Top Ten News Makers of 2004
For the first time ever, Counterman magazine and aftermarketNews.com bring you The Top 10 Newsmakers of 2004. Our editorial team took a look at some of this industry’s most influential leaders and selected the 10 we believe had a direct impact on the aftermarket in 2004.
The Branding of Program Groups
In the beginning, program groups were little more than group buyers. These days, groups are bona-fide programs that allow parts stores and their service dealer customers to compete on a level playing field thanks to the brand recognition that group membership brings.
No Time to Train?
Don’t have time to train? You’re not alone.
An In-Depth Look
Counterman’s ranking of the 20 largest store groups in the United States remained pretty much unchanged since last year, except for one caveat: The big are still getting bigger. Comparatively, 2003 was a quiet one in the world of aftermarket distribution consolidation. Nevertheless, mergers and acquisitions continued over the last 12 months, albeit at a
An In-Depth Look
Counterman’s ranking of the 20 largest store groups in the United States remained pretty much unchanged since last year, except for one caveat: The big are still getting bigger. Comparatively, 2003 was a quiet one in the world of aftermarket distribution consolidation. Nevertheless, mergers and acquisitions continued over the last 12 months, albeit at a
Pay on Scan: A Win-Win Situation?
The latest supply chain management idea that has hit the automotive aftermarket is called “POS” (pay-on-scan.) With this system, the retailer pays the supplier for the product when the retailer sells the product. After a quick read, this certainly sounds like a win-lose situation. However, after doing some research, I think this latest request by
ACDelco’s Dave Marsh, A GM ‘Lifer,’ On ‘AMN Drivetime’ (Podcast)
Turning personal strengths into something of value as a professional has guided Marsh well in his 32-year career with GM.
ACDelco’s Dave Marsh, A GM ‘Lifer,’ On ‘AMN Drivetime’ (Video)
Turning personal strengths into something of value as a professional has guided Marsh well in his 32-year career with GM.
AWDA Presents Annual Leadership Awards
Among the award winners, Richard Beirne received the AWDA Lifetime Achievement Award.
Tri-State Enterprises: Pedal To The Metal
For Tri-State Enterprises, an aggressive growth mindset and Christian values have been a winning formula.
