Getting In-Sync
Technology is a fact of life in business. Technology is ready for us. The question is, are we ready for it?
10 Brake Lathe Myths
Are your employees properly trained in the lost art of turning rotors? See how many of these myths your staff still believes.
Who’s Buying Whom?
Who owns the suppliers of today? New owners include leveraged buyout firms, putting a new spin on the old consolidation trend.
Troubling Trends
The markets inefficiencies are posing serious hurdles for many suppliers. Much of the problem is of our own doing.
Cuts at Whose Expense?
The latest developments in OE and supplier consolidation should neither surprise us, nor scare us.
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.
Getting Your Fair Share?
Import OEs have aggressive wholesale programs that are designed to steal business away from you. What are you doing to stop it?