the problem for us is that they are just not the right cars. We simply don’t have the parts for them.

Make Mine Certified, Please. ASE P2, That Is.

We are fortunate in this industry to have training opportunities from the Auto Care Association, AASA and ASA.

Six Sigma: When The Time Comes, The Solution Will Present Itself

By Tunc Kip One of the key principles of DMAIC used by Six Sigma is that it is necessary to have great patience, understanding that the information which will be required for creating a solution is, more often than not, unavailable in the beginning of the project. This same understanding and the proven results of

The Internet Has Turned Me Into A Chatterbox

“An online chatting fanatic, that is (although some of my friends will say I’ve always talked my behind off in the real world). What I mean is that I use online chatting a lot, and not just one platform,” writes Mandy Aguilar.

Have You Ever Asked, ‘Who Is In Authority Here?’

If two or more employees, when questioned, point to the same person above them as the arbiter of all things customer-related, you’ve probably identified a flawed organization.

Technology That Makes Us Look Like Magicians

At a time when the world is embracing the “Internet of Things,” with “dumb” appliances getting smart, it’s great to see the un-exciting vehicle license plate stepping into the tech limelight.

We’re Not Unlike NASCAR

When I arrived, I was immediately struck with the level of cleanliness and professionalism that permeated the operation. Organization and logical shop flow was very apparent. Each area was designated for a specific task and each area was spotless. And I am not talking shop spotless, I am talking surgical spotless. In fact, I could have been in an operating room. The only difference was team members were in team garb instead of scrubs.

What To Do When That A-Ha! Moment Strikes

I recently read about a restaurant in a major city that charges $150 per person in advance. Guests can print out their own tickets at home then wait in line at the restaurant. Everything is paid for in advance. So, why the disparities between how fast food has been run and what some fine dining restaurants are moving to?