WD Logistics Efficiency
For warehouse distributors in the automotive parts industry, the main goal is to provide the right parts in the right quantities as efficiently as possible. With more vehicle models staying on the road longer, the number of SKUs in this industry is rising at a faster rate than ever before. Wholesalers and retailers such as
Economies of Scale
Does size equal profits? Want fries with your Mega Burger? Never confuse ‘activity’ for ‘productivity’ on the path to profitability.
Parking Lot Diagnostics
Can more auto parts be sold by retrieving a diagnostic trouble code from an electronic memory? Many folks throughout the auto parts distribution industry certainly seem to think so.
A One-Hour Pricing Knock Out
The Coalition for a Level Playing Field laced up the gloves against two heavyweight retailers and lost. Here’s one fight fan’s analysis.
Resolving Jobber and Service Dealer Conflicts
Although retail customers may come and go like the autumn leaves in today’s automotive parts market, it’s virtually impossible for today’s jobber store to lose a dealer account to an aggressive competitor without suffering lasting damage to its sales revenues.
Reeling from Returns
The Top Seven Reasons Technicians Return Product – Causes & Cures
Ignite Your Sales
It should be obvious that the internal combustion engine and the starting, charging and ignition parts that make it go will be around for a long time to come. Your grandchildren may be zipping around in high-tech vehicles propelled by electric motors, fuel cells and hydrogen gas, but for the next 20 years or so,
Visibility: Helping Your Customers See and Be Seen
Visibility-enhancing products such as wipers and lighting are one of the most neglected of automotive maintenance items. However, for optimum performance and driving visibility, blades should be replaced every six months.
A World with No Choice
Take time to get involved in our industry. The future of your own business may depend on it.
Complaining as Sport
Complaining has become a national pastime – less about the automotive aftermarket and more about the OE side of the world.