Meet Todd Carpenter, Counterman’s 2011 Counter Professional of the Year
Todd Carpenter, Counterman’s 2011 Counter Professional of the Year, sponsored by Affinia, WIX and Raybestos brake and chassis, puts a strong emphasis on continuing education.
Research & Development Are Keys To Success, If Money Is Spent Wisely
The secret to success for a vibrant automotive aftermarket just may be something you can’t see with the naked eye. How so? During the past 60 days or so, I’ve visited and researched a number of aftermarket manufacturers who are doing their part to make sure their parts are the absolute best they can produce.
Centralized Store Services Next Major Enhancement Planned for Epicor Vision Platform
LIVERMORE, Calif. — Epicor Software Corp. (recently combined with Activant Solutions Inc.) has announced that it is adding comprehensive centralized store services capabilities to its Epicor Vision distribution management platform. Centralized services will enable Vision-powered replacement parts distributors to perform an array of important value-added tasks — including inventory management — for company stores and
Spectra Premium Teams with Experian Automotive to Advance Automotive Aftermarket Decision Making
BOUCHERVILLE, Quebec — Spectra Premium is pleased to announce that Experian Automotive’s Vehicles in Operation (VIO) data has been selected to advance its automotive aftermarket business by enabling stronger manufacturing and inventory supply decisions on a real time basis. Leveraging Experian’s VIO data allows Spectra Premium to provide its customers with automated stocking guides that
ShowMeTheParts-Mobile Adds QR Code Technology
It’s just a tiny QR code on your packaging. But it unlocks tons of data for your customers. At ShowMeTheParts.Com has added a feature that with a simple click of a mobile device on a product’s QR Code, instantly pushes all the relevant product information that a technician or parts professional could ever want right
Todd Carpenter, 2011 Counter Professional of the Year sponsored by Affinia, WIX and Raybestos
The automotive aftermarket runs through Todd Carpenter’s blood. He got started in the business at age 13, working in his father’s NAPA store in Cambridge, Minn., where he swept floors and put away stock. Eventually, he became a counter professional and later was promoted to store manager. Carpenter was chosen as Counterman magazine’s 2011 Counter
We’re Lucky To Be Part Of This Industry
Hello from the offices of Counterman magazine. As we head into the automotive aftermarket’s busiest season,I want to reflect on how lucky we are to be in this great industry and how good things really are. As is the case every year, there will be a huge gathering of this industry in Las Vegas and
A Declaration of Innovation
“Never before in history has innovation offered promise of so much to so many in so short a time.” — Bill Gates “Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.” — Steve Jobs During a recent family vacation to the island of Manhattan, we marched into the world’s famous Madame Tussaud’s wax museum on 42nd
An Executive Interview with Terry McCormack, CEO of Affinia
At AASA’s recent Vision Conference in Chicago, you gave a rather startling presentation meant to emphasize the importance of the Know Your Parts (KYP) campaign. Your presentation really took the argument for KYP to a higher level, by highlighting negative associations that may hurt the aftermarket as a result of low-quality parts that are involved
Delphi Announces ‘Win the Delphi Dream Shop’ Giveaway
TROY, Mich. — Delphi said it wants to create a dream come true for one lucky technician this year with its “Win the Delphi Dream Shop” giveaway. The giveaway, to be announced at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in November, will provide one technician with Delphi parts, tools, equipment and training to help them
