17th Annual Technical Forum: Rotors
Counterman magazine presents 15 technical and sales topics in an easy-to-read question-and-answer format for the magazine’s annual Technical Forum. This article appeared in the August 2009 issue.
17th Annual Technical Forum: Shocks and Struts
Counterman magazine presents 15 technical and sales topics in an easy-to-read question-and-answer format for the magazine’s annual Technical Forum. This article appeared in the August 2009 issue.
17th Annual Technical Forum: Water Pumps
Counterman magazine presents 15 technical and sales topics in an easy-to-read question-and-answer format for the magazine’s annual Technical Forum. This article appeared in the August 2009 issue.
Leadership 2.0 Attendees Hone Their Skills
Twenty-five people from a diverse cross-section of the aftermarket industry gather to plan, ponder the future.
The Lost Art of Associated Selling
In August, we discussed the issues that surround merchandising, visual merchandising, planograms, proactive merchandising and the general use of our imagination. The value of these topics can only be established by assessing how much they strengthen the bottom line. The efforts taken to transform a store won’t happen overnight.
Top Ten News Makers of ’07
For the fourth year in a row, the editorial staffs of aftermarketNews and Counterman magazine have selected 10 individuals who have made an impact on the industry this past year. The list is presented in alphabetical order.
Top 10 Distribution Distribution Influences 2007
This month, Counterman and Aftermarket News editors present their annual look at the top 10 issues that most impact aftermarket distribution.
The Evolution of Aftermarket Product Lines: Part II
The complexities of today’s aftermarket product lines challenge every distributor and manufacturer. How did we get to this point and how will the future of domestic and off-shore sourcing shape tomorrow’s aftermarket? In part II of a four-part series, Dave Caracci writes about the emergence of retailers, the re-emergence of short-liners and the resulting change in sourcing habits among distributors.
An Essential Job
Readers can nominate a distribution pro for the annual Counter Professional of the Year Award right here at www.counterman.com. But hurry: The deadline is fast approaching!
Made in China
As the Foreign Tire Sales recall shows, distributors can shoulder more than they bargained for in their search for bargain-priced off-shore product.