Technology Revisited
Five years after the tech boom, the industry is refining its use of technology
Time Wins Over Technology
Early adopters, never adopters and everyone in between. How fast technology is adopted is based on its real-world use and bottom-line benefits.
Managing Technology Through Parts Store Management Systems
Connectivity has always been important in distribution, but the Internet has changed how essential connectivity really is.
Romancing the Dot Bomb
Even the Internet needs proper channels of distribution.
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
Complaining as Sport
Complaining has become a national pastime – less about the automotive aftermarket and more about the OE side of the world.
Top 10 Distribution Influences
A variety of factors – both positive and negative – impact aftermarket distribution. For the sixth year, Counterman editors present their view of the top 10 influences that impact the industry.
Industry Report: The Chassis Market
Mike Smith of Dana/Spicer blames the decline of steering and suspension parts on the increased sales of new vehicles, improved durability of OEM parts and market shifts in the vehicle population. "It’s not unusual to see a lot of import cars go to the scrapyard without ever having any significant chassis parts replaced," said Smith.